As of July 17, 2023, this project is currently on hold. Information regarding the award and award date has not been disclosed. A firm timeline for construction has not been established. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: For Automotive Technologies Academic Center Columbus State Community College is critically important to the economic vitality of Central Ohio, preparing more than 45,000 students each year for in-demand jobs while meeting growing and evolving regional employment needs. Columbus State is the regions most affordable higher education provider and is committed to accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Columbus States commitment to advancing student success and closing equity gaps has consistently earned the College national recognition over the past several years. In 2019, the College received the Leah Meyer Austin Award, the highest honor bestowed by the national community college advancement network Achieving the Dream (ATD), in recognition of more than doubling graduation rates from 2010-2017 and significantly closing the achievement gap for African-American and low-income students. The College first became an ATD Leader College in 2015 based on its commitment to accelerating student success, and became an ATD Leader College of Distinction in 2020 in recognition of minority student performance improvement. As a national leader, Columbus State is the only community college in the nation to earn ATD Leader College status, develop next-generation academic and career pathways as part of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Guided Pathways, and to be entrusted with developing a new credentialing model through the AACC Right Signals Initiative Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Eric McMillon at emcmillo@cscc.edu with the project number included in the subject line (no phone calls please). Questions will be answered and posted to the Opportunities page on the OFCC website electronically on a regular basis until one week before the response deadline. The name of the party submitting a question will not be included on the Q&A document E. Estimated Basic Fee Range (see note below) 8% to 10% F. EDGE Participation Goal Percent of initial Total A/E Fee: 5.0% Construction Notice to Proceed: 06 / 22 Substantial Completion of all Work: 09 / 22 Professional Services Completed: 11 / 22 If the A/E firm intends to receive points for exceeding the EDGE Participation Goal, it must provide BOTH a completed Commitment to Participate form AND a completed Statement of Intent to Contract and to Perform forms signed by both parties with its Statement of Qualifications The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.