Fountain Square Complex Buidings G & H HVAC Improvements

Project number: DNR-270003
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is responsible for the management of the Fountain Square office complex in Franklin County. The complex consists of 10 Buildings (A – J) totaling approximately 259,000 square feet, providing office space for the multiple divisions within ODNR. The facility complex has served in this manner for several decades and is now in need of renovation. This is considered to be ODNR’s main campus and is located at 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is being issued to obtain Professional Design & Construction Administration (A/E) services for renovation work. The buildings’ existing mechanical systems are aging and require replacement of key components to avoid property damaging failures and facility operation disruptions from system downtime. The intent of this project is to focus on Buildings G & H for the replacement of the VAV controls on the rooftop HVAC units, however additional units on other buildings may be addressed as funding allows. Construction will be prioritized and coordinated to ensure public safety and long-term performance as well as functional and aesthetic improvements as identified in the strategic facility plan. Construction activity will be phased to ensure the best use of public funds and cause the least disruption, with consideration to working in an occupied facility. As scope and associated costs are solidified, projects of similar types, scope and budget may be added or removed as ODNR initiatives and funding allow.
Scope of Services: The selected team will develop site-specific plans and reconcile any existing studies for selected locations, beginning with the confirmation of facility and site assessments. These reconciliations will address the site utilization needs of various user groups, and utility infrastructure needs versus constraints. They will also include recommended scopes of construction projects and appropriate phasing. The selected firm shall apply for and obtain all necessary regulatory permits, maintain current estimates of probable construction costs through the design phase, and provide construction administration services. Permitting and/or coordination with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), ODNR Dam Safety Program, ODNR Division of Wildlife, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the local floodplain administrators will be required. The selected firm will provide the engineering analysis and calculations needed to advance the design, including structural, geotechnical, and hydraulics engineering. All design and construction shall comply with the current editions of all applicable national, state, and local codes, as well as accessibility standards, including ADA, ICC A117.1, and the ABA Outdoor Developed Areas Guidelines. 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 these design guidelines which will serve as the preference for all construction projects when developing final project specifications. A complete set of current guidelines is available at https://ohiodnr.gov/business-and-industry/services-to-business- industry/design-guidelines-all. 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 A/E Agreement detailed cost components to address the Owner’s project requirements. Participate in the Encouraging Diversity, Growth & 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. 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. 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. Ability to manage design and construction projects in an occupied office building setting. 2. Experience with building renovations. 3. Experience with HVAC system renovations and new installations. 4. Experience with phased construction within occupied space. 5. Experience with roofing penetration inspection and quality assurance. 6. Experience with multiple split system HVAC unit replacements. 7. Experience with ODNR’s facility design requirements and aesthetics. 8. Experience with scheduling. 9. Ability to design project scope within budget in current market conditions. 10. Experience with State of Ohio and other public-sector construction delivery methods.