Domestic Water, Sanitary & Storm Deferred Maint. FY26

Project number: OSU-260084
This project will address deferred maintenance on the domestic cold water service line for Converse Hall. Extents of its replacement will be determined as part of this project. The target construction schedule for this portion of work is the summer of 2027. Concurrent to that waterline design, a sanitary sewer study is needed to determine a method to prevent sanitary sewer backup from the OSIS into the 12 th Avenue Dorms Sanitary Sewer System.
Scope of Services: The project and construction budget as listed in this RFQ is estimated. Current available funding is listed within the RFQ documents. This project has been approved for full design and construction services. This request is for Architect/Engineer (A/E) to provide design and project management to establish the schematic design concept, continue to design development and construction documents. This project will be publicly bid with the selected AE developing bidding documents, providing assistance through the award process, construction administration services and post- construction services. The university may amend the A/E contract if additional funds become available to the project. 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 Program of Requirements. The project shall follow the applicable University Sustainability Standards: https://fod.osu.edu/sites/default/files/div_18.pdf. 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. 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. F110-02-2024-NOVPublish Date: [leave blank]Page 2 of 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 at https://ofcc.ohio.gov. 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 10 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 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: https://fod.osu.edu/resources, under the section titled “Construction Site Safety Requirements.” 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 (https://fod.osu.edu/resources) under Post Construction / Close Out. 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.Utility infrastructure replacement work on a college campus 2.Storm and Sanitary Sewer evaluation experience 3.Experience evaluating utilities within tunnels (preferred) 4.Stormwater management 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.