Fort Worth Bonfire #26-0325

Architectural Design Services for New Downtown Library in Fort Worth

The City of Fort Worth is seeking qualified firms to provide architectural design services for a new Downtown Library on Summitt Street. - Scope includes: - Program development and architectural/engineering design for a 22,000–30,000 sq. ft. library with planned expansion - Coordination of audio-visual and security drawings with City IT staff - Budget estimation and recommendations for furniture, furnishings, and equipment - Demolition of three existing structures, a retaining wall, and parking areas, integrated into construction and CMAR documents - Emphasis on green site improvements, sustainability, landscape, stormwater management, pedestrian circulation, and outdoor-use goals - Construction budget is approximately $25,000,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The selected firm will prepare designs for bidding by qualified general contractors

Description

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide architectural design services for a new Downtown Library located on the 900 Block of Summitt Street. The project includes constructing a 22,000 to 30,000 square foot library with planned expansion, community rooms, storage, and multipurpose spaces. The selected firm will be responsible for program development, architectural and engineering designs, coordination with City IT staff, budget estimation, and recommendations for furniture and equipment. The scope also includes demolition of existing structures and site improvements focusing on sustainability and outdoor use. The construction budget is approximately $25,000,000, and the project will proceed to bid with qualified general contractors based on the designs provided.

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