JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY FACILITIES BUILDING CONDITION ASSESSMENT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

James Blackstone Memorial Library Facilities Building Condition Assessment

The historic James Blackstone Memorial Library (Library), located at 758 Main Street, Branford, Connecticut, is seeking qualified professionals to provide a Facilities Building Condition Assessment (Study) to determine the condition of the Library, and propose specific maintenance projects needed to ensure the upkeep of historical portions of the library, renovated areas, and underlying infrastructure systems.

The firm must demonstrate they have the capability and capacity to work closely with Library personnel and the Building and Grounds committee, as well as with Branford Town (Town) departments to provide the required services as outlined in this RFQ document. The specific deliverable is a comprehensive Study detailing required maintenance, capital projects, and possible remediation and abatement projects, along with cost estimates to address any other needs which are identified through the Study. High priority issues for the study include water infiltration into the building, air quality, and any possible hazardous materials abatement needs.

QUALIFICATIONS SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

RFQ proposals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope showing the name and address of the proposers, and be clearly marked “SEALED RFQ for James Blackstone Memorial Library Facilities Building Condition Assessment.” The Library will accept one print copy and a digital copy on a thumb drive. Submissions must be received by Katy McNicol, Library Director, at James Blackstone Memorial Library, located at 758 Main Street, Branford, Connecticut no later than July 30, 2025 at 4 PM. Submissions received after that time and date will not be accepted.

Questions regarding this RFQ should be requested in writing to Katy McNicol, Library Director, at kmcnicol@blackstonelibrary.org by July 18, 2025. Any explanation regarding the meaning or interpretation of this RFQ must be requested in writing, with sufficient allowance of time for receipt of reply before the time submissions are due. Any such explanations or interpretations shall be made in the form of addenda to the documents and posted for all prospective respondents, who shall be responsible for obtaining such addenda and who shall submit all addenda with their submission. Oral explanations and interpretations made prior to the submission shall not be binding.

The James Blackstone Memorial Library reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals; to waive any informalities; to negotiate and award a contract that it determines best meets their needs and best serves the interests of the Library and the Branford community.

KEY EVENT DATES

Advertisement of RFQ        July 9, 2025

Deadline for Questions        July 18

Submission of Qualifications        July 30

Awarded (Not Definite)        August 18

Commencement of Work        September 2, 2025

There will not be a public opening of this bid.

MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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