Capital Investment Program
Find out how your library is maintaining its capital assets.
Plan
In 2019, we started a five-year plan to maintain assets. This plan is called a Capital Investment Program (CIP). The CIP covers major repair and replacement of assets including buildings and vehicles.
Maintaining these assets makes sure that:
- Libraries continue to be welcoming places for generations to come.
- Service facilities are safe workplaces.
- Vehicles are in good working order.
Projects
High Impact Projects
We expect most of these projects will result in building closures while work is in progress.
| Quarter | Location | Project |
| 1 (January-March) | Valley View | Carpet replacement |
| 2 (April-June) | Bothell | Carpet replacement |
| 2 (April-June) | Duvall | Boiler and radiant heat replacement |
| 2 (April-June) | Sammamish | Boiler and radiant heat replacement |
| 2-3 (April-September) | Materials Distribution Center (Preston) | Central sorter operations relocation |
| 3 (July-September) | Auburn | Carpet replacement and furniture refresh |
| 3 (July-September) | Maple Valley | Carpet replacement and furniture refresh |
We will share exact dates, scope, and impact when known. We will post this information on our news page and location pages.
Low Impact Projects
Throughout 2025, we also plan to do infrastructure work across our system. We expect these replacements, refurbishments, and improvements will cause minimal disruptions. These updates include:
- Lighting replacement (Blueridge)
- Vehicle replacement (including Mobile Services)
- Electric and gas meter replacement
- Entry and exit area (egress) improvements
- Children's chair refurbishment
Planning
We meet with consultants throughout the year to work on our master building plan. These meetings include site visits and conversations about redesigning and reimagining library spaces.
How We Assess Projects
CIP projects are reviewed based on the following factors.
- Health and safety
Projects that preserve public health or safety.
- Urgency
Projects dealing with assets that need immediate attention.
- Service or asset expansion/addition
Improvements that support a new program or initiative.
- Estimated Useful Life and Facility Condition Index
We engage in projects to replace assets that:
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- Are beyond their Estimated Useful Life.
- Have a poor Facility Condition Index.
Projects with a poor Facility Condition Index may cost more to repair than to replace.
What Happens in Each Project Phase
1. Scope development
Library and its stakeholders set the scope of work needed and fit the needs and goals within the budget.
2. Design
Design consultants conduct research and design based on project scope. After stakeholders' approval, consultants make the construction documents for contractor bidding and construction.
3. Procurement
Library prepares a request for proposal (RFP) for the public bidding platform.
4. Construction
Selected contractors start the project according to the construction documents.
5. Commissioning
The library takes control of the site. This happens after construction is complete. The Facility team goes through the final punch list.
6. Completion
