Request for Qualifications for Professional Design Services
Advertise on February 17, 2026 & February 24, 2026
Columbus City Schools announces a Request for Qualifications for the following projects:
A. Roof Replacement Package #27008: This project will consist of replacing the roof on four or more
district facilities. The anticipated project budget is $1.0 - $2.0M. The lead firm will be a Licensed
Architect.
B. Building Envelope Package #27009: This project will consist of making upgrades and repairs to
the building envelope at 4 or more sites. The anticipated project budget is $2.0 - $2.5M. The
lead firm will be a Criteria Architect (licensed architect).
C. Playground & Site Improvement Upgrades Package #27010: This project will consist of upgrading
existing elementary and early childhood playgrounds and constructing new early childhood
playgrounds where they do not currently exist to support academic programs. It will also include
various site improvements. The anticipated project budget is $2.0 - $2.2M and $4.0 - $4.2M
(including equipment). The lead firm will be a Licensed Landscape Architect or Licensed
Architect.
D. Outdoor Athletics Package #27005B: This project will consist of a variety of upgrades at one or
more of the district’s sports complexes. The total available project budget is $8.0- $11.0M. The
lead firm will be a Construction Manager. Garrett
Additional project details can be found on the district’s website at www.columbus.k12.oh.us/rfp under this
same project description.
A Virtual Informational meeting covering the projects will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at
10:00 AM at the following location: https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/88478358289
Meeting ID: 884 7835 8289.To join by phone or app use the following: +1 646-558-8656
Submittals will be evaluated pursuant to ORC 153.65-691 based on the following criteria: professional
qualifications of key members of design team, relevant past work of prospective firms, other applicable
consultants, quality control procedures, response to CCS Community Inclusion Policy (Local
Economically Disadvantaged Enterprise goal is 20% participation), and location of primary firm relative
to project locations. Fees will be negotiated. The district reserves the right to reject any and all statements
of qualifications and to waive any informality, irregularity, or failure to conform to the instructions
contained in this public announcement. Firms are not to contact any schools. More information can be
found at http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/rfp Prevailing Wage Rates DO NOT apply to these projects
Responding firms are to submit (1) electronic copy in PDF format of Parts I and II of the OFCC F110-330
Statement of Qualifications form (most recent version). Part I is limited to 25 pages (unless noted
otherwise). Total submittal should be no more than 30 pages. EDGE requirements do not apply to
this RFQ. Responding firms should delete Section H, items 34c and 34d (EDGE participation) from the
OFCC F110-330 form but include LEDE forms A & B in their place. These forms will be available on the
website for this RFQ. Address submittals to Brandie Bronston Houpe - Capital Improvements,
bbronston@columbus.k12.oh.us .