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Legal Notices
THE BROWN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS FOR
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Dated February 23, 2024
Project Owner: The Brown Local School District Board of Education
Project Name: New Wellness Center Project
Project Location: 3242 Coral Road NW, Malvern, Ohio 44644 Delivery Method: To be determined.
Deadline to Submit Qualifications: 2:00 p.m. local time, March 6, 2024
The Brown Local School District Board of Education (the “Owner”), is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”) from qualified individuals or firms to provide Design Professional Services for its New Wellness Center Project (the “Project”). The Owner reserves the right to add additional scope and services if further improvements are identified and funds are available.
It is anticipated that the Project will be funded, in part, through federal funds made available by the Appalachian Community Grant through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and will be subject to compliance with the requirements for Appalachian Community Grant and ARPA funded projects. The Appalachian Community Grant funds must be obligated by September 30, 2024 and all work on the Project must be completed prior to September 30, 2026. The selected Design Professional must comply with related requirements and assist Owner with such compliance. Accordingly, the Uniform Guidance Appendix II to Part 200 Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards shall apply.
Qualifications received may be retained in a file maintained by the Owner for design professional qualifications, unless the firm specifically requests not to be included in this file. The file may be used for projects or design needs for which design fees are estimated to be less than $50,000.
Each firm is requested to provide annual updates to the qualifications to keep them current.
Submittals:
Interested individuals or firms must submit 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy in PDF format on CD-DVD or flash drive, of their SOQs, enclosed in a sealed envelope. The envelope shall be plainly marked on the outside “BROWN LSD – NEW WELLNESS CENTER PROJECT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.”
SOQs must be delivered to the following address, before the submittal deadline above:
Brown Local School District Board of Education
ATTN: James Carman, Treasurer
3242 Coral Road NW
Malvern, Ohio 44644
Hand deliveries to this location may be made during the Owner’s operating hours and must be made before the deadline. However, Respondents are responsible for confirming current operating hours.
In addition, please submit an electronic copy of the SOQ to the following ShareFile link:
(To access simply enter the ShareFile link above into your web browser, enter your email address and name and then “drag and drop” your electronic file into the folder or use the browse function to locate the file.)
The Owner reserves the right to waive any defect or technicality in any SOQ received or to eliminate any firm that submits an incomplete or inadequate SOQ or that is not responsive to the requirements of this RFQ.
Questions, Clarifications and Addenda:
All questions concerning this RFQ shall be directed in writing via email to James Carmen, Superintendent, at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m., 7 calendar days prior to the submittal deadline. Questions will be reviewed, and the Owner will determine whether any addenda should be issued as a result of any pertinent or substantive inquiries. Addenda will be issued to all firms that have requested the RFQ for the Project. Firms shall not rely on any oral instructions or answers.
Background and Project Description:
A. The Project is anticipated to include the design and construction administration for the addition of a new wellness center to the existing elementary and middle/high school building which will include counseling and exam rooms. The selected firm will be given access to any blueprints or plans the Owner may have in its records.
B. The Design Professional will assist with budget development, subject to the Owner’s approval.
C. The Owner anticipates that the Design Professional will assist the Owner in developing the program for the Project. The Owner anticipates the Design Professional will provide cost estimating (for base bid scope and individual alternates).
D. The selected design professional will also assist with bid phase services, including assistance with bid tabulation/evaluation and scope review with bidder(s), and construction administration services.
E. The Owner anticipates that the Design Professional will assist with developing the schedule for the Project.
Qualifications:
Submittals should include the following:
1. Firm’s History – Information about the firm’s history (number of years in business, etc.).
2. Education & Technical Training/Experience – Identify your firm’s assigned team for the Project. Provide the education, technical training, and experience of the principal in charge of the Project and the Project Manager, as well as any other individuals assigned to the Project, and proposed consultants, if any. Detail the assigned team’s experience in providing substantially similar services (i.e., programming/program evaluation, estimating, design/construction administration services for similar facilities and similar projects with an emphasis on similar projects) and the team’s experience working together on similar projects. Describe:
a. Experience, planned approach, and specific expertise in assisting with Project planning, estimating, and schedule development. Include the team’s experience leading and participating in meetings with the public entity boards on similar projects.
b. Approach to incorporating practical, tested, energy efficiency and sustainability features into similar projects that will enhance the design, be easy/economic to maintain and contribute to energy conservation and savings for the long-term maintenance and operations;
c. Experience and approach to obtaining all applicable permits and governmental approvals (including approval of plans) from the Authorities Having Jurisdiction, including but not limited to interpreting requirements/obtaining approval for zoning and the design review board.
3. Workload – Describe the current workload and availability of the firm and personnel assigned to the Project team, the available equipment and facilities, and the team’s ability to perform the required professional design services competently and expeditiously (i.e., are resources currently available or committed to other projects).
