The District of Columbia Public Library

Capital Construction Report

November 18, 2009

Document #9C.1
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
November 18, 2009
Anacostia Library – New Building Construction Contacts Progress
Councilmember
Ward 7 Yvette Alexander
202.724.8068
Architect Freelon Group
Philip Freelon
919/941-9790
Project
Dedric Boyd
Manager Construction Underway
202.727.1127
Forrester
Contractor
Construction
Tom Willerton
301-816-1700
DCPL PM
Hill International
Firm

Benning Library – New Building Design Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 7 Yvette Alexander
New State of the Art Library on Good Hope Road SE is under 202.724.8068
construction. Spring 2010 opening
Davis, Brody,
Architect
Bond & Aedas
Peter Cook
202/449-1190
Project Construction Underway
Kim Fuller
Manager
202/442-6069
Contractor Forrester
Jon McGee
301-255-1750
DCPL PM
A-1 Consulting
Firm

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New State of the Art Library located at 3935 Benning Road NE is
under construction. Spring 2010 opening
 Cleveland Park – New Ceiling and Lighting Contacts Progress
Councilmember
Ward 3 Mary Cheh
202.724.8062
Architect N?A

Project
Ed Hampton
Manager Project Complete
202.442.6067
Eagle
Contractor
Construction

Deanwood – New Community Center and Library Contacts Progress

Project consists of installing a new ceiling and lighting system. Councilmember
Ward 7 Yvette Alexander
202.724.8068
Architect EEK
Sean O’Donnell

Project Ayris T. Scales,

Manager DMPED Construction Underway
202-727-0376
Contractor
Manhattan-FEI

Project is a partnership with the Department of Parks and

Recreation to co-locate a 10,000 square foot library within a
54,000 square foot aquatic center and community center. Library
and Community Center would share such space as computer lab, 3
senior rooms, tutor rooms and community meeting rooms. Project
location is 49th and Quarles St. NE
Energy Enhancement Projects – Various Locations Contacts Progress
Councilmember
Various

Architect T.B.D

Project
Capitol View, Cleveland Park, Manager
Ed Hampton A/E Selected and design work underway
Shepherd Park, Lamond Riggs, Palisades, 202.442.6067
Southwest, West End and Woodridge Contractor

DCPL PM
Firm
The Library has received Federal Stimulus Money for energy
enhancements. Projects will take place at the above locations,
Francis A.window
focusing on Gregory Libraryenergy
replacements, – Newefficient
Building Design
lighting, and Contacts Progress
automated building heating and cooling controls Councilmember
Ward 7 Yvette Alexander
202.724.8068
Architect Wiencek/Adjaye
Scott Knudson
301.948.6220
Project
Lisa Deanes Construction Manager Selected. Constructability
Manager
(202) 727-5181 and pricing review underway.
Contractor Hess Construction

Jair Lynch
DCPL PM Development
Firm Partners

Francis A. Gregory Library – Interim Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember Modular Solicitation has been advertised
Project consists of building a 4,200 square foot interim library to
serve
Designtheofcommunity duringGregory
the new Francis construction;
Librarythewill
interim will have 30
include 4
computers,
communitybooks CD as well
input on planning andasprogramming
traditional collection material
phase. Design and
for all age setsare only partially funded.
construction
 Ward 7 Yvette Alexander
202.724.8068
Architect

Project
Lisa Deanes
Manager
(202) 727-5181

Contractor

DCPL PM
Firm

Georgetown Library – Building Renovation Design Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 2 Jack Evans
202.724.8058
Architect Martinez & Johnson
Tom Johnson
202.333.4480 All bid packages have been advertised and
Project proposal received.
Chris Wright
Manager
202.272.4913 Anticipated CBE participation 63%.
Contractor T.B.D.

DCPL PM Smoot
Firm Construction

Mount Pleasant – Interior Restoration (Design Phase) Contacts Progress

Phase II of Mount Pleasant Renovation. Interior work will Councilmember Jim Graham
Design of the new Georgetown Library will include community
consist of total upgrade and modernization of all mechanical 5
input on planning and programming phase. Design phase is fully
equipment as well as provide additional and functional library
funded.
program space.
 Ward 1 (202) 724-8181

Architect Core Architects

Dale Stewart
202-466-6116
Project Design documents in development phase,
Chris Wright
Manager
anticipating construction Winter 2009.
202.727.4913
Contractor T.B.D

DCPL Project Smoot

Management Construction

Mount Pleasant – Interim Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember Jim Graham
Ward 1 (202) 724-8181

Architect

Project Recommendation for award sent to Procurement

Dedric Boyd Office.
Manager
202.727.1127
Contractor T.B.D

Project consists
Northeast of building
Library a 4,200Restoration
– Exterior square foot interim
(Designlibrary to
Phase) Contacts Progress
serve the community during construction; the interim will have 30
computers, books on CD as well as traditional collection material Councilmember Tommy Wells
for all age sets
Project consists of Exterior Improvements to windows, doors, 6
security lighting, masonry restoration, landscaping and
signage.
 Ward 6 202.724.8072

Architect Bell Architects

David Bell
202.548.7570
Project
Chris Wright
Manager Work has started. Anticipated completion by end
202.727.4913 of 2009
Monarc
Contractor
Construction
C. McDermott,
(703) 201-1747

Northwest One – New Co-location Facility Contacts Progress

Councilmember Tommy Wells
Ward 6

Architect Hord Cort Plan

School open in late August

Project
Reagan Assoc
Manager Anticipated opening of Library and Rec Center in
early December 2009
Contractor Forrester

