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r Suggested ProcesS_ for Selection of Architect Several firms are e~pected to respond to the request for qualifications mailed Feb. 5th and posted on the county web site. The formation of ~screening committee is suggested. Members might include the following: 1 or 2 county commissioners Sheriff Resident Superior Court Judge Chief District Cou~t Judge Clerk of Court District Attorney County Manager 1 or 2 county staff involved in the project The screening corninittee would review submissions and interview a number of candidates. The cor~nnittee would narrow the field to 3 to $ firms, which would be interviewed by the Board. After the interviews, the Board may wish to visit facilities designed by the top,candidates. Soon after, a firm would be chosen by the Board. Suesested Process~for Selecting a Site After the architectural firm has determined the space requirements for each component of the justice center, p{tential sites (including those akeady mentioned) can be identified and evaluated. Evaluations should include costs (e.g., land, site preparation, construction), functionality, ability to phase construction, expansion capability, and social and economic imparts. The findings would ~oe presented to the Board in a regular meeting. Following that, an open house session could be held to solicit public comment on the'various sites under consideration. The Board would then select a site based on all the information and comments gathered. Facility, Design The architect is familiar with general facility requirements and office layouts, but during the schematic desigri process, needs the involvement of those who will actually use the facility. Such involx~ement will lead to a fully functional design that meets the specific needs of the Cabarms County justice community. The schematic desigh process should be overseen by the Board and county manager to ensure that general pm'ameters of cost and scale are met.