Renovation of a municipal facility in Van Buren, Missouri. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Carter County, Missouri requests qualifications for preliminary architecture services and subsequent architecture design services to assist in a proposed project to be financed with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The project consists of the planning, development and construction/completion of interior repairs of the former Carter County Courthouse located at 105 Main St. in Van Buren, MO. Information provided to the County must include: 1. The specialized experience and technical competence of the firm with respect to building design of an educational facility or related work; 2. The capacity and capability of the firm to perform the work in question, including specialized services, within a period of twentyfour months from the project start date; 3. The past record and performance of the firm with respect to such factors as control of costs, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules; 4. The firms proximity to and familiarity with the area in which the project is located; 5. References from previous clients of related work with the firm within the past five years; 6. Documentation of compliance with E-Verify requirements. The firm will be selected based on the above qualifications. Once the most qualified firm is selected, the cost for preliminary architectural work will be negotiated separately from the cost of architectural design. Contracting for these activities shall occur separately and costs/payments associated with each will be clearly defined. Contracts executed for final design and construction services shall be contingent upon the award of the grant commitment of all project funds. For more information, contact the County Clerk Debi Reynolds at (573)323-4527. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.