Renovation of a library in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Design plans call for the renovation of a library.

As of July 18, 2024, per owner, they are in early design stages. A design team has been identified. Design will continue for the rest of this year and then await funding for construction in 2025 or beyond. The County reserves the right to: a) Reject any or all proposals if such action is in the public interest b) Cancel the entire Request for Proposals c) Issue a subsequent Request for Proposals At its own expense, Contractor shall procure and maintain all licenses, certifications, registrations, permits, or other rights required to perform the Services under this Contract. Contractor shall furnish copies of the above to the County upon request. Contractor shall provide Notice to the County of any changes in the above within 5 calendar days of the change. Any violation of this section is a material breach of this Contract. No Notice of Default is required to terminate under this section. Contractor shall pay wages to its employees at a rate not less than those established by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry for commercial construction projects. In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 471.345, subd. 7 and Dakota County Board Resolution No. 95-55. Dakota County is seeking proposals for professional design services for the Dakota County Library Refresh Program. This program will include a needs assessment of the existing 10 library facilities, to explore interior upgrades, process improvements and building system and equipment replacements that can be implemented systemwide. Following the needs assessment, services will then include design and execution of improvements at the Wentworth Library in West St. Paul.