Blackstone Library Auditorium Balcony Renovation

The James Blackstone Memorial Library, located in Branford, Connecticut, is seeking architectural design services for the Auditorium Balcony Renovation project through a Request for Qualifications/Proposal (RFQ/P). The procurement targets qualified professionals to develop existing conceptual plans for enclosing the auditorium balcony, with the primary objective of creating additional small conference and meeting rooms for the Branford community. The solicitation (No. 20250402JBML) is open to all vendors and requires comprehensive architectural design services to transform the existing balcony space. The bid period spans from April 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM EDT to May 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with mandatory pre-solicitation site meetings scheduled for Monday, April 14, and Tuesday, April 15, at 2 PM. Potential bidders must carefully review the attached RFQ/P document and are explicitly instructed not to submit through CT Source. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, the primary focus appears to be on architectural expertise and the ability to meet the library's community space enhancement goals.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, suggesting an open competitive bidding process. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement covers New Haven County and is technically associated with Bridgeport City, though the library is located in Branford. The primary contact for the project is Katy McNicol, Library Director, who can be reached at kmcnicol@blackstonelibrary.org for potential inquiries. No specific budget range or estimated total project value is provided in the available documentation. Potential bidders should anticipate delivering architectural design services with a focus on transforming the auditorium balcony into functional meeting spaces. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, with delivery expected to be Free On Board Destination. The project represents an opportunity for architectural firms to contribute to a community infrastructure enhancement project at a historic memorial library.