Renovation of a library in Newark, Delaware. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

The work includes but is not limited to CMU, brick veneer, cold-formed metal framing, drywall, insulation, HVAC systems, lighting, power, and solar panels in accordance with the project plans and specifications. Sealed bids are invited by the New Castle County Department of Public Works for the Newark Free Library for the following contracts: BID PACK 2 Masonry, Contract 2025-04-06, Bid #25-2506 Drywall, Contract 2025-04-07, Bid # 25-2507 HVAC, Contract 2025-04-08, Bid #25-2508 Electrical, Contract 2025-04-09, Bid #25-2509 Overall value is estimated at $60M but the value of this bid package is not yet known. The work is located at 750 Library Avenue, Newark, Delaware. Contact Jeff Coopersmith, Wohlsen Construction, at jcoopersmith@wohlsen.com (copy igiordano@wohlsen.com) with any bidding related questions. Questions shall be in a written format. Bidders will be responsible for acquiring all Addenda. The last date/time for Bidder Questions will be February 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Bids shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond or certified check in an amount equal to 10% of the bid price, payable to New Castle County and conditioned to be forfeited to said County for failure to enter into a contract, if awarded. Awards, if any, will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive minor irregularities. Bidders are required to submit all Proposal pages with their bid. The Proposal must be signed and sealed. A bid bond must be included with the Proposal. Any deviation from these instructions may result in the rejection of your bid. The successful Bidder will be required to give bond of a surety company, acceptable to the County, and licensed to do business in the State of Delaware, in the amount of the contract price. PREVAILING WAGES The payment of prevailing wages as determined by the State of Delaware, Department of Labor to all mechanics and laborers working on the project is required. The schedule of rates applicable to this project is included in the specification. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids. Bidders will not be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation in consideration of this award. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM These contracts will be awarded pursuant to New Castle County's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program. All bidders must comply with the SBE Program by either (i) satisfying the Project Goal through utilization of one or more certified SBEs (inclusive of MBEs and WBEs) to perform work under the contract; or (ii) demonstrating their good faith effort to obtain SBE participation in the contract. SBE Program forms are included in the specification and are available on New Castle County's SBE website. Further information regarding the SBE Program, including guidance for compliance with the Project Goal, can be found by contacting the SBE Program Coordinator, Helen Foster, at helen_foster@newcastlede.gov or 302-395-5198. The SSE participation goal for this project has been established as: 32%.