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City of Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington Fire Station 71 Expansion and Renovation Project — Design Professional Services

Due
Nov 13, 2026
Questions due
Nov 9, 2026
Budget
$10,000,000
Verified
Location
  • Upper Arlington, Ohio, United States
Posted
Oct 23, 2026
Category
Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

SUMMARY

The City of Upper Arlington is seeking a design professional to provide architectural and engineering services for the expansion and renovation of the historic Fire Station 71.
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DESCRIPTION

The City of Upper Arlington is soliciting proposals for architectural and engineering services to renovate and expand Fire Station 71, a historic facility originally constructed in 1930. The project involves a full interior demolition, preservation of the historic exterior, and the construction of a new addition to meet current NFPA standards for a modern fire station. The project will be delivered using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) method and will be executed in two phases to maintain station operations throughout construction. The estimated construction cost is $10 million.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have experience with the design of public safety facilities
  • Must have experience with historic building renovation
  • Must have experience with phased construction in occupied facilities
  • Must have experience working with the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) project delivery model
  • Must be able to provide professional architectural and engineering services
  • Must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • Must comply with City of Upper Arlington municipal income tax withholding requirements
  • Must provide a historical record of prior security breaches or intrusions

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TIMELINE

November 13th, 2026: Proposal submission deadline

November 2026: Interview notifications

December 2026: Interviews and recommendation

December 2026/January 2027: Phase 1 Agreement execution

Early 2027: Round 1 public open houses and station tours

Spring 2027: Round 2 concept presentation and selection

Spring/Summer 2027: Phase 2 Agreement execution and final design start

First Quarter 2028: Anticipated construction start

Summer 2029: Anticipated project completion

Issuing Agency

City of Upper Arlington

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When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due November 13, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 9, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
The published budget is $10,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City of Upper Arlington. The work is located in Upper Arlington, Ohio, United States.

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