Dimension Plan Summary

This is an architectural dimension plan document supporting Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners' Request for Qualification (RFQ) for professional architectural consulting services on the East Lake Community Library Expansion project located at 4125 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor, Florida. The project encompasses the design and development of an approximately 8,000-square-foot addition comprising a 3,650-square-foot ground floor addition to the east end of the existing building and a 4,350-square-foot second floor addition above the new ground floor and a portion of the existing 2017 structure. Comprehensive architectural services will include programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, bid evaluation, permitting assistance, and construction administration. The RFQ process requires a mandatory site visit on December 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with written questions due by December 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and proposal submissions required by January 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM through the OpenGov procurement website. The contract will span 1,200 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed with compensation structured as a lump sum fee across seven defined tasks.

The RFQ evaluation utilizes a 1,000-point scoring system (potentially 2,000 points with oral presentations), allocating points for firm ability and qualifications (425 points), project experience and past performance (375 points), volume of previous County work (50 points), and 125 points for minority business status and Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise certification. Proposing firms must submit current SF-330 forms, proof of Florida business licensure, professional certifications, and insurance documentation, with professional liability insurance requirements of at least $2,000,000 maintained throughout the contract term and for two years beyond final project acceptance. References from at least four customers and E-Verify registration are mandatory, along with compliance with local, state, and federal laws. The County reserves the right to review and reject subconsultants. While no specific contract amount is disclosed, the project includes potential future infrastructure improvements such as a two-level parking garage, rooftop solar panels, and disaster relief center capabilities.