City of Seattle

The Seattle Public Library (West Seattle Branch) Carnegie Cooling Center

SPL PW# 2025-2177-WST

Open

Department

Seattle Public Library

Tom Fay - Executive Director and Chief Librarian

Summary

The Project consists of the renovation of an existing 2-story concrete and unreinforced masonry building listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a City of Seattle historic Landmark. 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 withhigh-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 systemsand 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 associated branch circuitry. Low-voltage and security system modifications will be performed in coordination with the Owner’s vendors. 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 closed during a portion of construction; refer to Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work for a description of the building closure period and the project documents for additional requirements.Engineer's Estimate: 1,195,000.00Project Location: West Seattle Branch

Important Dates

Release Date

4/8/2026

Pre-Proposal Date

4/17/2026

Q&A Deadline

4/25/2026

Proposal Deadline

5/1/2026

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