Prequalification statements are solicited for General Contractors interested in bidding on a new City of Foley Public Library to be located at 230 E Orange Avenue, Foley, AL. Prequalification packages are to be submitted no later than 2:00pm local time on August 19, 2024 via electronic copy emailed to cgannaway@wba-architects.com Notification of successful respondents will be issued no later than 12:00pm local time on September 3, 2024 at which time final bid documents will be made available. Additional qualifications and requirements for General Contractor Bidders are indicated in the Bid and Contract Documents. Question Deadline 10/08/2024 Questions regarding this project should be directed, in writing, to the Architect, Celia Gannaway at cgannaway@wba-architects.com+ The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technical errors and/or abandontheprequalificationandbidprocessif,intheirjudgment,thebestinterests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. 1. The new Library will be a 3-story facility, estimated at 40,000+ sf to be located within the city limits. Project location to be determined at a later date. 2. Provide Surveying Services 3. Overarching Library Goals a. Create a library that is a destination, community anchor, and the intellectual center of the city. b. Design a building that is architecturally significant and capable of expansion into the future. c. Design a building that is intentionally inclusive, interactive, innovative, and welcoming to all member of our community. d. Design the interior to make the most use of all space with the flexibility to accommodate future change. e. Create a facility that will support the community in times of celebration and in times of natural disaster. f. Design landscaping which will enhance the building and allow for use of green space as a part of the structure. g. Design for energy efficiency and modernization of using outside light as part of the structure. 4. Selected qualified Architectural/Engineering design firm will work directly with the designated city personnel and members of the Foley Public Library Building Committee to assist with public involvement to determine the needs and desires of the community. 5. Development of conceptual design after the public involvement phase in order to establish an estimated construction cost, before proceeding with complete project design. 6. Develop bid specs and drawings and oversee bid phase.