REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND STATEMENT OF INTEREST FOR CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
Kettering City School DistrictSchool · Kettering, OH- Due
- Jan 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Jeff Johnson
The 30-second brief
The Kettering City School District is seeking professional design services for improvements as part of its master facilities planning process. This includes pre-bond and post-bond issuance planning and facilities master planning for future projects, such as building a new middle school and renovations to the current high school and elementaries. Firms are invited to submit their qualifications and a statement of interest.
Qualifications, Statement of Interest, Project owner, name of project and location, Brief description of the project, Year services were completed or anticipated completion date, Other relevant information about the project and the firm's services, Reference contact person and phone number, Firm's past experience with the Board, Firm's location and proximity to the site, Ability of the individuals identified by the firm who will be responsible for providing services to communicate with the Board and its administrators, Partner in charge of the Project and other individuals assigned, Specific information on project budget development and the firm's experience, Firm's approach to incorporating energy efficiency, Specific and unique qualities that set the firm apart, Specific information about any claims asserted against the firm, Information about the insurance coverages carried by the firm.
Qualifications, Firm's experience, Firm's history, Education, technical training, and experience of owners and key personnel, Firm's experience in providing substantially similar services in Ohio, Ability of the firm to provide services as needed, List of consultants used, Past performance as reflected in references, Firm's past experience with the Board, Firm's location and proximity to the site, Ability of the individuals identified by the firm to communicate, Specific information on project budget development and the firm's experience, Firm's approach to incorporating energy efficiency, Specific and unique qualities that set the firm apart, Specific information about any claims asserted against the firm, Information about the insurance coverages carried by the firm.
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Summary
The Kettering City School District is seeking professional design services for improvements as part of its master facilities planning process.
This includes pre-bond and post-bond issuance planning and facilities master planning for future projects, such as building a new middle school and renovations to the current high school and elementaries. Firms are invited to submit their qualifications and a statement of interest.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
18- Qualifications
- Firm's experience
- Firm's history
- Education
- Technical training
- Experience of owners and key personnel
- Firm's experience in providing substantially similar services in Ohio
- Ability of the firm to provide services as needed
- List of consultants used
- Past performance as reflected in references
- Firm's past experience with the Board
- Firm's location and proximity to the site
- Ability of the individuals identified by the firm to communicate
- Specific information on project budget development and the firm's experience
- Firm's approach to incorporating energy efficiency
- Specific and unique qualities that set the firm apart
- Specific information about any claims asserted against the firm
- Information about the insurance coverages carried by the firm
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Qualifications, Statement of Interest, Project owner, name of project and location, Brief description of the project, Year services were completed or anticipated completion date, Other relevant information about the project and the firm's services, Reference contact person and phone number, Firm's past experience with the Board, Firm's location and proximity to the site, Ability of the individuals identified by the firm who will be responsible for providing services to communicate with the Board and its administrators, Partner in charge of the Project and other individuals assigned, Specific information on project budget development and the firm's experience, Firm's approach to incorporating energy efficiency, Specific and unique qualities that set the firm apart, Specific information about any claims asserted against the firm, Information about the insurance coverages carried by the firm.
- Submit to
- Kettering City School District, 580 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45429 (via mail, overnight delivery, or email)
- Scope location
- Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio
Questions about this RFSOQ
How do I respond to this RFSOQ from Kettering City School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Kettering City School District, 580 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45429 (via mail, overnight delivery, or email). For questions, contact Jeff Johnson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFSOQ?
Most government agencies, including Kettering City School District in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFSOQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jeff Johnson. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Qualifications, Statement of Interest, Project owner, name of project and location, Brief description of the project, Year services were completed or anticipated completion date, Other relevant information about the project and the firm's services, Reference contact person and phone number, Firm's p. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications, Firm's experience, Firm's history, Education, technical training, and experience of owners and key personnel, Firm's experience in providing substantially similar services in Ohio, Abi..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Kettering City School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Kettering City School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Kettering City School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFSOQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Kettering City School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
