Brown Hall Student Success Hub

Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Administration of Project: Local Higher Education
Project Name Brown Hall Student Success Hub Response Deadline 08/14/2026 1:00 PM local time
Project Location 499 Grove St. Delaware Hall Project Number CTI-260066
City / County Columbus / Franklin Project Manager Kieran Sherry
Owner Columbus State Community College Contracting Authority Local Higher Education
Delivery Method CM at Risk Prevailing Wages State
Publish Date 7/21/2026
No. of paper copies requested (stapled, not bound) 0 No. of electronic copies requested (PDF) 1
* "Registered Design Professional includes any architect holding a certificate issued under section 4703.10 of the Revised
Code, any landscape architect holding a certificate issued under section 4703.36 of the Revised Code, or any engineer
holding a certificate issued under section 4733.14 of the Revised Code." (Ohio Building Code section 4101:1-2-01 Definitions)
Submit the requested number of Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) directly ksherry2@cscc.edu. See Section J of
this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.
Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Kieran Sherry Project Manager at ksherry2@cscc.edu with the project
number included in the subject line (no phone calls please). Questions will be answered and posted to the Opportunities page
on the OFCC website at http://ofcc.ohio.gov on a regular basis until one week before the response deadline. The name of the
party submitting a question will not be included on the Q&A document.
Project Overview
A. Project Description
Brown Hall Student Success Hub Project
Note: This project is located in the currently named "Delaware Hall" building. By the time this project in underway the
name of the building will have officially been changed to "Brown Hall." For this reason, the project and location will be
referred to as "Brown Hall" in this RFQ and project documents.
Columbus State Community College (the college") seeks to transform the first floor of Brown Hall into a dynamic Student
Success Hub that serves as a welcoming destination for students to connect, collaborate, access support services, and
engage with the campus community. Funded through Franklin County bond proceeds, this project represents a significant
investment in student experience and the College's commitment to student success.
The project encompasses approximately +/- 52,250 square feet and includes the renovation and repurposing of existing
classrooms, administrative offices, a large lecture space, and the building's gymnasium. The College envisions a vibrant,
student-centered environment that combines academic support services with informal gathering, study, and collaboration
spaces. The transformation of these existing spaces will create a destination that encourages students to remain engaged
with the College, connect with peers and staff, and access resources that support their academic and career goals.
Phase 1 (The Student Success Hub), +/- 35K SF, is anticipated to house functions such as Academic Advising, Career
Services, and the Transfer Center, while providing flexibility to evaluate additional student-facing services through a
comprehensive programming process. Rather than focusing on transactional services, the project seeks to create an
environment where students can easily access guidance, build connections, and receive support throughout their
educational journey. While some student service functions are expected to remain in their current locations, the Student
Success Hub will serve as a highly visible and accessible resource for ongoing student support and success.
The College envisions a variety of spaces that support both individual and group activities, including study areas,
collaboration zones, gathering spaces, meeting rooms, and areas dedicated to student organizations and affinity groups.
Retail opportunities, such as a bookstore function or campus merchandise location, may also be incorporated into the
project, along with vending and other amenities that support student use of the space. The overall goal is to create a
highly engaging environment that promotes student interaction, fosters a sense of community, and strengthens student
persistence and success. The College currently refers to the project as the Student Success Hub; however, the project
programming process will help define the long-term vision, identity, and character of the space.
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Phase 2 (Program TBD but anticipated to consist of additional student support services and academic spaces.) +/- 17,500
SF construction cannot commence until Spring semester 2029 when the occupants of this space are relocated. This
planning for this area will primarily be focused on requirements to address a comprehensive building experience with the
Phase 1 program, building deferred maintenance and any related entry sequence considerations.
The College seeks an Architect/Engineer with demonstrated experience planning and designing higher education student
success centers, student unions, learning commons, and student engagement spaces. The selected firm will play a critical
role in facilitating stakeholder engagement, leading visioning and programming exercises, sharing lessons learned from
peer institutions, and helping the College define the optimal mix of services and spaces necessary to create a
transformative student-centered environment. Successful teams will demonstrate the ability to engage diverse stakeholder
groups, build consensus around a shared vision, and translate that vision into a Program of Requirements that provides
flexible, welcoming, and impactful facility that supports student success for years to come.
The College has assembled a leadership stakeholder team tasked with reimagining how the College delivers student
services within this space. They will be transforming and modernizing practices to provide best in class student support
services. This project represents more than an opportunity to provide better space, but an opportunity to assist the
College in defining the problem as much as the solution. To reimagine how students are supported moving forward.
This project is central to the college's mission to make help unavoidable.
