Statewide Slope Stabilization Assessments FY25-26

Agency:	Ohio Facility Construction Commission
State:	Ohio
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction 238910 - Site Preparation Contractors
Posted Date:	Jan 25, 2025
Due Date:	Feb 14, 2025
Solicitation No:	DNR-250055
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Request for Qualifications (Registered Design Professional*)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Administration of Project: Local Agency

Statewide Slope Stabilization Assessments

Project Name FY25-26

Project Location Various

City / County Various / Various

Owner

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Delivery Method N/A

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

Response Deadline 2/14/2025

4:00PM

Project Number

Project Manager

DNR-250055

Patrick Love

Contracting Authority Local Agency

Prevailing Wages State

No. of electronic copies requested (PDF)

local time

* “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 engineering@dnr.ohio.gov. See

Section J of this RFQ for additional submittal instructions.

Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to 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 on the Q&A document.

Project Overview

A. Project Description

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), through the Division of Parks and Watercraft is responsible for the

operation and management of Ohio State Parks. ODNR is seeking professional services to provide engineering

assessment and planning of three (3) hill slips occurring at several locations near existing cabin sites at Lake Hope, Tar

Hollow, and Pike Lake. At each slip site, the selected firm will assess current conditions, identify deficiencies, develop

design alternatives with cost estimates, and prioritize the work for rehabilitation. These assessments will involve lead

engineering services of an experienced engineering firm with large scale hill slips and rehabilitation strategies for future

capital planning and investment. The hill slips at these sites have developed further over the last several years and are a

continued concern for the surrounding area including future upgrades and renovations at adjacent cabins sites. Along with

the hill slip study / assessments, ODNR is seeking to include design services for slip located at Pike Lake. ODNR may

elect to amend contract to include construction administration services should funding allow.

ODNR has identified three (3) State parks associated with this project, two (2) parks are active and one (1) park, Tar

Hollow, is partially closed until Spring of 2026 for roadway slip repairs and other improvements. The first park is Pike Lake

State Park which is located at 1847 Pike Lake Road Bainbridge, OH 45612. Pike Lake State Park is a 587-acre facility in

northwestern Pike County. The park includes a 13-acre lake just east of Pike Lake Road and the existing cabin locations.

The second park included in the project is Tar Hollow State Park, which is located at 16396 Tar Hollow Road Laurelville,

OH 43135, and the cabin structures near the slip are historically significant. Tar Hollow State Park is a twisting park with

forest roads passing through deep ravines and dense woodlands in northeastern Ross County. The park includes a 15-

acre lake for canoeing and row boating and includes a campground with cabins. The third park included in the project is

Lake Hope State Park, which is located at 27331 State Route 278 McArthur, OH 45651. Lake Hope State Park is a 2,983-

acre park that lies within the Zaleski State Forest in the valley of Big Sandy Run in northeastern Vinton County. The park's

heavily forested region is marked by steep gorges and narrow ridges with remnants of abandoned mining and iron-

producing industries.

Review of all regulatory and environmental regulations and permitting will be the responsibility of the A/E selected for this

project. Archaeological assessments and US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) coordination may be required depending

on property type and location.

While ODNR anticipates centralized services from the selected Consultant at the ODNR Fountain Square complex at

2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229, travel will be necessary to complete the services. For the purposes of scoring

proximity to project site, the ODNR Fountain Square complex will be considered the project site.

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State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

B. Scope of Services

As mentioned above, the main scope of the project will provide assessments for the hill slips at the three (3) parks

identified and for Pike Lake State Park, is seeking to include design services as part of the overall project scope.

The scope of services to be performed by the selected firm will include, but is not limited to, verification of the existing

slip(s); topographic surveys; performance of geotechnical soil borings and analysis; stormwater management analysis;

structural and geotechnical design; performance of hydrologic, hydraulic and flood routing analyses; calculations and

design for slope stabilization with engineering best practices; alternatives analysis and recommendations; cost estimating;

preliminary design (Pike Lake); assessment of permitting requirements, cabin relocation alternatives/options, coordination

with ODNR’s ConServe Ohio sustainability plan and initiatives. Relevant historical reports, assessments, and/or as-built

drawings will be provided only to short listed firms. Additional documentation will not be provided during the initial RFQ

phase of the selection process.

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.

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. Experience with site investigation, planning, and assessments, including recommendations for rehabilitation

alternatives and associated cost estimates for slip-related projects.

2. Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic and flood routing analyses.

3. Experience with surveying for slip-related projects including topographic and boundary surveys.

4. Experience in slope stability design for future rehabilitation / construction.

5. Experience in stormwater management strategies related to hill slips, slope slips, or landslides.

6. Ability to manage subconsultants, service providers, studies, surveys, and design in an occupied State Park

setting.

7. Experience with coordination and design at sites and structures with historical significance.

8. Experience with State of Ohio Capital projects processes including OAKS CI.

9. Experience with park facility design requirements and aesthetics at a State Park level.

10. Experience with public construction and working with state and/or other governmental agencies.

C. Estimated Budget / Funding

State Funding:

$1,107,000

Other Funding:

Construction Cost: $N/A

Total Project Cost: $1,107,000

D. Anticipated Schedule

Professional Services Start:

Construction Notice to Proceed:

Substantial Completion of all Work:

Professional Services Completed:

06 / 25

mm / yy

05 / 27

E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below)

TBD% to TBD%

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

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.

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G. Basic Service Providers Required (see note below)

Lead A/E Discipline: Engineering

Secondary

Civil Engineering

Disciplines:

Surveying

Architecture

H. Additional Service Providers Required

Geotechnical Engineering Services

Environmental Engineering / Permitting Services

Field Testing/Laboratory Services

Archaeological Services

Geotechnical Drilling Services

Structural Engineering

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Services

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 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

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possible, please reduce the file size of the PDF. In Acrobat, go to Advanced, then PDF Optimizer. Also, please label the

CD or DVD and the sleeve with the project number and firm name if applicable.

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.

Facsimile copies of the Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted.

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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Registered Design Professional Selection Rating Form

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

Statewide Slope Stabilization Assessments FY25-

Project Name 26

Project Number DNR-250055

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 125 miles

125 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 10 professionals

10 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 3 sample projects

3 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 3 projects

3 to 6 projects

More than 6 projects

Performance in completing projects within

original construction budget and schedule

Less than 3 projects

3 to 6 projects

More than 6 projects

Value

Score

Max

0 - 10

0-0

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

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Statewide Slope Stabilization Assessments FY25-26

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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
1/24/2025	2/14/2025	DNR-250055	Ohio Department of Natural Resources	Statewide Slope Stabilization Assessments FY25-26	A/E	$1,107,000	N/A	TBD