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This Solicitation opportunity from Washington was posted on May 13, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Columbia Branch - Historical Carnegie Building Renovation and Seismic Structural Upgrade of Unreinforced Masonry Building (URM)

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SPL PW# A&E Seismic 2026-05 COLState & Local

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The Columbia Branch Library, a historic facility serving the Columbia City neighborhood since 1915, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation focused on seismic structural upgrades and modernization. Originally constructed as a 6,825 square-foot Carnegie library in Georgian Revival style, the building has seen two major expansions, most notably a 2004 addition that doubled its size to approximately 12,225 square feet. The library is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Columbia City Landmark District. A 2016 seismic survey identified the entire facility, including the original unreinforced masonry structure and the newer addition, as high-risk for earthquake damage. This project represents the final phase of a multi-phase renovation, following completed HVAC electrification and electrical upgrades. The upcoming renovation aims to bolster the building’s resistance to seismic events in compliance with Damage Control standards, while also preserving the integrity of the new HVAC systems installed in the previous phase. In addition to structural enhancements, the project includes building envelope restoration, accessibility upgrades, and interior remodeling to meet current city, state, and ADA codes. Managed by the Seattle Public Library, the effort seeks to maintain the library’s historic character while ensuring safety, improved accessibility, and expanded functionality for the community. The solicitation for design and engineering services was posted in May 2026, with responses due by mid-June 2026. Key contacts for the project include the Capital Project Manager and Senior Buyer at the Seattle Public Library.

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Columbia Branch Library historic seismic upgrade, modernization, accessibility, preservation, and interior remodeling project.

Agency

Washington → Seattle Public Library

NAICS

236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction View NAICS

Place of Performance

WA, USA

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Documents

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RFQ SPL PW# A&E SEISMIC 2026-05 COL - Columbia Branch Historical Carnegie Building Renovation

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City of Seattle Consultant Agreement Template

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City of Seattle Consultant Questionnaire 2026

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Columbia Branch - Historical Carnegie Building Renovation and Seismic Structural Upgrade of Unreinforced Masonry Building _URM_.pdf

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City of Seattle Consultant Questionnaire

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WMBE Inclusion Plan for Consultant Contracts

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City of Seattle Consultant Contract Insurance Requirements Transmittal Form

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IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (Rev. March 2024)

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Seattle Public Library Columbia Branch Historical Carnegie Building Seismic Upgrade RFQ

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AgencyWashington → Seattle Public Library
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSeattle, WA, 98104, US
Organization / Agency
Washington → Seattle Public Library
Office AddressSeattle, WA, 98104, US
Contacts
Jonathan RichardsCapital Project Manager - Seattle Public Library
Shawne AndersonSr. Buyer

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PCS Structural Solutions
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Seattle, WA

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The Columbia Branch Library has served the Columbia City neighborhood since 1915, when the original 6,825 square-foot Carnegie building was constructed with funds from an Andrew Carnegie grant. The building was designed by architects W. Marbury Somervell and Harlan Thomas in Georgian Revival style with brick construction. The branch is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a contributing structure in the Columbia City Landmark District. The facility has undergone two significant renovations since its opening: a major remodel in 1986, and a 2004 expansion that added approximately 5,400 square feet, bringing the total to approximately 12,225 square feet. The 2004 addition created the current two-wing configuration and expanded library programming capacity while the original Carnegie wing continues to serve as the historic heart of the branch. A 2016 seismic survey by the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection identified the Columbia Branch as high-risk for earthquake damage due to its unreinforced masonry (URM) construction. Seismic vulnerabilities exist in both the original 1915 Carnegie structure and the 2004 addition. The structural upgrade is to comply with Damage Control concepts. This seismic renovation is the final phase of a multi-phase renovation. Phase 1 — HVAC electrification and electrical upgrades — will be complete prior to the start of this project. A primary objective of the design is to protect the newly installed HVAC systems and ensure that seismic retrofit and building envelope work does not damage or require rework of Phase 1 improvements. In addition to the seismic upgrade, this project will include building envelope restoration, accessibility improvements, and interior renovation, updating the library to comply with current building and accessibility codes for the City of Seattle, the State of Washington, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.