RFP: Design Services, NE Branch Library Buildout
Request for Proposals - Design Services, NE Branch Library Buildout
Submission Deadline: Friday, September 20, 2:00 p.m.
Rochester Housing Authority (RHA), project manager Edgemere Development, General Contractor Home Leasing Construction, and program partner YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County are partnering for the Fernwood Avenue Apartments, a project to create 65 units of multifamily housing, including 17 units for households with a history of homelessness and survivors of domestic violence. A proposed Rochester Public Library (RPL) 8,000 square foot branch will be on the first floor, north wing (entrance from Rosemary Drive).
The City/RPL will be a commercial tenant under a long-term lease agreement. A preliminary agreement/MOU will be drafted for the construction of the library branch shell, followed by negotiations for lease and maintenance terms.
The selected consultant will be the RPL’s representative for the RHA’s project team, which includes its own developer (Edgemere Development), design (PLAN Architectural Studio), and construction (Home Leasing Construction) partners. The RPL has participated with this team to review, evaluate, and establish the RPL’s divisional space and functional needs. It is anticipated that the consultant will design and specify building finish selections, associated millwork, and interior/exterior signage, review and verify project electrical plan(s), submit any modifications needed for RPL services, and coordinate with RHA's project team for all systems design. The consultant will be the City/RPL representative through the remaining design and construction process. The RFP and Draft Professional Services Agreement provide details on the scope of work.
Key Dates
Wednesday, September 4, 9:30 a.m. Proposed site walk-through. Meet on Rosemary Drive
Friday, September 6, 4:00 p.m. Deadline to submit questions via email to Brie Harrison (brie.harrison@libraryweb.org).
All questions and RPL/City responses will be shared with all who have indicated their intent to submit a proposal and have provided an e-mail address
Friday, September 20, 2:00 p.m. Deadline to submit proposals electronically to Brie Harrison, Library Capital Projects Manager (brie.harrison@libraryweb.org)
Documents
Fernwood Site Plan, PLAN Architectural Studio, June 2024
Fernwood HCR Submission Drawings, November 2023
Fernwood Schematic Cost Estimate, Home Leasing Construction, May 2024
Draft Professional Services Agreement
City of Rochester MWBE Participation Forms
City of Rochester MWBE Workplace Staffing Plan Forms