Washington County Civic Plus #RFP for Library Strategic Facility Plan

Washington County Library Strategic Facility Plan Consulting Services

Washington County, Minnesota is seeking qualified firms to develop a comprehensive Library Strategic Facility Plan to guide library facility investments and improvements over the next 15 years. - Government Buyer: - Washington County Public Works, in collaboration with Library leadership - Offices involved: Planning and Building Services Divisions, Washington County Library - Scope of Services: - Develop a Library Strategic Facility Plan covering all county library locations - Assess current library buildings and built environment needs - Develop accessibility standards for facilities - Conduct demographic and trend analysis to inform planning - Engage stakeholders through workshops, surveys, and focus groups - Perform gap analysis and provide prioritized recommendations for remodeling, expansion, or replacement of facilities - Provide planning-level cost estimates for facility improvements - Prepare deliverables suitable for presentation to the County Board and Library Board - Unique Requirements: - At least one site visit to all library locations - Collaborative stakeholder engagement strategy, including integration of findings from the County's Trusted Messenger Program - Consultant team must have expertise in strategic facilities planning, architecture, and facilities portfolio management - County will provide facility condition index data, floor plans, and relevant user/demographic data - Budget: - Not to exceed $180,000, inclusive of all costs and a 7% contingency - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms with relevant expertise.

Description

Washington County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to develop a comprehensive Library Strategic Facility Plan. The plan will guide decision-making and investment over the next fifteen years, focusing on the condition of current library buildings, built environment needs, and equitable access to services. It will identify facilities in need of remodeling, expansion, or replacement, and highlight geographical and population-based gaps. The project is managed by Washington County Public Works in collaboration with Library leadership. The budget for the project is not to exceed $180,000, inclusive of all costs and a 7% contingency.

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