Parking Lot Expansion Project
August 17, 2024
In 2023, the library acquired the land at 0 Railroad Ave. This land was purchased in part with a generous monetary donation from the Friends of the Center Moriches Library. The Board of Trustees then engaged the services of John Tanzi Architects to design the Site Improvement Project.
In July 2024, the library received approval from the State Education Department to proceed with the plan that will create 55 new spaces, widen the existing parking stalls and include additional designated handicapped spots. It also creates a pathway to walk through the parking lot.
The project budget is $700,000 of which the library was awarded $225,000 in the form of a New York State Construction Grant. Careful budgeting has allowed the library to proceed with this project without asking the taxpayers for a bond.
The Notice to Bidders was printed in the library’s designated papers, The Southampton Press (western edition) and the Long Island Advance in the August 15, 2024 edition.
CLICK HERE TO SEE: Notice to Bidders
CLICK HERE TO SEE: Parking Lot Site Improvement Sketch
CLICK HERE TO SEE: Tide of the Moriches Article
CLICK HERE TO SEE: Newsletter Announcement
September 5, 2024
13 contractors submitted bids and they were publicly opened. Official results will be posted once the Board of Trustees has had the opportunity to review.
September 9, 2024
The Board of Trustees met and reviewed the bid results and recommendations. The Board voted and awarded the project to Gatz Sitework and Landscape Construction, Inc. at a cost of $538,500.
September 20, 2024
Insurance, bonds and contracts have been reviewed and signed. Clearing of the lot should begin shortly.
September 27, 2024
Equipment has been brought in to clear the lot. The Center Moriches Library sign that was refurbished by our local Eagle Scout Joseph Luongo, was removed and relocated several yards further back on our property.
The existing shrubs and greenery surrounding the sign were dug up, balled and will be replanted once a majority of the work has been completed in that area. Any trees around the perimeter of the property that were not diseased or in danger of falling remained. Fencing will be next and landscaping will be planted once the project is complete.
October 7, 2024
Installation of the vinyl fencing around the perimeter will begin this week.
October 8, 2024
Posts are being installed for the fencing and completion should take several days. Later in the week crews will begin to grade and remove topsoil and fill. Project is on schedule for substantial completion by the end of November.
October 16, 2024
The fence is complete and much of the lot is graded. Drainage pools are being installed. Project is on schedule for substantial completion by the end of November.
October 21, 2024
Installation of the drainage pools is almost complete. Concrete work will be next to create curbs and walkways.
October 22, 2024
Pouring and shaping of the curbs and walkway has begun. Please use caution and slow down while driving in the parking lot.
new curb installation
new curb installed off of Railroad Ave entrance
new curb installation in the new parking lot
October 29, 2024
Curbs and walkways have substantial completion. Electrical conduit will be laid out this week and RCA will being installed and compacted. The new parking lot is taking shape.
November 5, 2024
Completion of the curbing will be finished today and the catch basin in the existing parking lot will be repaired. The next several days there will be final touches of grading and testing. The binding layer of asphalt is on schedule to be placed down on Thursday-Friday of this week.
November 9, 2024
The existing parking lot will be sealcoated on Monday, November 11th. The library is closed so there will be no impact on library operations. People patronizing the cafe are asked to park in a section of parking that will be cordoned off. All cars will have to enter and exit from Main St.
November 11, 2024
The seal coating that was scheduled for today has been canceled due to the rain. An alternate date is being determined.
November 12, 2024
The top layer of asphalt and striping is scheduled for Friday, November 15th. No date has been determined for sealcoating and re-striping of the existing lot and is dependent on favorable weather conditions.
November 15, 2024
The final layer of asphalt is down and the new spaces are striped. We expect to sealcoat the northern part of the existing lot on Monday, November 18th. The rest of the lot will be finished on Tuesday, November 19th. On Tuesday, the entrance from Main Street will be blocked off and unavailable until Wednesday.
view of the new parking lot with painted lines
view of the entrance to the new parking lot with enter and exit arrows painted
January 22, 2025
The light poles are scheduled to be delivered today or tomorrow. Once delivered, electricians will be onsite to begin wiring.
June 20, 2025
To finish the new parking lot a legal notice was published describing a project to provide new landscaping. Official Bid Results are here.
