The Seattle Public Library (Fremont Branch) Carnegie Cooling Center

Summary

Project Description: The Project consists of the renovation of an existing 2-story concrete and unreinforced masonry building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The scope of work focuses on building systems modernization and full electrification. Work includes removal of existing fossil fuel–fired mechanical and plumbing equipment and replacement with high-efficiency, all-electric systems. Mechanical work includes complete replacement of the existing HVAC systems with electric heating and cooling equipment. Plumbing work includes removal of gas-fired domestic hot water and other fuel-based systems and installation of electric domestic hot water equipment and associated distribution modifications. Electrical work includes upgrades to the building’s electrical infrastructure to support new electrified loads, including a new or upgraded electrical service, switchgear, distribution panels, feeders, and associated branch circuitry. Interior and exterior repairs and modifications are limited to those required to accommodate the new work. As the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, all work shall comply with applicable historic preservation standards and review requirements. Work must comply with FEMA Build America. The building will be close during construction; refer to project documents for requirements. Engineer's Estimate: $775,000.00 Project Location: The Seattle Public Library (Fremont Branch) 731 N. 35th St., Seattle, WA 98103 Reference: SPL PW#2025-2177-FRE Department: Seattle Public Library Buyer: City of Seattle State: WA Process: Solicitation (Attach a Document) - Construction Closing date: 2026-05-04 Project Description: The Project consists of the renovation of an existing 2-story concrete and unreinforced masonry building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The scope of work focuses on building systems modernization and full electrification. Work includes removal of existing fossil fuel–fired mechanical and plumbing equipment and replacement with high-efficiency, all-electric systems. Mechanical work includes complete replacement of the existing HVAC systems with electric heating and cooling equipment. Plumbing work includes removal of gas-fired domestic hot water and other fuel-based systems and installation of electric domestic hot water equipment and associated distribution modifications. Electrical work includes upgrades to the building’s electrical infrastructure to support new electrified loads, including a new or upgraded electrical service, switchgear, distribution panels, feeders, and associated branch circuitry. Interior and exterior repairs and modifications are limited to those required to accommodate the new work. As the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, all work shall comply with applicable historic preservation standards and review requirements. Work must comply with FEMA Build America. The building will be close during construction; refer to project documents for requirements. Engineer's Estimate: $775,000.00 Project Location: The Seattle Public Library (Fremont Branch) 731 N. 35th St., Seattle, WA 98103