Description
This sealed‑bid procurement seeks a qualified contractor to fully demolish the existing William Henry Middle School building and associated out‑buildings, handle hazardous‑waste removal, disconnect and cap all utilities, and back‑fill the site to grade. The contract is a construction‑management demolition package with a 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, prevailing‑wage compliance, and a strict schedule (work to start July 2026 and finish by October 2026). Bidders must submit a sealed envelope by noon on 20 August 2026 and provide required affidavits, drug‑testing statements, and subcontractor lists.
• Scope includes complete building demolition, selective demolition of sheds, utility disconnection (including fiber‑optic), hazardous‑waste (mercury, lead‑acid batteries, asbestos) handling, site restoration with select fill, and erosion control.
• Mandatory bond requirements: 10 % bid security and 100 % performance/pay bonds; compliance with Delaware prevailing‑wage rates and mandatory drug‑testing program.
• Schedule: Pre‑bid meeting 5 Aug 2026 (optional), site walk 12 Aug 2026, RFI cutoff 14 Aug 2026, bid submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 (12 pm), public bid opening 2 pm same day; demolition to run July–Oct 2026.
• No alternates or allowances (except a $200 k allowance for compacted select fill); contractor responsible for temporary fencing, silt‑fence installation, and all required permits.