Item 23 - Agreement for Santa Ana Main Library Renovation

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City of Santa Ana RFP 21-118 Page A1-2 ii. Remove trees adjacent to building face that present potential structural or other issues to the building iii. Drought Tolerant with low voltage spot lighting f. North Entrance i. New doors to match original design (or propose new architecturally appropriate design) ii. Clean up entrance building lettering & stone iii. Replace walkway connecting north entrance to sidewalk on Civic Center Dr. iv. Restore dedication plaque on north entrance sidewalk. g. East Entrance i. Make secondary public entrance at current staff access to fenced patio ii. Create parking area along east or south side of building for library exclusively iii. Keep as many trees as feasible iv. Create a drive-thru window considering circulation on/off of Ross St. 1. If feasible, ensure it does not detract from historic nature of the building h. South Entrance i. Return to a bookmobile area with garage/carport and the back of house loading area ii. Patio area just east of south entrance 1. Remove panels/walls that block the patio adjacent to entrance that create a hiding space in this area 2. Activate this area iii. Remove book drop – replace with new book drops at north and east entrances iv. Blend proposed landscaping with new landscaping to south i. Children’s Library – single story addition on the west side of the Main Library building i. Provide vines or other low maintenance plant material on east side of building to prevent graffiti ii. Patio renovation completed under separate contract j. Provide comprehensive exterior security cameras and necessary low voltage cabling k. Coordinate with IT to provide no low voltage cat 6 cabling/trays throughout the building along with new access points l. The old freight elevator from the late 1950’s should be removed as it is not functional and no longer needed m. Identify opportunities to allocate square footage for additional meeting/study room space if possible n. A new roof was recently completed 2. Interior a. General building i. Consider elevator relocation with modern elevator ii. Review/consider replacing all building systems iii. Include technology in all meeting rooms iv. Replace all flooring throughout v. Upgrade all restrooms. May need to adjust access or location of restrooms to accommodate new layout that is more in line with original plans. They were modified and relocated in 1990. vi. Shelving needs assessment/shelving program – Replace all book stacks vii. New lighting plan to ensure new improvements do not create shadows and dark areas viii. Replace all furniture in public and private spaces EXHIBIT - B