Attachment C - Notes from Pre-bid Conference.pdf
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- 18-110 North Amherst Library Study
- Solicitation number
- BD-18-1696-ACT01-ATH01-22420
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- Hampshire County, Massachusetts
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The document provided is the "Notes from Pre-bid Conference" for the North Amherst Library Study contract opportunity issued by the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts. The project aims to provide professional design services and a feasibility study to address improvements to the North Amherst Library. The pre-bid conference was attended by representatives from the Town of Amherst, including the Director of Public Works, Procurement Officer, and Library Facilities Director, as well as several architectural firms. Key details discussed include the building's current accessibility, recent upgrades, utility availability, property boundaries, and project cost thresholds. The evaluation committee will consist of five members, including representatives from the Town and the public. Although the project is not funded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC), the Town wishes to adhere to MBLC standards to maintain future funding eligibility.
The contract opportunity is identified as "18-110 North Amherst Library Study" and is open to designer/architectural firms. The project is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. No additional details are provided regarding pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements or sources, or contract term and renewal options.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 18-110 Addendum 1.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFQ 18-110 North Amherst Library Study - Final.pdf | ||
| design contract~1.doc | DOC document | |
| Attachment A - Standard Designer Application.pdf | ||
| 18-110 Addendum 2.docx | DOCX document |
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NOTES FROM PRE-BID CONFERENCE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018, 11AM-NOON
NORTH AMHERST LIBRARY, 8 MONTAGUE ROAD
Attendance:
o Town of Amherst
� Guilford Mooring, Director of Public Works and O.P.M.
� Anthony P. Delaney, Procurement Officer � George Hicks, Library Facilities Director o Molly Clark, Jones Whitsett Architects o Rachel Loeffler, Berkshire Design Group o Curtis Edgin, Caolo & Bieniek Associates o Charles Roberts, Kuhn Riddle Architects o Patricia Holland, Amherst resident o Carol Pope, Amherst resident
Tour of Building
Questions
1. Do patrons currently have access to the basement stacks? No, staff must retrieve items in the basement and bring them to patrons.
2. Are drawings available? No.
3. What sort of upgrades to the building have been done recently? The building exterior was painted less than 8 years ago, had new HVAC and insulation less than 5 years ago, and the front stairs and railing were replaced last year. Insulation was placed in the floor of the attic. First floor carpet was also replaced last year.
4. Is the building on Town sewer and water? Yes.
5. Is natural gas available? No, the Town is on a moratorium for new natural gas connections.
6. What are the property boundaries? The Town owns both the triangular property the library sits on as well as the parcel to the north at 24 Montague Rd.
7. In the event that the total project cost exceeds $1 million, will the entire building need to be net zero energy, or just the addition? Just the addition.
8. Does the public art installation need to be permanent, or can it be a host for temporary art?
That has not yet been determined.
9. Why does the RFQ mandate "familiarity and understanding of MBLC procedures and regulations?" Although this project is not funded by the MBLC, the Town does not want to do anything that may preclude MBLC funding in the future, and thus wishes to adhere as closely as possible to MBLC standards.
10. Who is on the evaluation committee? The committee will consist of five people: Guilford
Mooring; Sharon Sharry, Library Director; a to-be-named Jones Library trustee; two to-be-named members of the public.
O F F I C E O F T H E C O M P T R O L L E R
Phone: (413) 259-3025 Fax: (413) 259-2401 delaneya@amherstma.gov www.amherstma.gov
Anthony P. Delaney Town Hall 4 Boltwood Avenue Amherst, MA 01002-2351
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