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