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Schematic Design Contract for the Penn Lake Library Refurbishment (1005181); Contract PR00006734 with RoehrSchmitt Architecture LLC, for architectural and engineering services, 04/01/25-07/31/25, NTE $99,700
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization to proceed with schematic design for the Penn Lake Library Refurbishment (1005181) be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Contract PR00006734 with RoehrSchmitt Architecture LLC for architectural and engineering services for the Schematic Design Phase of the for the Penn Lake Library Refurbishment (1005181) during the period April 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $99,700 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the County and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The Penn Lake Library, located at 8800 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a single story, 14,909 gross square foot (GSF) facility. Constructed in 1969, the building is situated on a 2.17 acres site. Major remodel improvements were made to the library in 2002 and the library's interior public spaces were remodeled and updated in 2012. In 2023, a targeted condition assessment of the facility was completed with the findings identifying infrastructure components that are deteriorating due to age, moisture intrusion, and heavy use.
This project will implement overdue improvements and repairs to address critical infrastructure and preservation issues at the Penn Lake Library to ensure long-term integrity and functionality of the facility asset. The project will primarily focus on the exterior asset protection work, stormwater improvements and other sustainable initiatives, which will further the county's climate action goals. The project scope will include improvements necessary to address building code compliance requirements (restrooms and egress walkways). Interior areas for improvement incl...
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