Azrls facility expansion of steve schaeffer headquarters building

The Azalea Regional Library System (AZRLS) is seeking design-build services for a facility expansion of the Steve Schaeffer Headquarters Building located at 1121 East Ave, Madison, Georgia. The procurement is a design-build Request for Proposal (RFP) targeting the expansion of regional staff facilities to accommodate growth for an eleven-member regional team and approximately 60-70 member Regional Board of Trustees. The project requires comprehensive architectural services including site surveys, building and interior design, utility services, and construction administration, with specific deliverables including additional office space and a meeting area capable of hosting 100 occupants. Proposals will be evaluated using a qualifications-based selection process with four weighted criteria: firm history with public library projects (25%), design team experience (25%), previous design work evaluation (25%), and additional considerations including fee proposal and budget management reputation (25%). Prospective bidders must pre-arrange site visits with Executive Director Stacy Brown and can submit questions via email, with proposals due by 3:00 PM on January 12, 2026. The project is funded through a State of Georgia Capital grant and local appropriations, with AZRLS reserving the right to reject any or all proposals.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The project emphasizes creative solutions in space utilization and the ability to integrate stakeholder input throughout project development. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the RFP indicates the expansion will enhance existing library system infrastructure. The document does not provide a specific budget range, but notes the project is funded through state capital grants and local appropriations. The design-build approach suggests flexibility in potential contract values, with the ultimate scope and cost dependent on the selected firm's proposed solutions. AZRLS will enter into a contract with the selected design-build firm following a comprehensive review of submitted proposals, with the intent to create an expanded facility that meets the organization's current and future operational needs.