Seattle Park District Opengov #SPL PW# A&E SEISMIC 2026-05 COL

Architectural and Engineering Services for Columbia Branch Library Renovation and Seismic Upgrade

Seattle Public Library is seeking qualified architectural and engineering (A/E) teams for the renovation and seismic upgrade of the historic Columbia Branch Library, a Carnegie building in Seattle, WA. - Government Buyer: - City of Seattle, Seattle Public Library, Procurement Office - Scope of Work: - Design and construction administration services for approximately 12,225 sq. ft. (original 1915 Carnegie structure and 2004 addition) - Seismic retrofit of unreinforced masonry (URM) - Building envelope restoration (slate roof replacement, terra cotta restoration, masonry repointing, copper flashing) - Accessibility improvements to meet current codes - Interior renovation for code compliance - Unique Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in historic preservation and seismic retrofit of complex masonry buildings - Experience with public institutional projects and sustainability (LEED Silver or above) - Coordination with Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, DAHP, SHPO, and City of Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection - Local office within 150 miles of Seattle required - Minimum experience in historic landmark and library projects - Services Requested: - Architectural and engineering design services covering programming, schematic design, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and construction phase - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; focus is on professional services - Period of Performance: - Project phases from programming and schematic design through construction and closeout, spanning approximately September 2026 to December 2028

Description

This solicitation is for a consultant contract to provide architectural and engineering services for the renovation and seismic structural upgrade of the Columbia Branch Library's historic Carnegie building, an unreinforced masonry structure. The project includes seismic retrofit, building envelope restoration, accessibility improvements, and interior renovation to comply with current building and accessibility codes. The work is part of a multi-phase renovation scheduled from September 2026 to December 2028. The selected firm must have expertise in historic preservation, seismic retrofit, and public institutional projects, and will coordinate with various regulatory bodies.

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