The District of Columbia Public Library

Capital Construction Report

September 23, 2009

Document #8C.1
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
September 23, 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
New State of the Art Library on Good Hope Road SE is under 301-816-1700
construction. Spring 2010 opening 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 Construction Underway
Kim Fuller
Manager
202/442-6069
Contractor Forrester
Jon McGee
301-255-1750
New State of the Art Library located at 3935 Benning Road NE
is under construction. Spring 2010 opening DCPL PM
A-1 Consulting
Firm

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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
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 Ayris T. Scales,

Manager DMPED Construction Underway
202-727-0376
Project is a partnership with the Department of Parks and Contractor
Recreation to co-locate a 10,000 square foot library within a Manhattan-FEI
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

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Energy Enhancement Projects – Various Locations Contacts Progress
Councilmember
Various
Capitol View, Cleveland Park,
Shepherd Park, Lamond Riggs, Palisades, Architect T.B.D
Southwest, West End and Woodridge

Project
Ed Hampton A/E Selected and design work underway
Manager
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 Building Design Contacts Progress

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

Design of the new Francis Gregory Library will include

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

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Francis A. Gregory Library – Interim Library Contacts Progress
Councilmember
Ward 7 Yvette Alexander
202.724.8068
Architect

Project Final negotiations underway with DCPL to place

Lisa Deanes
Manager
interim library at Anne Beers.
(202) 727-5181

Contractor

Project consists of building a 4,200 square foot interim library

to serve the community during construction; the interim will
have 30 computers, books on CD as well as traditional
collection material for all age sets 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.

Design of the new Georgetown Library will include community

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

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Mount Pleasant – Interior Restoration (Design Phase) Contacts Progress
Councilmember Jim Graham
Ward 1 (202) 724-8181

Architect Core Architects

Dale Stewart
202-466-6116
Project Design documents in development phase,
Chris Wright anticipating construction Winter 2009.
Manager
202.727.4913
Contractor T.B.D
Phase II of Mount Pleasant Renovation. Interior work will
consist of total upgrade and modernization of all
mechanical equipment as well as provide additional and
functional library program space. DCPL Project Smoot
Management Construction

Mount Pleasant – Interim Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember Jim Graham
Ward 1 (202) 724-8181

Architect

Project Five Design Build proposals have been received

Dedric Boyd
Manager
202.727.1127
Contractor T.B.D

Project consists of building a 4,200 square foot interim library to

serve the community during construction; the interim will have
30 computers, books on CD as well as traditional collection
material for all age sets

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Northeast Library – Exterior Restoration (Design Phase) Contacts Progress
Councilmember Tommy Wells
Ward 6 202.724.8072

Architect Bell Architects

David Bell
202.548.7570
Project Work has started. Anticipated completion by end
Chris Wright
Manager
of 2009
202.727.4913
Monarc
Contractor
Construction
C. McDermott,
Project consists of Exterior Improvements to windows,
doors, security lighting, masonry restoration, landscaping (703) 201-1747
and signage.

Parklands-Turner – New Storefront Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember Marion Barry
Ward 8 (202) 724-8045

Architect Mood Nolan - DC

Patrick Williams
(202) 244-4199
Project New Library scheduled to open week of
Dedric Boyd
Manager October 5, 2009
202.727.1129
Contractor Lexx Group
Project will be to fit out approximately 5,000 Sq Ft of storefront Ken Postell
space to replace the existing Parklands-Turner kiosk. The (202) 393-3085
storefront library will be similar in size, scope, computers, and
collections to the Georgetown Interim and Tenley-Friendship
Interim Libraries.

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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
Project consists of Exterior Improvements to windows, (202) 625-3330
doors, security lighting, masonry restoration, landscaping,
signage and new cupola.

Petworth – Interior Renovations Contacts Progress

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

Project Design-Build Contract Awarded

Chris Wright
Manager
Project will update the interior of the Petworth Library to 202.727.4913
be a fully functional state of the art 21st Century Library, Contractor Sigal Construction
while still being respectful of the buildings historic
character. Sarah Norman

DCPL PM McKissack and

Firm McKissack

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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
Project is modeled after the successful Library Journal
makeover of the Southeast Neighborhood Library.

Tenley Friendship – New Building Design Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 3 Mary Cheh
202.724.8062
Architect Freelon Group
Philip Freelon
919/941-9790
Project Ground Breaking September 23, 2009
Dedric Boyd
Manager
202/727-1113
Contractor Forrester.
Joe Ockershausen
(301) 255-1794
Design of the new Tenley Branch Library will include
community input on planning and programming phase. Design DCPL PM
Hill International
and construction is fully funded. Firm

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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
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
with the DC Department of Housing and Community Jair Lynch
DCPL PM
Development. Development
Firm
Partners

Washington Highlands – Interim Library Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 8 Marion Barry
(202) 724-8045
Architect Cooper Carry
Project consists of building a 5,000 square foot interim library
for the Washington Highlands Community; the interim will
have 20 computers, books on CD as well as traditional
Project Design Build Contract awarded to the team of MCN
collection material for all age sets. Lisa Deanes
Manager Build and Cooper Carry Architects.
202.727.5181
Contractor MCN Build

DCPL PM Jair Lynch

Firm Development

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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
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
A-1 Construction
Firm

Woodridge Library – Furniture Upgrades Contacts Progress

Councilmember
Ward 5 Harry Thomas Jr.
202.724.8028
Architect

Project
Planning phase underway.
Barbara Norland
Manager
202.442.6069
Contractor T.B.A.

Project consists of the replacement of existing furniture,

reconfiguration of some spaces, new end panels and
general interior improvements

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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
New Teen Spot and College Information Center will be a Contractor Bennett Group
destination for teens. It will provide stimulating learning
opportunities that support their success in life. This destination Kolar Bowen
will provide opportunities to meet their need for homework (202) 625-3330
help, exam preparation, and using computers and software
applications. High quality program events are a key to the
success of the library in assisting teens.

Martin Luther King Jr. Library – Adaptive Services Build Out Contacts Progress
Councilmember
Ward 2 Jack Evans
202.724.8058
Architect Atelier Architects
Elizabeth Stough
202.457.0860
Project
Lisa Deanes Open house March 21st.
Manager
202.727.5181
Contractor Biscayne

Improvements to Adaptive Services Division including

new public computers, upgrades to staff space, lighting,
and accessibility.

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