Shorewood-Troy library window project to resume Tuesday

SHOREWOOD Construction on the two-story window-wall at Shorewood-Troy Public Library is expected to resume Tuesday under the helm of a new contractor.

A $63,900 contract with Glen Ellyn-based RoMAAS Inc. was approved last month by library trustees to complete one of the librarys largest projects ever after the previous contractor, Evanston-based Continental Construction, failed to finish the job and allegedly ceased communication with officials.

Were just finalizing the last couple of contracts for subcontractors, said Alex Mihailescu, RoMAAS owner, adding the project is ahead of schedule and installation of the windows will start Tuesday.

Library Director Jennie Mills said RoMAAS remains in constant contact with the library and architecture firm involved, and hoped to have the wall finished by March 20.

Theres a much smoother communication with them, Mills said. They are very responsive to our concerns.

Much of the outside work was completed by contractors under Continental, although months after the initial Oct. 24 completion date. RoMAAS plans to start installation of the window-wall Tuesday and follow up with interior drywall, painting and installing carpeting.

Continental allegedly ceased contact with library officials in late December after delaying work on the project for two months.

Mills said the library board has considered legal action against Continental, but at this point it isnt likely.

We certainly want vengeance and to punish them, Mills said. But its not worth the legal fees and taxpayer dollars.

Mills said the library was out about $13,000, but most of that went to subcontractors. In addition to the $63,900 contract with RoMAAS, the total project cost didnt significantly change.

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Shorewood-Troy library window project to resume Tuesday