Architectural Services for East Lake Community Library Expansion - Professional Consulting Services

Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners is seeking professional architectural consulting services for the East Lake Community Library Expansion project through a Request for Qualification (RFQ) issued under Florida Statute 287.055, the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). The project involves designing an approximately 8,000-square-foot addition to the existing library at 4125 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor, Florida, which includes a 3,650-square-foot ground floor addition and a 4,350-square-foot second floor addition. Deliverables will encompass comprehensive architectural services including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, bid evaluation, permitting, and construction administration. The RFQ evaluation will utilize a 1,000-point scoring system (potentially up to 2,000 points with oral presentations), with points allocated across firm ability and qualifications (425 points), project experience and past performance (375 points), volume of previous County work (50 points), and additional categories. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on December 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM, 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. Proposing firms must submit current SF-330 forms, proof of Florida business licensure, professional certifications, and insurance documentation.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference considerations, with 125 points allocated for minority business status and Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise certification. Firms must be registered with E-Verify and maintain professional liability insurance with coverage of at least $2,000,000. While no specific contract amount is disclosed, the agreement will span 1,200 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with compensation structured as a lump sum fee across seven defined tasks. The County reserves the right to review and reject subconsultants and requires consultants to maintain professional liability insurance as specified in the Request for Qualification. Proposing firms must provide references from at least four customers and demonstrate compliance with local, state, and federal laws. The project includes additional considerations such as potential future infrastructure improvements like a two-level parking garage, rooftop solar panels, and disaster relief center capabilities. Contractors must maintain insurance throughout the contract term and for two years beyond final project acceptance.