Seattle Park District Opengov #SPL PW# 2025-2177-WST

Renovation and Electrification of West Seattle Branch Library (Carnegie Cooling Center)

This opportunity involves the renovation and full electrification of the historic West Seattle Branch Library (Carnegie Cooling Center) for The Seattle Public Library: - Government Buyer: - The Seattle Public Library (City of Seattle) - Project Scope: - Renovation and modernization of a two-story, National Register–listed historic library building - Complete removal of all fossil fuel–fired mechanical and plumbing equipment - Replacement with high-efficiency, all-electric HVAC and domestic hot water systems - Upgrades to the building's electrical infrastructure to support new electrified loads - Low-voltage and security system modifications, coordinated with owner's vendors - Limited interior and exterior repairs as required for new systems - Products/Services Requested: - High-efficiency electric HVAC system (full replacement) - Electric domestic hot water equipment (full replacement) - Electrical infrastructure upgrades - Historic building renovation and modernization services - Unique Requirements: - All work must comply with historic preservation standards and FEMA Build America requirements - Coordination with owner's vendors for low-voltage and security systems - Building closure required during a portion of construction - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

This project involves the renovation of a historic 2-story concrete and unreinforced masonry building, the West Seattle Branch of The Seattle Public Library, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a City of Seattle historic Landmark. The scope includes modernization and full electrification of building systems, replacing fossil fuel mechanical and plumbing equipment with high-efficiency electric systems. Mechanical work entails complete replacement of HVAC systems with electric heating and cooling equipment, while plumbing work involves removal of gas-fired domestic hot water systems and installation of electric domestic hot water equipment. Electrical upgrades will support new electrified loads, and all work must comply with historic preservation standards and FEMA Build America requirements.

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