Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Lore City, Ohio. Design plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

As of October 22, 2024, an architect has been selected and this project is in the design phase. Architect firm information and a firm timeline for construction has not been determined. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) through the Division of Parks and Watercraft is responsible for the management of 75 state parks, including Salt Fork State Park in Guernsey County. Salt Fork State Park is at the crossroads of Interstate Routes 70 and 77, about 90 miles east of Columbus, OH and 100 miles west of Pittsburgh, PA. This the largest of Ohios 75 State Parks with 17,229-land acres. The park also features a 2,952-acre lake with unlimited horsepower, making it a popular destination for recreational boaters and anglers. Amenities include two marinas with seasonal dock rentals, eight launch ramps, three boater-swim areas, a 400-foot-long boaters beach, as well as a 2,500-foot-long public beach. A star attraction is the parks large campground with 215 campsites, ranging from full-hookups that accommodate RVs of all sizes to primitive tent-only sites. The park also offers a horsemans camp with 24 campsites and 70-plus miles of bridle trails. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is being issued to obtain Professional Design (A/E) services for establishing a new beach house facility at Salt Fork State Park. The existing beach house, located at the entrance to the main public beach, will be demolished and replaced with a modern fully ADA accessible facility with easy access to the beach area and associated existing shelters. Provide restroom facilities, a space for point of sale, office space, splash pad area, new sidewalks to facilitate access from parking to shelters, buildings, and beach area. Incorporate a redesigned plaza area to include shade structures, picnic areas and/or benches. Associated amenities will be evaluated as budget allows. All regulatory and environmental regulations and permitting will be the responsibility of the A/E selected for this project. Archaeological assessments may be required depending on property type and location. This project is to be completed in concurrence with the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. All selected A/E firms will be required to execute a Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification. This project incorporates funding by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). All consultants and contractors will be responsible for assisting ODNR with reporting requirements. Fee negotiations will be consistent with the Federal Procurement laws. Fee ranges will vary based on delivery method and budget. 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. 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 Owners project requirements. Participate in the Encouraging Diversity, Growth& 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. Demonstrated ability to meet Owners programmed project vision, scope, budget, and schedule on previous projects. Previous experience compatible with the proposed project (e.g., type, size). Relevant past work of prospective firms proposed consultants. Past performance of prospective firm and its proposed consultants. Qualifications and experience of individuals directly involved with the project. Proposers previous experience (numbers of projects, sizes of projects) when working with its proposed consultants. Specification writing credentials and experience. Experience and capabilities of creating or using Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and of using CPM schedules as a project management resource. Approach to and success of using partnering and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Proximity of prospective firms to the project site. Proposers apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of this project. The selected A/E and all its consultants must have the capability to use the Internet within their normal business location(s) during normal business hours. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.