Discussion and Consideration to Approve sending out an RFQ for the Tiffin Fire Station Project and Council Action as Needed — K-4

300 Railroad St. PO Box 259 Tiffin, IA 52340 P. 319-545-2572 F. 319-545-4147 www.tiffin-iowa.org CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FIRE STATION SITE EVALUATION, PLANNING, AND DESIGN SERVICES Issue Date: September 16, 2026 Pre-submittal Meeting Date: October 5, 2026 Questions Due: October 9, 2026 Statement of Qualifications Due: October 16, 2026 Review of Submittals: October 19, 2026 Potential Interviews of Finalists: Week of November 2, 2026 Anticipated Selection Date: November 17, 2026 I. INTRODUCTION The City of Tiffin is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural/engineering firms interested in providing professional services related to the evaluation, planning, and potential design of a new fire station facility. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to identify and select a highly qualified professional team with demonstrated experience in fire station planning and design, site evaluation, and related architectural and engineering services. The selected firm will initially assist the City in evaluating the two potential sites the City currently owns and determining the feasibility and suitability of those sites for a future fire station. Based upon the City's needs, available funding, and subsequent direction from the City Council, the selected firm will also be retained to provide conceptual planning, architectural design, help with engineering, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction administration services. The City is seeking a professional team that understands the unique operational, safety, staffing, equipment, apparatus, and community-service requirements associated with a modern fire station. II. PROJECT BACKGROUND The City of Tiffin is evaluating options for the future location and development of a fire station to serve the community.