QUESTION: Is there a need to formally register our interest in the project? The solicitation states that changes to it will be made by written addendum, which will “be issued to all prospective proposers.” We want to be certain we receive all addenda that you may issue. ANSWER: Answers to questions will be posted on Jefferson County Library District website and it is proposers responsibility to check back for any updates.
QUESTION: Has previous work been performed that helped to determine the stated need for 12,000 square feet of expansion space? For example, did the JCLD work with a consultant to develop a functional program? If so, is a copy of the program available for review? ANSWER: JCLD is providing the attached 2020 programming assessment for prospective proposers information. This document is provided as informational only.
QUESTION: Would it be possible for someone from our team to visit the Library and meet with the staff prior to submitting our response? ANSWER: There is no scheduled pre-proposal meeting. You are welcome to quietly visit the library however there is no need to visit with staff at this time.
QUESTION: The solicitation references “market volatility appendix information,” but it appears no such appendix accompanies the RFP. Does the term “appendix” refer to the portion of the proposer’s submission dedicated to innovative ideas, cost reduction strategies, and market volatility, and not to a document associated with the RFP? Or should “appendix” have read as “index?” ANSWER: The term appendix is referring to the portion of the proposer’s submission dedicated to innovative ideas, cost reduction strategies, and market volatility.
QUESTION: We presume the deadline for questions listed in the RFP (“August 2nd, 2023”) is erroneous. ANSWER: Deadline for questions is August 30th 2023.
Jefferson County Library District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Jefferson County Library District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Jefferson County Library District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Jefferson County Library District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
