Gunning Bedford Site Work Improvements

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Background The Colonial School District is issuing a bid for site work improvements at Gunning Bedford Middle School, located at 801 Cox Neck Rd, New Castle, DE 19720. The project aims to enhance the existing facilities and infrastructure to better serve the educational environment. The contract is prepared by Fearn-Clendaniel Architects, Inc., with the goal of improving site features including parking lots, walkways, and sports facilities. Work Details The project involves several key components: - Resurfacing and striping of existing parking lots and drive areas. - Implementing stormwater management practices for new impervious areas. - Providing erosion and sediment control measures. - Grading and drainage improvements. - Constructing new ADA-compliant walkways. - Resurfacing and striping the running track. - Building new dugouts for baseball and softball fields. - Installing new fencing. - Constructing new bleachers. - Adding nine new parking spaces. An alternate bid includes additional mill and overlay work as specified in the construction documents. Period of Performance The contract is expected to commence upon award and is anticipated to be completed within a timeframe that aligns with the school district's operational schedule, specifically targeting completion by the end of the summer of 2026. Place of Performance All work will be performed at Gunning Bedford Middle School, located at 801 Cox Neck Rd, New Castle, DE 19720. Bidder Requirements Only General Contractors may submit bids for this project. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will take place on March 24, 2026. Bidders must provide a bid security equivalent to ten percent of the bid amount. Successful bidders are required to post a performance bond and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price upon execution of the contract. Bidders must also comply with Delaware's regulations regarding drug testing for contractors and subcontractors.