Miami Lakes Library - Exterior Improvements and Comprehensive Interior Renovations

8/20/2025 2:00:00 PM

(Contractor must obtain and submit all permits prior to performing any work.) CONTRACTOR shall review all documents, plans, and scope of work provided by Miami-Dade County Library System, Capital Programs Division for work to be completed. The CONTRACTOR shall protect all existing components: walkways, existing trees, benches and other existing site furnishings including perimeter fence, if applicable. The CONTRACTOR shall perform the WORK complete, in place, tested, and ready for continuous occupancy, and shall include repairs, replacements, and restoration required as a result of damages caused during the construction. CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, services, and incidentals to complete all work required by these contract documents and as can be inferred and necessary for the proper completion of the WORK, whether specifically indicated in the contract documents or not. Specifications prepared by ELM ARCH for the Library. The work consists of, but is not limited to furnishing all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, services, and incidentals necessary for the construction services for the addition of a new building structure of approximate 5,000 square feet, removing all the interior finishes, devices, accessories, relocating and reconfiguring the space with new partitions, removing and replacing plumbing fixtures with water efficient fixtures, new fire alarm devices, a new lighting control system that integrates with the existing BMS system, new electrical and energy efficient lighting fixtures and equipment, and new HVAC grilles and ducts, all new data conduit and/or wiring and new electrical outlets, adding a new Children’s Room area and YOUmedia Miami technology space, new multipurpose room, new study and collaboration rooms, new public restrooms in the Children’s Room and updated existing public restrooms with new finishes and low-flow fixtures, new desktop computers and Surface Pro laptops for public use, wireless upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity, new telecom infrastructure and data wiring throughout the branch, new acoustical ceilings throughout the building, installing conduit, backer boxes and the like for future security and upgrading all finishes (i.e. ceilings, paint, flooring, accessories, fixtures, etc.) throughout the library. The exterior improvements include, but are not limited to the addition of approximately 5,000 square feet to the existing facility, a new energy-efficient “cool roof”, new impact-resistant windows and doors, improved exterior façade, new courtyard seating area with new furniture and trellis, new pedestrian walkway connecting to new reading garden and reading park, new landscaping with native planting and new water-conserving irrigation system, new bike racks, re-asphalting of the parking lot, new addition of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, new drive-up Wi-Fi coverage available in the entire parking lot. The selected Contractor shall be responsible for completing the project in accordance with the complete contract construction documents and specifications as necessary to obtain all approvals by any/all authorities having jurisdiction over the project, including but not limited to the Town of Miami Lakes and all Miami-Dade County or other permitting agencies. The project must be constructed to meet or exceed applicable building codes, Town of Miami Lakes Ordinances, and work with modern technological standards for library facilities. Contractor will facilitate the project in an efficient and cooperative manner with MDPLS and MDPLS’ design professionals. The Contractor will provide construction services through the completion of the project and include systems commissioning and warranty/close out periods. The required work will result in a complete fully functional and operational Branch Library facility with all new interior spaces and exterior upgrades that will serve the public safely, in a modern, clean, and efficient manner while allowing for the use of modern library technologies throughout the building and site. All books and furniture will be removed by MDPLS. However, any furniture left inside the existing building the contractor will be responsible for removing and disposing of it accordingly. All costs associated with this work are part of the contract. Note that work is further described in the contract documents and within the plans. BID DOCUMENTS: To receive the bid documents, contact Malka Rodriguez at [email protected]. The Bid Documents must be requested directly from the Library Department, or your bid may be deemed non-responsive. Bid Documents will be available on: June 11, 2025

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: PRIMARY: Certified General Contractor Contractor SUB: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Low Voltage & Audio Visual, Signage Designer/Fabricator