Description
This RFQ seeks a “criteria architect” to lead the design‑development phase for the new Cuyahoga County Corrections Center, a large‑scale correction‑facility project scheduled to replace existing jail facilities. The firm must demonstrate at least eight years of recent experience on comparable correctional projects, provide detailed staff résumés and availability charts, and meet extensive insurance and diversity‑participation requirements. Submissions were accepted electronically via the county’s Supplier Portal or by hard‑copy delivery, with a strict deadline of 11:00 AM on May 4 2021. Two addenda clarified experience period requirements and reduced the mandatory attachment list.
• Scope: Program confirmation, site‑selection support, schematic and design‑development documents, “bridging” documents for design‑build, construction‑document review, and construction administration.
• Evaluation: Minimum qualifications (5‑year experience, design‑build), firm experience (25 pts), key staff experience (20 pts each), methodology (20 pts), prior County contracts (10 pts), geographic location (5 pts).
• Requirements: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, up to seven one‑page staff résumés, licensing, insurance (CGL $1M, professional liability $5M, etc.), and compliance with small‑business set‑aside goals (15 % SBE, 10 % MBE, 5 % WBE).