JMRL CENTRAL LIBRARY A&E SERVICES

The City of Charlottesville Public Works Capital Development Department is soliciting architectural and engineering (A&E) services for the JMRL Central Library located at 201 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA. The project focuses on updating a 18,000 square foot facility originally built in 1904, with a primary driver to modernize dated and inadequate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. The scope of work is divided into phases, beginning with a consultation, investigation, and report phase that includes comprehensive site inspections and technical analysis, followed by the development of a preliminary design. Key deliverables include a professional report, stamped and sealed drawings in US National CAD Standard format, specifications in CSI format, and a detailed BIM model equipment list in Excel. The City utilizes a qualifications-based selection process to identify the most meritorious offerors, with the potential for oral presentations as part of the evaluation. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal by December 11, 2026. The resulting contract will span from the date of ratification through construction close-out, with payments made in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act. Awardees must comply with strict nondiscrimination standards, maintain required insurance naming the City as an additional insured, and adhere to drug-free workplace clauses for contracts exceeding 10,000 dollars. The City also encourages participation from small, minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises.