Summary of Specifications:
The City of Monroe is soliciting proposals to perform a structural analysis, environmental investigation, evaluation of renovation alternatives, conceptual floor plans and cost estimates for conversion of a historic building into a central library and community events/conference center. The selected consultant for this project shall, at a minimum, review applicable background materials, including construction drawings and other relevant documentation, perform a structural analysis, conduct an environmental investigation, evaluate alternatives for renovation, and prepare conceptual floor plans and cost estimates for conversion of the building into a central library and community events/conference center. Principal items of work will include, but not necessarily be completely limited to, the following items, all of which the selected consultant will be responsible for as part of this project: General structural analysis. Floor load structural analysis for use as a library and assembly areas. Current HVAC system condition analysis, determination of needs and associated costs to occupy the building for library and community center uses. Current Plumbing system condition analysis, determination of needs and associated costs to occupy the building for library and community center uses. Current Electrical system condition analysis, determination of needs and associated costs to occupy the building for library and community center uses. Energy efficiency analysis, determination of needs and associated costs to achieve the most, cost-practical efficiency. Evaluation of universal accessibility, recommended improvements and associated costs. Inspection and analysis of slate roof condition, estimate of remaining useful life and estimate of cost to rehabilitate (if necessary). Environmental investigation for likely hazards (e.g. asbestos), confirmation testing, and estimates of costs to remediate (if necessary). Conceptual floor plan(s) for intended uses as a library, community events/conference center and lower level café vendor space. Recommended modifications and remodeling for 1) library, 2) community events and conferences, 3) vendor space and amenities, and 4) outdoor plaza and seating along the River Raisin. Determine the feasibility and renovation costs to convert outdoor lower level roof along the south elevation to a deck which will serve the Main level of the building. Itemized scope of work and cost ranges for a full or phased construction (e.g. 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor break outs). Estimated annual operating costs for a fully built-out and operated facility. Other proposed work-scope elements not listed above, but deemed essential by proposer based on prior project experience.
