CSU-270001 OhioBuys-CM_at_Risk-RFQ-repost.pdfCSU-270001 OhioBuys-CM_at_Risk-RFQ-repost.pdf
PDF 432 KB Posted
- Attached to
- CSU-270001-CMR - RFQ
- Solicitation number
- SRC0000040355
- Issued by
- Ohio
About this file
This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) services issued by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) on behalf of Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio for project CSU-270001, a campuswide renovation initiative. The project encompasses building envelope, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, architectural, structural, and minimal furniture, fixtures, and equipment work across multiple buildings at the university, with construction likely occurring in phases that may extend across multiple biennia. Qualifications are due by August 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time, with the RFP to be issued to short-listed firms on August 19, 2026, interviews scheduled for September 23, 2026, and final selection anticipated by September 28, 2026. The preconstruction services are scheduled to commence November 26, 2026, with construction notice to proceed in December 2026, substantial completion targeted for June 2028, and all CM services completion by August 2028. Interested firms must submit one electronic PDF copy of Form F110-330 (Statement of Qualifications) through the OhioBuys portal, with no paper copies or facsimile submissions accepted. The selection process is qualifications-based for the RFQ stage to develop a short list of no fewer than three firms, followed by a best value evaluation process during the RFP stage that will combine qualifications and fee considerations.
The total project cost is $25,000,000.00 funded entirely by state appropriation, with construction costs estimated at $21,000,000.00. Responses must address bonding capacity for the construction budget amount, insurance coverage documentation, scheduling and cost control systems, estimating track records, and scheduling performance history. Firms must commit to the Encouraging Diversity, Growth & Equity (EDGE) Program with a minimum 5.0 percent participation goal based on preconstruction stage compensation plus contract sum minus contingency. The CM will manage an open book pricing model for subcontracted work in plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, electrical, and AV/technology, with all subcontracts awarded competitively to prequalified vendors subject to contracting authority and architect/engineer review. Evaluation criteria include primary firm location and workload (maximum 10 points), primary qualifications in project management, administration, and technical staff (maximum 40 points), key consultant qualifications and EDGE participation (maximum 10 points), overall team qualifications including previous collaboration and LEED/BIM experience (maximum 10 points), and overall team experience with similar projects and Ohio Capital Improvements process knowledge (maximum 30 points).
View the file
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
Request for Qualifications (CM at Risk Contract) State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
F170-01-2026-JAN Publish Date: 7/28/2026 Page 1 of 5
Administration of Project: Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
Project Name CSU – Campuswide Renovations Response Deadline 8/14/2026 5:00PM local time Project Number CSU-270001 Project Manager Robin Faires Contracting Authority OFCC
Prevailing Wages State
Project Location Central State University City / County Wilberforce / Greene Owner Central State University Delivery Method CM at Risk Publish Date 7/28/2026 No. of paper copies requested (stapled, not bound) 0 No. of electronic copies requested (PDF) 1
Submit the Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) through OhioBuys. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.
Submit all inquiries regarding this RFQ in writing through OhioBuys (no phone calls please). Inquiries will be answered and posted in OhioBuys on a regular basis until the inquiry deadline. The name of the party submitting an inquiry will not be included on the inquiry response.
Project Overview
A. Project Description
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to obtain Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) services for the renovation projects at Central State University.
This project will repair and renovate buildings at Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Buildings under consideration for the project will be prioritized and sequenced to minimize impacts to buildings and occupants. The project’s construction will likely be completed in phases and may bridge multi-biennia. The university reserves the right to add, modify or delete scope or buildings as noted in the RFQ.
The following scopes of work will be required, but not limited to, for this project, Building Envelope, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Architectural, Structural, and minimal FF&E.
B. Scope of Services
The selected Construction Manager at Risk (“CM”), as a portion of its required Scope of Services and prior to submitting its proposal, will discuss and clarify with the Contracting Authority and/or Owner, the breakdown of the Agreement detailed cost components, to address the Owner’s project requirements and refine the project schedule. 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: provide constructability review comments on documents produced by the A/E during the Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document stages; develop and maintain estimates of probable construction cost, value engineering, project schedules, and construction schedules; lead and manage the Subcontractor Prequalification and Bidding process, Construction and Closeout Stage.
