Geneva State Park Campground Stormwater & Site Improvements

Project number: DNR-270074
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is requesting professional engineering services to provide final design and construction stage services for this project located at Geneva State Park. The Geneva campground is located within an area with poor drainage infrastructure and frequent flooding. The campground was constructed during 1979, with a drainage system consisting primarily of infiltration trenches. Catch basins and additional french drains have been added since construction, however, drainage areas persist. Drainage does not readily flow away from camp areas and often ponds along roadways and within various campsites. Drainage issues exist throughout the entire campground facility, with most issues being located within the camping areas. A Surface Water Drainage Study was completed during 2022. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the existing surface drainage issues and explore potential solutions. This assessment will be provided to short-listed firms only. The existing drainage system needs to be replaced and is expected to be best located in the approximate location of the existing system. The proposed system is expected to be a combination of a new storm sewers with new underdrains/french drains. The following should be considered: • Extension of the system along Road D to shorten the distance to the outlet. • Additional catch basins on storm sewer extensions. • Improvement on infiltration trench design to minimize clogging and provide more frequent outlets • Ditch grading at the outlets to provide adequate fall (expected at 1 location). • Avoidance of existing (and recently installed) electric and sanitary sewer utilities.
Scope of Services: 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. All work shall be performed in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Topographic surveying, boundary surveying, geotechnical engineering, ecological assessments, and cultural resources assessments will be required. Permitting and/or coordination with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), ODNR Division of Wildlife, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the local floodplain administrators may be required. The selected firm will provide the engineering analysis and calculations needed to advance the design, including all necessary engineering specialties. Relevant historical reports, assessments, inspections, and as-built drawings will be provided only to short-listed firms. These historical documents include the Surface Water Drainage Study, Electric Utility Infrastructure construction plans and Sanitary System Improvements. Additional documentation will not be provided during the initial RFQ phase of the selection process. 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, the selected A/E will provide the following categories of services: Program Verification, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bid and Award Support or GMP Proposal and Amendment (as applicable), 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 16 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. Experience with preliminary site investigation, drainage master planning, and project assessments. 2. Experience with boundary and topographic survey. 3. Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic and flood routing analyses. 4. Experience with design of drainage improvements and plans preparation for construction. 5. Experience with construction administration with similar type projects. 6. Experience with construction cost estimating. 7. Permitting experience. 8. Experience with working with various utilities. 9. Campground / park setting experience. 10. Experience with public construction and working with state and/or other governmental agencies.