The City of Aberdeen is soliciting statements of qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide consultant services to include architectural design, structural engineering, bid specifications and schematics, cost estimating, and Project Management (through design and construction phases), and comply with prevailing wage laws (RCW 39.12). The City of Aberdeen is initiating this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit proposals from firms interested in participating in the project as indicated below: • Analyze first and second floor public areas to increase public space, including space for the collection, seating, tables and community display areas that will maximize efficient use of space. • Assess for LES lighting or current environmentally sustainable lighting updates throughout all areas of the library. • Assess and incorporate office space for staff. • Reconstruct the staff work areas to current needs. • Assess use and position of youth services collections and space, creating an inviting and playful, yet safe space for children and their families with minimal noise disruption to other library spaces. • Move staff breakroom to first floor. • Address public restroom needs and update to current practices. • Address electrical needs and any additional electrical outlets to increase functionality and enhance user experience of space. • Address HVAC needs. • Address elevator needs.
