As part of a $1.5 million, five-year plan to improve the workspace behind the scenes, this year’s project will tackle the administrative offices, staff lounge and customer service offices at the downtown library.
The Naperville Public Library plans to hire a construction manager to oversee renovation work planned this fall at the Nichols Library branch in downtown Naperville.
The construction manager also would oversee the work during the project and in the warranty period of two years after the work is completed on behalf of the library.Because it has used a construction manager for previous renovation projects and found great value in the services, the library sought proposals for construction management services in April and staff narrowed the applicant list.
Among the suburban libraries that have used SMC are St. Charles, Morton Grove, Skokie, Forest Park, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Warrenville, Itasca, Arlington Heights, Barrington and Gail Borden in Elgin. In February, Andy Dogan of Williams Architects estimated the cost for the Nichols Library staff space upgrades at $320,750.