Russell County Civicplus #RC-11/14/26

Architectural and engineering services for the Three Rivers Destination Center

Russell County, Virginia, is seeking one architectural and engineering firm to plan and deliver design services for the Three Rivers Destination Center. - Government buyer: Russell County, Virginia; Russell County Board of Supervisors. County Administrator: Lonzo Lester. - Opportunity: Qualifications-based selection of a prime firm to coordinate the project’s required professional disciplines. Price is not a selection factor; compensation will be negotiated after selection. - Planned facility: Approximately 6,372 square feet, with visitor services, interpretive exhibits, a gift shop, classroom and conference space, offices, support areas, and an outdoor terrace or deck. - Services requested (quantity: 1): Review prior work; investigate the site and confirm the facility program; provide architectural, interior, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and landscape design; coordinate permitting; develop interpretive plans and exhibit designs; prepare cost estimates and sustainability evaluations; assist with bidding; provide construction administration, periodic site observation, and project closeout. Survey and geotechnical work may be included in the negotiated scope. - Notable requirements: Coordinate with the County and project management team and provide design packages, estimates, permit and bid documents, field reports, and closeout materials. Exhibit fabrication, installation, live specimens, and specialist operations are separate procurements unless included in the final agreement. The project has partial Appalachian Regional Commission grant support, so applicable grant requirements apply. - OEMs and products: No OEMs, product purchases, part numbers, or product quantities are identified. No prospective A&E vendor is named. - Selection considerations: Qualifications and experience, team capability, project approach, availability, grant experience, and references.

Description

Russell County is requesting proposals from architectural and engineering firms for professional services for the Three Rivers Destination Center in the St. Paul area of Russell County, Virginia. The scope includes reviewing prior work, confirming the program, building and site design, permitting and bidding assistance, construction administration and observation, and project closeout. The selected prime firm will coordinate the required professional disciplines, with selection based on qualifications and subsequent negotiation of compensation. Proposals are due December 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time; the project is partially federally funded and subject to applicable grant requirements.

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