Architectural & Engineering Services for the Nashua Public Library Renovation & Addition

2026-11-03

The City of Nashua , NH is seeking qualification submittals for the provision of Architectural and Engineering Services for a proposed Library addition and associated renovation and improvements . The selected firm will be expected to work in a highly collaborative manner with stakeholders to develop and define a final building program and inspirational and functional design , help define a construction budget ( in conjunction with an owner ’ s project manager and construction manager both hired separately , and concurrently by the City at the same time as this solicitation ), provide high quality collateral materials to assist in the marketing of the project and ultimately create construction documents while also providing construction administration services during the physical construction phase / effort . In the lead up to this procurement , a feasibility study was undertaken , which shall act as the underlying guiding document and specifically option # 2 as laid out in the report . The following are additional details on the intended phases of services : Programming The programming phase will involve the identification of space needs and attributes , and will culminate in the development of specific space requirements and a clear understanding of the types and sizes of spaces that will be included in the new facility . This phase will involve collaboration with various stakeholders , and will comprise of user group interviews , focus group discussions , and regular consultation with leadership . Up to three ( 3 ) program outline scenarios will be presented based on possible variations in use of the facility . Each scenario will be accompanied with an order of magnitude estimate of probable cost . The architect will assist the City and the City ’ s Construction Manager in vetting each scenario and in understanding the business case and probable cost for each . * The goal of this effort will be to get the “ look and feel ” of each option without actual final design work . ** The expectation is this effort will build - on the previous work done Conceptual Design and Estimates The conceptual design phase will narrow the options developed in the programming phase to one which will be carried forward to final design that will include development of specific plans that address the program requirements , adjacencies and proximities , site constraints , infrastructure needs , and site circulation recommendations . Documents should be of sufficient detail and quality to allow for reliable conceptual estimating and to enable the City and stakeholders to make key decisions prior to entering into subsequent design phases . This initial draft should be accompanied by a conceptual estimate ( prepared by the City ’ s Construction Manager ) for the City ’ s use in establishing a total project budget . Fundraising & Tax Credit Collateral The selected firm will provide graphics and written design narrative information to support donor packages and Tax Credit Applications with high quality illustrations and 3 - D color renderings for use with the City ’ s fundraising and development finance efforts . Schematic Design : Based on the approval of the Conceptual Design Documents ( Preferred Option ) and incorporating review comments and adjustments authorized by the City to the program , schedule or construction budget , prepare a Schematic Design to visually describe the program and the design , within defined construction cost .

New Hampshire

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