WPHS Bid Pack C Security & ADA Renovations

The Colonial School District is soliciting bids for the William Penn High School Security and ADA Renovations project in New Castle, Delaware, under solicitation number COL26012-WPHSBIDPKC. The scope of work involves comprehensive security and ADA compliance upgrades, including auditorium ramps and selective demolition, sitework, concrete, miscellaneous metals, and general trades. The project is scheduled for a duration of 483 days, beginning September 26, 2025, and concluding August 19, 2027. The contract is based on AIA Document A232 2019 and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key requirements for bidders include the submission of a bid security amounting to 10 percent of the bid, a notarized non-collusion statement, and a detailed subcontractor list. Awardees must provide performance and material and labor payment bonds, as well as a written safety plan and a silica exposure plan meeting OSHA standards. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements effective March 13, 2026, and personnel must undergo background checks. Administrative requirements include the mandatory use of the Building Blok web-based project management system for all non-oral communications and the submission of a schedule of values prior to the first payment application. Final acceptance is contingent upon a successful inspection by the Construction Manager.