A2.1-_Exterior_Elevations.pdf

This is an architectural services document for the East Lake Community Library Expansion project being managed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, Construction and Property Management Department in Palm Harbor, Florida. The project seeks professional architectural consulting services for an approximately 8,000-square-foot addition to the existing library at 4125 East Lake Road, consisting of a 3,650-square-foot ground floor addition and a 4,350-square-foot second floor addition. Deliverables include programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, bid evaluation, permitting, and construction administration. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with written questions due by December 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Proposal submissions are due 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 procurement utilizes a 1,000-point scoring system (potentially up to 2,000 points with oral presentations) under Florida Statute 287.055, the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. Evaluation criteria include firm ability and qualifications (425 points), project experience and past performance (375 points), volume of previous County work (50 points), and set-asides for minority business status and Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise certification (125 points). Proposing firms must submit current SF-330 forms, proof of Florida business licensure, professional certifications, and insurance documentation, including professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000. Consultants must be registered with E-Verify, provide references from at least four customers, and maintain insurance throughout the contract term and for two years beyond final project acceptance. 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.