Description
The New Castle County Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build installation of a complete audio‑visual system in the new 40,000‑square‑foot Newark Free Library. The scope includes all hardware, wiring, integration, testing, and commissioning required for a two‑story public library facility located at 750 Library Avenue, Newark, DE. Bidders must obtain the bid package from Wohlsen Construction, attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on August 17, 2026, and submit sealed bids (including a 10 % bid bond) by September 15, 2026. The contract is expected to exceed $500,000 and will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder that meets prevailing‑wage, contractor‑registration, and small‑business participation requirements.
• Scope: Full AV system installation (audio, video, control, networking) for a new 2‑story, 40,000 sf library.
• Location: 750 Library Avenue, Newark, Delaware.
• Bid package access: Register with Wohlsen Construction (contact Janette Giordano).
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: 10 a.m., August 17, 2026 (in‑person or virtual).
• Questions due: August 31, 2026, 3 p.m. (written to Jeff Coopersmith).
• Bid submission deadline: September 15, 2026, 2 p.m.; sealed bids with 10 % bond.
• Compliance: Alcohol/drug testing affidavit, prevailing‑wage schedule, Contractor Responsibility Certification, 32 % SBE participation goal.
• Award: Lowest responsible bidder; no guarantee of award.
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Contact
Jeff Coopersmith