The District of Columbia Public Library

Capital Construction Report

September 22, 2010

Anacostia Library – New Building Construction Contacts Progress

Document #9C.1
Board of Trustees Meeting
September 22, 2010
 Councilmembe
r
Ward 7 Yvette Alexander
202.724.8068
Architect Freelon Group
Philip Freelon
919.941.9790
Project
Manager
Dedric Boyd Opened to the public April 26, 2010
202.727.1127
Forrester
Contractor
Construction
Tom Willerton
New State of the Art Library on Good Hope Road SE is open. 301.816.1700
DCPL PM
Hill International
Firm

Benning Library – New Building Design Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 7 Yvette Alexander
202.724.8068
Davis, Brody,
Architect
Bond & Aedas
Peter Cook
202.449.1190
Project
Kim Fuller
Opened to the public April 5, 2010
Manager
202.442.6069
Contractor Forrester
Jon McGee
301.255.1750
New State of the Art Library located at 3935 Benning Road NE
is open. DCPL PM Firm A-1 Consulting

Cleveland Park – New Ceiling and Lighting Contacts Progress

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 Councilmember
Ward 3 Mary Cheh
202.724.8062
Architect N/A

Project
Ed Hampton
Manager Project Complete
202.442.6067
Eagle
Contractor
Construction

Project consists of installing a new ceiling and lighting system.

Deanwood – New Community Center and Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 7 Yvette Alexander
202.724.8068
Architect EEK
Sean O’Donnell

Project
Manager Opened to the public June 25, 2010

Project is a partnership with the Department of Parks and Contractor

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, senior rooms, tutor rooms and community
meeting rooms. Project location is 49th and Quarles St. NE

Energy Enhancement Projects – Various Locations Contacts Progress

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 Councilmember
Various
Capitol View, Cleveland Park,
Shepherd Park, Lamond Riggs, Palisades, Architect T.B.D
Southwest, West End and Woodridge

Project Bids received. Analysis of pricing and proposals

Ed Hampton
Manager under review.
202.442.6067
Contractor
The Library has received Federal Stimulus Money for energy
enhancements. Projects will take place at the above locations,
focusing on window replacements, energy efficient lighting,
and automated building heating and cooling controls
DCPL PM Firm

Francis A. Gregory Library – New Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 7 Yvette Alexander
202.724.8068
Architect Wiencek/Adjaye
Scott Knudson
301.948.6220
Project Council approved construction contract. Asbestos
Lisa Deanes abetment work complete. Demolition work to
Manager
202.727.5181 begin in next two weeks.
Contractor Hess Construction

Design of the new Francis Gregory Library will include

Jair Lynch
community input on planning and programming phase. Design
Development
and construction are only partially funded. DCPL PM Firm
Partners

Francis A. Gregory Library – Interim Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Opened June 10, 2010
Ward 7 Yvette Alexander

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 202.724.8068
Architect

Project
Lisa Deanes
Manager
202.727.5181

Contractor
William Scotsman
Greg Bichell

DCPL PM Firm

Georgetown Library – Building Renovation Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 2 Jack Evans
202.724.8058
Architect Martinez & Johnson
Tom Johnson
October Opening
202.333.4480
Project Anticipated CBE participation 72%.
Chris Wright
Manager
202.272.4913
Contractor T.B.D.

Design of the new Georgetown Library will include

community input on planning and programming phase. Design Smoot
phase is fully funded. DCPL PM Firm
Construction

Mount Pleasant – Interior Restoration (Design Phase) Contacts Progress

Councilmember Jim Graham Selective demolition and construction work is
Ward 1 202.724.8181 underway.

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 Architect Core Architects
Dale Stewart
202.466.6116
Project
Chris Wright
Manager
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 Core Architects

Dale Stewart
202.466.6116
Project Opened to the public April 26, 2010
Dedric Boyd Re-opened to the public May 15, 2010
Manager
202.727.1127
Contractor MCN Build
Bassem Boustany
Project consists of building a 3,600 square foot interim library to
serve the community during construction; the interim will have 202.333.3424
30 computers, books on CD as well as traditional collection
material for all age sets

Northeast Library – Exterior Restoration Contacts Progress

Councilmember Tommy Wells
Construction
Ward 6 202.724.8072

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 Architect Bell Architects
David Bell
202.548.7570
Project
Chris Wright
Manager
202.727.4913
Monarc  Substantial completion May 15, 2010
Contractor
Construction
C. McDermott,
703.201.1747

Northwest One – New Co-location Facility Contacts Progress

Councilmember Tommy Wells
Ward 6

Architect Hord Cort Plan

Project Library Open December 7, 2009

Reagan Assoc
Manager Open to the Public

Contractor Forrester

Project consists of 6,500 SQ FT Library facility as part of

Elementary School and Recreation Center. This facility
replaces the Sursum Corda kiosk.

