Description
The Multnomah County Department of County Assets / Facilities and Property Management, on behalf of Multnomah County Library, is seeking Proposers from whom it may procure Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services for Library Bond Capital Projects. The intended project delivery vehicle will be a Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC) process. The awarded A/E firms will be expected to work cooperatively with the Owner, CM/GC (or General Contractor if applicable), Owner's Rep and other Trade Partners to design the Projects and throughout the life of the Projects.
• The project consists of four library projects: Midland, Holgate, Albina, and North Portland.
• The projects will include flexible civic and performance spaces, expanded study space, dedicated teen space, video-conferencing facility, library of things, makerspace, audio and video production space, bike and stroller parking, sewing studio, sustainability improvements, space for artists in residence, space for cultural celebrations, demonstration kitchen, and small business incubator.
• The County seeks to conduct business with vendors who demonstrate responsible business practices through sustainability and social equity innovations while meeting all program requirements and County standards.
• The contract term shall be five (5) years, with the option to renew for an additional one (1) year period(s) until two (2) years after Final Completion.
• Compensation will be on a Time & Materials basis or project percentage completed, at the County’s discretion, up to a negotiated Not To Exceed (NTE) for the contract scope of work.