Construction Contracts Administration oversees the Reserve Contract Program for consultants and construction contractors. It also includes master contracts for floor covering and abatement.
FAQs for the Reserve Program
Reserve Contract means the contract a consultant or contractor signs containing the terms and conditions of the Reserve Contract Program, which grants the consultant or contractor the opportunity to provide professional consulting services or construction-related services. The Reserve Contract does not authorize or guarantee any services or scope, nor does the Reserve Contract authorize any compensation.
Reserve Supplement means a written, fully executed, supplementary agreement to the Reserve Contract between the consultant or contractor and OSU describing the services or the scope, compensation for said services or scope, insurance requirements and other obligations of the parties.
Click on this link to the Business and Bid Opportunity site. Select the Reserve Program RFP for either Construction Related Services or Professional Consulting Services.
Yes, you will need to register for a new account to join the Reserve Program. Please read the full RFQ, all directions are contained within.
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider any negotiations to the reserve contract.
Revisions to the reserve contract will be rare. Any revisions to the reserve contract will be executed by a mutually agreed upon amendment between OSU and the contractor.
Yes, you may use OSU projects as references, but we would prefer you use references outside of OSU.
No, the reserve contract allows for firms to request rate increases every two years.
Unfortunately, we do not have a mechanism to download a copy of your submission. If you would like to review your responses, you can do so by logging into your account.
Professional licenses are not required when submitting a response to a Professional Consulting Reserve Contract listing. But professional licensing may be required under any Professional Consulting Supplement written under the contract if the state and/or jurisdiction requires licensing for the scope of work.
For example, if the work requires drawings or specifications stamped by a professional engineer or architect, the person stamping them must have the proper license.
OSU does require a CCB license under the Construction Services Reserve Contract, and contractors must provide their license number when submitting a response to the RFP.
We use it when applicable and when it is right for our project. The Reserve Program is meant for small to medium projects (less than $2 million) and will be used as appropriate. Common examples include smaller construction, design and consulting projects.
No, they do not need to be on the Reserve Program.
No, it's not mandatory for our contractors or consultants. Our internal departments don't have to use it either, but we do when it makes sense for us.