With the backing of Franklin County voters, the college plans to make this significant investment in bond proceeds from
Issue 21 into capital needs to support student success through improved academic spaces that align with the college's
curriculum while simultaneously addressing deferred maintenance issues.
Areas of Brown Hall anticipated to be a part of the renovation project:
+/- 17,250 SF Floor 1 West - Phase 1
+/- 10,000 SF Floor 1 East (prev. gym) - Phase 1
+/- 3,300 SF Floor 2 West classroom area (rms 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 209, 211) - Phase 1
+/- 4,200 SF Floor 2 East (prev. gym mezzanine) - Phase 1
+/- 17,500 SF Floor 1 & Mezz East (prev. Automotive) - Phase 2
+/- 52,250 SF TOTAL
The renovations to support the initial (Phase 1) Student Success Hub program is anticipated to be completed for Summer
2029 Semester with Phase 2 scope of work construction anticipated to commence directly after.
Limited core and shell modifications are anticipated to provide for enhanced campus visibility to the building entrances
from adjacent campus quad and parking areas.
Brown Hall has significant identified deferred maintenance issues that will need to be assessed and addressed
concurrently with the renovation. These include, but are not limited to: Switch Gear replacement, AHU replacements,
updated BAS controls, updated Fire Alarm and suppression systems, updated security and access control, domestic
water pump and boiler replacements, exterior window replacements, and ADA compliance updates.
Shortlisted teams will be provided with the following additional information in preparation for interviews:
* Brown Hall Facilities Conditions Assessment
* Brown Hall ADA Assessment
* Diagram of spaces within Brown Hall under consideration for renovation.
B. Scope of Services
Upon award of the Agreement, commence by facilitating a robust visioning session and developing the Program of
Requirements.
The selected A/E, as a portion of its required Scope of Services and prior to submitting its proposals, will discuss and
clarify with the Owner and/or the Contracting Authority, the cost breakdown of the A/E Agreement detailed cost
components to address the Owner's project requirements. 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: Program
Verification, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Bid and Award Support,
Conformed Documents, Construction Administration, Post-Construction, and Additional Services of all types.
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.
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During the construction period, provide not less than 16 hours (excluding travel time) on-site construction administration
services each week, including (1) attendance at progress meetings, (2) a written field report of each site visit, (3) on-site
representation comprised of the A/E and its consultant staff involved in the primary design of the project, all having
relevant and appropriate types of construction administration experience.
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. Academic student success, student union and student service spaces.
2. Previous experience with robust visioning, stakeholder engagement, benchmarking, and Program of
Requirement development in support of the College's vision and goals.
3. Deferred maintenance analysis, MEP Replacement design, HVAC systems, Fire Alarm systems, Fire Protection
systems, Chillers, Boilers, etc.
4. Wayfinding and Environmental Graphics design.
5. Experience with community college and non-residential diverse student populations.
6. Design and construction administration of Construction Manager at Risk contracts following State of Ohio/OFCC
requirements.
7. Cost estimating and scheduling of similar project types.
8. Renovation of existing buildings. Including exterior building envelope.
9. ADA review of existing conditions and design.
C. Estimated Budget / Funding D. Anticipated Schedule
State Funding: $0 Professional Services Start: 11 / 26
Other Funding: $22,680,000 (Franklin County Bond) Construction Notice to Proceed: 05 / 28
Construction Cost: $18,900,000 Substantial Completion of all Work: 04 / 29
Total Project Cost: $22,680,000 Professional Services Completed: 06 / 29
E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below) F. EDGE Participation Goal
6% to 10% Percent of initial Total A/E Fee: 5.0%
NOTE: Basic Services include: (1) Program Verification, (2) Schematic Design, (3) Design Development, (4) Construction Documents,
(5) Bidding and Award OR GMP Proposal and Amendment (as applicable), (6) Construction Administration, and (7) Closeout services. The
Basic Fee includes all registered design professional services and consultant services necessary for proper completion of the Basic Services,
including validation of existing conditions (but not subsurface or hidden conditions) and preparation of cost estimates and design schedules for
the project. The Estimated Basic Fee Range is calculated as a percentage of the Estimated Budget for Construction Cost above,
including the Owner's contingency. The Basic Fee excludes any Additional Services required for the project.
G. Basic Service Providers Required (see note below) H. Additional Service Providers Required
Lead A/E Discipline: Architecture Visioning and Program Development including:
Secondary Select Primary Discipline - Stakeholder Engagement
Disciplines: Civil Engineering - Benchmarking
Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Eng.
Fire Protection Engineering Environmental Graphics Design
Structural Engineering
Select Secondary Discipline
Select Secondary Discipline
Select Secondary Discipline
Technology/Communic./Security
Interiors/Loose Furnishings Design
NOTE: The lead A/E shall be (1) any architect holding a certificate issued under section 4703.10 of the Revised Code, (2) any landscape
architect holding a certificate issued under section 4703.36 of the Revised Code, or (3) any engineer holding a certificate issued under section
4733.14 of the Revised Code.
