City of Seattle · Solicitation SPL-PW#0508-2026

The Seattle Public Library (Central) Level 2 Remodel

Seattle, WA City Posted Oct 28, 2026 Last verified Nov 13, 8:20 PM
HVAC Electrical Concrete Carpentry Security Systems Fire Protection General Contracting 6 days remaining

What this bid is

The City of Seattle, through Seattle Public Library, is soliciting bids for an interior remodel of Level 2 at the Central Library at 1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle. The space is being converted to office and mixed-use workspace for the shelving and operations team. Work on Levels 1 and 3 includes infilling openings in existing structural concrete floors where a book conveyor was removed.

The scope named in the notice covers changes to existing electrical, mechanical, fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, new framed walls, suspended ceilings, interior finishes, and casework modification and fabrication. The engineer's estimate is $225,000 for the base bid.

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is set for 4 November 2026 at 8:00 AM PST at the Level 1 lobby security desk. Questions are due 10 November 2026 at 5:00 PM PST, and responses are due 12 November 2026 at 5:00 PM PST. Bids are submitted electronically on the agency's OpenGov portal, which requires a free vendor account. The notice mentions a bid, performance or payment bond, so confirm the amount and form with the agency. The agency decides on awards.

Who should bid

HVAC, Electrical, Concrete, Carpentry, Security Systems, Fire Protection, General Contracting contractors - the work is Seattle, WA.

Deadline

20 November 2026, 5:00 PM PST (6 days remaining - last confirmed 13 Nov)

How to submit

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As the agency published it

City of Seattle - Seattle Public Library has issued solicitation (attach a document) - construction, solicitation SPL-PW#0508-2026.

Project Description: The Project renovates interior space on Level 2 of the Central Branch to office and mixed-use workspaces to support the shelving and operations team (SHO). On Levels 1 and 3, the work will infill openings in the existing structural concrete floors where the book conveyor system was previously removed. Scope includes but is not limited to modification of existing electrical, mechanical, fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems; construction of new framed walls; installation of suspended ceiling systems; interior finishes; casework modification and fabrication; and supporting work as indicated in the Contract Documents. Engineer's Estimate: $225,000 base bid Project Location: The Seattle Public Library (Central) 1000 Fourth Ave Seattle, WA 98104

Responses are due November 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.

Questions must be submitted by November 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for November 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST at Meet at the Central Library Level 1 Lobby Security Desk located at 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle WA 98104..

Contact: Kimberly Coulter, Project Manager (kimberly.coulter@spl.org, (206) 802-8746).

8 documents are attached to the notice: 001113-pre-bid-advertisement; PW# 0508-2026_SPL CEN L2 Remodel_Bid Set; PW# 0508-2026_SPL CEN L2 Remodel_Bid Manual; City Required risk-checklist-construction; Form W-9; Vendor-responsibility-questionnaire; BOND IN LIEU OF RETAINED FUNDS; Payment & Performance Bond.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle/projects/320583. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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What the notice says

Bond
Mentioned; the notice gives no amount
Site visit
Mentioned
Questions due
16 Nov 2026

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  • Questions close on 17 November, before the bid deadline.
  • Only 6 days left to prepare a bid.

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Collected from OpenGov Procurement - Washington, first seen 29 October 2026, last confirmed 13 November 2026.

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