Renovation of a library in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

Work covered by Contract Documents: The Project consists of installation of a new automatic sprinkler system throughout the Burns Building and Connecting Structure within the Pawtucket Public Library. The sprinkler system scope of work also includes bringing in new service from the street and the installation of a dry sprinkler system within the structure's dome room and dome. In addition to Fire Protection design, additional associated project scope includes: selective existing building material demolition, new or modified acoustic tile and hard ceilings, painting, etc. as well as other structures or finishes that may be affected by threading a new sprinkler system throughout an existing finished building. A new fire rated separation shall also be installed between the Sayles and Connector building portions of the Library. The City of Pawtuckets Public Library was reported as non-compliant in 2021 for the lack of sprinklers inside the Pawtucket Public Library by the local Fire Marshal. Following a review with the Fire Safety Board of Appeal and Review, the Board granted the city with a three (3) year time variance to install an automatic sprinkler system in the Burns Building and Connector Building. The Boards deadline for completion of this installation ends on August 1st , 2024. Requests for information or clarification must be made electronically to the attention of: Joe Morais, Senior Project Leader E-mail: jmorais@pawtucketri.com The City of Pawtucket is seeking sealed bids to provide the above-referenced services. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.