4. Proposed Schedule –
a. Proposed design phase milestones for completion of the Design Professional’s services including completion dates or durations in calendar days for programming, design documents, and construction documents, as well as an anticipated timeline for the bidding, construction and close-out phases of the Project. Provide a detailed narrative demonstrating the firm’s ability to manage the Project schedule during the design phase and construction phase.
5. Past Performance based on References – Past performance as reflected in evaluations of previous and current clients for which the firm has provided or is providing similar services; please include a list of at least five (5) relevant projects involving similar services performed by the firm during the past five years. Include the following information for each project:
a. Project owner, name of project and location;
b. Brief description of the project, including size of project (e.g., square footage/area) and project delivery model (e.g., general contractor, construction manager at risk, design-build, etc.);
c. The initial scheduled completion date and the actual date services were completed or the current anticipated completion date;
d. Construction budget, change order amounts, and actual construction cost;
e. Your firm’s assigned team members for the project;
f. Other relevant information about the project and the firm’s services; and
g. Reference contact person and phone number.
6. Past Performance with Owner – Describe the firm’s past experience with the Owner, if any.
7. Proximity to the Site – The firm’s location and proximity to the site for purposes of site visits and attending meetings with the Owner.
8. Project Estimates and Budget
a. Describe the firm’s procedures for Project budget development and cost estimates, including but not limited to, procedures for initial budget development with the Owner, cost estimating, and the process for reviewing and evaluating the budget in coordination with the Owner at various stages of the design process; and
b. Describe the firm’s experience over the past five years with preparing or evaluating project estimates and construction costs, monitoring project costs, and completing a project within the initial budget.
9. Unique Qualities and/or Expertise of the Assigned Team – Identify the unique competence, qualities, and/or expertise that set the firm’s assigned team apart from other firms and teams as it relates to the required services for the Project. List a maximum of four specific and unique qualities that set your team apart from others in relation to the Owner’s Project.
10. Professional Liability Insurance Coverage & Claims History – Include:
a. The coverage amounts and types of insurance coverage, particularly the firm’s commercial general liability and professional liability limits;
b. Specific information about any claims asserted against the firm or its professional liability carrier within the last five years, including the resolution of the claim(s);
c. Any statistics kept internally on change order history, project completion, and budget considerations, recognizing that each change order is unique as to its causes. The Owner is interested in information that will show consideration of budget requirements; and
d. Specific information about any claims asserted by the firm within the last five (5) years, including the resolution of the claim(s).
11. Construction Phase Services – The firm’s practices with respect to site visits and oversight of the Project are subject to the Architect Agreement requirements. Generally, does the frequency of visits typically change based upon the stage of construction? What amount of time is spent on average on site during the construction phase? What is the background of the individuals who would be visiting the Project during construction? What documentation of such site visits is prepared and maintained?
Pre-Submittal Site Visit:
During the RFQ phase, Respondents may visit the site, after submitting a written request that is approved in advance. Such written request must be made by email to James Carmen, Superintendent, at [email protected]. The District reserves the right to have a representative present during the visit.
Evaluation & Selection:
Firms submitting SOQs for the available contract will be evaluated and the Owner will select and rank at least three firms which it considers to be the most-qualified to provide the required services. However, if the Owner determines that fewer than three qualified firms are available, it will select and rank those firms. Such evaluation and selection is subject to the Owner’s absolute right to stop the process and refrain from entering into any contract. The Owner may require additional information from one or more Respondents to supplement or clarify the SOQs submitted. The individual project teams from select firms may be asked to meet with Owner representatives to present the firm’s qualifications and proposed approach for the Project before final ranking and selection is made. The individual team members that will be involved with the Project must attend such meeting.
Upon selection of the firm determined to be most qualified to provide the requested services for the Project, the Owner reserves the right to negotiate the price for services to be provided, with such firm. If the Owner and the selected firm agree to a price and scope of services, the form of agreement between the Owner and the selected firm will be proposed by the Owner for consideration and negotiation with the selected firm, subject to approval and acceptance by the Owner in its sole discretion. The Owner reserves the right to take any action affecting the RFQ process or the Project that it deems to be in its best interest.
Qualifications received may be retained in the file maintained by the Owner for design professional qualifications; each firm is requested to provide annual updates to the qualifications to keep them current.
Published in The Carroll County Messenger Feb. 28, 2024.
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
General Code, Sec. 11681
Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26
The State of Ohio,
Carroll County.
US BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION,
NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL
CAPACITY BUT
SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CIM TRUST
2018-R3 MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2018-R3
Plaintiff
vs.
LINDA R BOOTH AKA LINDA BOOTH IND
AND AS POSSIBLE HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF
RICHARD E BOOTH JR AKA RICHARD E BOOTH
AKA RICHARD BOOTH ET AL
Defendant
No 2022CVE30106
In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above-entitled Action, this property will be offered for sale by RealAuction at https://carroll.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov, on TUESDAY, the 12th DAY OF MARCH, 2024 at 10:00 o’clock A.M. If the property does not receive a sufficient bid, said property will be offered for sale again on TUESDAY, the 19th DAY OF MARCH, 2024 at 10:00 o’clock A.M.
*LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CARROLL COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, 119 PUBLIC SQUARE, SUITE 205, CARROLLTON, OH
*Said Premises Located at 6035 Concord Drive, Bowerston, Oh 44695
PPN# 25-0000669.000
*Said Premises Appraised at $90,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount at the first sale date. If the property does not sell at first sale date and is offered at the second sale date, the sale will start with a “No set minimum bid”. The purchaser shall be responsible for cost, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. Neither the Sheriff’s Office nor any affiliates have access to the inside of said property, including appraisal for bank loans, and is not liable for the condition of the property upon confirmation of the sale.
TERMS OF SALE: Deposit due on the day of the sale, personal, certified or cashier’s check accepted. Balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the court. If the appraised value of the property is:
Less than or equal to $10,000 = Deposit of $2,000.00
More than $10,000 but less than or equal to $200,000 = Deposit of $5,000
More than $200,000 = Deposit of $10,000
Buyer beware that he/she may be responsible for any and all outstanding costs not covered by sale proceeds.
Manley Deas Kochalski
P.O.Box 165028
Columbus , Ohio 43216-5028
614-220-5613
Attorney
Calvin Graham, Sheriff
Carroll County, Ohio
Published in The Carroll County Messenger 2/14/2024, 2/21/2024 and 2/28/2024.
OPEN HOUSE
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will host an open house meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Salem ODNR Office, 3601 New Garden Rd, Salem, OH 44460 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Please call 330-360-7870 for additional information regarding the open house.
The purpose of the open house meeting is to discuss proposed abandoned mine land projects that are proposed for development and construction in 2024. At the meeting, staff from the ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management will be available to discuss environmental and public health and safety issues associated with Ohio’s abandoned mines.
Staff will also present a list of proposed projects for Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Mahoning, and Stark counties. Funds are available for mines abandoned before Aug. 3, 1977, when legislation to address the issue of abandoned mine lands went into effect.
The following projects will be implemented utilizing federal grant funds allocated to Ohio as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. ODNR was awarded a $46.4 million dollar grant to fund abandoned mine reclamation during the 2022 five-year grant throughout the state’s coal- mining region.
Carroll County
Rohr Highwall
Hawk Highwalls
Columbiana County
Hawkins Road
Peace Valley Road Highwall
Peace Valley Road (Greenburg)
Lisbon Millport Rd
Raley Road
Jefferson County
Boyd Reclamation
Andress
Mahoning County
SR 170
Stark County
North Canton Area Wide Grouting
Published in The Carroll County Messenger February 21, February 28, 2024.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Annual Financial Report for the 2023 fiscal year for Union Township is completed and available at the office of the fiscal officer. An appointment may be made to view the same by calling the fiscal officer at 234-521-3909.
Published in The Carroll County Messenger February 28, 2024.
OPEN HOUSE
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will host an open house meeting on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, at the New Philadelphia ODOT District 11 Headquarters, ODNR Office, 2207 Reiser Avenue S.E., New Philadelphia Ohio, 44663 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Please call 330-360-7870 for additional information regarding the open house.
The purpose of the open house meeting is to discuss proposed abandoned mine land projects that are proposed for development and construction in 2024. At the meeting, staff from the ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management will be available to discuss environmental and public health and safety issues associated with Ohio’s abandoned mines.
Staff will also present a list of proposed projects for Carroll, Coshocton, Jefferson, Harrison, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties. Funds are available for mines abandoned before Aug. 3, 1977, when legislation to address the issue of abandoned mine lands went into effect.
The following projects will be implemented utilizing federal grant funds allocated to Ohio as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. ODNR was awarded a $46.4 million dollar grant to fund abandoned mine reclamation during the 2022 five-year grant throughout the state’s coal- mining region.
Carroll County
Magnolia Ranch Phase I
Briar Road Mine Portal
Coshocton County
Broken Aro Slurry
TR 289/288 Highwall
TR 287 Slip
Jefferson County
Coal Hill Mine Drainage
Gump Landslide Maintenance
New Alexandrea Landslide
Harrison County
Coffelt
D-2315
Tuscarawas County
TR 66 Highwall
Gundy Drive
Hammond Mine Drain
Silver Creek Loadout
Comanita Reclamation
Barnett Highwall and VO
Wayne County
Winesburg Road Highwall
Published in The Carroll County Messenger February 21, February 28, 2024.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Annual Financial Report for the 2023 fiscal year for Union Township is completed and available at the office of the fiscal officer. An appointment may be made to view the same by calling the fiscal officer at 234-521-3909.
Published in The Carroll County Messenger February 28, 2024.