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Fire Station Architectural and Engineering Services

This bid is for architectural and engineering services for the expansion and renovation of Fire Station 71 at 2095 Arlington Avenue, Upper Arlington, Ohio.

Due: November 13, 2026
Location: Upper Arlington, OH
Posted on: Ionwave
Notice ID: UA26-61

Please quote architectural and engineering services for the renovation and expansion of Fire Station 71 in Upper Arlington, Ohio.

Services: Final design, construction administration, and project closeout are included in Phase 2.
Operations: Keep Station 71 fully operational, including emergency vehicle response, throughout construction.
Design: Preserve and enhance the building's historic character and minimize effects on neighbors.
Public engagement: Help plan, staff, and lead public open houses, station tours, and concept discussions.
Phases: Separate contracts are planned for two phases; Phase 2 depends on successful completion of Phase 1 and is not guaranteed.
Insurance: Maintain workers' compensation coverage for project employees and require coverage for subcontractor employees; obtain City approval before work begins.

Please confirm availability and send your quote by November 13, 2026.

The original documents

Deadline: November 13, 2026

UA Architect RFP for Station 71 Expansion and Renovation Project.docx DOCX · 13 pages
Fire Station 71 Assessment and Feasibility Study.pdf PDF · 22 pages
AFFIDAVIT.pdf PDF · 1 page
non colllusion new form .pdf PDF · 1 page
tax affidavit - new form 5 9 17 - Copy.pdf PDF · 1 page
RFP-RFQ Required Terms (3-15-19).pdf PDF · 4 pages
Information to Bidders (Revised 2022.pdf PDF · 2 pages

See the original on uaohebid.ionwave.net

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What they need

Phase 1Review existing conditions and feasibility plans, assess code/NFPA compliance, develop three design concepts, and prepare and facilitate two rounds of community engagement.
Phase 2Complete schematic design through construction documents, coordinate with the construction manager and owner's representative, and provide construction administration, commissioning support, and closeout.
Design requirementsPreserve the historic exterior; provide a two-vehicle pull-through apparatus bay, decontamination and support spaces, nine sleeping rooms, five toilet/shower rooms, fitness space, and a basement storm shelter. Include accessibility, fire protection, and energy-efficient systems.
Phasing and scheduleKeep the station fully operational by constructing the addition before renovating the existing building. Design begins in 2027; construction is anticipated from Q1 2028 through summer 2029, with an estimated $10 million construction budget including contingencies.
PricingProvide separate fixed fees for both service phases, including consultants and reimbursable expenses, with a fee breakdown and combined total. Keep pricing valid for 60 days.

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What you have to submit

Pulled from the 7 solicitation documents (44 pages). Each item links to the page it came from. Check the originals and any amendments before you bid.

1How and where to submit

Submit Online at: https://www.upperarlingtonoh.gov/425/Bids-PurchasingSource: UA Architect RFP for Station 71 Expansion and Renovation Project.docx, page 1
final design begins Submission of Proposals: Submit Proposals online via IonWave Portal at https://www.upperarlingtonoh.gov/425/Bids-PurchasingSource: UA Architect RFP for Station 71 Expansion and Renovation Project.docx, page 6
Questions: Upon release of this Request for Proposal (RFP), all Respondent communications concerning these shall be submitted on the IonWave portalSource: UA Architect RFP for Station 71 Expansion and Renovation Project.docx, page 6
The notice may be mailed, hand-delivered, or sent electronicallySource: UA Architect RFP for Station 71 Expansion and Renovation Project.docx, page 11

2Deadline

October 23, 2026 Close Date and TimeSource: UA Architect RFP for Station 71 Expansion and Renovation Project.docx, page 1

3Bonds and insurance

NO BID BOND No bid bond is required for this contractSource: Information to Bidders (Revised 2022.pdf, page 2
CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE BOND No performance bond is required for this contractSource: Information to Bidders (Revised 2022.pdf, page 2

4Pricing format

The party who is prevented from performing by force majeure (i) shall be obligated, within a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days after the occurrence or detection of any such event, to give notice to other party setting forth in reasonable detail the nature thereof and the anticipated extent of...Source: UA Architect RFP for Station 71 Expansion and Renovation Project.docx, page 11
In case of a discrepancy in computing the amount of the bid, the UNIT PRICE quoted will governSource: Information to Bidders (Revised 2022.pdf, page 1

Past history: who won Construction & Renovation work in Ohio

Recent federal contract awards (federal buyers) in the same industry in Ohio, from USAspending.gov. These are comparable jobs, not earlier rounds of this exact solicitation.

Typical award: $45K to $5Mmiddle half of 15 recent awards · median $198K

Who won	Amount	Buyer	Date
Lc Fluharty Construction LLCProject 541-19-101 renovate operating room - vamc cleveland EO 14398	$14,851,013	Department of Veterans Affairs	Dec 2026
Veterans Contracting, INC.Project 538-18-101- improve water system legionella EO 14398	$13,986,000	Department of Veterans Affairs	Oct 2026
Armcorp Construction INCAward - small business administration office refresh for the potter stewart courthouse in cincinnati, OH	$32,716	Public Buildings Service	Oct 2026
Beckwith Services, INC.538-19-215 privacy/dignity renovations facility wide. to BE performed at the chillicothe VA medical center, 17…	$812,000	Department of Veterans Affairs	Oct 2026
V Line Services L.l.c.Stabilize / improve building 120	$9,228,778	Department of Veterans Affairs	Oct 2026
Calvary Contracting INC539-26-504 install SCI patient lifts	$93,957	Department of Veterans Affairs	Sep 2026
Vision Contracting INCUscg lorain ez-supply flooring renewal, uscg STA lorain, 110 alabama ave, lorain, OH 44052.	$66,464	U.S. Coast Guard	Sep 2026
Calvary Contracting INCAward: secret service breakroom renovation for the john weld peck federal building in cincinnati, OH	$57,741	Public Buildings Service	Sep 2026

Losing bids are not made public on most government buys, so only the winner and price are shown.

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