Workspace Planning & Design Services

The City of Cincinnati is seeking a professional services firm to provide comprehensive workspace planning, interior‑design, space‑planning, relocation strategy, construction‑document preparation, Arc Flash safety studies, and technology‑upgrade coordination for three municipal facilities (City Hall, Centennial II, and the Public Services Administration building). The effort includes a full design‑development lifecycle—from building assessments through construction documents—plus construction‑administration support and phased relocation planning. The contract budget is $13 million, with a design‑service fee expected to be a percentage of that total. The solicitation requires mandatory attendance at a pre‑proposal briefing on March 24, 2026, and submission of a detailed proposal by April 8, 2026 via the Bonfire portal. The City mandates MBE/WBE subcontracting goals (minimum 4.82 % each) and includes living‑wage requirements for all personnel. • Scope covers building assessments, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding support, construction administration, and Arc Flash analysis. • Three separate bid packages (one per building) will be prepared; furniture and limited HVAC/plumbing upgrades are included in the design documents. • Evaluation criteria weight cost (40 %), technical approach (20 %), experience (20 %), and key personnel qualifications (20 %).