--- title: "Proposal for public library" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 6 key: "semester_5/communication_english:proposal-public-library" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/proposal-public-library site: BCT Engineering --- # Proposal for public library Communication English · Chapter 6: Writing Proposal - Asked in: 2081 Chaitra (new course), 7 marks - Video: [Project Proposal Writing: How to Write A Winning Project Proposal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsGBuu88WE0) — ProjectManager - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/proposal-public-library - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-6 ## Question Prepare a proposal for construction of a public library building in your local town to be submitted to the Mayor of the concerned municipality. Show only the title page, abstract and cost estimate sections of the proposal. ## Answer #### Title page ```text PROPOSAL CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING IN DHULIKHEL MUNICIPALITY Submitted to: The Mayor Dhulikhel Municipality, Kavrepalanchok Submitted by: Dhulikhel Reading Society Dhulikhel-3, Kavre 15 November 2026 ``` #### Abstract Dhulikhel has about 30,000 residents, including many students, but it has no public library. Students and readers must travel to Kathmandu or depend on a few small private reading rooms. This proposal requests the support of Dhulikhel Municipality for constructing a two-storey public library building of about 3,500 square feet on the municipal land at Ward 3. The library will have a reading hall for 100 persons, a children's section, a computer and internet corner, and a stack room for 20,000 books. The work will be done in 12 months through a competitive bid, under the supervision of a technical committee of the municipality. The total cost is estimated at Rs. 1,14,45,000. We request the municipality to provide the land and 70 percent of the cost; the Reading Society will raise the rest from local donors. The library will improve literacy, support students and encourage a reading habit in the community. #### Cost estimate | S.N. | Item | Amount (Rs.) | |---|---|---| | 1 | Site preparation and foundation | 15,00,000 | | 2 | RCC structure and walls | 45,00,000 | | 3 | Roofing, doors and windows | 12,00,000 | | 4 | Electrical, plumbing and internet wiring | 9,00,000 | | 5 | Furniture, shelves and reading tables | 8,00,000 | | 6 | Books, journals and computers | 15,00,000 | | 7 | Design, supervision and administration | 5,00,000 | | | **Sub-total** | **1,09,00,000** | | | Contingency (5%) | 5,45,000 | | | **Grand total** | **1,14,45,000** | Prices are approximate and based on local rates; the final figures will be fixed after the detailed engineering estimate. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. What does the abstract summarise? A. Only the author's biography B. Only the table of contents C. Problem, request, key features, time, cost and benefits in brief D. Only the references Answer: C. The abstract states the lack of a library, the plan, 12 months, the Rs. 1,14,45,000 cost, and the benefits. (Key point: Abstract content) 2. In the cost estimate, how is the contingency of Rs. 5,45,000 obtained? A. 10% of the sub-total B. 5% of the sub-total of Rs. 1,09,00,000 C. 5% of the grand total D. A fixed amount Answer: B. 5% of 1,09,00,000 is 5,45,000, giving a grand total of 1,14,45,000. (Key point: Contingency calculation) 3. What does the Reading Society request from the municipality? A. Land and 70 percent of the cost B. All of the cost C. Only the land D. Only books Answer: A. The municipality provides land and 70 percent; the Society raises the rest. 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