On February 23, the Board of Trustees, Library Design Study Committee, Project Manager John Sayre-Scibona, and I hunkered down in the Police Station Conference Room to develop the short-list of architects to interview on March 16. There were 17 proposals from top notch firms that we resolved to narrow down to 4 finalists, and 13 people in the room had to reach an agreement. You will be happy to hear we never once had to call in a police officer to assist.
Three hours later, the Trustees voted to interview: Beacon Architectural Associates, Durland Van Voorhis Architects, Johnson Roberts Associates, and R.E. Dinneen Architects & Planners. All applicants have been notified of this determination and so I am free to spread the word.
We put in three hours of work after spending an average of 5 hours each in background preparation for the ranking session. The selection team made this task of reading and ranking their weekend R&R. Our project manager created a score chart based on the criteria specified in the request for qualifications package and the Trustees and Committee took the information home to try it. This tool made each of us focus equally on the proposals, as color, style, personality, and captivating pictures abounded.
I am satisfied that the process worked. All of us are eager to meet the people behind the proposals.
So now my Aedicule of Architects consists of four pillars.
Your Librarian,
Elizabeth
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