Parklands-Turner – New Storefront Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember Marion Barry Ribbon Cutting October 5, 2009
Project consists of 6,500 SQ FT Library facility as part of
Project to fit out approximately 5,000 Sq Ft of storefront space to
Elementary School and Recreation Center. This facility replaces
replace the existing Parklands-Turner kiosk. The storefront library 7
the Sursum Corda kiosk.
will be similar in size, scope, computers, and collections to the
Georgetown Interim and Tenley-Friendship Interim Libraries.
 Ward 8 (202) 724-8045

Architect Mood Nolan - DC

Patrick Williams
(202) 244-4199
Project
Dedric Boyd
Manager
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
202.727.1129
Contractor Lexx Group
Ken Postell
(202) 393-3085

Petworth – Exterior Restoration Contacts Progress

Councilmember Muriel Bowser
Ward 4 202.724.8052

Architect Frank and Lohsen

Art Lohsen
202.223.9449
Project
Chris Wright Work commenced on May 11, 2009
Manager
202.727.4913
Contractor Bennett Group
Kolar W. Bowen
(202) 625-3330

Petworth – Interior Renovations Contacts Progress

Project will update the interior of the Petworth Library to be a Councilmember Design-Build Contract Awarded
fully functional state of the art 21st Century Library, while still Councilmember Muriel Bowser
Project
beingconsists of of
respectful Exterior Improvements
the buildings historic to windows, doors,
character.
security lighting, masonry restoration, landscaping, signage 8
and new cupola.
 Ward 4 202.724.8052
Architect Frank and Loshen
Fletcher Farr
Anoyte

Project
Chris Wright
Manager
202.727.4913 Interim Modular Building to be delivered in
Contractor Sigal Construction November.
Sarah Norman

DCPL PM McKissack and

Firm McKissack

Takoma Park – Make-Over Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 4 Muriel Bowser
202.724.8052
Architect MJ | A
Jim Reagle
202.333.4480 Project Complete. Open to Public March 10, 2009
Project
Chris Wright
Manager
202.727.4913
Forrester
Contractor
Construction
Jorge A. Briones

Tenley Friendship – New Building Design Contacts Progress

Councilmember Construction is Underway
Ward 3 Mary Cheh

Project is modeled after the su

Design of the new Tenley Branch Library will include community
input on planning and programming phase. Design and
construction is fully funded.
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 202.724.8062
Architect Freelon Group
Philip Freelon
919/941-9790
Project
Dedric Boyd
Manager
202/727-1113
Contractor Forrester.
Joe Ockershausen
(301) 255-1794
DCPL PM
Hill International
Firm

Washington Highlands – New Building Design Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 8 Marion Barry
(202) 724-8045
Architect Wiencek/Adjaye
Scott Knudson
301.948.6220
Project
Lisa Deanes Construction Manager contract awarded.
Manager
202.727.5181
Contractor Coakley-Williams

Jair Lynch
DCPL PM
Development
Firm
Partners

Washington Highlands – Interim Library Contacts Progress

Design of the new Washington Highlands will include community Councilmember Interim scheduled to Open in December
input on planning and programming phase. Design and Ward 8 Marion Barry
construction are only partially funded. DCPL is partnering with
the DC Department of Housing and Community Development. (202) 724-8045
Project consists of building a 5,000 square foot interim library for Architect Cooper Carry
the Washington Highlands Community; the interim will have 20
computers, books on CD as well as traditional collection material 10
for all age sets.
 Project
Lisa Deanes
Manager
202.727.5181
Contractor MCN Build

DCPL PM Jair Lynch

Firm Development

Watha T. Daniel / Shaw – New Building Design Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 2 Jack Evans
202.724.8058
Davis, Brody
Architect
Bond & Aedas
Peter Cook
202/449-1190
Project Construction Underway
Kim Fuller
Manager
202/442-6069
Contractor Forrester.
Joe Ockershausen
(301) 255-1794
DCPL PM
A-1 Construction
Firm

Woodridge Library – Furniture Upgrades Contacts Progress

Councilmember Planning phase underway.
Ward 5 Harry Thomas Jr.
Design of the new Watha T. Daniel / Shaw Branch Library will
include community input on planning and programming phase. 202.724.8028
Design and construction is fully funded. Architect

Project consists of the replacement of existing furniture, 11

reconfiguration of some spaces, new end panels and general
interior improvements
 Project
Barbara Norland
Manager
202.442.6069
Contractor T.B.A.

Martin Luther King Jr. Library – New Teen Spot and

Contacts Progress
College Information Center
Councilmember
Ward 2 Jack Evans
202.724.8058
Architect Sorg Associates
Suman Sorg

Project Project Complete

Kim Fuller
Manager
202.442.6070
Contractor Bennett Group
Kolar Bowen
(202) 625-3330

MLK Jr. Spot

New Teen Library – Business
and College and Technology
Information CenterReconfiguration
is a destination for Contacts Progress
teens. It provides stimulating learning opportunities that support Councilmember Planning Phase
their success in life. This destination provides opportunities to Ward 2 Jack Evans
meet their need for homework help, exam preparation, and using
computers and software applications. High quality program events 202.724.8058
are a key to the success of the library in assisting teens. Architect

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Improvements and upgrades to west reading room. Entire first
floor is under the Historic Landmark Designation. The MLK
Design Guidelines will be utilized.
 Project
Manager

Contractor

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