Fencing Renovations

The Seaford School District in Delaware is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive fencing renovation project spanning three school facilities: Central Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School, and Seaford High School. The procurement involves complete removal of existing exterior fencing and gates, followed by installation of new exterior fencing, gates, and associated work items. Only General Contractors or Fencing Contractors are permitted to submit bids, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the District Administration Office, which is a prerequisite for bidding. Sealed bids must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, with on-site work set to commence on January 5, 2026, and substantial completion required by April 27, 2026, with total project completion by May 15, 2026. Each bid must include bid security equivalent to ten percent of the total bid amount, and the successful bidder will be required to post performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. The project includes four potential alternates involving additional work at Frederick Douglass Elementary and Seaford High School, along with options for privacy windscreen deductions.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. Contractors must comply with Delaware prevailing wage requirements under Title 29, Chapter 69, Section 6960, and adhere to drug testing regulations and craft training requirements. Contract documents are available in electronic format for a non-refundable $25.00 fee from Fearn-Clendaniel Architects, Inc. following the pre-bid meeting. The project will apply a five percent retainage on monthly invoices until project completion, and the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving fencing renovations at three school sites suggests a substantial contract value. Potential bidders must also review the prevailing wage schedules, which outline specific hourly rates for various construction worker classifications in Sussex County, Delaware.