The goal of the proposed redesign of Library Park is to introduce a variety of elements that will make the park more useful to the community and allow the Library to further carry out its mission, which is:
“To equip every community member in their pursuit of knowledge through collections, programs, and services, fostering life-long learning, community engagement, and a vibrant cultural life in the Valley.”
This project is funded by a combination of a major grant from the Northern Border Regional Commisssion, as well as significant community support through additional grants and private donations. As we look to begin construction of this project in 2026, the Friends of the Conway Public Library continue to fundraise in support of on-going maintainence and upkeep of Library Park.
Please consider donating to the Friends of the Conway Public Library in support of the Library Park re-design today!
(Please designate that the donation being made is in support of the Library Park Project)
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The Friends of the Conway Public Library is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. |
For more information, please contact the Conway Public Library
(603)447-5552 or jbeavers@conwaypubliclibrary.org
or speak with any of the Library Park Project committee members: Ginny Nossiff, Kim Murdoch, Tessa Narducci, Glynis Knox, Shirley Young, Jeanne Wright, Jeff Beavers
Request for Proposals - Construction of the Conway Public Library Park Project
The Friends of the Conway Public Library (FCPL), in collaboration with the Conway Public Library Board of Trustees (CPL), are seeking sealed proposals from qualified contractors for the construction of the Conway Public Library Park Project.
The Library Park is a one-acre public green space located in downtown Conway, NH, adjacent to the Conway Public Library (est. 1901). The Friends of the Library have secured funding for the park's redevelopment through a major grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission and significant community support.
The project generally includes site preparation, pathways, hardscape installation, a steel pavilion structure, electrical utility work for site lighting, fencing, landscaping, site furnishings, and associated improvements as described in the construction documents.
Qualified general contractors with demonstrated experience in municipal park or public space construction are invited to submit proposals.
All work must be completed in accordance with the NBRC Grant Administration & Compliance Manual and final construction drawings and specifications provided by Oak Point Associates
PROPOSAL DUE DATE/TIME: MAY 4, 2026 - NO LATER THAN 5:00PM
All bids must be delivered in a sealed, labeled envelope marked: CONWAY LIBRARY PARK PROJECT - BID FOR PROPOSAL - ATTN: LIBRARY DIRECTOR. Bids may be delivered to the FRONT DESK of the CONWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY or mailed to 15 GREENWOOD AVE. CONWAY, NH 03818. Bids received after the above stated time and date will not be accepted.
QUESTIONS/INQUIRIES DUE ELECTRONICALLY BY: APRIL 24, 2026
Questions must be submitted electronically to all of the following individuals:
Jeff Beavers, Library Director - jbeavers@conwaypubliclibrary.org
Ginny Nossiff, Park Committee Chair – ginnossiff@gmail.com
Kerry Peiser, Project Manager/Landscape Architect - kpeiser@oakpoint.com
Answers will be provided by April 29th, 2026 @ 5:00PM via addendum at: https://conwaypubliclibrary.org/slider/library-park-project
Digital copies of bid documents are available for download via the links below. Hard copies of bid documents are available to purchase by requesting “Conway Library Park Bid Documents” from:
Minuteman Press
1305 White Mountain Highway
North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: (603) 356-2010
Email: nh204@minutemanpress.com
The cost for plans and specifications is approximately $105.00.
No partial sets may be purchased.
FCPL & CPL reserve the right to accept or reject any proposal, waive any informalities, and to negotiate contract terms with the selected firm as it judges to be in the best interest of the Conway Public Library.
