Stern East Readiness Center Renovations
The Delaware Army National Guard is seeking bids for the Stern East Readiness Center Renovations project located in New Castle County, Delaware. The project involves renovating an existing 8,086 square foot Field Maintenance Shop into a new office space and secure storage facility for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion. Specific deliverables include creating approximately 4,922 square feet of office space with a reception area, conference room, breakroom, print shop, nine offices, nine cubicles, two unisex toilets, and a janitor's closet. The renovation also requires constructing a 39-space parking lot on the east side of the facility and upgrading mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, including installation of a new fire alarm system. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due by 1:00 PM on March 25, 2024, at the Biden National Guard/Reserve Center. Each bid must include a 10% bid security, and contract documents can be obtained from Tetra Tech, Inc. for a non-refundable $100 fee.
The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VBE), with no discrimination based on race, color, national origin, or sex in award consideration. The successful bidder will be required to post 100% performance and payment bonds. Prevailing wage rates for New Castle County have been established, with hourly rates varying by trade classification - for example, elevator constructors at $109.83, electricians at $79.17, and plumbers/pipefitters/steamfitters at $75.55. The contract documents are restricted from public display due to potential public safety concerns, and qualified vendors must follow a specific process to obtain full project details. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive renovation scope and system upgrades suggest a substantial investment in modernizing the Stern East Readiness Center facility. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted.
Delaware Not listed 2/15/24, 12:00 AM Sunnyside Intermediate School - New School Construction
The Smyrna School District is seeking bids for the Sunnyside Intermediate School - New School Construction project, located in New Castle County, Delaware. The procurement is a single prime contract for constructing a new 600-student intermediate school for grades 4-5, encompassing classrooms, student support spaces, administrative areas, a kitchen, cafeteria, and recreational facilities. The project also includes extensive site improvements such as drive lanes, parking areas, bus and parent circulation zones, utility distribution systems, and stormwater management expansion. Only General Contractors are eligible to submit bids for this opportunity. The bid submission deadline is set for June 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Smyrna School District Administrative Office. Bidders are required to provide a bid security equivalent to ten percent of the bid amount, and the successful contractor must post a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price. The construction is expected to commence on June 16, 2025, with substantial completion targeted for July 2, 2027, and final completion by August 10, 2027.
The solicitation emphasizes participation from Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. The project includes a $250,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions or owner-requested revisions, with two potential alternates: an extended parking area and an atrium skylight. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, drug testing regulations, and craft training compliance. The contract documents, available for a $25.00 nonrefundable fee after the pre-bid meeting, can be purchased from Fearn-Clendaniel Architects, Inc. While specific funding sources are not explicitly detailed, the project will be funded by the Smyrna School District. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Successful bidders will need to provide comprehensive documentation, including subcontractor lists, employee drug testing reports, and craft training compliance affidavits, ensuring a thorough and compliant procurement process.
Delaware Not listed 4/24/25, 12:00 AM Leach School Bid Pack C
Colonial School District is requesting sealed bids for landscaping services (Contract C-02) under Leach School Bid Pack C, with bids due September 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a pre-bid meeting on August 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM at William Penn High School. This is a large public works project subject to Delaware prevailing wage requirements, mandatory drug testing programs, and the Delaware Contractor Registration Act.
The project is located at 2460 Bear Corbitt Road in New Castle, Delaware and encompasses a 64,500 square-foot educational facility. Landscaping scope includes site work, earthwork, paving, utilities, and site improvements. Detailed specifications span 33 divisions covering structural concrete, masonry, metals, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, communications, electronic safety systems, and a swimming pool with associated equipment. The architect is StudioJAED Architects & Engineers, with Paul Guggenberger, AIA as project manager.
Contractors employing ten or more employees must provide craft training for journeyman and apprentice levels per Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 69, Section 6962. Bid security equal to 10 percent of the bid amount plus all add alternates and consent of surety must accompany each bid. The contract will be executed on AIA Document A101 (stipulated sum) with work performance bonded at 100 percent of total contract award. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening. Prevailing wage rates, established by the Delaware Department of Labor effective March 13, 2026, range from $23.08 to $121.73 per hour depending on classification and county; weekly sworn payroll reporting is mandatory.
