White Clay Creek State Park Nature Center Construction or Services

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Background The State of Delaware, through the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Parks and Recreation, is issuing this contract for the construction of a new Nature Center Facility at White Clay Creek State Park. The project aims to enhance the park's facilities and provide educational opportunities about the natural environment. Work Details The project involves the construction of a new Nature Center Facility, which includes sitework, utilities installation, and facility construction. Specific tasks include grading, landscaping, utility connections (water, sewer, electricity), and building the Nature Center structure itself. Period of Performance The contract work is expected to commence after the bid opening on June 2, 2026, with specific timelines to be determined during the pre-bid meeting and subsequent planning phases. Place of Performance The work will be performed at White Clay Creek State Park located in Newark, Delaware. Bidder Requirements Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 29, 2026. Each bid must include a bid security equivalent to ten percent of the bid amount. The successful bidder is required to post a performance bond and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price upon execution. Bidders are encouraged to be registered as Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), or Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VOBE).