Frequently Asked Questions

The Library walthrough addendum can be read at: Hudson Architect RFP Addendum 1 (PDF)

It depends on the location of our future Library. If the Library remains at its current location, the goal is to renovate and expand. If the Library must relocate, then it may become a renovation project or new construction based on the location. The 2024 conditions assessment concluded that the Library's 1966 addition is not constructed on a suitable foundation system nor is the foundation built on suitable subgrade to the extent that would be designed and required by licensed structural engineers operating under the "Standard of Care" in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To the extent that improvements can be made to the landmarked 1904/1929 Carnegie Building in a rigidly-attached manner (such as would not be dislodged in the case of future construction on the site) with a flexible state-of-the-art system design that is capable of expansion to integrate with a future facility addition.

The Library Building Project cost estimate will vary pending the start date of the renovation or construction project and the size of the new library. We anticipate the estimated project cost to be between $20 million and $24 million.

The Library's budget is approximately $250 thousand, and is partially funded through an MPLCP grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Town of Hudson. However, please note the following concerning OPM Fees as stated in our RFQ:

The fee for this project is to be negotiated upon selection. Price of the fee is not a consideration under the evaluation criteria of this RFQ. The negotiated fee, however, will include all expenses, direct and indirect, for this project. Contracts for OPM services resulting from this RFQ and negotiation are subject to available funds.

A copy of this RFQ, may be obtained via print at the Hudson Public Library or by email request to Deepa Venkat, CHA Solutions OPM at dvenkat@chasolutions.com or Aileen Sanchez-Himes, Library Director at asanchez-himes@cwmars.org.

Yes. If the request is from an interested party for this project, email Deepa Venkat, CHA Solutions OPM at dvenkat@chasolutions.com or Aileen Sanchez-Himes, Library Director at asanchez-himes@cwmars.org, after July 24, 2025 and include in the subject line, Planholders List Request - Designer Services, to obtain an updated list of companies requesting a copy of our RFQ for Designer Services for the Planning and Design of the Hudson Public Library.

Yes. If the request is from an interested party for this project, email the Library Director at asanchez-himes@cwmars.org, after April 10, 2025 and include in the subject line, Planholders List Request, to obtain an updated list of companies requesting a copy of our RFQ for OPM Services for the Planning and Design of the Hudson Public Library.