Public Library Facilities Master Plan

Frederick County, Maryland seeks a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Public Library Facilities Master Plan. The contractor will conduct demographic research, community growth projections, service analysis, and facility assessments to guide future library investments, establish consistent facility standards, and provide cost assumptions. The contract is valued up to $120,000, runs for one year, and requires completion of the master plan by June 30 2027. • Scope includes data collection, needs assessment, strategic recommendations, and cost modeling for library facilities. • Minimum of five years’ experience preparing library or public‑facility master plans. • Deliverables: work proposal, work schedule, qualifications, references, and a final master plan report. • Work must comply with federal IMLS grant requirements and Maryland state regulations. • Submission is electronic only, with a pre‑proposal virtual conference on Nov 9 2026 (non‑mandatory).