Pacific County is accepting letters of interest and statements of qualifications from individuals and/or consulting firms interested in assisting the County to prepare a preliminary project scope and use assessment, architectural design and engineering, and possible construction oversight services associated with the following proposed projects: 1) breezeway enclosure between the historic Pacific County Courthouse and Public Safety Building, 300 Memorial Drive, South Bend; 2) redesign of the Courthouse Annex for additional office space, 1216 W Robert Bush Drive, South Bend; and 3) redesign of the facility at 318 2nd Street NE, Long Beach.  

The County desires this work to commence as soon as possible.  One or more individuals/firms will be selected for an interview based upon the following criteria: (1) Demonstrated relevant experience on comparable public sector building projects; (2) Demonstrated experience specific to historic structure projects; (3) Previous performance, as measured by client satisfaction, cost control, timeliness of completion, outcomes, etc.; (4) Expressed interest and capacity to complete this project; (5) Demonstrated experience in working with public officials to survey, evaluate, determine and design public facilities to meet current and future needs; and (6) Demonstrated ability to prepare site evaluations, floor plans, and accurate cost estimates, and the ability to communicate these finds in a written and oral format.