E4.1_Systems_Floor_Plan.pdf

This is a floor plan document (E4.1_Systems_Floor_Plan.pdf) supporting 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 encompasses the design and development of 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. Architectural consulting services requested 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 term spans 1,200 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with compensation structured as a lump sum fee distributed across seven defined tasks.

Evaluation will utilize a 1,000-point scoring system (potentially 2,000 points with oral presentations), with points allocated 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 Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise certification (125 points). Proposing firms must submit current SF-330 forms, proof of Florida business licensure, professional certifications, and maintain professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000. All firms must be registered with E-Verify and provide references from at least four customers. The agreement includes potential future infrastructure improvements such as a two-level parking garage, rooftop solar panels, and disaster relief center capabilities. Contractors must maintain insurance throughout the contract term and for two years beyond final project acceptance. No specific contract amount is disclosed in the procurement documents.