Description
The Red Clay Consolidated School District is seeking sealed bids for the renovation of William Lewis Elementary School (920 N. Van Buren St., Wilmington, DE). The project includes interior upgrades such as ADA‑compliant restroom renovations, classroom casework replacement, plumbing‑fixture upgrades, door replacements, storefront‑window replacement, and mechanical‑electrical‑plumbing (MEP) system upgrades including unit ventilators. Work must be coordinated with a separate roof‑replacement contract and is scheduled primarily for the summer of 2026 with limited school‑year phasing. Bidders must provide a 10 % bid security, post performance/payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price, and comply with prevailing‑wage rules. The solicitation requires a mandatory pre‑bid meeting, a detailed subcontractor list, drug‑testing affidavits, and adherence to an $80,000 owner’s allowance.
• Interior renovation: ADA restroom upgrades, casework, plumbing fixtures, doors, and storefront windows.
• MEP upgrades: replacement of unit ventilators, HVAC, and building‑automation system integration.
• Coordination with parallel roof‑replacement contract; construction window June 11 – August 14 2026 (summer), with possible limited school‑year work.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (May 11 2026) and submission of sealed bids by May 27 2026, 2 pm.
• Prevailing‑wage compliance, bid security (10 % of bid), and performance/payment bonds (100 % of contract price).