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This is a Prevailing Wages for Public Construction document issued by the State of Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs, Office of Labor Law Enforcement, effective March 13, 2026. The document establishes mandatory wage rates for various construction trades across Delaware's three counties: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex. The prevailing wage classifications cover 27 trade categories, including asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters, cement finishers, electricians, elevator constructors, glaziers, insulators, iron workers, laborers, millwrights, painters, piledrivers, plasterers, plumbers/pipefitters/steamfitters, power equipment operators, roofers, sheet metal workers, soft floor layers, sprinkler fitters, terrazzo/marble/tile workers, and truck drivers. Wage rates vary by county and classification, with rates ranging from approximately $22.08 to $121.73 per hour depending on the trade and geographic location within the state.
The document also includes a Prevailing Wage Debarment List identifying contractors and individuals prohibited from bidding on, being awarded, or receiving any public construction contract in Delaware for a period of three years from the date of judgment or as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. Seven entities are listed as debarred as of July 6, 2022, including Mullen Brothers, Inc., State Contractors Corporation, Green Granite, Pro Image Landscaping, Inc., Liberty Mechanical LLC, Integrated Mechanical and Fire Systems Inc., and ACH 1, Inc., with violations ranging from prevailing wage law infractions under 29 Del.C. § 6960 to civil contempt and other applicable state statutes. All contractors bidding on public construction projects in Delaware must comply with these prevailing wage requirements and verify that neither they nor their subcontractors appear on the debarment list.
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William Penn High School Bid Pack B - Volume 1
This document is a bid package volume for a construction or renovation project at William Penn High School in Delaware. The scope of work encompasses structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems improvements for the school facility. The project represents a significant capital improvement initiative requiring detailed specifications and technical requirements across multiple construction disciplines. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive proposals addressing all work outlined in the specifications, with responses evaluated based on compliance with technical requirements, pricing, and contractor qualifications. The bid pack establishes the framework for competitive bidding among qualified contractors and includes detailed drawings, specifications, and general conditions governing the construction work.
The bid package establishes pricing requirements for all proposed work, with contractors expected to provide fixed-price quotations for the complete scope of services. The project is funded through Delaware state or local education funding mechanisms, with specific budget allocations supporting the capital improvement initiative. The document includes standard contractual terms, conditions, and insurance requirements typical of public school construction projects, along with provisions for contractor bonding and performance guarantees. Award is contingent upon compliance with all specifications and conditions outlined in the bid pack, with the selected contractor obligated to complete all work according to the established timeline and quality standards.
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This is an Advertisement for Bid issued by the Colonial School District for construction and renovation work at William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware. The project encompasses 15 separate prime contracts covering athletic field improvements and buildings, including concrete and reinforcing, structural steel, masonry, general trades, roofing, flooring, painting, bleachers and grandstands, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and lighting systems, special systems, testing and balancing, and general labor and cleanup. Sealed bids will be received until 2:30 PM on Tuesday, November 12, 2026, at William Penn High School, N3 Building, 701 E. Basin Road, New Castle, Delaware 19720, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the same location, with attendance highly suggested but not mandatory. Bid documents are available through the EDiS Company FTP site and the State of Delaware Online Bid Solicitation Directory at http://bids.delaware.gov. Questions should be directed to Warren Ellis at EDiS Company.
Bid security equal to 10% of the bid amount plus a consent of surety must accompany each bid submission. Conformance to the Delaware Architectural Accessibility Act is required. Prevailing wage rates as directed by Delaware Law must be adhered to where applicable. Contractors and subcontractors must implement a Mandatory Drug Testing Program in compliance with OMB 4104 Regulations for Large Public Works Projects funded with public funds. Additionally, contractors employing 10 or more people on a prevailing wage project must provide craft training for journeyman and apprentice levels in accordance with Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 69, Section 6962. Contractors must comply with Delaware's Contractor Registration Act, effective July 1, 2021.
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This document is a Project Manual Volume 3 for William Penn High School Athletic Fields Athletic Field Improvement and Buildings project, issued by the Christina School District (CSD) in New Castle, Delaware. The project involves fire protection system installation and piping work as Bid Package B for Athletic Field Improvements. The specifications detail comprehensive requirements for fire suppression systems, including wet pipe and dry pipe systems, sprinkler head installation, alarm devices, and all associated piping, fittings, and valves. The work encompasses common fire protection requirements, fire suppression system piping installation, and water-based sprinkler system components throughout the facility. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits and pay associated fees, coordinate work with existing utilities and building systems, and comply with Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations and NFPA standards. The project manual was issued for bid on October 13, 2026, with the contract number 4-27-03, prepared by Becker Morgan Group as the architect and EDiS Company, Inc. as the project management entity.
The specifications require the contractor to perform hydrant flow testing at the project site, submit detailed shop drawings and hydraulic calculations with a 10 psig safety factor to the State Fire Marshal for approval prior to construction, and provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for complete installation. Water supply parameters for hydraulic calculations assume static pressure of 46 psig, residual pressure of 44 psig, and flow of 1,130 gpm, with an assumed C factor of 100 for exterior piping roughness. The contractor must provide three years of comparable project references, maintain an experienced project manager on-site with minimum 10 years of experience, and deliver comprehensive Operations and Maintenance Manuals including three hardcopies and one electronic copy in searchable PDF format. A two-year warranty period from final acceptance is required, and the contractor must demonstrate all fire protection equipment sequences of operation in the presence of the Owner's representative and Fire Marshal. All work must comply with NFPA-13, NFPA-70, NFPA-72E, and NFPA-101 standards, with equipment and devices requiring UL listing or FM approval.
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This is a Bid Package document for William Penn High School Athletic Fields Athletic Field Improvement and Buildings project issued by the Christina School District (CSD) in New Castle, Delaware. The project manual, Volume 2 of 3, encompasses multiple construction sections including demolition, cast-in-place concrete, and unit masonry work for athletic field improvements and building modifications. The document was issued for bid on October 13, 2026, under Contract #4-27-03, with the project architect being Becker Morgan Group and the construction manager being EDiS Company, Inc. The bid package includes detailed specifications for building demolition (excluding hazardous materials), selective demolition for alteration purposes, removal and salvage of existing utilities, concrete placement and finishing for various structural elements including footings, foundation walls, slabs-on-grade, and suspended slabs, and unit masonry work including concrete block, brick veneer, and related materials and accessories.
The specifications establish minimum compressive strength requirements for concrete ranging from 3,000 psi for footings to 5,000 psi for exterior slabs-on-grade, with detailed requirements for reinforcement, formwork, curing, and field quality control testing. Masonry specifications include concrete masonry units complying with ASTM standards, multiple brick veneer options with specific color and texture selections (including Watsontown Brick Atlantic Series and Glen-Gery glazed options), and joint reinforcement meeting ASTM A951 standards with galvanized steel wire. The document requires contractor submittals including design mixtures, shop drawings, product data, samples, and manufacturer certifications. Preinstallation conferences are mandatory, and the work must comply with applicable codes including NFPA 241 for demolition safety, ACI standards for concrete construction, and TMS 402/602 for masonry structures. Testing and inspection requirements are extensive, including concrete strength testing at 7 and 28 days, slump and air content verification, and floor flatness and levelness measurements per ASTM E 1155.
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