Site work and new construction of a fire / police facility in Pickerington, Ohio. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a fire / police facility; and for site work for a fire / police facility.

The anticipated project delivery method is Design-Build. The building and site improvements shall be designed and constructed utilizing sustainable, high performance building practices similar to LEED requirements developed by the United States Green Building Council. LEED certification is NOT required for this project. PROJECT DELIVERY AND SCOPE OF WORK Form of Contract The A/E Contract will be negotiated with the Township. Description of Services The A/E will work cooperatively with the Township and will provide, among other services, those design professional services customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted architectural and engineering practice on similar projects, consistent with the terms of Contract. These services include Design Criteria, Best Value Selection, Preconstruction, Construction and Closeout, and Additional Services of all types. Preconstruction Phase services will include programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, estimate development and other services required under the Contract. SOQ FORMAT Submission Requirements All hardcopy submissions must be contained in a bound document and organized with the following tabs: Tab 1 Firm Qualifications 1. Provide an overview of your firm and describe (1) why your firm/team is the most-qualified for the Project and (2) your firm's approach to achieving a project that is properly scoped, on time, and on budget. 2. Describe any projects or assignments that your firm has not completed or been replaced on in the past five years. 3. Describe any pending legal action (including without limit mediation, arbitration, and litigation) in which your firm is involved directly or indirectly. Tab 2 Personnel Qualifications -- If not applicable, please state why. 1. Provide an organizational chart of your proposed Project team. 2. Describe the availability of each member of your proposed Project team and the amount of time each team member is expected to dedicate to the Project. 3. Include a detailed resume for each member of your proposed Project team. Tab 3 Project-Specific Qualifications 1. Similar Projects. Describe similar projects to this project that your firm has completed in Central Ohio (Franklin County and the counties contiguous to Franklin). 2. Estimating. Describe your firm's estimating process, use of trade contractors during the various stages of estimating, in-house estimators, and use and role of an estimating or design "contingency" during the various estimating points. Include a description of your firm's track record of designing projects to the original budget. 3. Scheduling. Describe your firm's track record of designing projects to the original schedule. 4. Construction Administration. Describe your firm's approach to record keeping, review, monitoring and other processes in connection with submittals (e.g., shop drawings), pay applications, contract modifications (e.g., change orders), and claims. Tab 4 Financial Responsibility 1. Provide evidence of your firm's workers compensation insurance, and a copy of your firm's certificate of insurance showing your firm's current limits of liability for employer's liability, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, pollution liability, and professional liability. Tab 5 Overall Team Experience 1. Provide an overview of your previous team performance as indicated by evaluations and/or letters of reference. 2. Provide your experience with similar projects (i.e. fire station design) by indicating the number of projects designed no matter the location. EVALUATION CRITERIA The evaluation of the statements of qualifications will be based primarily, but not conclusively, on the following: 1. Competence of the design firm to perform the required professional design services, as indicated by the technical training, education and experience of the firm's personnel who are likely to be assigned to perform the services. 2. Ability in terms of workload and the availability of qualified personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform the required professional design services competently and expeditiously. 3. Experience of the firm with comparable projects for comparable public entities, based on, among other things, the size and nature of the project. 4. Past performance as reflected in evaluations of previous clients with respect to factors such as control of costs, quality of work and meeting deadlines. 5. Other similar factors as deemed appropriate and lawful by the Township The total project cost, including construction, site work, all A/E fees, permits, etc. is estimated to be approximately $6,500,000-$7,500,000 During this selection and ranking process, Violet Township reserves the following rights: 1. To reject any and all statements of qualifications, to postpone selection, and to re-solicit or cancel the procurement if deemed in the best interests of the Township. 2. To reject additional information from any and all submitting firms. 3. To subject the execution of the contract to the availability of funds and negotiation of agreeable terms with the successful firm. 4. To enter into a contract with any submitting firm based upon the firm's initial offer. Oral presentations may be conducted with one or more proposing firms as deemed necessary by the Township Question Deadline 11/22/2024 All questions must be submitted in writing by e-mail to Michael J. Little, Fire Chief (contact person) no later than seven days before the above-stated deadline for submission of the Statement of Qualifications. Answers to any questions will be emailed to all firms receiving this RFQ which have provided an email address to the Owner The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.