Public Notice
FRANKLIN COUNTY CONVENTION FACILITIES AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS:
Greater Columbus Convention Center
North Facility Roof Replacement
Qualifications to provide design and engineering services for the replacement of the Greater Columbus Convention Center’s North Facility Roof will be received by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) until Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. Sealed qualifications (one original and seven copies) are to be submitted to the FCCFA offices located at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, 4th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
The FCCFA is the owner/developer of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Hilton Columbus Downtown Hotel, Nationwide Arena, and six parking facilities, all located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Established by the Franklin County Commissioners in July 1988 pursuant to Chapter 351 of the Ohio Revised Code, the FCCFA is a special governmental unit governed by an eleven-member board appointed by the Franklin County Commissioners, Mayor of Columbus, and suburban mayors.
The purpose of this request for qualifications (RFQ) is to select a professional firm or firms who are most qualified to provide the required design and engineering services. The FCCFA is seeking a firm who has experience with projects that are similar in size and scope to the FCCFA’s proposed project. Most qualified will be determined by but not limited to; the competence/ability of the firm to provide requested services, availability of resources to meet the requirements of the RFQ, past performance/related experience of the firm and the proposed approach of the firm to providing the required services. To be considered for this RFQ, submittals should include, but not be limited to; a description of the firm, proposed staffing for the project along with resumes and credentials, information on the firm’s experience on projects that are similar in size, scope and function to the project being proposed by the FCCFA (references included), and a discussion of the firm’s proposed approach towards completing the roof replacement project.
A copy of the complete request for qualifications can be obtained from the FCCFA offices or via email. All requests for copies of the RFQ and questions regarding the RFQ should be directed to Jordan Edmonds at jedmonds@fccfa.org or 614-827-2811.
The FCCFA reserves the sole right to (1) evaluate the qualifications submitted; (2) waive any irregularities therein; (3) select candidates for the submittal of more detailed qualifications; (4) accept any submittal or portion of a submittal; and/or (5) reject any or all responses to the RFQ, should it be deemed in the FCCFA’s best interest to do so. This RFQ is not intended to be an offer, contract, obligation, or commitment of any kind.