Ringer Library Shelving Contract

1. LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 04.25.2019 – ITEM 19-0211

2. OVERVIEW OF PROJECT
 Total Project Cost and Summary
 Construction $6,067,935, Change orders to date $139,090.18
 Total $6,207,025.18
 Full renovation of the existing space and additional 11,800 sq. ft.
 Project Update
 Mechanical and electrical final inspections complete, plumbing final
expected today
 ADA/TAS Inspection and substantial completion walk-through on
May 8, 2019
 Building Final and Certificate of Occupancy expected next week
 Acklam Construction is targeting the end of May 2019 for final
completion.
 Opening expected in August 2019

3. FURNISHINGS
 Total budget available for furnishings - $875,000 (of the total project
budget)
 Shelving – $460,396.34 Lone Star Furnishings on Buy Board Contract #503-
16
 Lead time 12 weeks
 Shelving includes book bins for picture books, specialized shelving for
newspapers, magazines, DVD’s and audio books
 Shelving in the children’s area will be on casters allowing staff to move the
shelves easily to create spaces inside the library for special programs and events –
something they could not do previously
 Shelving can be easily moved up and down without tools
 Other items – estimated within remaining budget of $414,603.66
 Will be presented at a later date
 Includes: computer tables, tables and chairs for visitors, furniture for the
children’s area, and office furniture (desks, shelves, bookcases, etc.)

4. RECOMMENDATION
 Staff recommends approving the purchase of the shelving
that is needed by Library staff to furnish the newly renovated
library.