How to bid on the Kent Library renovation for King County Library System

What King County Library System is buying

King County Library System is seeking a general contractor for a full interior renovation of the approximately 22,600-square-foot Kent Library at 212 2nd Ave N in Kent, Washington. The work includes the labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and services needed to complete the project.

The library will be closed to the public and unoccupied during construction. This is a construction opportunity for firms equipped to manage a full interior renovation.

Key date and bid deadline

The opportunity was published October 15, 2026. Responses are due November 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through OpenGov before the deadline. Allow time to complete the portal’s security check and submission steps; the provided details do not specify what happens to late responses.

Who this opportunity suits

This IFB is suited to general contractors in the construction category with the capacity to deliver a full interior renovation of an approximately 22,600-square-foot public library.

How to access the bid and respond

Click “View original source” to open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement. The first visit may show a brief “just a moment” security check; wait for it to finish and the project page to load.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download the plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov also sends addenda notices.

Prepare a clear, complete construction response

Review the full ITB and contract documents before preparing your response. Check the plans and addenda, and use the portal’s question process to clarify anything you need to understand.

Build your response around the stated renovation work. Check that your proposed labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and services are accounted for, and allow time to review the completed submission before sending it.