C-3-_Horizontal_Control_Plan.pdf

This is a Horizontal Control Plan document associated with the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners' Request for Qualification for architectural services related to the East Lake Community Library Expansion project in Palm Harbor, Florida. The project involves designing an approximately 8,000-square-foot addition to the existing library facility at 4125 East Lake Road, consisting of a 3,650-square-foot ground floor addition and a 4,350-square-foot second floor addition. Professional architectural consulting services are required to develop comprehensive plans, specifications, cost estimates, and perform construction administration services throughout the project delivery. 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 resulting 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.

Evaluation of proposals will utilize a 1,000-point scoring system with potential expansion to 2,000 points if oral presentations are conducted, allocating points for firm ability and qualifications (425 points), project experience and past performance (375 points), volume of previous County work (50 points), and minority business status with small business enterprise certification (125 points). Proposing firms must be registered with E-Verify, maintain professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000, possess current Florida business licensure, and submit SF-330 forms along with professional certifications and insurance documentation. The County reserves the right to review and reject subconsultants. References from at least four customers and compliance with local, state, and federal laws are required. Insurance must be maintained throughout the contract term and for two years beyond final project acceptance, with potential future enhancements including a two-level parking garage, rooftop solar panels, and disaster relief center capabilities.