Library committee to recommend low bidder

The Library Building Committee plans to recommend low bidder ASRC McGraw Constructors for construction of the new library to the City Council on Monday.

Of the five construction bids received, ASRC McGraw came well under the $4.5 million estimated budget and will also allow for additional features such as higher quality finishes to the building, a paved parking lot as well as sidewalks and gutters.

The single story, 9,770 square-foot building was designed by MRV Architects in Juneau. The building will include a glass, soundproof children's room, with expanded media collections and a story time...