Renovation of a fire / police facility in Columbus, Ohio. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a fire / police facility.

The Ohio State University is seeking qualifications from firms to upgrade fire alarm systems at Hughes Hall, 1314 Kinnear, Orton Hall, Northwood & High, 1315 Kinnear and Bioscience. This project includes asset tagging. The Primary firm submitting for the project is required to have the expertise capable of meeting this prerequisite and is responsible to support their consultants to meet this requirement. The project and construction budget as listed in this RFQ is estimated. This project scope includes but is not limited to improving and upgrading Fire alarm systems at Hughes Hall, 1314 Kinnear, Orton Hall, Northwood & High, 1315 Kinnear and Bioscience. The selected firm will provide initial pre-engineering services for existing building electrical systems and prioritize for repair with probable cost information and prepare a Program of Requirements as an Additional Service. The proposed project delivery method for this project is General Contracting. The university reserves the right to add, modify or delete scope or buildings as noted in the RFQ. The university will be part of the selection process for selection of the Hazardous Material Consultant. Hazardous Material Consultant will be an Additional Service to the AE Agreement. For projects advertised with an appropriately developed Program of Requirements (POR), upon award of the Agreement, commence with Design. For projects without such a POR, upon award of the Agreement, commence by developing the Program of Requirements. During the construction period, provide not less than 8 hours (excluding travel time) on-site construction administration services each week, including (1) attendance at progress meetings, (2) a written field report of each site visit, (3) on-site representation comprised of the A/E and its consultant staff involved in the primary design of the project, all having relevant and appropriate types of construction administration experience. The project team (Owner / A/E / Contractor) will be required to utilize e-Builder, the Universitys Project Management System, for all compatible services required by the University. Basic Services include: (1) Program Verification, (2) Schematic Design, (3) Design Development, (4) Construction Documents, (5) Bidding and Award OR GMP Proposal and Amendment (as applicable), (6) Construction Administration, and (7) Closeout services. The Basic Fee includes all professional design services and consultant services necessary for proper completion of the Basic Services, including validation of existing conditions (but not subsurface or hidden conditions) and preparation of cost estimates and design schedules for the project. The Estimated Basic Fee Range is calculated as a percentage of the Estimated Budget for Construction Cost above, including the Owners contingency. The Basic Fee excludes any Additional Services required for the project. Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to AJ Stazzone at stazzone.1@osu.edu with the project number included in the subject line (no phone calls please). Questions will be answered and posted electronically. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.