Requests for Statements of Qualifications for Architectural and Engineering Services

The Board of Trustees of the Portsmouth Public Library has established a file with qualifications of providers of professional design services for use by the Board when design services are needed that will cost less than $50,000. Architects, Civil engineers and Structural engineers interested in being considered should respond with a statement of qualification. Each firm is responsible for updating its qualifications on an annual basis to remain current. (Please note there are no construction projects planned at this time and this request is for informational purposes only.)

Statements of qualifications should include the following information:

1. The firm’s history
2. Education, experience and certification of owners and key personnel
3. Technical expertise of the firm’s staff for the services provided
4. The firm’s experience in providing substantially similar services in Ohio (ie. Design services for public libraries or governmental agencies)
5. The firm’s past projects with the Library and Board, if any
6. Location of the firm – ability to provide on-site representation
7. List of consultants used to provide any services not performed by the design firm or consultant
8. Client references

Firms should submit the requested qualifications on or before Tuesday, May 31 by 4p.m. Please submit the information either in print or digital format to:

Paige Williams, Director
Portsmouth Public Library
1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth OH 45662
pwilliams@yourppl.org