Summary of S1.1_Foundation_Plan.pdf

This is a foundation plan document related to an architectural services Request for Qualification (RFQ) issued by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners for 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 located at 4125 East Lake Road, comprising a 3,650-square-foot ground floor addition and a 4,350-square-foot second floor addition. The architectural consulting services requested include programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, bid evaluation, permitting assistance, and construction administration. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with a written questions deadline of December 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Proposals are 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.

The RFQ evaluation utilizes a 1,000-point scoring system (potentially up 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 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 demonstrating professional liability coverage of at least $2,000,000. Firms must be registered with E-Verify and provide references from at least four customers. Professional liability insurance must be maintained throughout the contract term and for two years beyond final project acceptance. The County reserves the right to review and reject subconsultants and to reject any proposals. While no specific contract amount is disclosed, the project includes potential future infrastructure improvements such as a two-level parking garage, rooftop solar panels, and disaster relief center capabilities.