Renovation of a library in Commerce, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

Per the owner, as of July 3, 2024, construction has started on this project. Closed solicitation has been included below for reference. ........... The goal of this RFP is to retain a qualified architectural firm to prepare the plans for the complete renovation and upgrade of the building, including, but not limited to, architectural, structural, seismic, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinklers, facade, utilities, interior spaces, and all necessary code compliance improvements for the entire building. The scope also includes facade enhancement/improvements, and necessary improvements to the existing parking lot and adjacent sidewalk areas. 1. Conceptual Design and PS&E Phase Services: All necessary architectural and engineering services to develop conceptual design and to prepare a complete PS&E bid package, which is approved by all involved jurisdictional and regulatory agencies, and is ready for construction bidding. Various tasks to be performed include, but not necessarily limited to: Obtain and review all existing available information related to the project (City will provide existing available building plans). The consultant shall conduct any reviews, surveys and investigations, and prepare a complete PS&E Bid Package. Concept: Prepare 3 concepts and present them to the City Council, Staff and Public. A cost estimate should also be provided for each concept. Schematic Design. Develop Schematic Design Plans for the building program that incorporate sustainable design and energy efficiency principles for the Building and any proposed re-purposing of existing building areas, outdoor areas including site plans, landscaping concepts, access, outdoor space and parking. Design Development. Prepare Design Development Plans. Provide building and site plan designs including color renderings for presentations, geometric plans and profiles, exhibits or cross sections, landscape, site and building architecture, sustainable features, engineering, drainage, surveys, and site utilities. Identify and prepare data, plans and exhibits, applications and documents as needed to obtain all necessary permits and approvals from all applicable regulatory and compliance agencies. The consultant shall prepare complete PS&E bid package ready for bidding. The PS&E design shall include providing all necessary services and preparing all necessary plans required for the construction of the project in all detail. The consultant shall be responsible for all consulting services, and any and all aspects of the project necessary to develop a complete PS&E bid package ready for bidding. The consultant shall also prepare complete technical specifications for the project. The City will provide Administrative Section of the Specifications. Provide detailed construction cost estimate for the project as designed in an itemized schedule of values format. Provide a preliminary construction schedule. The plans prepared by the consultant will be reviewed and approved by City's Building Department and Fire Department. Consultant shall be responsible for necessary coordination for processing the plan review and approvals, and make any corrections for comments received and resubmit plans for approvals as necessary, until final approval of plans is received. Consultant shall also coordinate any other review and approvals as necessary by any other regulatory agencies, coordinate with serving utilities for necessary utility relocations and services, and approvals, and show such work on the plans. The consultant shall coordinate with the City/Transportation Department, and ensure the final plans include the City's input and comments. Other Details During the concept development and PS&E phase the consultant shall assume the following meetings: 3 concept development meetings/workshops with staff and City Advisory Committees 3 progress meetings with the City staff. 3 presentations to the City Council. The consultant shall be responsible for preparing necessary presentation materials for the meetings.