Parklands-Turner – New Storefront Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember Marion Barry Ribbon Cutting October 5, 2009
Ward 8 202.724.8045  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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 Architect Mood Nolan - DC
Patrick Williams
202.244.4199
Project
Dedric Boyd
Manager
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 Construction

Art Lohsen  New flat-seam copper roof – COMPLETE
202.223.9449  100% masonry repointing – COMPLETE
Project
Chris Wright  New site lighting – COMPLETE
Manager
 Cupola frame installation – COMPLETE
202.727.4913
 Cornice restoration – COMPLETE
Contractor  Wood window restoration – COMPLETE
Main entry improvements – COMPLETE

Project consists of Exterior Improvements to windows,

doors, security lighting, masonry restoration, landscaping,
signage and new cupola.

Petworth Library – Interim Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 4 Muriel Bowser Opened to public on January 11, 2010
202.724.8052

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 Architect N/A

Project
Lisa Deanes
Manager
202.727.5181
Contractor Sigal Construction
Sarah Norman

DCPL PM Firm

Petworth – Interior Renovations Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Councilmember Muriel Bowser
Ward 4 202.724.8052
Architect Frank and Loshen
Fletcher Farr
Anoyte

Main Library closed December 20, 2009

Project Construction underway
Chris Wright
Manager
Construction will be complete in January 2011
202.727.4913
Contractor Sigal Construction
Project will update the interior of the Petworth Library to Sarah Norman
be a fully functional state of the art 21st Century Library,
while still being respectful of the buildings historic
character. McKissack and
DCPL PM Firm
McKissack

Tenley Friendship – New Building Contacts Progress

Councilmember Construction
Ward 3 Mary Cheh  Structural Steel work complete

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 202.724.8062
Architect Freelon Group
Philip Freelon
919.941.9790
Project
Dedric Boyd
Manager
202.727.1113
 Structural Concrete work complete
Contractor Forrester.  Exterior Glazing 90% Complete
Joe Ockershausen  Interior Finish Work underway
301.255.1794  January Opening
DCPL PM Firm Hill International

Washington Highlands – New Building Design Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 8 Marion Barry
202.724.8045
Architect Wiencek/Adjaye
Scott Knudson
301.948.6220 Final pricing and Guaranteed Maximum Price
Project contract APPROVED by City Council
Lisa Deanes
Manager
202.727.5181 Foundation work underway
Contractor Coakley-Williams

Design of the new Washington Highlands will include

community input on planning and programming phase. Design
and construction are only partially funded. DCPL is partnering Jair Lynch
with the DC Department of Housing and Community DCPL PM Firm Development
Development. Partners

Washington Highlands – Interim Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 8 Marion Barry
Open to the public December 21st, 2009
202.724.8045
Architect Cooper Carry

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 Project
Lisa Deanes
Manager
202.727.5181
Contractor MCN Build

Jair Lynch
DCPL PM 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 Opened to the public August 2nd.
Kim Fuller
Manager
202.442.6069
Contractor Forrester.
Joe Ockershausen
Design of the new Watha T. Daniel / Shaw Branch Library will 301.255.1794
include community input on planning and programming phase.
Design and construction is fully funded. DCPL PM Firm A-1 Construction

Martin Luther King Jr. Library – New Teen Spot and

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

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 Suman Sorg

Project
Kim Fuller
Manager
202.442.6070
Contractor Bennett Group
Kolar Bowen
202. 625.3330

MLK Jr. Library – Business and Technology Reconfiguration Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 2 Jack Evans
202.724.8058
Architect The Freelon Group
Derek Jones
919-941-9790
Project Space planning for Business, Science and
Kim Fuller Technology underway
Manager
202-442-6069
Contractor

Improvements and upgrades to west reading room. Entire

first floor is under the Historic Landmark Designation. The
MLK Design Guidelines will be utilized.

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