Library Tower Renovations

Project number: KSU-27S031
The Main University Library located on the Kent Campus was built in the 1960s and designed to house the campus system’s collection, offices, and archives. The vision of the University Libraries has changed with a major paradigm shift supporting digital scholarship and a space Masterplan was undertaken in 2010. The masterplan has been updated to guide strategic projects over the past decade that enhance the building experience for students, faculty, and visitors. The University Library is central to the institution’s strategic vision, evolving to meet the needs of 21st-century students and faculty in alignment with the changing role of academic libraries nationwide. Building on prior investments, including the recent tower elevator modernization, this project will reimagine the first-floor infrastructure and service areas, including the circulation desk, computer lab, and escalator connection between the first and second floors, to better support contemporary student and patron needs with more flexible engagement through multipurpose spaces. The building has undergone several investments in energy conservation projects, a partial building re-roof, infrastructure upgrades, as well as major restroom renovations over the last decade from local and alternative funding sources. Additional master plan initiatives, including collection consolidation and high-density storage in the basement, have created opportunities for expanded and improved use of library space.
Scope of Services: Kent State University is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural firms to provide professional design and planning services for a phased renovation and space optimization project at the Kent Campus Library. The Program of Requirements for this phase of work has been developed by the Office of the University Architect, and work will commence with Design. 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: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Bid and Award Support, 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 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 four 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. Please list all major scope services needed to complete the selection process for successful project delivery. The specific scope of services must state particular building types, functional design or specialized professional services required to evaluate the level of experience of each applicant firm (e.g. parking garage, kitchen design, correctional facility, medical facility). The scope of services should also define the types of basic and additional professional design and administration services necessary for the project (e.g. previous experience with local jurisdiction or similar sites, previous experience working with the State of Ohio, Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) experience and training, specific BIM and Owner- defined requirements, level of development to be achieved within BIM models, BIM deliverables, and Owner’s intended use of BIM models after construction). This information will be used by each applicant to populate the Relevant Project Experience Matrix in Section F of Form F110-330. 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) Project Delivery Method: General Contracting 2) Role on Project: A/E 3) Experience with design and construction of facilities through the General Contracting delivery method 4) Experience with Libraries in Higher Education 5) Experience with High Rise Buildings 6) Experience with phased construction in occupied buildings. 7) Experience with compressed construction time allowances. 8) Experience using the OAKS capital improvement management system. 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14)