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 preconstruction and construction services are generally described below. Subcontracts including but not limited to Plumbing, Fire Protection, HVAC, Electrical and AV/Technology will be awarded by the CM to prequalified vendors using a competitive process. The parties will engage in an “open book” pricing method in which all subcontracted work shall be based upon competitive pricing that will be reviewed by the Contracting Authority and/or Owner, the A/E and the CM. The Contracting Authority and/or Owner shall have access to all books, records, documents and other data in the CM's possession related to itself, its subcontractors and material suppliers pertaining to bidding, pricing or performance of the Agreement.
https://ofcc.ohio.gov/
Request for Qualifications (CM at Risk Contract) continued
F170-01-2026-JAN Publish Date: 7/28/2026 Page 2 of 5
Preconstruction Services: The CM will work cooperatively with the Contracting Authority and/or Owner, A/E, and Project Team, and will provide, among other services, schedule development, estimate development, Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) proposal, subcontractor prequalification and bidding, constructability review, permits, budgeting, value engineering, and preconstruction planning throughout the preconstruction stages. When the drawings and specifications are at the stage of completion specified in the Agreement, such partially completed documents (the “Basis Documents”) shall be provided to the CM, together with the A/E's detailed listing of any incomplete design elements and the A/E’s statement of intended scope with respect to such incomplete elements (the “Design Intent Statement”). Contingent upon the Contracting Authority’s approval of the GMP, the parties will enter into an amendment to the Agreement establishing the Contract Sum (“GMP Amendment”). If the proposed Contract Sum exceeds the Project Budget established for construction, then the Contracting Authority may terminate the agreement with the CM and seek proposals from other firms for completion of the Project.
Construction Services: The CM shall construct the Project pursuant to the construction documents and in accordance with the schedule requirements. The CM shall hold all subcontracts and shall be fully responsible for the means and methods of construction, project safety, project completion within the schedule agreed upon in the preconstruction phase, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including monitoring compliance with all EDGE, equal employment, and prevailing wage requirements, and submitting monthly reports of these activities to the Contracting Authority. All subcontracts shall be on the subcontract form prescribed by OAC Section 153:1-03-02. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to approve the CM’s selection of subcontractors and any supplemental terms to the form subcontract.
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 CMR
2. Role on project CMR
3. Site and construction experience
4. Experience with code, AHJ, utility company and local government interaction
5. Infrastructure, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical experience
6. Utility systems
7. Experience with OFCC, OAKS CI
8. Experience with construction administration for public work projects
C. Funding / Estimated Budget Total Project Cost $25,000,000.00 State Funding $25,000,000.00 Construction Cost $21,000,000.00 Other Funding $0.00
D. Anticipated Schedule E. EDGE Participation Goal CM Preconstruction Services Start 11 / 26 Percent of the CM’s total compensation excluding CM’s Contingency* 5.0% Construction Stage Notice to Proceed 12 / 26 Substantial Completion of all Work 06 / 28 *Preconstruction Stage Compensation plus Contract Sum minus CM’s ContingencyCM Services Completed 08 / 28
F. Evaluation Criteria for Selection
Selection Criteria: The CM will be selected using (i) qualifications-based process during the Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) stage to develop a short list and (ii) best value process during the Request for Proposal stage. The qualifications-based criteria for the RFQ is included in this announcement. The best value criteria used in evaluating proposals from short-listed firms will include such factors that are determined to derive or offer the greatest value to the State and Owner, combining both qualifications and fee.
Short List: Each firm responding to this RFQ will be evaluated and selected based on its qualifications and the qualifications and experience of the individuals identified as the candidate's proposed team for the Project. After evaluating the responses to this RFQ, the Contracting Authority will select a short list of no fewer than three candidates that it considers to be the most qualified, except if the Contracting Authority determines that fewer than three firms are qualified, it will only select the qualified firms.
Request for Proposal: The short-listed firms shall be sent a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) that will invite the firms to submit pricing proposals containing their proposed preconstruction stage compensation, construction stage personnel costs, F170-01-2026-JAN Publish Date: 7/28/2026 Page 3 of 5 itemized construction stage general conditions costs, construction stage contingency percentage, and construction stage fee percentage. The short-listed candidates will also receive (i) form of Agreement with the Contracting Authority containing the contract terms and conditions, (ii) set of the most recent design documents and (iii) proposed Project schedule.
Pre-Proposal Meeting: Prior to submitting a response to the RFP, the short-listed firms will be invited to meet individually with the Contracting Authority and/or Owner. The purpose of the pre-proposal meeting is to permit the short-listed firms an opportunity to ask the Contracting Authority and/or Owner questions in an individual setting to help the firms prepare their responses to the RFP. The Contracting Authority will notify each short-listed firm to schedule individual times for the pre-proposal meetings.
