City of Lincoln Ionwave #21-045 Addendum 2

Award for Professional Architectural Services for New Central Library in Lincoln, NE

This award covers professional architectural services for the design and development of a new Central Library in Lincoln, Nebraska. - Government Buyer: - City of Lincoln, Lincoln Library Board, and Lincoln City Libraries - Awarded Vendor: - BVH Architecture (Lincoln, NE) - Scope of Services: - Full architectural design for a new 90,000–97,609 sq ft Central Library - Schematic design, cost estimation, construction documents, and construction administration - Public involvement and coordination with a Construction Manager at Risk - Review and update of the 2017 Central Library Building Program - Emphasis on sustainability, adaptability, barrier-free access, and advanced technology integration - Design includes specialized spaces: administrative offices, public service desks, collections, children's and teen areas, maker spaces, auditorium, meeting rooms, cafe, and secure special collections - Regular design feature approvals by a Design Committee at key milestones - Preliminary FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) planning in Phase 1 - Analysis of third-party sustainability certifications encouraged - Notable Requirements: - Library design and engineering are separate from other site development - Coordination with city stakeholders and public engagement is required - Project is phased and contingent on bond approval for later stages - Products/Equipment Referenced (for future procurement): - Cantilevered steel shelving, self-check stations, multifunction print/copy/scan/fax stations, automated materials handling system (AMHS), lending lockers, 3-D printers, laser cutter, compact mobile shelving, audio-visual equipment, and ergonomic furniture - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities are listed at this stage, as this is a professional services award

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional architect services for the design and development of a new Central Library in Lincoln, Nebraska. The project involves architectural design phases including building rendering, schematic design, detailed cost estimates, and public involvement services. The scope includes coordination with the City and other stakeholders, with an emphasis on sustainability and community engagement. The contract period and project timeline are specified, with proposals due by March 24, 2021.

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