The purpose of this REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS is to select an architectural firm to guide the decision-making process of the Trustees of the Newmarket Public Library. In 1801, Wentworth
Cheswill established a private "social library," and in 1880, the town funded a public library on Main Street. In 1884, John Webster Hall was built by the Newmarket Manufacturing Company, which
housed the library and other community spaces. In 1923, the hall was transferred to the Trustees and the Newmarket Public Library, and after extensive renovations, the library opened to the public
on April 28, 1923.
In 1993, the library was doubled in size to better serve the community of Newmarket. Now, thirty years later, the town of Newmarket is quickly expanding and the library needs more space and
flexibility to serve the growing needs of our patrons. Since we do not have the land to expand horizontally, we are hoping we can expand downstairs and/or upstairs, and repurpose some of our
existing usable space. Technical questions regarding the bid are to be asked in writing and sent no later than: Friday, April 5, 2024, to the Director of the Newmarket Library at ccousins@newmarketlibrary.org. Include NEWMARKET PUBLIC LIBRARY RFQ in the subject
for the email. All questions will be answering in writing. All responses will be sent out to all firms in the initial email invitation. All the respondents must submit seven (7) copies of a bound document which provides: a description of the firm, personnel and subcontractors who would be
assigned to the project, relevant project experience, and recent references. The term of any contract shall end with a final meeting with key stakeholders to discuss the complete study and review of resulting documents, models, and/or building plans.
The Trustees of the Newmarket Public Library shall have the right to terminate the contract at any time giving the Contractor a thirty (3) day written notice.
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