Learn how to frame the needs of a building project to achieve a successful outcome and how to write a Request for Qualifications/Proposals that encapsulates what is really needed by the community. When searching for a design team for your building project it is important to balance concrete requirements with opportunities for creativity in a way that submissions can be compared apples to apples. Additionally, unpack the full costs of building projects including hard costs, soft costs, design fees and escalation for realistic project planning.
This poster session presents the opportunity for libraries to hear from their RFQ/P respondent before issuing the RFQ/P. Understanding how the design professional reads and understands the request in the context of the design process can help a library target their building project accurately and efficiently. Addressing the library's most essential needs is key as library funding across the country is cut.
