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Through its Board of Trustees, the Clark County Public Library intends to contract for architectural design services in connection with the build-out of the existing building located at 191-193 South Tuttle Drive, Springfield, Ohio 45505. This Request for Statements of Qualifications, the Library's consideration of the Statements of Qualifications submitted, and any contract resulting therefrom are or will be in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 153.65 through 153.71. Architectural firms interested in being considered for this contract to provide architectural design services must reply with a Statement of Qualifications. As required by Ohio Revised Code Section 153.69, the Library will evaluate the Statements of Qualifications submitted and may hold discussions with individual firms to explore further the firms' statements of qualifications, the scope and nature of the services the firms would provide, and the various technical approaches the firms may take toward the project. Following this evaluation, the Library will select and rank no fewer than three firms that it considers to be the most qualified to provide the services requested and attempt to negotiate a contract with the firm ranked most qualified. If negotiations fail, the Library will enter into negotiations with the firm ranked next most qualified. The contract sought by the Library will include the planning and design of the existing building and coordination with the contractors. It will involve meetings with the Library Board of Trustees, Director, staff, and others. The library is a taxpayer-funded institution and a careful steward of public funds. The budget for the project is $250,000 for design and construction. The source of funds is the Library's Building & Repair Fund. 1. The library desires an architectural design that (not in order of importance): A. Serves as a center of learning for the community B. Elevates the library user experience C. Adds to the library's reputation for unique branches D. Increases usage by the public E. Environmentally conscious space F. Allows for flexible use of space G. Meets the project budget 2. Ensure connectivity between the surrounding neighborhood and existing buildings. Building Size: 4,500 Square Feet. Project Site Location: 191-193 South Tuttle Drive, Springfield, Ohio 45505. The Library would like to have the planning and design completed so that the construction can commence in 2023 and be completed in 2023.