RFQ Design - Professional Architectural Services

The Stark County Commissioners intend to contract for Professional Architectural Services related to proposed interior renovations to the two Stark County owned buildings. Engineering/architectural firms interested in being considered for a contract to provide the required services should reply with a statement of qualifications. Statements received after the deadline will not be considered. Statements of qualifications should include information regarding the firm's history, education and experience of owners and key technical personnel who will be assigned to the project, the technical expertise of the firm's current staff, the firm's experience in designing similar projects, the firm's equipment and facilities, the firm's proximity to the project's location, and any previous work performed for any agency of Stark County Government As required by the Ohio Revised Code, Section 153.66 et seq., responding firms will be evaluated and ranked in order of their qualifications. Following this evaluation, the Stark County Commissioners will enter into contract negotiations with the most highly ranked firm, based on the above criteria for this project. Project Locations: Stark County Sanitary Engineer's Building 1701 Mahoning Road N.E., Canton, OH 44711 Lester Higgins Building 3035 Cleveland Ave., S.W., Canton, OH 44707; and Description: Provide architectural design plans, specifications, bid documents, and project administration for the required renovations of the above buildings. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.