Board Approves Cook Construction Contract

Last night, trustees unanimously voted to award the Cook Park Library construction contract to A.J. Maggio Company. Over 14 contractors vied for the construction contract, and A.J. Maggio Co. had the lowest bid, totaling $5,012,500 with alternates.

"This is a very competitive bidding climate and we are fortunate to partner with A.J. Maggio Co., a well respected company. By selecting a qualified low-bidder, we are continuing our commitment to completing our projects on budget and without a tax increase," said Board President Aaron Lawlor.

A.J. Maggio Co. has been in business since 1961, and the majority of their work is comprised of commercial, institutional and government construction. The company previously worked with the library's architects, Gilfillan Callahan Nelson, to complete the Green Hills Public Library and the Plainfield Law Enforcement Center. "Gilfillan Callahan Nelson Architects continues to enjoy its working relationship with A.J. Maggio Company," says firm proprietor Michael Gilfillan, AIA. "This familiarity with each other's work processes-along with the fact that our respective offices are located within four miles of each other-means that the Cook Memorial Public Library District will have both a veteran and accessible team dedicated to delivering this Cook Park Library project on-time and on-budget."

The 11,000 square foot addition and renovation is scheduled to start Monday, June 29. Before construction starts, we're moving out. The TLC, located at the northeast corner of Milwaukee and Route 176, is scheduled to open to the public at Noon on Monday, June 22.

During construction, we will be expanding hours at Evergreen and add additional Bookmobile stops.

Want to know when this will be finished? The Cook Park Library is tentatively scheduled to reopen in August of 2010 and the Aspen Drive Library will open in the spring of 2010.

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