Site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in Kent, Ohio. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

The project at Henderson Hall, located on the Kent Campus in Portage County, Ohio will be the first stage of updating the HVAC systems by replacement of its Central Air Handing Units, Central Hydronic System and the eventual conversion of the building current moduline air distribution system with a VAV terminal unit with reheat system. This project will require the upgrade of the water heating and creation of a new reheat system. The demolition of the existing systems within this complex will comprise of major HVAC systems, piping, modifications to ductwork, electrical and Fire Alarm upgrades for the new HVAC units and update the central controls for this Higher Education Nursing Building which will maintain occupancy during the renovation. In addition, this project will construct a Universal Restroom to provide a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom in Henderson Hall. TOTAL PROJECT COST: $1,000,000.00 CONSTRUCTION COST: $840,000.00 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Firms are required to submit the current version of Statement of Qualifications (Form F110-330) available via Electronically. Electronic submittals should be combined into one PDF file named with the project number listed on the RFQ and your firm's name. Use the "print" feature of Adobe Acrobat or similar software for creating a PDF rather than using a scanner. If possible, please reduce the file size of the PDF. In Acrobat, go to Advanced, then PDF Optimizer. Submit with a USB thumbdrive. Paper copies of the Statement of Qualifications, if requested, should be stapled only. Do not use special bindings or coverings of any type. Cover letters and transmittals are not necessary. Facsimile copies of the Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Design-Build Preconstruction Services Start: October 2021 Construction Stage Notice to Proceed: May 2022 Substantial Completion of all Work: August 2022 Professional Services Completed: September 2023 EDGE PARTICIPATION GOAL: Percent of initial TOTAL Design Fee: minimum of 9% PROJECT EXPERIENE REQUIRED: - Experience in renovation projects on Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Alarm systems in a fully occupied building. - Prior projects experience with system modifications from a Carrier moduline to a VAV reheat system using steam to hydronic variable flow hot water system. - Firms ability to perform contract administration and oversight - Experience in multiple phase projects in occupied environment. - Familiar with the state of Ohio's OAKS-CI business platform. - High efficiency, LEED and COVID design practices - Energy modeling with best energy BMP's - Higher education experience - Commissioning Firms are requested to identify professional registrations, memberships and credentials including: LEED GA, LEED AP, LEED AP+, CCCA, CCM, CCS, CDT, CPE, DBIA, and any other appropriate design and construction industry credentials. Identify that information on the resume page for individual in Block 22, Section E of the F110-330 form. All questions regarding this Request for Qualifications are to be submitted in writing (absolutely no answers will be provided to phone inquiries) to the attention of Keith Bush kdbush@kent.edu with "Henderson Hall HVAC and ADA Improvements" in the subject line. Questions will be answered and posted to the Kent State University Office of the University Architect at Electronically on a regular basis until one week before the time of proposal submittal.