Interview: After submitting responses to the RFP, the short-listed firms will be interviewed by the Contracting Authority and Owner. The purpose of the interview will be to meet the proposed Project team, become familiar with key personnel, and understand the project approach and ability to meet the stated objectives for the Project. Please be prepared to discuss with specificity the firm’s capacity to conduct this work in compliance with the timetable, budget and EDGE expectations.
The Contracting Authority will notify each short-listed firm to schedule individual times for the interviews.
Selection Schedule: Tentative schedule is subject to change.
Qualifications Due 8/14/2026 RFP issued to the Short-Listed Firms 8/19/2026 Interviews 9/23/2026 Selection of CM 9/28/2026
Cancellation and Rejection: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to reject all proposals and cancel at any time for any reason this solicitation, any portion of this solicitation or any phase of the Project. The Contracting Authority shall have no liability to any proposer arising out of such cancellation or rejection. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to waive minor variations in the selection process.
Interested CM firms are required to submit the Commitment to Participate in the EDGE Business Assistance Program form in its Statement of Qualifications (Form F110-330) submitted in response to the RFQ, to indicate its intent to contract with and use EDGE-certified Business(es), as a part of the CM’s team. The Intent to Contract and to Perform and / or waiver request letter and Demonstration of Good Faith Effort form(s) with complete documentation must be attached to the CM’s Proposal. Both forms can be accessed via the OFCC website at https://ofcc.ohio.gov. The Intent to Contract and to Perform form is again required at the Fee Proposal stage.
If the CM firm intends to receive points for exceeding the EDGE Participation Goal, it must provide BOTH a completed Commitment to Participate form AND a completed Statement of Intent to Contract and to Perform form signed by both parties with its Statement of Qualifications.
For all Statements of Qualifications, please identify the EDGE-certified Business(es), by name, which will participate in the delivery of the proposed professional services solicited in the RFQ.
Interested CM firms must indicate on their Statement of Qualifications, the locations where their services will be performed in the spaces provided or by attachment in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 2019-12D related to providing services only within the United States and the requirements of Executive Order 2022-02D prohibiting purchases from or investment in any Russian institution or company. Failure to do so may cause their Statement of Qualifications to be rejected.
G. Submittal Instructions
Firms are required to submit the current version of Statement of Qualifications (Form F110-330) available via the OFCC website at https://ofcc.ohio.gov.
Electronic submittals, if requested, should be combined into one PDF file named with the project number listed on the RFQ and your firm’s name, followed by “SOQ”. Use the “print” feature of Adobe Acrobat or similar software for creating a PDF rather than using a scanner. If possible, please reduce the file size of the PDF. In Acrobat, go to Advanced, then PDF Optimizer. Electronic submittals are limited to a maximum file size of 25 MB.
Paper copies of the Statement of Qualifications, if requested, should be stapled only. Do not use special bindings or coverings of any type. Cover letters and transmittals are not necessary.
CD/DVD copies of the Statement of Qualifications, if requested, should have the sleeve labeled with the project number and firm name, followed by “SOQ”.
F170-01-2026-JAN Publish Date: 7/28/2026 Page 4 of 5
Facsimile copies of the Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted.
Unless otherwise noted or exempt, all documents submitted to the Contracting Authority in response to this RFQ and subsequent RFP are public and will be available for inspection at the conclusion of the selection process. The following information shall remain confidential and will not be released: (1) Proposal Form(s), except for cost category subtotals which will be transferred to the Best Value Rating Form; (2) Financial Capacity; and (3) Bonding/Insurance.
Proposers are requested to submit the following information in response to this RFQ within Section H of Form F110-330.
1. Summary: Provide a summary, on one page or less, describing why your firm/team is the most qualified for the Project.
2. Bonding/Insurance: Provide evidence of capacity to provide bonding in the amount of the construction budget (e.g. a letter from your Surety agent stating that one or more Sureties will issue Bonds in the amount of the construction budget if your team is selected) and a copy of the firm's certificate of insurance showing the firm's current limits of liability for commercial general liability, employer's liability, business automobile liability, and professional liability insurance.
3. Management Systems: Describe the scheduling and cost control systems the firm would propose to use for the Project
4. Self-Performed Work: Indicate whether the firm intends to self-perform any work on the Project through a competitive process and, if so, the nature of the work and capability to self-perform.
5. Estimating: Demonstrated track record of performance of in-house estimating on projects comparable to the Project.
6. Scheduling: Demonstrated track record of performance of managing projects to the original schedule.
Firms are requested to identify professional registrations, memberships and credentials including but not limited to:
LEED GA, LEED AP, LEED AP+, CCCA, CCM, CCS, CDT, CPE, DBIA, and any other appropriate design and construction industry credentials. Identify that information on the resume page for individual in Block 22, Section E of the F110-330 form.
