Qualifications for Annual Prequalification List of Professional Services

Project number: Varies
The purpose of this request is to solicit firms that are interested in professional service contracts for new construction and renovation projects that commence in calendar year 2027. The Ohio State University is required to place qualified firms on the Architectural, Engineering and Special Consultant list of pre-qualified professional service firms to provide services for projects that are not advertised through the “Opportunities” section of the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) website. Firms must respond to this RFQ by the response deadline listed above to maintain their pre- qualification status, even if they were pre-qualified for previous years, including calendar year 2026. Firms will be evaluated for qualification for specific disciplines and will be placed on one or more of the “List of Professionals” by discipline. Interested firms must submit one (1) Form #F110-330. There is no guarantee that any firm on The Ohio State University “List of Professionals” will be awarded a professional service contract as the result of the firm being on the list. Firms responding to this request must identify discipline(s) of professional services that they seek to be included in “List of Professionals” for contracts awarded through the QBS process. The disciplines (function codes) requiring professional services to be considered by The Ohio State University are limited to: 06 – Architect 24 – Environmental Scientist 12 – Civil Engineer 39 – Landscape Architect 21 – Electrical Engineer 42 – Mechanical Engineer 25 – Fire Protection Engineer 57 – Structural Engineer 27 – Foundation/Geotechnical Engineer OSU-70 – Commissioning Agent (CxA and BECxA) 23 – Environmental Engineer OSU-71 – Agricultural Engineer Firms should submit only one (1) Form F110-330, regardless of number of office locations. All office locations and disciplines of professional services shall be included in the single form. The first office location listed shall be considered the primary location for projects with the University.
Scope of Services: The Ohio State University will determine qualification of firms responding to this announcement pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 153.68. Those firms considered for a specific project will be requested to identify additional qualifications and availability of personnel, specific consultants, if any, and project approach for final ranking / selection. Project Specific Submittal(s): As The Ohio State University determines the need for professional services, information will be provided to the shortlisted firms selected from the pre-qualified list, regarding the anticipated scope of services, project schedule, budget, location and evaluation criteria for selection and other appropriate information for firms to prepare for their interview. Projects will require participation in the Encouraging Growth, Diversity & Equity (EDGE) Program as required by statute and the Agreement. 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 Architect and Engineer Agreements. The A/E will comply with applicable OSU Wexner Medical Center policies, including the Identification Badge Policy, which incorporates the Non-discretionary Vaccination Policy/Employee Health Infection Control and Background Check Policies, as identified at Wexner Medical Center Vendor Interaction. The A/E is responsible for all costs incurred related to compliance with these policies. C. Evaluation Criteria for Selection The Ohio State University will approve the firms that will be included on the Pre-qualified “List of Professionals” by Discipline based on experience, expertise, capacity, and resources to meet the anticipated needs for the area(s) of special expertise as indicated in its Statement of Qualifications. • Proposer’s previous experience (numbers of projects, sizes of projects) specifically related to previous work done at The Ohio State University and/or other universities in the State of Ohio. • Other relevant past work of prospective firm compatible with the proposed discipline(s). • Past performance of prospective firm. • Design quality and demonstrated ability of prospective firm to provide design services which represent the University’s Building Design Standards and Design Guidelines for Buildings and Landscape. • Demonstrated success delivering projects in a timely and budget conscious environment under a pre- qualified “List of Professionals” setting, including using the concepts of Target Value Budget and Target Value Design. • Previous experience compatible with the proposed discipline(s) (including types, sizes, programs). • Qualifications and experience of key individuals proposed to be directly involved with projects. • Proposer’s apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of University projects. • Proximity of prospective firm’s local office to the OSU Campus, the Wexner Medical Center and/or any Regional Campuses. When submittals for specific projects are requested and received under the pre-qualified procurement model, firms illustrating experience and qualifications in specific disciplines will be further ranked as the University determines the need for services. D. Submittal Instructions Response to this Request For Qualifications (RFQ): Firms must submit one (1) fully completed (Parts I and II) Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) on the current Form #F110-330 available via the OFCC website at OFCC Procurement Forms. Do not modify this form with company logo or embellishments. Cover sheets or introductory letters are neither necessary nor desired. Clearly indicate on Part II all of the 9a function code(s) and 9b area(s) of discipline, as described in Section A of this RFQ, that the firm wishes to be included in the University’s evaluation of their SOQ. Include the firm’s State of Ohio professional registration/certification number on Section 2a. Also, clearly state in Section 5b whether the firm is EDGE and/or MBE certified. Sections 10 and 11 are not required. Electronic submittal shall be one (1) PDF file. Please print or export to PDF when creating the PDF file; do not scan the document.