Description
The Colonial School District is seeking competitive sealed bids for the design‑build construction of a new athletic complex at William Penn High School, including a 25 000 sf field‑house, two synthetic turf fields, a baseball/softball field, tennis & pickleball courts, a maintenance building, associated site‑work, demolition, and full building systems. The scope is divided into 15 separate prime‑contract packages (B‑01 through B‑15) covering concrete, structural steel, masonry, general trades, roofing, flooring, painting, bleachers, fire protection, plumbing/HVAC, electrical, special systems, testing & balancing, and general labor/cleanup, each with specific allowances. Bids must be submitted by 2:30 PM on 12 Nov 2026, with a pre‑bid meeting on 22 Oct 2026 (optional). Mandatory compliance includes Delaware prevailing‑wage rates, drug‑testing program, craft‑training affidavit, contractor registration, and various safety and warranty requirements. The project will likely commence early 2027 and be completed within roughly one year.
• 15 distinct contract packages covering all major construction trades.
• Allowances range from $10 k (soft flooring) to $150 k (general trades).
• Strict bid‑security (10 % of total bid) and certification requirements.
• All work must meet Delaware Architectural Accessibility Act, OSHA, and prevailing‑wage statutes.