Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 153 | Public Improvements
Section 153.692 | Obtaining Services of Criteria Architect or Engineer.

Effective: September 13, 2022
Latest Legislation: House Bill 687 - 134th General Assembly
For every design-build contract, the public authority planning to contract for design-build services shall first obtain the services of a criteria architect or engineer by doing either of the following:
(A) Contracting for the services consistent with sections 153.65 to 153.70 of the Revised Code;
(B) Obtaining the services through an architect or engineer who is an employee of the public authority.
Last updated July 6, 2022 at 9:17 AM

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 1 | State Government

Chapter 153 | Public Improvements

Section 153.01 | Architect Must Submit Accurate Plans, Estimates, Bills of Materials, and Details to Scale.

Section 153.011 | Using Domestic Steel Products in State Supported Projects.

Section 153.012 | Preference to Contractors Having Principal Place of Business in Ohio.

Section 153.013 | Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board - Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract.

Section 153.02 | Debarment of Contractor From Contract Awards.

Section 153.03 | Contracts to Require Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Section 153.031 | Rc 153.03 Requirements Limited to State Improvements.

Section 153.04 | Forms for Providing Bidding Information - Life-Cycle Costs.

Section 153.05 | Actions to Enforce Bond.

Section 153.06 | Form of Bids.

Section 153.07 | Publishing Notice of Bids.

Section 153.08 | Opening Bids and Awarding Contract.

Section 153.09 | New Proposals When Necessary - Change in Work or Materials.

Section 153.10 | No Change in Plans Without Approval of Owner.

Section 153.11 | Change of Plans Becomes Part of Original Contract.

Section 153.12 | Awarding and Executing Contract.

Section 153.13 | Estimates of Labor and Materials - Funds in Escrow Account.

Section 153.14 | Estimates to Be Filed With Executive Director - Payment on Materials Delivered - Payment Procedure.

Section 153.15 | Assessment of Asbestos Hazard.

Section 153.16 | Policy and Procedure Guidelines for Contract Documents in Conjunction With Administration of Public Works Contracts.

Section 153.17 | Requisition Upon Contractor for Additional Specific Force or Materials.

Section 153.18 | Certification of Additional Force or Materials.

Section 153.19 | Contract Shall Contain Provision as to Time of Completion.

Section 153.20 | Duty of Attorney General.

Section 153.21 | Building Commission.

Section 153.22 | Compensation of Commissioners.

Section 153.23 | Expenses of Building Commission.

Section 153.24 | Oath and Bond.

Section 153.25 | Vacancies.

Section 153.26 | Contracts.

Section 153.27 | Architects - Superintendents - Employees.

Section 153.28 | Plans, Drawings, and Cost Estimates Filed With County Auditor.

Section 153.29 | Proceedings of Building Commission.

Section 153.30 | Record of Proceedings.

Section 153.31 | Plans and Estimates for Construction - Construction Project Manager or Consultants.

Section 153.311 | Construction of Public Building in Stages.

Section 153.32 | Contracts for Erection and Repair of Superstructures.

Section 153.33 | Bids on Other Plans May Be Considered.

Section 153.34 | Contents of Advertisement.

Section 153.35 | Plans Shall Be Kept on File in County Auditor's Office.

Section 153.36 | Approval of Plans for Courthouse or Jail.

Section 153.37 | Approval of Plans for County Home.

Section 153.38 | Approval of Plans for Bridge.

Section 153.39 | Approval of Plans for Children's Home.

Section 153.44 | Contracts Submitted to Prosecuting Attorney.

Section 153.45 | Commissioners May Annul Old and Make New Contracts.

Section 153.49 | Duty of County Treasurer.

Section 153.50 | Separate Bids for Work and Materials.

Section 153.501 | Subcontracts Awarded by Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Build Firm, or General Contracting Firm; Utilization of Design-Assist Firm; Self-Performed Portions of Work.

Section 153.502 | Construction Management or Design-Build Contracts; Prequalification of Bidders.

Section 153.503 | Adoption of Rules.

Section 153.51 | Separate Contracts - Single, Aggregate Contract.

Section 153.52 | Awarding of Contracts to Separate Bidders.

Section 153.53 | Adjusting Threshold in Section 153.01 for Inflation.

Section 153.54 | Bid Guaranty to Be Filed With Bid.

Section 153.55 | Dividing Project Into Parts to Avoid Threshold Prohibited; Costs Included in Threshold Amount.

Section 153.56 | Creditor Shall Furnish Statement of Amount Due - Service of Notice of Furnishing.

Section 153.57 | Form of Bond.

Section 153.571 | Form of Bond.

Section 153.58 | Prohibition.

Section 153.581 | Contracts for Construction Definitions.

Section 153.59 | Discrimination and Intimidation on Account of Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, National Origin or Ancestry.

Section 153.591 | Hiring Hall Contract or Agreement.

Section 153.60 | Forfeiture.

Section 153.61 | Agreement for Joint Construction and Management.

Section 153.62 | Issuing Change Order for Additional Work.

Section 153.63 | Agreement for Escrow Account for Contractor.

Section 153.64 | Protecting Underground Utility Facilities During Construction of Public Improvement.

Section 153.65 | Professional Design Services Definitions.

Section 153.66 | Submitting Statement of Qualifications.

Section 153.67 | Announcing Contracts Available for Professional Design or Design-Build Services.

Section 153.68 | Instituting Prequalification Requirements.

Section 153.69 | Evaluating and Selecting Firms.

Section 153.691 | No Fee Estimate on Contract for Professional Design Services.

Section 153.692 | Obtaining Services of Criteria Architect or Engineer.

Section 153.693 | Evaluation of Design-Build Firms.

Section 153.694 | Conflicts of Interest.

Section 153.70 | Requiring Professional Liability Insurance.

Section 153.71 | Administrative Rules.

Section 153.72 | Authority of Design-Build Firm.

Section 153.73 | Construction of Statutes.

Section 153.80 | Reducing Bond.

Section 153.81 | Indemnity Provisions in Public Works Design Contracts.

Section 153.83 | Hearings Related to Contractor Labor Agreements.

Section 153.99 | Penalty.