The City of La Crosse (City) and La Crosse Public Library (LPL) are soliciting proposals from professional firms interested in providing design, architecture, and construction management services for the design refinement phase, bidding phase, and construction phase of a project known as the “City of La Crosse - La Crosse Public Library Connectivity Project” located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
The LPL project consists of renovation of the existing library located at 800 Main Street in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Funds will be exclusively utilized from the Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources Flexible Facilities Program Grant (FFP) that was awarded to the city and library in the amount of $3,010,808.
The focus of the renovation is projected to include approximately 8,005 square feet within the larger facility footprint which measures 87,494 square feet in total. Key aspects of the facility enhancement will include spaces for library services, meeting and study rooms, multipurpose activity areas, computer labs, and classrooms that improve technological connectivity access for our community.
The chosen firm(s) will collaborate closely with LPL to ensure the design meets functionality, aesthetics, and operational requirements. Minimum requirements include previous experience in public library or similar public facility design and/or construction management on a state and/or federally funded project and ability to meet construction deadline of September 30, 2026.
Interested parties are invited to review full RFP documents to understand the project scope, requirements, and timeline. We welcome proposals from those with demonstrated experience in innovative and community-centered architectural design and construction. Our goal is to partner with industry leaders who share our vision of creating a sustainable, adaptable, and welcoming space for the La Crosse community.
Qualifications must be received via email to sgrant@lacrosselibrary.org no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, November 15, 2024. La Crosse Public Library reserves the right to reject any and all proposals not meeting the requirements of the RFP for Architectural Services or Construction Management. Any response(s) not meeting the minimum requirements for qualifications as outlined in the requests may be rejected. Materials received in any other format than email, or after that date and time, will be rejected. No materials will be returned.
Designated Contact: Shanneon Grant, Library Director
Please direct all questions concerning RFPs by email to sgrant@lacrosselibrary.org or phone at 608-789-7123. No questions concerning this RFP will be accepted after 5:00 PM on November 8, 2024.
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