LS1.1-_Life_Safety_Plan.pdf

This is a Life Safety Plan document for the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners' East Lake Community Library Expansion project located at 4125 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor, Florida. The project involves architectural consulting services for an approximately 8,000-square-foot addition to the existing library, comprising a 3,650-square-foot ground floor addition and a 4,350-square-foot second floor addition. The Request for Qualification (RFQ) was issued under Florida Statute 287.055, the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). Key dates include a mandatory site visit on December 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM, 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 spans 1,200 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with compensation structured as a lump sum fee across seven defined tasks. Deliverables encompass comprehensive architectural services including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, bid evaluation, permitting, and construction administration.

The evaluation will utilize a 1,000-point scoring system with the potential for up to 2,000 points with oral presentations, allocating points for firm ability and qualifications (425 points), project experience and past performance (375 points), and volume of previous County work (50 points). Set-aside and preference considerations include 125 points allocated for minority business status and Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise certification. Proposing firms must submit current SF-330 forms, proof of Florida business licensure, professional certifications, and insurance documentation, with professional liability insurance coverage of at least $2,000,000. Firms must be registered with E-Verify and provide references from at least four customers. Contractors must maintain insurance throughout the contract term and for two years beyond final project acceptance. The project includes potential future infrastructure improvements such as a two-level parking garage, rooftop solar panels, and disaster relief center capabilities, with no specific contract amount disclosed.