Remodel Downtown Library

Shreve Memorial Library is soliciting bids for a remodel of its Downtown Branch facility at 424 Texas Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, with bids due July 2, 2026. The project encompasses interior and exterior renovation of the 1st, 2nd, and basement levels of the existing 4-story historic building and is a single prime contract with substantial completion required in 270 consecutive days.

Interior scope includes terrazzo floor restoration at entry, new walls and ceilings with finish work, addition of study rooms and children's activity area, room signage, accessible restrooms, stair and railing modifications at all floors, and water infiltration treatment at basement walls. Exterior work consists of installing a new flagpole, exterior building signage with associated lighting, capping open lightwells, sealing gaps in existing lightwell covers, and repair of existing aluminum storefront and steel casement windows as indicated. The contract documents include four lump-sum allowances totaling $88,000: $70,000 for specialty light fixtures, $5,000 for two bronze dedication plaques, $3,000 for room signage, and $10,000 for backlit custom signage for the Children's Cubby Wall. Three alternates are identified: duct cleaning at basement, 1st, and 2nd floors; first floor main space ceiling configuration with box beams between columns; and provision of a new barn door and hardware versus repair of an existing pocket door.

The contractor must occupy the building during construction and coordinate with Shreve Memorial Library on site access and hours. Contractor must comply with non-smoking restrictions within 25 feet of building entrances. Payment follows AIA Document G702 and G703 standards with monthly progress payments. A Clear Lien Certificate filed with Caddo Parish Clerk of Court is required at least 45 days after substantial completion before final payment is issued. Wayne Lupo, Superintendent of Facilities, serves as the Owner's Representative (318-226-5885; wlupo@shreve-lib.org). A separate furniture package contract will be issued and integrated upon substantial completion.