This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Aberdeen, Washington. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

As of July 3, 2025, the City of Aberdeen has decided to go in a difference direction for this project. They are now only concerned with on call ESCO services for energy efficiency. It is undetermined at this time if any construction projects will be undertaken. *Pervious solicitation listed below for reference:* 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 project is located at 121 East Market Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520. Description: The Aberdeen Library building construction was completed in 1966 by Aberdeen Construction Company. The building was designed by architect Ralph E. Decker, a Seattle Architect. The local firm Robert F. Street and Associates were hired as the local architect. The building is a one story with a second-floor mezzanine and is approximately 16,000 square feet in total. The building currently houses the Aberdeen Library, which was annexed into the Timberland Regional Library for the purpose of providing library services in the building. 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. _ Address energy efficiency needs. _ Analyze for noise reduction opportunities. _ Reduce size of customer service desk _ Increase number of study spaces. _ Assess for ADA requirements. _ Assess addition of compact shelving for storage needs. _ Propose recommendation for specific, achievable, construction design to fix issues and describe the steps necessary to implement these. _ Present findings, recommendation, implementation plans and proposed cost to Aberdeen's team in writing, drawings and verbally. _ Act as Project Manager for the project. _ Once an accepted design is agreed upon, prepare engineered drawings for permit submittal. _ Prepare a bid package for the construction work and manage the entire process. _ Deliver to the City of Aberdeen a completed building with a new Certificate of Occupancy. Consultant team will work directly with the Community Development Director. In addition, the consultant team will meet with the Aberdeen Library Team and provide a written and verbal report to the Mayor and City Council of findings and recommendations. Purpose/Need: The purpose of this project is to enhance the spaces in the Aberdeen Library so that it meets the needs of the community today and into the future. SCOPE OF SERVICES: Specific tasks will include but are not limited to: ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING: 1. Administration - Perform project management including scheduling, planning, coordination meetings. 2. Public Outreach -Engage community through electronic open houses, meetings, and press releases. 3. Meet with stakeholders -Hold at least 3 meetings, if not more, with the Team to take input on the building design and remodel. Provide at least two (2) updates to the City Council, including a final report. 4. PS&E - Develop Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for City review and deliver final 100% construction package, including in-person meetings when necessary 5. Construction - Manage the construction project for the Library remodel and deliver to the Team a completed project.