Renovation of a library in Athens, Ohio. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

The project titled "Alden Library 1st Floor Men's Restroom Reconfiguration 2025" at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, involves the comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the existing men's restroom on the first floor of Alden Library. The scope includes converting the space into three single-use restrooms, two of which will be ADA accessible, with updated plumbing fixtures, finishes, and mechanical, electrical, and fire protection systems. The project requires hazardous materials abatement, specifically asbestos removal of mudded pipe insulation and drywall/joint compound systems, conducted under strict containment and regulatory compliance. The work encompasses selective demolition, new construction, installation of new finishes such as ceramic tile, resilient base, acoustical ceilings, and painting, as well as upgrades to electrical and HVAC systems including lighting controls and fire alarm modifications. The project is to be executed under a general contracting delivery method with a substantial completion timeline of 147 consecutive days from the notice to proceed, anticipated to start February 23, 2026, and complete by May 15, 2026. The contract includes EDGE participation requirements and prevailing wage compliance, with detailed coordination and quality assurance protocols to ensure minimal disruption to ongoing university operations and adherence to all applicable codes and standards. The project documents include detailed specifications, drawings, and administrative requirements to guide the construction, testing, and commissioning phases, ensuring a fully functional, code-compliant, and accessible restroom facility upon completion.