The Anderson County Library ("ACL") invites qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for floor covering replacement at the Main Library. Scope of work includes obtaining specific flooring and installing per manufacturer's requirements. The scope of work will include moving/lifting shelving and other
furniture, removing carpeting, recycling old carpet
where applicable, providing specific flooring (various
types), providing floor preparation, moisture mitigation
test and installing new flooring in at the Anderson
Count Library located at 300 N. McDuffie Street,
Anderson, SC. The project should be completed in 100
days from start date, and be finished by April 30, 2024. Anderson County Library is seeking quotes from qualified firms that possess a
General Contractors License for removal, disposal, and replacement of roughly 62,500 square
feet of existing floor covering for the Main Library of the Anderson County Library System,
located at 300 N. McDuffie St., Anderson, SC. This project will include both office and public
areas and will be performed during the hours of 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
See attached diagram for more information about space and layout.
o The Library will remain open for regular business hours and the work schedule will be
broken down by library department. The General Contractor will be permitted to work
two crews at a time providing they are working on different floor levels. Crew "A" will
start work in the Children's Department on the main level, while crew "B" is
simultaneously working in the Tech. Services Department on the lower level. When
crew "A" has completed the Children's Department they will then move to the Meeting
Rooms and Office area on the main level, while crew "B" completes the rest of the lower
level. Due to on-going programs and Library activities, the Anderson Library's Project
Manager, (Anna Sutton or Robert McCormick) will direct the workflow schedule for the
remaining Departments and Offices.
o Anderson Library will be responsible for removing plants, boxes and personal items from
the floor. The General Contractor will be responsible for moving and replacing all
Desk's, Cubicles, File Cabinets, Office Machines, furniture, and any movable cabinets.
o The General Contractor shall be responsible for moving and replacing all bookshelves.
The system used to move the bookshelves shall be approved by the Library Project
Manager. Placement of the bookshelves and furniture shall be approved by the Library
Project Manager.
o All safety measures shall be taken to provide a safe environment for library customers,
staff, and workers. Work areas, supplies and equipment shall be cordoned off to prevent
public access.
o The General Contractor will work with the Milliken representative or Library Project
Manager to ensure that the appropriate floor covering is being placed in the correct
locations. See attached diagram link. Some minor changes still to be made.
o The flooring materials to be used are the following brands/types. Substitutions will not be
accepted, unless materials shall be manufactured of equivalent materials that meet or
exceed specified requirements. Substitutions shall be identified not less than 10 days
prior to bid and will be subject to approval.
For questions contact Milliken Rep Heidi Burmeister: Heidi.Burmeister@Milliken.com
704.661.1876
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