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

V. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Responding firms must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications: 1. The firm must be legally qualified to provide the professional services identified in this RFQ. 2. Architectural and engineering services must be performed by professionals appropriately licensed in the State of Iowa. 3. The firm must demonstrate successful experience with public-sector projects of similar size, complexity, and scope. 4. The firm should demonstrate specific experience with fire stations, emergency services facilities, public safety facilities, or comparable operational facilities. 5. The firm must have sufficient qualified personnel to perform the required services. 6. The firm must demonstrate the ability to coordinate architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other required disciplines. 7. The firm must demonstrate experience working with municipal officials, governing bodies, department heads, and public stakeholders. 8. The firm must demonstrate the ability to develop realistic project schedules and cost estimates. 9. The firm must identify any anticipated subconsultants and describe their qualifications. 10. The firm must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Preference may be given to firms demonstrating substantial experience with fire station projects and projects involving site selection or feasibility analysis. VI. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Statements of Qualifications should be concise and should provide the following information: 1. Cover Letter Provide a letter identifying the firm, the firm's primary contact, and the firm's interest in the project. 2. Firm Profile Provide: • Firm name and location. • Year established. • Ownership structure. • Number of employees. • Relevant areas of expertise. 7