PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR RFQ# EPC2026001 2026-27 DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTING SERVICES The Southwestern Ohio Educational Purchasing Council (a Public Entity/Owner), in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 167 and Ohio Revised Code Sections 153.65 through 153.72, is soliciting statements of qualifications for design-build contracting services in connection with Infrastructure Upgrades. Interested Design-Build Contracting Firms may obtain from the Owner it's Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Design-Build Contracting Services detailing the procedures and conditions for submitting a statement of qualifications by electronically contacting: Robin Houston, Bid Coordinator Phone: 937-890-3725 Ext. 1001 Email: Robin.Houston@epcschools.org Answers to any questions regarding the Request for Qualifications shall be sent electronically to the firm submitting the question and shall be sent to all firms on record with the Owner as having requested and been furnished a copy of this RFQ. It is therefore imperative that firms provide full and accurate contact information to the Owner. Complete proposals must be sent electronically to: Robin.Houston@ epcschools.org by no later than 1:00pm EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Proposals received after this deadline will not be accepted or considered. 2-2,2-9/2026


