City of Seattle

The Seattle Public Library (Fremont Branch) Carnegie Cooling Center

SPL PW#2025-2177-FRE

Open

Department

Seattle Public Library

Tom Fay - Executive Director and Chief Librarian

Summary

Project Description: The Project consists of the renovation of an existing 2-story concrete and unreinforced masonry building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The scope of work focuses on building systems modernization and full electrification. Work includes removal of existing fossil fuel–fired mechanical and plumbing equipment and replacement with high-efficiency, all-electric systems. Mechanical work includes complete replacement of the existing HVAC systems with electric heating and cooling equipment. Plumbing work includes removal of gas-fired domestic hot water and other fuel-based systems and installation of electric domestic hot water equipment and associated distribution modifications. Electrical work includes upgrades to the building’s electrical infrastructure to support new electrified loads, including a new or upgraded electrical service, switchgear,distribution panels, feeders, and associated branch circuitry. Interior and exterior repairs and modifications are limited to those required to accommodate the new work. As the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, all work shall comply with applicable historic preservation standards and review requirements. Work must comply with FEMA Build America. The building will be close during construction; refer to project documents for requirements.Engineer's Estimate: $775,000.00Project Location: The Seattle Public Library (Fremont Branch) 731 N. 35th St., Seattle, WA 98103

Important Dates

Release Date

4/8/2026

Pre-Proposal Date

4/20/2026

Q&A Deadline

4/25/2026

Proposal Deadline

5/4/2026

Contact Information

Project Contact

Jonathan Richards

Project Manager

jonathan.richards@spl.org

(206) 409-3368

1000 Fourth Ave

Seattle, WA 98104

Procurement Contact

Shawne Anderson

Sr. Buyer

shawne.anderson@spl.org

(206) 684-7917

1000 Fourth Ave

Seattle, WA 98104