Description
The Colonial School District is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the entire roof system of the two‑story William Penn High School in New Castle, DE. The work involves complete removal of the existing modified‑bitumen membrane, installation of a new Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) roofing system, associated deck work, insulation, perimeter metals, and required drainage upgrades, executed in two summer phases. The bid process is a sealed‑bid invitation with a mandatory pre‑bid meeting and a $50 document fee. Bidders must provide a 10 % bid bond and be ready to post 100 % performance and payment bonds upon award, and must comply with prevailing‑wage requirements.
• Complete roof removal and installation of a TPO roofing system (≈ 219,000 sf).
• Two‑phase construction: Phase 1 summer 2026 (start early June, substantial completion mid‑Sept), Phase 2 summer 2027.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting 9 Apr 2026; optional site visit 14 Apr 2026; bid deadline 28 Apr 2026 (3 PM).
• $9.1 M estimated construction cost; bid security 10 % of bid; prevailing‑wage compliance required.