DRC-27F414 SOCF Main Switch and Distribution - AE RFQ

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking a qualified architecture/engineering firm to design, manage, and oversee the replacement of the main electrical switch and distribution system at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility (SOCF) in Lucasville, Ohio. The scope includes comprehensive electrical engineering design, associated civil work (demolition, concrete, conduit, and security‑related construction), development of construction documents, bid support, on‑site construction administration (minimum 8 hours per week), commissioning, and close‑out services. The project must comply with ODRC, OFCC, and State policies, and includes an EDGE participation goal of 5 % of the A/E fee. • Replace the campus‑wide main electrical switch and upgrade the distribution network (wire, cable, switchgear, transformers, etc.). • Provide full A/E services: program verification, schematic/design development, construction documents, bid support, on‑site administration, and post‑construction commissioning. • Required disciplines: lead A/E (registered architect, landscape architect, or PE) and a key electrical engineering consultant; minimum 8 on‑site hours per week. • Budget: $5 M total project cost with an estimated A/E fee of 8.5‑9 % (~$350‑$450 k). • Mandatory EDGE participation of at least 5 % of the A/E fee; extra points awarded for higher participation. • Submission exclusively electronic via OhioBuys by 20 Nov 2026, 3 PM ET; questions due by 16 Nov 2026.