P1.1-_Plumbing_Demo.pdf

This is a plumbing demonstration document supporting an architectural services Request for Qualification issued by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners for the East Lake Community Library Expansion project located at 4125 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor, Florida. The project encompasses architectural consulting services for an approximately 8,000-square-foot addition to the existing library, consisting of a 3,650-square-foot ground floor addition and a 4,350-square-foot second floor addition. Required services include programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, bid evaluation, permitting, and construction administration. 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 January 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM through the OpenGov procurement website. The contract will span 1,200 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with compensation structured as a lump sum fee distributed across seven defined tasks.

The RFQ evaluation utilizes a 1,000-point scoring system that may extend 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). Minority business status and Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise certification receive 125 points. Proposing firms must submit current SF-330 forms, proof of Florida business licensure, professional certifications, and insurance documentation demonstrating a minimum professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000. All firms must be registered with E-Verify and provide references from at least four customers while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal laws. The County reserves the right to review and reject subconsultants, and consultants must maintain professional liability insurance throughout the contract term and for two years beyond final project acceptance. The project includes consideration for future infrastructure improvements such as a two-level parking garage, rooftop solar panels, and disaster relief center capabilities.