The proposed Gorgas Library Core Support, Phase II project (“Project”) is a critical step in the realignment of library space in order to meet the strategic plan of The University of Alabama and to transform University libraries as necessary to support the academic mission and the teaching, research and learning environment. The Project will address deferred maintenance needs and install core infrastructure to support future development in coordination with the Gorgas Library Master Plan.

The interior scope includes new mechanical and fire pump rooms to house the new campus central thermal connection interface for hot and chilled water and fire water service. A new electrical room will provide a service feed to the new main switchboard in the building. A stairwell conversion will provide area inside the building for the new data, electrical and mechanical rooms and mechanical chase.