Exterior and Interior Signage

New Castle County Vocational Technical School District is seeking a qualified contractor to design, fabricate, supply, and install all interior and exterior signage and way‑finding systems for the Paul M. Hodgson Vocational‑Technical High School campus. The work includes custom sign fabrication, mounting hardware, footings (except for two specified signs), restoration of disturbed areas, acquisition of all required permits, and compliance with Delaware accessibility, prevailing‑wage, DBE, and drug‑testing requirements. Bids are evaluated on a best‑value basis that considers price and DBE participation. • Scope: design‑build signage (exterior façade, interior way‑finding, illuminated signs, ground‑mounted signs). • Mandatory compliance: Delaware prevailing‑wage rates, DBE utilization, New Castle County contractor’s license, 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance/pay bonds. • Key dates: bid documents released March 9 2026; optional pre‑bid site visit March 18 2026; questions due April 1 2026; sealed‑bid deadline April 9 2026 (3 PM). • Project completion required by August 14 2026; contractor responsible for all permits, utility locating, and sign‑specific footings (except GW1 & BID3).