Summit Campus MS HS PAC Bid Pack 2B

Appoquinimink School District is soliciting sealed bids for construction trade packages under Invitation to Bid ASD26-SCMHS-BP2B for the Summit Campus Middle School, High School, and Performing Arts Center, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the on-site construction office in Middletown, Delaware. Three packages are open: Package 01R (General Labor), Package 06B (Scaffolding), and Package 07A (Spray Foam Insulation and AVB, rebid).

The District states that Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises will have full opportunity to submit bids, but does not establish a set-aside or participation goal. Place of performance is 1460 Aviator Way, Middletown, Delaware.

Bid security of 10 percent of the bid amount and all additive alternates is required. Upon contract execution, the successful bidder must post performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Bids must be addressed to Keith Hopkins, Construction Project Manager, at the District's office in Odessa, Delaware, with the outer envelope clearly marked with contract number, package number, and package name.

The specifications establish detailed technical requirements across fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, exterior improvements, and conveying equipment. Fire suppression scope includes wet-pipe sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and a 500 GPM electric fire pump. All work must comply with NFPA standards 13 and 14, Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, and local codes. Contractors must obtain permits, conduct water-flow and pressure testing, submit working drawings and hydraulic calculations for approval by the local Fire Prevention Bureau and State Fire Marshal, provide system acceptance and commissioning, and furnish one year of maintenance service including 24-hour emergency repair availability.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on September 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The deadline for pre-bid requests for information and substitution requests is October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award contracts in whole or in part as deemed in its best interest.