State Ex Rel. American Subcontractors Ass'n v. Ohio State University

{¶ 1} This is an original action for a writ of mandamus to compel respondent, Ohio State University, to require that a bond be furnished by Turner Construction Company as construction manager at risk for a construction project. Because relators are not entitled to the requested extraordinary relief, we deny the writ.

Facts

{¶ 2} In 2005, Ohio State began work on a $1 billion expansion of its Medical Center, which has been referred to as “ProjectOne.” In February 2009, Ohio State entered into an agreement for construction-management services with Turner on the project. Construction work on the…