ACEC Ohio Member Advocacy Priorities Survey

As part of ACEC Ohio’s strategic plan, the organization is preparing a 3-year Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Plan. Your input will help ensure our priorities reflect the needs and challenges of Ohio’s engineering community. Please take a few minutes to share your organization’s top concerns and priorities.

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* 1. Organization Name

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* 2. Your Name and Title

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* 3. Email Address (optional, only if follow-up is needed)

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* 4. Please rank the following areas in order of importance to your firm.

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* 5. Which three issues are the most urgent for ACEC Ohio to address with the Ohio Legislature?

Protecting QBS in state and local procurements

Sustained / Increased Infrastructure Investment

Fair Contracting Terms & Risk Allocation

Streamlined Environmental / Project Permitting

Expanding the Engineering Workforce Pipeline

Fair and Consistent DBE/EDGE/SBE Policy Implementation

Business Climate Issues (tax, regulatory burden, workers comp, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Are there specific Ohio agencies or authorities where your firm is experiencing challenges? (Select all that apply)

ODOT

OFCC

Ohio EPA

DAS / State Procurement

Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission

Local Government (City/County/Municipal)

Higher Education Institutions

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please describe the challenges or improvements needed regarding the selections above.

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* 8. What workforce or licensure-related policy areas should ACEC Ohio prioritize?

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* 9. Are there specific laws, rules, or administrative procedures creating hardship, cost, or delays for engineering firms or clients?

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* 10. Would you or someone from your firm be willing to assist with ACEC Ohio advocacy efforts? (Select all that apply)

Participate in legislative meetings with policymakers

Provide testimony (in-person or written)

Offer technical or subject-matter expertise when needed

Serve on an ACEC Ohio policy committee

Not at this time

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* 11. Any additional comments or suggestions?

Thank you for your input. Your responses help shape ACEC Ohio’s advocacy strategy and strengthen our voice at the Statehouse and across Ohio’s public agencies.