Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Columbus, Ohio. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a swimming pool; for site work for a swimming pool; water / sewer project; and sidewalk / parking lot.

The City of Columbus Schools (CCS) owns a 32.4+- acre parcel that fronts Agler Road and is located between Sunbury Road and Cassidy Avenue. See Exhibit 1-Location Map in Appendix A. Currently, the City of Columbus's Department of Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD) is in negotiations with CCS for the transfer of approximately 11+- acres to CRPD for the construction of an approximate 75,000 square foot indoor aquatic center and athletic field (Phase I) and an approximate 80,000 square foot Community Center with a Joint Recreation Wing to be shared with CCS (Phase II). This project's focus is on Phase I only, though the entire site will need to be considered for the overall development to accommodate parking, stormwater, utilities, etc. See Exhibits 2 & 3 in Appendix A for general phasing information on the project site and general requirements for Phase I design of the aquatic center and sports fields. CRPD anticipates a construction cost for this Phase I improvements to be approximately $50-55M. Phase I for the Indoor Aquatic Center will be broken down into three separate phases that consist of: Phase IA - Planning, Site Master Planning, Programming & Schematic & Conceptual Design Phase IB - Design Phase Services Phase IC - Construction/Project Closeout Services The responses to this RFP will be evaluated considering how the respondent proposes their approach to all three phases listed above for this project. CRPD will modify the Design Professional's contract at each phase, when fees and contract terms will be negotiated. Respondents will find a detailed expectation below in Section 2, titled, Scope of Services. This project scope requires professional planning, design, architecture, and engineering, and project management services for the Northeast Indoor Aquatic Center (The Project). The Project involves public engagement, site planning, programming and staffing needs, preliminary, schematic, and detailed design, preparation of plans and specifications suitable for bidding a successful project for construction, and construction management and contract administration services. The Consultant will ensure general compliance with building and site design requirements. Design services shall be for a complete scope of work to be delivered under a single coordinated design release using a Construction Management at Risk (CMR) delivery method, including architectural, structural, civil, landscape architecture, MEP, IT, security, telecommunications, interiors, FFE, and any other such services as required to prepare a complete facility design. Questions Due September 13, 2024 (EOB) Deadline for Submittal of RFP September 24, 2024, 2pm Selection/Fee Negotiations October/November, 2024 Expected NTP December 2024/January 2025 Project Completion (construction) Spring/Summer 2028. Questions: Direct questions via e-mail only to John Cox at jwcox@columbus.gov.No contact is to be made with the City other than with the Project Manager through e-mail with respect to this proposal or its status.