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Capital Project Information New Central Library Neighborhood Branches Information for Architects, Consultants, Contractors & Bidders Oversight & Citizen Review Financial Summaries Archive Libraries for All Capital Program Office: capital.program@spl.org 1000 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 206-386-4624		The Seattle Public Library Branch Library Architect/Engineer Selection Process Text of notice for publication, Daily Journal of Commerce, May 12, 2004 Return to Information for Architects, Contractors, and Consultants The Seattle Public Library seeks multiple architect and engineer (A/E) teams to provide design services for four branch library projects located in Broadview, the University District, Queen Anne, and Magnolia in Seattle. The Queen Anne and University District projects are interior renovations to existing branches. The Broadview and Magnolia projects are renovations and expansions of existing libraries. The initial scope of Magnolia will include assessment of the feasibility of expansion, and the impact of expansion on the site and existing building. The Queen Anne, University, and Magnolia branches are landmark buildings, therefore proposed changes will be reviewed by the City’s Landmarks Preservation Board. The Broadview project will be subject to Seattle Design Commission review. Full descriptions of these projects can be found on the Library Web site at the following address: http://www.spl.org/lfa/capplan/libforall/nlb/nlbdir.html The projects will not require library programming services, but will require assessment of the existing buildings, and interior functional planning in addition to architectural design work. A neighborhood branches Universal Building Program is available on request or on the Library Web site at the following address: http://www.spl.org/lfa/universalbranchbldgprogram/ubbpcontents.html Submittal Requirements: A cover letter stating which projects the team is interested in. Firms may be considered for any or all of the projects. Letters of interest specific to each project for which the team wants to be considered. Letters should be addressed to the Advisory Panel. Forms 254 and 255 listing recent projects, references for those, and summary resumés of staff members who would be assigned to the project. The names and roles of any proposed subconsultant firms should be clearly identified. Any illustrative materials necessary to adequately describe relevant project experience. The total amount of material submitted should not exceed 30 two-sided, 8 ½” x 11” pages, or 60 surfaces, including the 254 and 255 forms, illustrative material, letters, resumés, etc. Clearly state the library or libraries for which materials are being submitted. Fifteen copies of this material should be provided with specific cover letters for each project, up to a maximum of 30 copies. As a result, materials may be mailed or couriered to: Alexandra Harris Capital Program Director The Seattle Public Library 1000 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 These materials must be submitted by 2 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2004. Pre-Submittal Information Conference: Interested firms may ask questions about the projects or selection process at a pre-submittal information conference scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004, at the new Central Library, Level 4 conference room 2. Questions and answers from this session will be summarized in writing, posted to the Library’s Web site and distributed to all firms that sign in at the meeting, and any others who request copies. Selection Process: Library staff will screen and sort the submittals to evaluate qualifications for executing the projects. Criteria used in evaluation will include: Overall design quality as demonstrated in the material submitted. Experience with projects of a similar scale and scope as the listed branch libraries. Experience working effectively with staff and client groups on architectural projects. Record of effective schedule and budget management for projects of similar size. Experience with library projects is preferred, but is not a requirement for consideration. Experience working with public sector projects and processes is valued, but is not a requirement for consideration. References from clients, contractors and subconsultants your team has worked with recently. Additional criteria used in the evaluation of teams interested in the Queen Anne, University, and Magnolia projects will include: Experience with architecturally significant structures and demonstrated sensitivity to the original building when designing renovations or additions. This initial staff review will create a list of firms qualified to do the projects. Community Involvement in A/E Selection Recommendation: After consultation with branch staff and other appropriate groups, the Library may identify representatives from neighborhoods to join with representatives from the City, Library Board and Library staff to screen A/E teams. In cases where the list of qualified firms will be provided to these neighborhood advisers, Library staff members will support their efforts to evaluate the appropriateness of firms for the specific branch project. The advisory groups and library staff will interview the teams, and recommend a selection to the Library Board. Selection decisions will be made by the Library Board. Teams selected to interview may be asked to participate in a community open house, displaying examples of their work in conjunction with other candidate firms. Interviews: Interviews will likely occur in the second and third quarter of 2004. A separate interview process will be held for each project. However, the two Carnegie branches included in this group, Queen Anne and University, may be awarded through a single selection process to a single firm. Women and Minority Business Enterprise Utilization: The Consultant that is selected by the City as a result of this RFQ will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws, particularly the requirements of Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 20.44. The City encourages the use of Women and Minority Business Enterprises as subconsultants and women and minority employees in all City contracts, and encourages outreach efforts to include women and minorities in employment, contracting, and subcontracting opportunities. Non-Discrimination in Employer Benefits: The Agreement entered into as a result of this RFQ will be subject to the requirements of Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 20.45 and related rules, under which the Consultant is obligated to provide the same or equivalent benefits (“ equal benefits”) to its employees with domestic partners as the Consultant provides to its employees with spouses. For more information, see the City’s Web site at http://www.cityofseattle.net/contract/equalbenefits Dates of Advertisement in the Daily Journal of Commerce: May 12, May 19, 2004 Content modified: 17 May 2004 12/30/2005 © 1999-2006 - The Seattle Public Library

