The Seattle Public Library (Central) Level 2 Remodel

The Seattle Public Library, a department of the City of Seattle, is soliciting lump-sum bids for the Central Branch Level 2 Remodel at 1000 Fourth Avenue under PW#_0508-2026, with a mandatory pre-bid site inspection on November 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. PDT and bids due November 12, 2026. No set-aside applies. All bidders must submit an Inclusion Plan documenting proposed utilization of women and minority-owned business enterprises (WMBEs) against a past performance benchmark of 25 percent. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 39.12 RCW.

The scope renovates Level 2 into office and mixed-use workspaces for the shelving and operations team. Work on Levels 1 and 3 infills openings in structural concrete floors where a book conveyor was removed. Scope includes modifying existing electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler systems; constructing new framed walls; installing suspended ceilings; interior finishes; and casework modification and fabrication. Mandatory responsibility criteria include Washington State contractor registration, a unified business identifier number, industrial insurance coverage, and prevailing wage training certification. The apparent low bidder must also demonstrate experience with comparable projects. The project manager must have managed selective building demolition and projects valued at a minimum of $3,000,000. The superintendent must have wood window restoration experience, managed multiple subcontracts, and maintained public access during construction.

The Engineer's Estimate for the base bid is $225,000. Substantial completion is required within 90 working days of Notice to Proceed, with physical completion within 120 working days. Liquidated damages are $425 per working day for late substantial completion. Bidders must submit a bid guaranty equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid amount. Award goes to the low responsible bidder, contingent on verification of all responsibility criteria and submission of proof of insurance, a Payment and Performance Bond, and a signed Agreement Form within 10 business days of Notice of Intent to Award.

Questions are due November 10, 2026, to architect Jesse Chapman at jessechapman@millerhayashi.com. Bids are due by email to buyer.bids@spl.org and through the OpenGov portal. The bid opening follows at 5:00 p.m. PDT on November 12, 2026, via Webex.