Design and Construct a Parks and Recreation Building

Your proposal is not revocable for one hundred and twenty (120) days following the response deadlinE A proposal received after the closing date and time for receipt of the proposals is late and shall not be considered. It is the responsibility of the submitter to ensure that the proposal is received prior to the closing date and time If you have questions concerning this Request for Proposal, they must be made in writing and emailed to me at doverwhse@dover.de.us. All questions must be submitted no later than Thursday, December 20, 2018. All questions will be compiled and answered in the form of an addendum and will be emailed to all prospective proposers who return the RFP solicitation form attached and will be posted on the City of Dover All changes or corrections to this Request for Proposal will be handled by addenda issued by the Purchasing Office. The receipt of all Addenda must be acknowledged on the proposal submission form The City of Dover reserves the right to request corrections, clarifications, and/or additional information pertaining to Respondent's response. Proposals will be opened publicly at the time and place designated in this letter. The name of each offeror shall be read publicly and recorded. All other information contained in the proposals shall be confidential so as to avoid disclosure of contents prejudicial to competing offerors during the process of negotiation. The main purpose of the RFP opening is to reveal the name(s) of the submitter(s), not to serve as a forum for determining the award. The contract shall be awarded within 90 days of the closing date to the offeror whose proposal is determined in writing to be most advantageous to the City. All prices must be held firm for a minimum of 90 days from the date of the opening. The proposals, summaries, and tabulations shall not be open for public inspection until after receipt of a fully executed contract. The City of Dover reserves the right to waive technicalities, to reject any or all submissions, or any portion thereof, to advertise for new proposals, to proceed to do the work otherwise, or to abandon the work, if in the best interest of the City. All proposals will be opened in the presence of the Procurement Manager or his/her designee. Any and all proprietary information contained within the proposal must be clearly marked. The cover must indicate that the proposal contains such information. Copies of the proposals will not be provided to competing vendors. Minority, women, veteran, service disabled veteran, and individuals with disabilities owned vendor preference shall be three percent (3%) of the value of the award. The vendor must identify qualification and claim to the preference on the submitted proposal documents. The vendor must provide authoritative proof of minority ownership such as identification in the certification directory maintained by the State of Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity to qualify for this preference. This preference is to be considered as a stand-alone and cannot be added to any other preference that may be allowed. This preference shall not apply to subcontractors. The City of Dover shall have the right to reject any or all proposals if deemed to be in the best interest of the City, such as but not limited to local vendor preference and minority vendor preference while awarding. Shortlist Confirmed

2,400 SF.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Painting and Coating, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 33 -	Utilities.