I. Evaluation Criteria for Selection
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Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
* Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating a highly collaborative visioning process to assist clients in
the development of a Program of Requirements.
* Proposed approach to visioning, stakeholder engagement, benchmarking, and Program of Requirement
development, including their ability to validate and organize complex, multi-functional requirements.
* Demonstrated experience creating student-centered environments that integrate service models, support diverse
user needs, and thoughtfully transform existing facilities within a campus context, including wayfinding, identity,
and performance considerations.
* Previous experience compatible with the proposed project (e.g., type, size).
* Qualifications and experience of individuals directly involved with the project.
* Demonstrated ability to meet Owner's programmed project vision, scope, budget, and schedule on previous
projects
* Past performance of prospective firm and its proposed consultants.
* Relevant past work of prospective firm's proposed consultants.
* Proposer's previous experience (numbers of projects, sizes of projects) when working with its proposed
consultants.
* Proposer's apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of this project.
* Experience with CMR as delivery method.
Interested A/E firms to provide their proposed approach and methodology for robust visioning and Program of
Requirement development process.
Interested A/E firms to describe their unique capabilities that your firm/team bring to the project.
Interested A/E firms to provide examples of how your firm/team has translated complex programs and visions into
architectural space on previous projects.
Interested A/E firms are required to address how they will implement Building Information Modeling ("BIM") on the project,
experience and level of training of staff related to BIM, incorporation of team partners that have previous BIM experience,
and an understanding of collaborative BIM processes, including but not limited to the State of Ohio BIM Protocol available
at the OFCC website at https://ofcc.ohio.gov.
Interested A/E 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 A/E'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 A/E's Technical 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 A/E 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 A/E 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.
J. 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.
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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".
Facsimile copies of the Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted.
Firms are requested to identify professional registrations, memberships and credentials including: 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.
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Registered Design Professional Selection Rating Form
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
Project Name Brown Hall Student Success Center Proposer Firm
Project Number CTI-260066 City, State, Zip
Selection Criteria Value Score
1. Primary Firm Location, Workload and Size (Maximum 10 points)
Less than 150 miles 5
a. Proximity of firm to project site 150 miles to 300 miles 2
More than 300 miles 0
Less than $5,000,000 2
b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in
$5,000,000 to $10,000,000 1
previous 24 months
More than $10,000,000 0
Less than 5 professionals 0
Max
c. Number of licensed professionals 5 to 8 professionals 2
= 3
More than 8 professionals 3
2. Primary Firm Qualifications (Maximum 30 points)
Experience / ability of project manager to
a. Project management lead 0 - 10
manage scope / budget / schedule / quality
Experience / creativity of project designer to
b. Project design lead 0 - 10
achieve owner's vision and requirements
Experience / ability of technical staff to create Max
c. Technical staff 0 - 5
fully coordinated construction documents = 20
Experience / ability of field representative to
d. Construction administration staff 0 - 5
identify and solve issues during construction
3. Key Consultant Qualifications (Maximum 20 points)
Experience / ability of key consultants to
a. Key discipline leads 0 - 15
perform effectively and collaboratively
One point for every 2 percent increase in
b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation* professional services over the EDGE 0 - 5
participation goal
4. Overall Team Qualifications (Maximum 10 points)
Less than 3 sample projects 1
Max
a. Previous team collaboration 3 to 4 sample projects 2
= 3
More than 4 sample projects 3
Registered LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects 1 Max
b. LEED** Registered / Certified project experience
Certified LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects 2 = 2
Training and knowledge 1 Max
c. BIM project experience
Direct project experience 3 = 3
Clarity of responsibility / communication
d. Team organization 0 - 2
demonstrated by table of organization
5. Overall Team Experience (Maximum 30 points)
Past performance as indicated by
a. Previous team performance 0 - 10
evaluations and letters of reference
Less than 3 projects 0 - 3
b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods 3 to 6 projects 4 - 6
More than 6 projects 7 - 10
Performance in completing projects within
c. Budget and schedule management 0 - 5
original construction budget and schedule
Less than 4 projects 0 - 1
d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process 4 to 8 projects 2 - 3
More than 8 projects 4 - 5
* Must be comprised of registered professional design consulting firms and NOT the lead firm - For more
information on scoring this and other criteria refer to Document F199-01 - PS Selection Rating Rubric. Subtotal
** Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design administered by Green Business Certification Inc.(TM)
Notes: Evaluator:
Name
Signature Date
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