Cowan Lake State Park Marina, Sailing Club, and Beach Improvements

Agency:	Ohio Facility Construction Commission
State:	Ohio
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Posted Date:	Jun 11, 2026
Due Date:	Jun 22, 2026
Solicitation No:	DNR-270116
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Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Administration of Project: Local Agency

Cowan Lake State Park Marina, Sailing

Project Name Club, and Beach Improvements

Project Location Cowan Lake State Park

City / County Wilmington / Clinton County

Owner

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Delivery Method CM at Risk

Publish Date 6/3/2026

Response Deadline 6/22/2026

Project Number

DNR-270116

Project Manager

Alex Hale

Contracting Authority Local Agency

Prevailing Wages State

4:00pm local time

No. of paper copies requested (stapled, not bound)

No. of electronic copies requested (PDF)

* “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 to the Division of Engineering at

engineering@dnr.ohio.gov. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.

Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to the Division of Engineering at engineering@dnr.ohio.gov 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 in the Q&A document.

Project Overview

A. Project Description

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft operates Cowan Lake State Park.

Cowan Lake State Park features a 700-acre, 10-horsepower lake popular with boaters and fishermen; recreation on the

lake is supported by a marina, several boat ramps, a pavilion at the beach and other facilities. The Cowan Lake Sailing

Association facility contains a seawall and dock.

ODNR intends to procure Architectural/Engineering Services for improvements to facilities at Cowan Lake State Park

Marina and Beach. Replacement of the three thousand square foot marina retail building, boarding/courtesy/fuel docks

and marina seawall are needed as these facilities have reached the end of their useful life. The new marina building

should include the following features: retail space, staff support area, storage space, an employee restroom, public

restroom facilities accessed from the exterior and consideration for a garage area for boat maintenance. Coordination will

be needed to establish a water service connection with the nearby public water supply, and an evaluation of the septic

system will be necessary to determine if it has the capacity to handle the needs of the new facility. The above ground fuel

storage tank and associated dispensing system will need to be evaluated to determine if it should remain in service or be

replaced with new equipment.

Additionally, evaluation of the two-lane boat launch in the marina area will be necessary to determine whether it should be

rehabilitated or replaced, and a ramp at the concessionaire marina building will also need to be considered for potential

decommissioning.

Scope also includes the design of improvements to the beach area including installation of a new shelter and playground.

Additionally, this site will include an expansion to existing site parking and drainage improvements to the area.

As scope and associated costs are solidified, projects of similar types, scope and budget may be added or removed as

ODNR initiatives and funding allow.

B. Scope of Services

As required by the Agreement, and as properly authorized, provide the following categories of services: Program of

Requirements, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Bid and Award Support,

Conformed Documents, Construction Administration, Post-Construction, and Additional Services of all types.

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The selected firm shall apply for and obtain all necessary regulatory permits, maintain current estimates of probable

construction costs through the design phase, and provide construction administration services. Permitting and/or

coordination with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS),

ODNR Dam Safety Program, ODNR Division of Wildlife, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), State Historic

Preservation Office (SHPO), and the local floodplain administrators will be required. The selected firm will provide the

engineering analysis and calculations needed to advance the design, including structural, geotechnical, and hydraulics

engineering.

All design and construction shall comply with the current editions of all applicable national, state, and local codes, as well

as accessibility standards, including ADA, ICC A117.1, and the ABA Outdoor Developed Areas Guidelines. The Ohio

Department of Natural Resources Division of Engineering has developed a set of design guidelines for construction

projects. It is expected that all architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors will be familiar with these design

guidelines which will serve as the preference for all construction projects when developing final project specifications. A

complete set of current guidelines is available at https://ohiodnr.gov/business-and-industry/services-to-business-

industry/design-guidelines-all.

The selected A/E, as a portion of its required Scope of Services and prior to submitting a proposal, will discuss and clarify

with the Owner and/or the Contracting Authority, the cost breakdown of the Architect/Engineer Agreement detailed cost

components to address the Owner’s project requirements. Participate in the Encouraging Growth, Diversity & 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.

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.

As scope and associated costs are solidified, projects of similar types, scope, and budget may be added or removed as

ODNR initiatives and funding allow. Accordingly, the contract with the selected firm may be extended and amended to

meet the goals of ODNR’s Capital Improvements Program.

