Columbus City Schools Columbuscityschools #095_2023-24RFQ

Columbus City Schools Solicitation for HVAC and Roof Replacement Design-Build Services

Columbus City Schools is seeking professional design and design-build services for major HVAC improvements and roof replacement projects across multiple district facilities. - Government Buyer: - Columbus City Schools (Capital Improvements, Facility Management) - Projects and Scope: - HVAC Improvements Package #24003 - Upgrades and replacements of HVAC equipment at 17+ facilities, focusing on gymnasiums and auditoriums lacking air conditioning - Estimated budget: $15–18 million - Design-build delivery model - Roof Replacement Package #24004 - Replacement or major repairs to roofs at multiple district facilities to address weather intrusion - Estimated budget: $14–16 million - Design-build delivery model - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Trane, U.S., Inc. (noted as a potential HVAC OEM and design-build firm) - Other shortlisted design-build firms: The Brewer-Garrett Company, Miles McClellan Construction Co., Inc., Prodigy Building Solutions, LLC, Design Build Solutions, Inc. - Shortlisted criteria architects/engineers: IMEG Corp., Kramer Engineers, Star Consultants, Inc., Hardlines Design Company, eS Architecture & Development, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Professional design services (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, architectural) - Design-build services for both HVAC and roofing scopes - Criteria architect/engineer services for project guidance and standards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements - 20% participation goal for Local Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (LEDE) - Separate statements of qualifications required for each project - Use of specific forms (OFCC F110-330 and LEDE Forms A & B) - Projects funded through ESSER (federal COVID-19 relief funds) - Multi-phase evaluation and interview process for selection - No specific HVAC or roofing equipment part numbers are listed in the solicitation.

Description

Columbus City Schools is soliciting qualifications for professional design services related to two major capital improvement projects: HVAC Improvements Package #24003 and Roof Replacement Package #24004. The HVAC project involves upgrades and replacements of HVAC equipment at multiple district facilities with an estimated budget of $15.0 to $18.0 million, delivered via a design-build model. The Roof Replacement project includes replacing or major repairs to roofs at multiple facilities, with an estimated budget of $14.0 to $16.0 million, also using a design-build delivery model. The procurement process includes a Request for Qualifications, with a focus on firms led by licensed engineers or architects, and emphasizes compliance with prevailing wage requirements and local economically disadvantaged enterprise participation goals.

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