RCI CARPORT AE

The state of Ohio, specifically involving Sandusky County and Cincinnati City, has issued a contract opportunity (ID: 6871385102a5766dc7006a24) for an Architect Engineer (AE) procurement related to a Department of Corrections (DOC) project. The primary requirement is for a licensed professional to stamp architectural plans, specifications, and submit permit documentation for a prison facility infrastructure improvement. The specific project involves installing three 10x15 carports within the secure perimeter of a correctional facility located at 16149 State Route 104 in Chillicothe, Ohio. These carports are intended to provide dedicated shelter for bicycles and golf carts used within the prison complex. The contract was posted on July 11, 2025, with proposals due by July 28, 2025, indicating a relatively tight procurement timeline of approximately seventeen days. Key deliverables include detailed architectural drawings, engineered specifications, and formal permit submission documentation compatible with DOC standards. The primary evaluation criteria will likely focus on professional licensure, technical competence, and ability to meet specific correctional facility design requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the original procurement documentation. While the opportunity involves a state correctional facility, there are no indications of mandatory minority or disadvantaged business enterprise participation requirements. The procurement appears to be a straightforward professional services contract seeking specialized architectural and engineering expertise for a narrow, specific infrastructure enhancement project. No incumbent vendor information or existing technology integration requirements were specified in the original posting. The potential award value is not directly stated, though the scope suggests a relatively modest project focused on site-specific carport installation and associated permitting. Interested architectural and engineering professionals will need to demonstrate specialized knowledge of correctional facility design standards, permit submission processes, and the technical specifications required for secure infrastructure modifications within a Department of Corrections environment.