Lake County Government invites competitive proposals from qualified professional firms to provide a
feasibility study for a new community center in Lake County that would include Lake County Public
Library, Lake County PROS (Parks, Recreation and Open Space), Lake County Senior Center, and a
childcare facility. The current facilities for these departments are aging and no longer meet our space
requirements. Additionally, we are looking for a centralized, multiuse space to meet the needs of our
growing community. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Scope of work
The scope of work is expected to include but is not limited to the following:
Acquire public input through community outreach on:
Services
Programs
Building attributes
Evaluate the feasibility of a building that includes the following:
Public Library
Stacks
Programming space
Meeting rooms
Study Rooms
Colorado Mountain History Collection
Recreation Center
Gym
Space for indoor sports
Indoor swimming pool
Senior Center
Cafe/kitchen space
Evaluate locations for the facility including:
Current Library location
Community Park
Huck Finn Ice Rink and Field Complex
One additional alternate location in Lake County
Childcare space that would meet the requirements of state licensing.
Determine options for vacated land
Funding options for capital campaign: loans, grants, ballot measures.
Determine estimated scope, size, and cost of facility (including operations).
Determine an estimated timeline for the completion of a Community Center.
We are particularly interested in sustainable building options. An internet link for virtual
attendance at this meeting can be obtained by contacting brena@lakecountypubliclibrary.org or
abeh@co.lake.co.us All bids submitted become public information upon bid opening.
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