Frequently Asked Questions About the Addition & Renovation
How long will the construction project last?
Library addition and renovation construction will take approximately 15-18 months, with a completion date around the beginning of 2013.
How much space are you adding to the library? Will it be LEED certified?
The addition and renovation will total 35,000 square feet, including building an 11,000-square-foot addition and renovating the existing 24,000-square-foot building, parking lot and outdoor areas. The library is aiming for green building LEED certification. The library’s existing building systems will be replaced or modified to increase energy efficiency and to handle increasing loads from growing library use, especially in new technologies.
Will the library stay open during construction?
The library will continue to serve the public throughout the project, maintaining its regular hours, seven days a week, with the exception of occasional closures over holidays or long weekends. Most library programs will be held at offsite locations during this time, except for Tuesday and Thursday Toddler Times and Storytimes which will be here at the library. For up-to-date program information, visit http://www.tclib.org/calendar.
Who are the architects and construction team working on the project and where are they from?
Architects: Gilday Architects (Jackson) with Humphries/Poli Architects (Denver)
Construction Manager: GE Johnson (Jackson)
Sub-contractors:
Earthwork: Eiden Construction (Big Piney)
Utilities: Owen Construction (Wilson)
Asphalt Paving: Owen Construction (Wilson)
Concrete: Four Corner Concrete (Jackson)
Steel: Intermountain Erectors (Idaho Falls)
Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC: Mecho (Jackson)
Electrical: Greiner Electric (Denver)
Landscaping: Wyoming Landscape Development (Jackson)
Fire Protection: Old Faithful Fire Sprinklers (Jackson)
Miscellaneous Steel: Intermountain Erectors (Idaho Falls)
Dampproofing: Elite Waterproofing (Aurora CO) *this was the only bidder
Rough Carpentry: A&J Construction (Washington UT) *this was the only bidder
Metal Framing, Gypboard Assemblies, Acoustical Ceilings: Standard Drywall Inc (Jackson)
Selective Demolition: GE Johnson (Jackson) *this was the only bidder
Carpeting & Flooring: Quality Flooring of Jackson Hole (Jackson)
Roofing: Douglass/Colon (Denver) *no Teton County or complete WY bids
Metal Panels: Douglass/Colon (Denver) *no WY bids
Storefront,Glazing: Deru’s Glass Works (Evanston) *no complete WY bids
Insulation: Bressler Insulation (Jackson)
Finish Carpentry Casework: Willow Creek Woodworks (Idaho Falls) *no complete WY bids
Doors, Frames, Hardware: Colorado Doorways (Denver) *no WY bids
Tile: West Vallety Tile & Stone (Jackson)
Painting: ARTectural (Jackson)
Fire & Smoke Rated Curtains: Powers Products Co. (Cheyenne) *this was the only bid
Access Flooring: AC Floors (Denver) *this was the only bid
Signage: Harper Design (Millville, UT), *this was the only bid
Metal Toilet Compartments & Accessories: PennQuick Specialities (Colorado)
Operable Partitions: Alder Sales Corporation (Salt Lake City) *this was the only bid
Install Door Frames, etc.: GE Johnson (Jackson)
Roller & Window Shades: Colton (SLC) for roller shades LU-TEK (Denver) for auditorium drapery
What will I get out of the library addition and renovation?
We’re designing the right space with the right tools
- More books, DVDs and other library materials
- More quiet space to read, research and study; separated from noisier library areas
- More computers & upgraded technology infrastructure, with collaborative stations for families, groups and classes
- Dedicated teen space for books, computers and homework
- Adaptable and adequate space for educational programs for all ages
- Expanded meeting spaces for individuals, non-profits, student and community groups
- Building & technological upgrades will allow staff to operate & supervise the new facility more efficiently
- Building upgrades will improve our energy efficiency and contribute to county green efforts
- Electrical upgrades will alleviate overloaded computer systems
What’s the plan for the trees and other plants on the library grounds?
Building a new library wing and renovating the existing building, parking lot and outdoor spaces will require relocating and removing some trees and plants. The library addition and renovation includes plans for creating an attractive outdoor space that library users may enjoy for reading, reflection and simply connecting to the outdoors. However, the new library wing will occupy a portion of the existing backyard to the southeast of the current building. To make room for the new wing, vegetation will be cleared from this area. Trees and plants also will be removed to enlarge and reconfigure the library parking lot as part of the renovation. The parking lot redesign will improve traffic flow, create more parking spaces for all patrons and allow for handicap and senior citizen parking next to the building to improve ease of access to the library.
To design the best plan for the existing trees and plants, our construction manager, architects, landscaper, Library Director and Facility Manager have extensively analyzed the existing outdoor landscaping. They have considered several factors, including: ideal timing for transplanting trees; size of individual trees; potential for trees’ survival if transplanted; speed at which different types of vegetation grow; proximity of trees to the library and potential risks of building damage during transplantation.
Trees that have a low chance of survival during transplantation, or for other reasons listed above cannot be relocated, will be recycled into mulch at Jackson Community Recycling and Transfer Station. Many trees and plants on the library property are fast-growing aspen, willows, grasses and wildflowers, which will be landscaped and planted anew once construction is complete. To find out more about the landscaping and transplanting plan during the library addition and renovation, please contact Facility Manager Dail Barbour at 733-2164 ext. 121, or email .