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. Ability to design project scope within budget in current market conditions

2. Ability to manage design and construction projects in an occupied State Park setting

3. Experience in professional survey for civil projects including topographic, right of way and boundary surveys

4. Experience with designing work for construction below normal lake levels

5. Experience with design, permitting and construction for boating access improvements

6. Experience with designing ADA boating facilities

7. Experience in condition assessments and rehabilitation

8. Experience with building renovation and new installations

9. Ability to manage design and phased construction projects with multiple phases under one contract

10. Ability to manage design and construction projects under the CMR delivery model

C. Estimated Budget / Funding

State Funding:

$5,264,000.00

Other Funding:

$0.00

Construction Cost: $4,464,000.00

Total Project Cost: $5,264,000.00

D. Anticipated Schedule

Professional Services Start:

Construction Notice to Proceed:

Substantial Completion of all Work:

Professional Services Completed:

10 / 26

10 / 27

06 / 29

06 / 30

E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)

6.0% to 8.0%

F. EDGE Participation Goal

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

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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)

Lead A/E Discipline: Architecture

H. Additional Service Providers Required

Geotechnical Testing

Secondary

Disciplines:

Engineering

Civil Engineering

Surveying

Structural Engineering

Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Eng.

Landscape Architecture

Select Secondary Discipline

Enter Secondary Discipline

Construction Testing

Coastal Engineering

Waterways Permitting

Environmental Engineering

Cultural Resources

Utility Engineering & Coordination

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

• Demonstrated ability to meet Owner’s programmed project vision, scope, budget, and schedule on previous

projects.

• Previous experience compatible with the proposed project (e.g., type, size).

• Relevant past work of prospective firm’s proposed consultants.

• Past performance of prospective firm and its proposed consultants.

• Qualifications and experience of individuals directly involved with the project.

• Proposer’s previous experience (numbers of projects, sizes of projects) when working with its proposed

consultants.

• Specification writing credentials and experience.

• Experience and capabilities of creating or using Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and of using CPM

schedules as a project management resource.

• Approach to and success of using partnering and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

• Proximity of prospective firms to the project site.

• Proposer’s apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of this project.

• The selected A/E and all its consultants must have the capability to use the Internet within their normal business

location(s) during normal business hours.

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.

Interested A/E firms shall provide a plan outlining how they will integrate design and construction documents with ODNR’s

GIS database and asset inventory.

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.

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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.

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 Cowan Lake Marina and Beach Improvements

Project Number DNR-270116

Proposer Firm

City, State, Zip

Selection Criteria

1. Primary Firm Location, Workload and Size (Maximum 10 points)

a. Proximity of firm to project site

b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in

previous 24 months

c. Number of licensed professionals

Less than 75 miles

75 miles to 150 miles

More than 150 miles

Less than $500,000

$500,000 to $1,000,000

More than $1,000,000

Less than 4 professionals

4 to 8 professionals

More than 8 professionals

2. Primary Firm Qualifications (Maximum 30 points)

a. Project management lead

b. Project design lead

c. Technical staff

d. Construction administration staff

Experience / ability of project manager to

manage scope / budget / schedule / quality

Experience / creativity of project designer to

achieve owner’s vision and requirements

Experience / ability of technical staff to create

fully coordinated construction documents

Experience / ability of field representative to

identify and solve issues during construction

3. Key Consultant Qualifications (Maximum 20 points)

a. Key discipline leads

b. Proposed EDGE-certified Consultant participation*

Experience / ability of key consultants to

perform effectively and collaboratively

One point for every 2 percent increase in

professional services over the EDGE

participation goal

4. Overall Team Qualifications (Maximum 10 points)

a. Previous team collaboration

b. LEED** Registered / Certified project experience

c. BIM project experience

d. Team organization

Less than 4 sample projects

4 to 6 sample projects

More than 6 sample projects

Registered LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects

Certified LEED v4.0 or v4.1 projects

Training and knowledge

Direct project experience

Clarity of responsibility / communication

demonstrated by table of organization

5. Overall Team Experience (Maximum 30 points)

a. Previous team performance

b. Experience with similar projects / delivery methods

c. Budget and schedule management

d. Knowledge of Ohio Capital Improvements process

Past performance as indicated by

evaluations and letters of reference

Less than 4 projects

4 to 8 projects

More than 8 projects

Performance in completing projects within

original construction budget and schedule

Less than 4 projects

4 to 6 projects

More than 6 projects

Value

Score

Max

0 - 10

0-5

Max

= 20

0 - 15

0-5

Max

0-2

0 - 10

0-3

4-6

7 - 10

0-5

0-1

2-3

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.

** Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design administered by Green Business Certification Inc.™

Notes:

Evaluator:

Name

Subtotal

Signature

Date

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See Also

Publish Date	Due Date	Number	Owner	Contractring Authority	Project Name	Primary Service	Estimated Project Cost	Q&A	Short List	Notes
2026/06/03	6/22/2026	DNR-270116	Ohio Department of Natural Resources	Local Agency	Cowan Lake State Park Marina, Sailing Club, and Beach Improvements	A/E	$5,264,000	N/A	TBD