Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

This is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form submitted by Pinellas County, Florida for architectural services related to the East Lake Community Library Expansion project. The project involves professional architectural consulting services for designing an approximately 8,000-square-foot addition to the existing library located at 4125 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor, Florida, comprising a 3,650-square-foot ground floor addition and a 4,350-square-foot second floor addition. The RFQ process is conducted under Florida Statute 287.055, the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). Key procedural 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 January 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM through the OpenGov procurement website. The contract term is 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 RFQ evaluation utilizes a 1,000-point scoring system (potentially up to 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 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. All consultants must be registered with E-Verify and maintain professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000. Firms must provide references from at least four customers and demonstrate compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Insurance must be maintained throughout the contract term and for two years beyond final project acceptance. The Non-Competitive Oversight Committee members reviewing this justification include Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, and Chris Rose, with approval required from the Department ACA.