Renovation of a municipal facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Butler County requests qualifications for preliminary architectural services, cost estimate, and subsequent design and inspection services to assist in a proposed renovation project for the Ozark Foothills Recycling Center to be partially financed with FY25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Facility funds. The proposed project consists of ADA compliance upgrades for the restrooms, new lighting, and new roofing, Project estimate will be equal to or less than the cap allowable amount of $500,000. Information provided to the Butler County must include: 1. The specialized experience and technical competence of the firm with respect to street and transportation improvements or related work. 2. The capacity and capability of the firm to perform the work in question, including specialized services, within a period of twelve months beginning June 10th, 2025. 3. The past record of performance of the firm with respect to such factors as control of costs, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules. 4. The firm's 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 E-Verify requirement compliance. The firm will be selected based on the above qualifications. Once the most qualified firm is selected, a cost for preliminary architectural services will be negotiated separately from the cost for architectural design. Contracting for these activities shall occur separately and costs/payments associated with each will be clearly defined. Contracts executed for architectural design and construction inspection services shall be contingent upon the award of the grant and commitment of all project funds. Butler County and the Ozark Foothills Recycling Center are Equal Opportunity Employers, and invite the submission of proposals from minority, women, and Section 3-owned firms. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.