M1.1-_Mech_Demo.pdf

This document is a mechanical demonstration file (M1.1-_Mech_Demo.pdf) related to an architectural services Request for Qualification (RFQ) issued by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, Construction and Property Management Department, Construction Services Division, for the East Lake Community Library Expansion project in Palm Harbor, Florida. The project seeks professional architectural consulting services to design and oversee an approximately 8,000-square-foot addition to the existing library at 4125 East Lake Road, comprising a 3,650-square-foot ground floor addition and a 4,350-square-foot second floor addition. Deliverables include programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, bid evaluation, permitting, and full construction administration services. 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 extends 1,200 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with compensation structured as a lump sum fee across seven defined tasks.

The evaluation utilizes a 1,000-point scoring system (expandable to 2,000 points with oral presentations), 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 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. Firms must register with E-Verify and provide references from at least four customers. The County reserves the right to review and reject subconsultants. Insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the contract term and for two years beyond final project acceptance. No specific contract amount is disclosed in the available documentation.