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

The project scope involves replacing the existing fixed strip curtain wall system at the Research Administration Building (1960 Kenny Road) as well as addressing winterization issues with existing AC window units mounted in double-hung windows at Cockins Hall. Research Administrative Building: Replace the existing 2-1/2" curtain wall system, keeping the porcelain enamel panel trim as a preferred outcome, or replacing/covering the trim if needed, but MINUS the aluminum and glass curtain wall that is located on the north elevation at the entry, with a similar system. Additionally, isolated brick masonry failures and ground-level concrete-to-building conditions need to be identified and quantified for replacement. This may include the need to replace existing single steel doors and frames. Design intent is to replace this system with minimal disruption to adjacent interior finishes. Documents should be sufficient for DB team- an AOR and general contractor- to prepare Design Development documents and DD cost estimate for competitive bid. Budgeted construction cost is $2M. Locations-1900 Kenny Road/1958 Neil Ave, Columbus Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Mark Hartmann at hartmann.16@osu.edu with the project number included in the subject line (no phone calls please) The Research Administration Building was built in 1972 for the Center for Vocational and Technical Education and acquired by OSU in 2000. The building is devoted to office space with four floors and a basement level. The second through fourth floors have office cubicle systems with perimeter offices and conference rooms. The first floor has a lobby with supporting office and community spaces. The partial basement is dedicated to maintenance and utilities. The exterior walls are 2x wood studs framed with sheathing and face brick between window curtain walls. An aluminum and glass curtain wall is located on the north elevation at the entry, and the entire structure has a bronze enamel fascia around the roofline. The window system is a vertical fixed strip window system with 2-1/2" deep 1/2" aluminum frames with fixed glass windows and aluminum spandrel glass panels; adjacent to the strip windows are porcelain enamel panels as mullion and outside corner trim which begin at the first floor and extend to the roof. The north elevation has a double, anodized aluminum and full glass vestibule doors. The south elevation has two aluminum and full glass entry doors, two steel egress-only doors, and a set of double steel egress-only doors. Cockins Hall, constructed in 1930, is a classroom and office building with one floor level that is partially below grade, four floor levels above grade, and an attic. Walls are multi-wythe brick laid in common bond with limestone window sills, cornices, quoins, copings, and terra cotta transom panels below the second and third floor windows on the North, South, and West elevations. The west building entrance portal is limestone clad with limestone stairs and stair walls. Windows are aluminum. Doors are aluminum.