DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: (Construction Services) District 2 New Branch Library (Schaefer Branch Library)
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the District 2 New Branch Library (Schaefer Branch Library) a 2012-2017 General Obligation Bond Project, located in Council District 2, authorizing the execution of a construction contract to Davila Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,840,934.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
Under the voter approved 2012-2017 Bond Program, $6 million was allocated for a new branch library in Council District 2.
Two separate public meetings were held in September 2013 and February 2014 to gather feedback for the branch library. As a result of the community input, branch library will provide a full complement of branch services to the community including books (both print and electronic), media, a public computing lab with broadband internet access, WiFi, laptops for checkout, programming for all ages (children, teens and adults) and reference and research assistance from professional librarians. The physical space is planned for communal learning, individual study spaces, and lounge areas. Additionally, a large community meeting room for civic and other activities is envisioned.
On April 22, 2015, the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees approved the naming of District 2 new branch library as Schaefer Branch Library in honor of the donor of the land. This library will promote literacy, learning and community engagement. Project construction is anticipated to begin in July 2015 and estimated to be completed by July 2016.
Procurement of Services
A Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) was released in October 2014. This RFCSP was advertised in the San Antonio Hart Beat, on the City's website, on the Texas Electronic S...
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