Project Description:

that are interested in professional service contracts for new construction, renovations, and rehabilitation projects at ODNR facilities statewide. ODNR facilities include lodges, both overnight and day-use, campgrounds with sanitary, water and electrical hook-ups, picnic areas with playgrounds and shelter-houses, public restrooms both vault latrines and those with flush toilets/sinks, a variety of cabins, storage buildings, visitor/nature centers, park/district offices, and maintenance facilities. In addition, ODNR has water/wastewater treatment plants with associated distribution and collection systems, shoreline embankments and seawalls, marinas, boat docks, boat ramps, roadways and bridges, paved and unpaved parking and trail systems, and utility infrastructure systems, (i.e. high-voltage electrical, natural gas, fire hydrant and water supply loops, and stormwater systems).

Projects are initiated based on the needs of the various ODNR Divisions. The Division of Engineering will administer the projects and the use of the ODNR Consultant List. Consultant selections will be undertaken in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Section 153:1-1-02. Selection of consultants on projects with a professional services fee of under $50,000 may be undertaken in accordance with OAC 153:1-1-02 or Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 153.71 (A). Upon completion of the selection process, ODNR will seek Controlling Board approval for the ODNR Consultant List. A separate Controlling Board request may be required for a release of funds for the specific project. Total contract award to each pre-qualified firm is limited to $250,000 through June 30, 2026, commencing upon approval of the ODNR Consultant List by the Controlling Board.

The number of pre-qualified architecture and engineering consultants selected through this process is within the discretion of ODNR. While pre-qualified status means that a firm is eligible for award of contracts, ODNR does not guarantee that a firm will be awarded any work or make a representation of the amount of work a firm may receive.

Anticipated services for projects could include:

•    On-site evaluation and meetings with facility staff to assess the scope of work for individual projects

•    Conducting of preliminary investigations, facility and existing conditions assessments, master planning services, and providing comprehensive reports that include design alternatives analyses, proposed scope recommendations and cost estimates

•    Full design services for selected rehabilitation or improvement projects

•    Application for and securing applicable permits

•    Coordination with state agencies and other third-party entities on project-related issues

•    Management of CMR or DB (as a criteria architect/engineer) procurement services

•    Management of public bidding for General Contracting delivery method

•    Construction administration services including construction-testing services

•    Close out services, including warranty and guarantee period services

Scope of Services:

Projects may require a lead firm specializing in architectural, landscape architectural, and related specialty consulting services such as facility and site condition assessments, master planning services, review or creation of a Program of Requirements (POR), prototype building design, and full design services (Program Verification, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Bid and Award Support or GMP Proposal and Amendment, Conformed Documents, Construction Administration, Post-Construction, and Additional Services of all types).

Projects may also require a lead firm specializing in engineering services and related specialty consulting services such as preliminary investigations, surveying, soil borings, geotechnical investigations, structural condition assessments, environmental assessments, special permitting coordination through USACE and EPA, and full design services (Study and Report Verification, Preliminary Design, 50% Design, 90% Design, 100% Design (Construction Document Preparation), Bid and Award Support or GMP Proposal and Amendment, Conformed Documents, Construction Administration, Post-Construction, and Additional Services of all types).

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.

As required by the Agreement, and as properly authorized, provide the following categories of services: Program Verification, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Bid and Award Support, Conformed Documents, Construction Administration, Post-Construction, and Additional Services of all types.

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 at https://ofcc.ohio.gov .

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Engineering has developed a set of design guidelines for construction projects. It is expected that all architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors will be familiar with and utilize, as required, these design guidelines which will serve as the preference for all construction projects when developing final project specifications. A complete set of current guidelines are available at https://ohiodnr.gov/business ­ and-industry/services-to-business-industry/design-guidelines-all.

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.    Column 1 of the Relevant Project Experience Matrix in Section F should be used by the submitting firm to identify the firm's lead discipline and/or specialty area(s) (i.e, architectural, landscape architectural, civil engineering, MEP engineering, etc.). Projects included in Section F should demonstrate the firm's experience in the identified area(s).

2.    Experience in conducting preliminary investigations, facility and existing conditions assessments, and master planning services and providing comprehensive reports that include design alternatives analyses, proposed scope recommendations and cost estimates

3.    Experience in providing full design services for rehabilitation or improvement projects.

4.    Experience with specialized permitting such as USACE, EPA, Department of Health, Environmental, etc.

5.    Experience with alternative construction delivery methods such as CMR and Design-Build.

6.    Experience as a criteria architect/engineer in a Design-Build delivery model.

7.    Experience providing construction administration services including construction-testing services.

8.    Experience working for with State of Ohio or other public entity construction-related contracts and capital project administration processes.

Estimated Budget: Varies