MARCS Tower Build 25-26

Agency:	Ohio Facility Construction Commission
State:	Ohio
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted Date:	Apr 12, 2024
Due Date:	Apr 22, 2024
Solicitation No:	DAS-25MA01 (REVISED)
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Request for Qualifications (Architect / Engineer)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Administration of Project: Ohio Facilities Construction Commission

Project Name Project MARCS Tower Build FY 25-26

Project Location State Wide

City / County NA / NA

Owner

Ohio Dept. of Administrative Services

Delivery Method CM at Risk

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

Response Deadline April 15, 2024 2:00 pm

Project Number

DAS-25MA01

Project Manager

Ned Thiell

Contracting Authority OFCC

Prevailing Wages State

No. of electronic copies requested (PDF)

local time

One

Submit the requested number of Statements of Qualifications (Form F110-330) directly to Procurement at

procurement@ofcc.ohio.gov. See Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.

Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Procurement at procurement@ofcc.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 on the Q&A document.

Project Overview

A. Project Description

The Multi Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS) provides Ohio's first responders and public safety providers

with state-of-the-art wireless digital communications, and promotes interoperability, in order to save lives and maximize

effectiveness in both normal operations and emergency situations.

The system consists of multiple sites across the state. Each site has an antenna tower, support shelter, fence

enclosure(s), and associated utilities and other site improvements.

This project consists of new facilities, and at existing facilities the replacement of antenna towers and various

components. There will be 6 to 8 sites at locations to be determined. The sites are located across the state. Construction

completion is projected in 2027.

The project will be a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) delivery. Each site will be a Guaranteed Maximum Price

(GMP) amendment to the CMR contract. The AE’s fees for each site will similarly be an internal amendment distribution

appropriate to each site.

The professional services for each site will include identifying the required scope of work; designing, engineering, and

specifying the necessary components and systems, obtaining the necessary permits (Building, NEPA, FAA, FCC, etc.),

construction administration, and close-out. Professional services are projected to start not earlier than mid-August 2024

and not later than December 2024.

B. Scope of Services

Upon award of the Agreement, commence by identifying the sites, the sequence and timing of the execution, and

developing the Program of Requirements for each site.

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 OFCC, the cost breakdown of the Architect/Engineer Agreement detailed cost components to

address the Owner’s project requirements. The selected A/E is to 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, Design Development, GMP documents, CMR selection support, GMP verification and support, 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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Request for Qualifications (Architect / Engineer)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

During the on-site construction period, provide not less than 2 hours (excluding travel time) on-site construction

administration services bi-weekly, including (1) attendance at progress meeting, (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. Otherwise during the construction period

provide construction administration services as needed to meet the level of professional care and due diligence required

of the project.

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. Construction Manager at Risk delivery experience

2. Radio tower, appurtenances, and facility components design, specification, and lay-out experience

3. Radio antenna tower construction and logistic experience

4. NEPA compliance and permitting experience

5. Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance and permitting experience

6. National Historic Preservation ACT (NHPA) compliance and permitting experience

7. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance and permitting experience

8. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance and permitting experience

9. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) compliance and permitting experience

C. Estimated Budget / Funding

State Funding:

$7,350,000

Other Funding:

Construction Cost: $6,480,000

Total Project Cost: $7,350,000

D. Anticipated Schedule

Professional Services Start:

Construction Notice to Proceed:

Substantial Completion of all Work:

Professional Services Completed:

E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)

F. EDGE Participation Goal

3.4% to 3.6%

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 professional design 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 or Engineering

H. Additional Service Providers Required

Geotechnical Analysis

Secondary

Quality Assurance Testing

Disciplines:

Structural Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Surveying

NOTE: The lead A/E shall be (1) an architect registered pursuant to ORC Chapter 4703, (2) a landscape architect registered pursuant to ORC

Chapter 4703, or a (3) professional engineer or (4) professional surveyor licensed pursuant to ORC Chapter 4733.

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.

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

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Request for Qualifications (Architect / Engineer)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

• 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 Enterprise(s), 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 forms

signed by both parties with its Statement of Qualifications.

For all Statements of Qualifications, please identify the EDGE-certified Business Enterprises, 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 should be combined into one PDF file named with the project number listed on the RFQ and your

firm’s name. 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. Also, please insert the

project number and firm name followed by “SOQ” in the email subject line.

Statements of Qualifications must be submitted electronically by email. Submittals are limited to one email with a

maximum file size of 25 MB.

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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Architect / Engineer Selection Rating Form

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Project Name MARCS Tower Build 25-26

Project Number DAS-25MA01

Proposer Firm

City, State, Zip

Selection Criteria

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

Less than aa miles

a. Proximity of firm to project site

aa miles to bb miles

More than bb miles

b. Amount of fees awarded by Contracting Authority in

previous 24 months

Less than $50,000

$50,000 to $200,000

More than $200,000

Less than 5 professionals

c. Number of licensed professionals

5 to 20 professionals

More than 20 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 2 sample projects

2 to 9 sample projects

More than 9 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 2 projects

2 to 8 projects

More than 8 projects

Performance in completing projects within

original construction budget and schedule

Less than 2 projects

2 to 8 projects

More than 8 projects

Value

Score

Max

0 - 10

0-5

Max

= 20

0 - 10

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 professional design services 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	Project Number	Owner	Project Name	Primary Service	Estimated Project Cost	Q&A	Short List	Notes
4/2/2024	4/22/2024 (EXTENDED)	DAS-25MA01 (REVISED)	Ohio Department of Administrative Services	MARCS Tower Build 25-26	A/E	$7,350,000	Q&A	TBD