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Capital Program Office:
capital.program@spl.org
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Seattle, WA 98104
206-386-4624
Seattle Public Library
Branch Library Architect/Engineer Selection
Process
Text of notice for publication, Daily Journal of Commerce, Feb. 6, 2002
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The Seattle Public Library seeks multiple architect and engineer (A/E) teams to provide design services for four branch library projects located in Fremont, Montlake, South Park, and southwest Seattle. The Fremont Library project is a renovation to the existing branch. The Montlake and South Park projects are both planned to be new library buildings at 5,000 SF each. The Southwest Library project is an expansion of an existing library to 15,000 SF. Full descriptions of these projects can be found on the Library Web site at the following address:
The projects will not require library programming services, but some will require analysis of site development alternatives in addition to building and site design work. A neighborhood libraries Universal Building Program is available on request or on the Library Web site at the following address:
http://www.spl.org/lfa/neighborhoodlibs/ubbp/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 thirty copies. Materials may be mailed or hand delivered to:
Alexandra Harris
Capital Program Director
Seattle Public Library (Temporary Location)
800 Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98101-3922
These materials must be submitted by 2 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2002.
Pre-Submittal Information Conference:
Interested firms may ask questions about the projects or selection process at a pre-submittal information conference scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at the Temporary Central Library, 800 Pike St., 2nd floor Board Room. 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 performing 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
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 Fremont project will include:
· Experience with architecturally significant structures and demonstrated sensitivity to the original building.
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 will identify representatives from each neighborhood to join with representatives from the City, Library Board and Library staff to screen A/E teams. The list of qualified firms will be provided to these neighborhood advisers, and library staff 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.
Interviews:
A separate interview process will be held for each project. Interviews will likely occur in the second and third quarter of 2002.
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:
February 6, 2002
February 20, 2002
Content modified:5 February 2002
12/30/2005
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