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

Project Location Multiple Locations Project Number OSU-250043 City / County : Columbus / Franklin Project Manager : Aaron Southerland Owner : The Ohio State University Contracting Authority : Local Higher Education Delivery Method : General Contracting Prevailing Wages : None No. of paper copies requested (stapled, not bound) 0 No. of electronic copies requested (PDF) 1 Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Aaron Southerland at southerland.17@osu.edu with the project number included in the subject line (no phone calls please). Questions will be answered and posted to the Opportunities page on the OFCC website at Bids & RFQs on a regular basis until one week before the response deadline. The name of the party submitting a question will not be included on the Q&A document. Project Overview A. Project Description The Ohio State University is seeking qualifications from firms to replace the emergency generators in multiple locations across campus. The selected firm will provide initial pre-engineering services for existing building electrical systems and prioritize for repair with probable cost information. 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 Asset Tagging Process Diagram, Asset Worksheet Template, and LOD Matrix can be accessed via the OSU FOD website under Design Guidelines, Specifications, Standards; Specifications and Standards; Building Information Modeling (BIM). B. Scope of Services The project and construction budget as listed in this RFQ is estimated. This project scope will include but is not limited to replacing the emergency generators in multiple buildings across campus. Initial building identified are Kottman, Atwell, Riffe, Wiseman, and Lazenby. The university reserves the right to add, modify, or delete scope or buildings as noted in the RFQ. The proposed project delivery method for this project is General Contracting 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 POR. 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 Owner's project requirements. Participate in the Encouraging Growth, Diversity & Equity (EDGE) Program as required by statute and the Agreement. Required Professional Liability Insurance will be per Exhibit A - A/E Terms and Conditions Article 7.2.6. Refer to the Ohio Facilities Construction Manual for additional information about the type and extent of services required for each. A copy of the standard Agreement can be obtained at the OFCC website. The selected A/E will be required to sign the standard agreement. No modifications to the requirements in the agreement will be accepted. 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 University's Project Management System, for all compatible services required by the University. The Ohio State University is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, patients, staff, visitors, and contractors. While not exclusive, guidelines governing safety expectations for construction/ renovation projects within Ohio State buildings are set forth in the Building Design Standards Appendix V and are summarized here at website. Closeout Services: The closeout for this project is required to be delivered in an electronic cloud-based format using the e-Builder Project Management System and adhere to The Ohio State University Project Closeout Standards. The Ohio State University Project Closeout Standards can be accessed via the OSU FOD vender resource website. For purposes of completing the Relevant Project Experience Matrix in Section F of the Statement of Qualifications (Form F110-330), below is a list of relevant scope of work requirements for this RFQ: 1. Lead of Generators 2. Architecture or Engineering Design 3. Electrical Engineering and Design 4. Sustainable Design Experience For the purpose of the selection of 10 Relevant Projects in Section F of the Statement of Qualification (Form F110-330), projects must be designed by the Lead Firm. C. Estimated Budget / Funding D. Anticipated Schedule State Funding: $3,000,000 Professional Services Start: 3/25 Other Funding: $0 Construction Notice to Proceed: 2/26 Construction Cost: $2,415,000 Substantial Completion of all Work: 10/26 Total Project Cost: $3,000,000 Professional Services Completed: 11/26 E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below) F. EDGE Participation Goal 8.8% to 10.5% Percent of initial Total A/E Fee: 5% NOTE: 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. The Basic Fee excludes any Additional Services required for the project.