Bidding documents are available through the State of Delaware Online Bid Solicitation Directory (http://bids.delaware.gov) as of August 21, 2026 and on the EDiS FTP site upon request. Project plans are withheld from public website publication under a public safety exemption and distributed through controlled access requiring vendor acknowledgement. Technical inquiries: Jason Hartman, EDiS Company, 302-593-5230 or jhartman@ediscompany.com. FTP access requests: Kristin Lukens, klukens@ediscompany.com.
Delaware Not listed 8/21/26, 12:00 AM COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, NEW CASTLE VII, 2025
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is seeking bids for the Community Transportation Fund, New Castle VII, 2025 project (Contract No. T202503107), a comprehensive roadway improvement initiative targeting 19 specific sites within New Castle County. The procurement involves multiple infrastructure enhancements, including 2-inch mill and overlay operations, speed hump replacements, speed table installations, piano key crosswalks, curb repairs, sidewalk installations, drainage inlet adjustments, and pavement striping. Key project deliverables encompass approximately 55,900 square yards of pavement milling, 3,780 tons of superpave type C carbonate stone, and 301 linear feet of speed humps across locations such as Albertson Park, Beech Hill, Limestone Acres, and Sheridan Square. Bids are due prior to 2:00 P.M. local time on May 6, 2025, with an anticipated Notice to Proceed on or about July 21, 2025, and a total project completion timeline of 120 calendar days. Bidders must be registered with DelDOT and provide a surety bond or security for at least 10% of the bid amount, with evaluation likely based on compliance with technical specifications, project requirements, and overall bid responsiveness.
The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must maintain appropriate business licenses, insurance, and comply with drug testing and performance-based rating system requirements. Contractors will be required to manage extensive traffic control elements, including 2,838 hours of flagging, arrow panels, truck-mounted attenuators, and detailed striping and signage work. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial investment through the Community Transportation Fund. Contractors must also complete a mandatory Diesel Fuel Cost Price Adjustment form at bid submission, choosing to either opt-in or opt-out of a mechanism for managing potential fuel cost fluctuations. The project will not require prevailing wage, and no retainage will be withheld unless through the Performance-Based Rating System. Interested bidders can submit electronic bids via Bid Express or submit paper bids with a CD, ensuring multiple avenues for proposal submission.
Delaware 5/6/25, 12:00 AM 4/15/25, 12:00 AM Dickenson Pavement
The Red Clay Consolidated School District (RCCSD) is seeking sealed bids for the Dickinson High School Athletic Fields ADA Access project located in Wilmington, Delaware. The procurement involves comprehensive pavement and accessibility improvements, specifically focusing on asphalt and concrete work including walks, concrete pavement, concrete pads, curbing, and truncated domes to enhance ADA accessibility. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including subcontractor lists, bid bonds, and various certifications, with a bid security requirement equivalent to 10% of the total bid amount. The solicitation requires sealed bids to be received by June 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM, which will be conducted both in-person and via Zoom. All questions regarding the project must be submitted by June 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time, with responses to be addressed in the final addendum. The project includes unit pricing for various elements such as asphalt sidewalk, curbing, and concrete sidewalk, with a $5,000 contingency allowance for unforeseen conditions. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, select multiple low bidders, or waive informalities.
The procurement strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VBE), ensuring equal opportunity without discrimination. Prevailing wage rates have been established for the project, with hourly rates varying by job classification and county, ranging from $18.46 for millwrights to $83.92 for electricians in New Castle and Kent Counties. The successful bidder will be required to post performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the ADA accessibility improvements and the detailed specifications suggest a significant investment in infrastructure enhancement. The project is located in New Castle County and will be executed according to specifications prepared by Landmark Science & Engineering, with all bidders required to obtain and review the official drawing plans for comprehensive bid submission.
Delaware 6/24/25, 12:00 AM 5/27/25, 12:00 AM