RFQ – DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Scope of Services

The criteria architect will provide professional services consistent with the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code governing design-build projects, including but not limited to:

• Development of design criteria documents;
• Assistance in preparation and evaluation of design-build proposals; and
• Consultation throughout the design and construction phases as required.

Basic Services

• Concept and Design Criteria
• Schematic and Design Development
• Best Value Selection
• Preconstruction Services
• Construction and Closeout

Qualifications

• Experience with similar projects with the Board;
• Information about the firm’s history;
• Education, technical training, and experience of owners and key personnel;
• The firm’s experience in providing substantially similar services in Ohio (i.e., design services for public schools and specifically athletic facilities);
• Ability of the firm to provide services as needed by the Board based upon the firm’s current volume of work;
• List of consultants used to provide any services not performed by the design firm;
• Past performance as reflected in references from previous and current clients for which the firm has provided or is providing similar services; please include a list of 5 relevant projects involving similar services performed by the firm during the past 5 years. Include the following information for each project:
• Project owner, name of project and location;
• Brief description of the project;
• Year services were completed or anticipated completion date;
• Other relevant information about the project and the firm’s services;
• Reference contact person and phone number;
• The firm’s location and proximity to the site for purposes of attending meetings at the Board’s facilities and observing work in progress;
• The ability of the individuals identified by the firm who will be responsible for providing services to communicate with the Board and its administrators.
• Pursuant to ORC 153.694, professional design firms selected to provide criteria services shall not be eligible to provide Architect/Engineer of Record services for the project for which the professional design firm was selected to provide criteria services.

Submission Requirements

All submissions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2025

Job Features

• Job Category: RFQ/RFP