C-4-_Paving_Grading_Drainage.pdf

This is a Request for Qualification document issued by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, Construction and Property Management Department, Construction Services Division, seeking professional architectural consulting services for the East Lake Community Library Expansion project in Palm Harbor, Florida. The project encompasses the design and construction administration 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 on the east end of the building and a 4,350-square-foot second floor addition above the new ground floor and a portion of the existing structure. Comprehensive architectural services required include programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, bid evaluation, permitting, and construction administration. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with a written questions deadline of December 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and proposal submissions due by January 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM through the OpenGov procurement website. The contract term 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 evaluation will utilize a 1,000-point scoring system, potentially up to 2,000 points with oral presentations, allocating points across firm ability and qualifications (425 points), project experience and past performance (375 points), volume of previous County work (50 points), and 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. Firms must be registered with E-Verify, provide references from at least four customers, and comply with all local, state, and federal laws. The County reserves the right to review and reject subconsultants. Insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the contract term and for two years following final project acceptance. While no specific contract amount is disclosed, the procurement is issued under Florida Statute 287.055, the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act.