The Seattle Public Library
Branch Library Architect/Engineer Selection Process

Text of notice for publication, Daily Journal of Commerce, May 12, 2004

Return to Information for Architects, Contractors, and Consultants

The Seattle Public Library seeks multiple architect and engineer (A/E) teams to provide design services for four branch library projects located in Broadview, the University District, Queen Anne, and Magnolia in Seattle. The Queen Anne and University District projects are interior renovations to existing branches. The Broadview and Magnolia projects are renovations and expansions of existing libraries. The initial scope of Magnolia will include assessment of the feasibility of expansion, and the impact of expansion on the site and existing building. The Queen Anne, University, and Magnolia branches are landmark buildings, therefore proposed changes will be reviewed by the City’s Landmarks Preservation Board. The Broadview project will be subject to Seattle Design Commission review. Full descriptions of these projects can be found on the Library Web site at the following address:

http://www.spl.org/lfa/capplan/libforall/nlb/nlbdir.html

The projects will not require library programming services, but will require assessment of the existing buildings, and interior functional planning in addition to architectural design work. A neighborhood branches Universal Building Program is available on request or on the Library Web site at the following address:

http://www.spl.org/lfa/universalbranchbldgprogram/ubbpcontents.html

Submittal Requirements:

A cover letter stating which projects the team is interested in. Firms may be considered for any or all of the projects.
Letters of interest specific to each project for which the team wants to be considered. Letters should be addressed to the Advisory Panel.
Forms 254 and 255 listing recent projects, references for those, and summary resumés of staff members who would be assigned to the project. The names and roles of any proposed subconsultant firms should be clearly identified.
Any illustrative materials necessary to adequately describe relevant project experience.

The total amount of material submitted should not exceed 30 two-sided, 8 ½” x 11” pages, or 60 surfaces, including the 254 and 255 forms, illustrative material, letters, resumés, etc. Clearly state the library or libraries for which materials are being submitted. Fifteen copies of this material should be provided with specific cover letters for each project, up to a maximum of 30 copies. As a result, materials may be mailed or couriered to:

Alexandra Harris
Capital Program Director
The Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
These materials must be submitted by 2 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2004.

Pre-Submittal Information Conference:

Interested firms may ask questions about the projects or selection process at a pre-submittal information conference scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004, at the new Central Library, Level 4 conference room 2. Questions and answers from this session will be summarized in writing, posted to the Library’s Web site and distributed to all firms that sign in at the meeting, and any others who request copies.

Selection Process:

Library staff will screen and sort the submittals to evaluate qualifications for executing the projects. Criteria used in evaluation will include:

Overall design quality as demonstrated in the material submitted.
Experience with projects of a similar scale and scope as the listed branch libraries.
Experience working effectively with staff and client groups on architectural projects.
Record of effective schedule and budget management for projects of similar size.
Experience with library projects is preferred, but is not a requirement for consideration.
Experience working with public sector projects and processes is valued, but is not a requirement for consideration.
References from clients, contractors and subconsultants your team has worked with recently.

Additional criteria used in the evaluation of teams interested in the Queen Anne, University, and Magnolia projects will include:

Experience with architecturally significant structures and demonstrated sensitivity to the original building when designing renovations or additions.

This initial staff review will create a list of firms qualified to do the projects.

Community Involvement in A/E Selection Recommendation:

After consultation with branch staff and other appropriate groups, the Library may identify representatives from neighborhoods to join with representatives from the City, Library Board and Library staff to screen A/E teams. In cases where the list of qualified firms will be provided to these neighborhood advisers, Library staff members will support their efforts to evaluate the appropriateness of firms for the specific branch project. The advisory groups and library staff will interview the teams, and recommend a selection to the Library Board. Selection decisions will be made by the Library Board.

Teams selected to interview may be asked to participate in a community open house, displaying examples of their work in conjunction with other candidate firms.

Interviews:

Interviews will likely occur in the second and third quarter of 2004. A separate interview process will be held for each project. However, the two Carnegie branches included in this group, Queen Anne and University, may be awarded through a single selection process to a single firm.

Women and Minority Business Enterprise Utilization:

The Consultant that is selected by the City as a result of this RFQ will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws, particularly the requirements of Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 20.44.

The City encourages the use of Women and Minority Business Enterprises as subconsultants and women and minority employees in all City contracts, and encourages outreach efforts to include women and minorities in employment, contracting, and subcontracting opportunities.

Non-Discrimination in Employer Benefits:

The Agreement entered into as a result of this RFQ will be subject to the requirements of Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 20.45 and related rules, under which the Consultant is obligated to provide the same or equivalent benefits (“ equal benefits”) to its employees with domestic partners as the Consultant provides to its employees with spouses. For more information, see the City’s Web site at http://www.cityofseattle.net/contract/equalbenefits

Dates of Advertisement in the Daily Journal of Commerce: May 12, May 19, 2004

Content modified: 17 May 2004

12/30/2005

The Seattle Public Library Branch Library Architect/Engineer Selection Process

The Seattle Public Library
Branch Library Architect/Engineer Selection Process