Delaware Hospital for the Chronicaly Ill Medical Building Basement Window Remova

The State of Delaware, through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Division of Facilities Management, is seeking a construction contractor for the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill Medical Building Basement Window Removal project (Contract #MC3514000084). The project involves comprehensive window removal and remediation, specifically focusing on replacing deteriorated basement windows, infilling openings with cast-in-place reinforced concrete, removing concrete and masonry window wells, and addressing water intrusion issues. Key deliverables include removing existing windows, capping well drains, applying liquid-applied weather-resistive coating, and performing interior damage repairs such as parging, stucco repair, and concrete wall restoration. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Haslet Armory in Dover, Delaware, with attendance required for bidding eligibility. Sealed bids are due by 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026, with a public bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Bidders must submit a bid security of 10 percent of the total bid amount and provide contract documents obtained from Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. for a non-refundable $50.00 fee.

The procurement includes specific provisions to encourage participation from diverse business enterprises, with explicit opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. Contractors must maintain a mandatory employee drug testing program and comply with prevailing wage requirements current as of March 2025. A subcontractor list identifying specific trade contractors is mandatory with bid submission, and contractors cannot substitute listed subcontractors without written agency consent. The successful bidder will be required to post performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price within twenty days of award and provide a two-year warranty on all work and materials. The bid form includes a $20,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions and unit prices for concrete surface and crack repairs. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive scope of work and mandatory requirements suggest a significant investment in rehabilitating the medical building's basement infrastructure.