Renovation of an educational facility in Cleveland, Ohio. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

As of January 6, 2022, information regarding award and award has not been disclosed. Although a firm timeline for construction has not been determined, construction is not expected to start prior to January of 2022. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: Cleveland State University (CSU) is requesting interested firms to submit qualifications for Architectural/Engineering(A/E) services for multiple renovations of Dining and Food Service facilities. As part of a transition to our new food service provider, Aramark, a significant multi-phased improvement project is planned of the current eleven facilities. The renovations will consist of new and renovated sit-down dining, takeaway and convenience store locations in several buildings located across the Campus. Facilities will consist of both locally CSU/ Aramark branded and national food franchise offerings. The scope of locations and possible franchises are currently being developed and will be finalized by the time A/E/ CMR selection is completed. All buildings will remain occupied during construction. Phased construction and multiple bid packages coordinated with the University's academic calendar will be required. The successful firm may also be required to assist in identifying and laying out and renovating temporary swing space for various locations. The A/E will be expected to have strong leadership and design skills with experience in the successful delivery of a multiple phased Dining and Food Service facilities project in an occupied campus setting. The project is expected to be recognized for its quality of design and its response to the existing building. The team will be expected to interface and collaborate with the Office of the University Architect, University administration and Aramark, the current food service provider. The selected A/E, as a portion of its required Scope of Services and prior to submitting its proposals, will discuss and clarify with the Owner and/or the Contracting Authority, the cost breakdown of the Architect/Engineer Agreement detailed cost components to address the Owner's project requirements. Participate in the Encouraging Growth, Diversity &Equity(EDGE) Program as required by statute and the Agreement. As required by the Agreement, and as properly authorized, provide the following categories of services: Program Verification, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Bid and Award Support, Conformed Documents, Construction Administration, Post-Construction, and Additional Services of all types. Please direct any questions or problems with this submittal process to Dwayne Wilson via emaild.d.wilson17@csuohio.edu. Please include your SOQ Submittal ID # in any correspondence. Do not submit SOQs directly unless directed. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.