PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSULTANTS

2026-11-03

The Scope of Work described below will be performed only by the firm selected through this RFP process and awarded a contract by the Library . The selected firm will work with the Library ’ s Facilities Committee ( comprised of members of the Library Board of Trustees and the Library Director ) and other stakeholders to develop the CLEWE Plan , a planning - level roadmap for updating existing interior spaces . The Library is not seeking to add square footage to the building footprint . Square footage ( s . f .) figures provided are approximate and are based on available architectural drawings . The selected firm will develop the CLEWE Plan , which shall include : • Conceptual and schematic design options • Planning - level cost estimates sufficient to support fundraising and budgeting • Identification of priorities and scalable design alternatives aligned with anticipated fundraising capacity and responsible financial stewardship ; and high - level phasing and implementation strategies , including recommendations for sequencing work to minimize disruption to library operations and maintain public access to spaces whenever feasible . The primary intent of the CLEWE Plan is to produce a design and cost framework suitable for donor conversations and fundraising targets , not to prepare final construction documents . The Library also seeks to understand how respondents ’ proposed approach would impact access to and use of the areas to be renovated , and the strategies they would employ to mitigate impacts to staff and the public .

Minnesota

2026-05-13