CM at Risk Selection Rating Form State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
F170-01-2026-JAN Publish Date: 7/28/2026 Page 5 of 5
Project Name CSU – Campuswide Renovations Proposer Firm Proposer Firm Project Number CSU-270001 City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Selection Criteria Value Score
1. Primary Firm Location and Workload (Maximum 10 points)
a. Proximity of firm to project site Less than 100 miles 5 100 miles to 150 miles 2 More than 150 miles 0
b. Amount of contracts awarded by Contracting Authority in previous 24 months
Less than $10,000,000 5 $10,000,000 to $20,000,000 2 More than $20,000,000 0
2. Primary Qualifications (Maximum 40 points)
a. Project management lead Experience / ability of project manager to manage scope / budget / schedule / quality 0 - 10
b. Project administration lead Experience / ability to effectively administer project controls and processes 0 - 10
Max = 30 c. Technical staff Experience / ability of technical staff to develop accurate estimates and schedules 0 - 5
d. Construction administration staff Experience / ability of field representative to identify and solve issues during construction 0 - 5
3. Key Consultant Qualifications (Maximum 10 points)
a. Key consultants Experience / ability of key consultants to perform effectively and collaboratively 0 - 5
b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation* One point for every 2 percent increase in Services compensation** over the EDGE participation goal
0 - 5
4. Overall Team Qualifications (Maximum 10 points)
a. Previous team collaboration Less than 4 sample projects 1 Max =
3 4 to 8 sample projects 2 More than 8 sample projects 3
b. LEED*** Registered / Certified project experience Registered LEED v4 or v4.1 projects 0 Max = 0 0 Certified LEED v4 or v4.1 projects 0
c. BIM project experience Training and knowledge 1 Max = 3 Direct project experience 3
d. Team organization Clarity of responsibility / communication demonstrated by table of organization 0 - 2
5. Overall Team Experience (Maximum 30 points)
a. Previous team performance Past performance as indicated by evaluations and letters of reference 0 - 10
b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods Less than 3 projects 0 - 3 3 to 6 projects 4 - 6 More than 6 projects 7 - 10
c. Budget and schedule management Performance in completing projects within original construction budget and schedule 0 - 5
d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process Less than 4 projects 0 - 1 4 to 6 projects 2 - 3 More than 6 projects 4 - 5
* Must be comprised of consulting firm(s) and NOT the lead firm - For more information on scoring this and other criteria refer to Document F199-01 - PS Selection Rating Rubric.
** Preconstruction Stage Compensation plus Contract Sum minus Subcontracted Work, Self-performed Work, and CM’s Contingency *** Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design administered by Green Business Certification Inc.
Subtotal
Notes: Evaluator:
Name
Signature Date https://ofcc.ohio.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Forms/Procurement/F199-01-RFQ_Rubric_2021.pdf
| B. Scope of Services |
| As required by the Agreement, and as properly authorized, provide the following categories of services: provide constructability review comments on documents produced by the A/E during the Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documen... |
| Refer to the 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. |
| Firms are required to submit the current version of Statement of Qualifications (Form F110-330) available via the OFCC website at https://ofcc.ohio.gov. |
| Facsimile copies of the Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. |
| Unless otherwise noted or exempt, all documents submitted to the Contracting Authority in response to this RFQ and subsequent RFP are public and will be available for inspection at the conclusion of the selection process. The following information sha... |
| Proposers are requested to submit the following information in response to this RFQ within Section H of Form F110-330. |
| 1. Summary: Provide a summary, on one page or less, describing why your firm/team is the most qualified for the Project. |
| 2. Bonding/Insurance: Provide evidence of capacity to provide bonding in the amount of the construction budget (e.g. a letter from your Surety agent stating that one or more Sureties will issue Bonds in the amount of the construction budget if your te... |
| 3. Management Systems: Describe the scheduling and cost control systems the firm would propose to use for the Project |
| 4. Self-Performed Work: Indicate whether the firm intends to self-perform any work on the Project through a competitive process and, if so, the nature of the work and capability to self-perform. |
| 5. Estimating: Demonstrated track record of performance of in-house estimating on projects comparable to the Project. |
| 6. Scheduling: Demonstrated track record of performance of managing projects to the original schedule. |
| Firms are requested to identify professional registrations, memberships and credentials including but not limited to: LEED GA, LEED AP, LEED AP+, CCCA, CCM, CCS, CDT, CPE, DBIA, and any other appropriate design and construction industry credentials. I... |
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .