Renovation of a municipal facility in Canton, Ohio. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Project Location: City Hall, 218 Cleveland Ave SW Delivery Method: Design-Build, in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Questions Deadline: 4:00 p.m., 4/26/2023 Introduction The City of Canton, Ohio (the Owner or the City) wishes to use the services of a company experienced with the design-build delivery model for its proposed City of Canton Council Chambers Renovations Project (the Project). As required by Ohio Revised Code Sections 153.65 et seq., the Owner requests statements of qualifications (SOQs) from Design-Build firms (DBs) to provide Design-Build services for the Project. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) includes criteria that will be used to evaluate the submitted qualifications to develop the short-list of firms. In the second phase of the selection process, a Request for Proposals will be issued to the short-listed firms. The short-listed firms will be asked to provide both pricing and technical proposals, which will be reviewed and evaluated to determine the Design-Build firm that will provide the best value to the Owner for the Project. The short-listed firms may also be asked to provide a proposal bond, guaranteeing their willingness to execute the contract form provided with the Request for Proposals Project Overview and Owner Budget A. The Project is anticipated to consist of the design and construction of updating the current 1959 chambers to current ADA requirements, renovate to provide more contenporary design features and install technological improvements. (the "Work"). Scope of Services Design-Build services for the Project are anticipated to include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Preliminary Services (design phases may be combined, as appropriate and agreed to by Owner) a. Integration of Owner's needs as set forth in the RFP and accepted suggestions throughout the design phases b. Schematic Design c. Design Development d. Construction Documents e. Preconstruction services including but not limited to constructability review and cost estimating at all phases f. Permit Acquisition / Approval g. Development and submission of a Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal h. Prequalification of subcontractors for the Work 2. Construction Services a. Solicit bids from prequalified subcontractors and recommend subcontractors to use for the Work. b. Perform the Work through subcontractors or Design-Builder's own forces. c. Conduct construction supervision and quality assurance/quality control. d. Conduct progress scheduling / compliance assurance e. Conduct regular progress meetings f. Conduct testing, inspection, and commissioning g. Conduct Project close-out 3. Post-Construction Services a. Warranty obligations Questions should be addressed in writing to Purchasing Department, at purchasing@cantonohio.gov.