Lewis Elementary Renovations

The Red Clay Consolidated School District is seeking sealed‑bid contractors to perform a comprehensive interior renovation of William Lewis Elementary School in Wilmington, DE. The scope includes ADA‑compliant restroom upgrades, full classroom casework replacement, new doors and storefront windows, extensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) upgrades, unit‑ventilator replacement, fire‑sprinkler installation, and interior finish work. The project is a prevailing‑wage, stipulated‑sum contract with an estimated construction cost of roughly $8.5 million and includes an $80,000 owner’s allowance for change orders. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting, may attend an optional site visit, and must submit sealed bids by April 1 2026. Key compliance items include bid security (10 % of bid), 100 % performance and payment bonds, drug‑testing and craft‑training affidavits, and a detailed subcontractor list. • Interior renovations: ADA restroom upgrades, casework, doors, windows, finishes. • MEP upgrades: new HVAC unit ventilators, electrical distribution, plumbing fixtures, fire‑sprinkler system. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (Mar 16) and optional site visit (Mar 20). • Prevailing‑wage project with $8.5 M estimated cost, $80 k owner allowance, 10 % bid security, 100 % bonds.