Requests for Proposal

The objective of a Request for Proposal ("RFP") is to accomplish a fair, open, and competitive procurement in accordance with the Kentucky Model Procurement Code as outlined in KRS 45A. Bullitt County Public Library RFPs may be viewed at Central Library or online (see below).

Current Requests for Qualifications

Architectural and Design Services (Hillview Branch Library)

Bullitt County Public Library is seeking statements of qualifications from interested architectural firms to provide professional services for the expansion and renovation of the Hillview Branch Library location. Statements of qualifications must include a final, detailed plan with appropriate pre-bid documents and estimated cost for the expansion, renovation, and modernization of the Hillview Branch Library on its existing site at 155 Terry Boulevard in Hillview, KY. Plans should address emerging service patterns as well as the needs of the community and library staff.

Sealed qualification packets must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville no later than 1:00 PM EST on Friday, September 29, 2023. Any packets arriving after 1:00 PM EST will be marked late and will not be considered for selection.

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Schedule

  • August 28, 2023: RFQ e-mailed to a distribution list and placed on the Library’s website (bcplib.org)
  • September 21, 2023: Deadline to submit questions
  • September 22, 2023: Final responses to questions posted on the Library’s website
  • September 29, 2023: Proposal due by 1:00 PM EST
  • October 9, 2023: Short-listed firms notified
  • Late October 2023: Finalists interviews
  • Early November 2023: Finalist notified and begin contract negotiations per KRS 45A.370

The Library's goal is that the firm(s) with whom a contract is successfully negotiated will begin work immediately. The Library reserves the right to change this schedule at any time for any reason.

Questions

Every effort has been made to include enough information within this RFQ to enable consultants to prepare a response that thoroughly and fairly represents their respective capabilities to meet the Library's requirements. If there are questions concerning the contents of this document, the Library is willing to respond in as timely a manner as possible. All questions and inquiries must be submitted by close of business on September 21, 2023. All questions, inquiries, and answers will be posted in the FAQs below by close of business on September 23, 2023.

Submit all questions and inquiries via e-mail to:
Tara O’Hagan, Library Director
E-mail address: [email protected]
Begin Subject line: RFQ#BCPL23-01

All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing or via e-mail to Tara O’Hagan ([email protected]) by September 22, 2023.

FAQs & Inquiries

View the complete RFQ [PDF format] »

Current Requests for Proposal

No current requests for proposal

 

Requests for Proposal Archives

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