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Columbus City Schools Columbuscityschools #RFQ-26001-PhaseIIREVISED

Columbus City Schools Capital Improvements: HVAC, Roofing, and Athletics Upgrades RFQ

Posted

February 14, 2025

Respond By

February 28, 2025

Identifier

RFQ-26001-PhaseIIREVISED

NAICS

541310, 541330, 236220, 541350

Columbus City Schools is seeking qualified professional firms for a series of major capital improvement projects across multiple district facilities in Columbus, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Columbus City Schools (Construction Management, Capital Improvements, Board of Education) - Projects and Scope: - HVAC & Mechanical Improvements (Packages #26009 & #27001) - Upgrades and replacements of HVAC equipment, boilers, chillers, pumps, controls, and related systems at 10 or more district sites - Estimated budget: $14M–$20M over two years - Requires licensed engineers for evaluation, design, procurement support, construction administration, and commissioning - Roof Replacement (Package #26010) - Roof replacements at two or more district facilities (potentially four or more) - Estimated budget: $2M–$2.5M - Requires licensed architects for evaluation, design, construction documentation, and administration - Outdoor Athletics Upgrades (Package #26006B) - Upgrades to grandstands, pressboxes, baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, running tracks, stadium lighting, fencing, irrigation, and related amenities at one or more sports complexes - Estimated budget: $7M–$10M - Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) delivery model for oversight, preconstruction, constructability review, GMP proposal, and project delivery - Professional Services Requested: - Licensed engineers, architects, and construction managers at risk - Construction administration, design, preconstruction, and project management services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 20% participation goal for Local Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (LEDE) - Submission of LEDE Forms A & B - Use of OFCC F110-330 Statement of Qualifications form - No prevailing wage requirements - Projects funded by the district's permanent improvement funds - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; focus is on professional services - Shortlisted firms for construction management and architecture include Corna Kokosing, Ruscilli Construction Co., Inc., Setterlin Building Company, Schooley Caldwell Associates, Star Consultants, and Triad Architects, Ltd. - Period of Performance: - Each contract anticipated to last up to 20 months, with construction targeted for summer break and possible extension for multi-year options - HVAC project may extend over two years if the option is exercised

Description

Columbus City Schools is soliciting qualifications for multiple capital improvement projects including HVAC and mechanical improvements, roof replacements, and outdoor athletics upgrades. The projects involve design and construction management services with budgets ranging from $2 million to $10 million. The procurement process includes submission of statements of qualifications, virtual informational meetings, and evaluation based on professional qualifications, past work, and community inclusion policies. Prevailing wage rates do not apply, and the projects are funded by the district's permanent improvement funds.

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