Delaware State Police Troop 5 HVAC Replacement

The State of Delaware, Office of Management and Budget, Division of Facilities Management is requesting sealed bids for HVAC replacement at Delaware State Police Troop 5 under IB MC1002001141, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 23, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sussex County Maintenance Shop in Georgetown. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is a prerequisite for bidding. Project documents are subject to a public safety exemption under Delaware Code Title 29, 10002(o)(17)(a) and must be obtained directly from Studio JAED at 2500 Wrangle Hill Road, Suite 110, Bear, Delaware 19701, by contacting (302) 832-1652 or shurinad@studiojaed.com.

The scope encompasses replacement of chillers, pumps, and associated HVAC modifications at the facility located at 9265 Public Safety Way, Bridgeville, Delaware. The project includes a $30,000 general contingencies and repairs allowance and an optional alternate for temporary air handling units to maintain comfort heating and cooling during construction. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within a timeframe specified in the notice to proceed.

Contractors and subcontractors must comply with Delaware prevailing wage requirements and mandatory drug testing regulations for large public works projects. Contract documents are available from Reprographics Center, Inc. for $300 per paper set or $100 per electronic set (non-refundable). Each bid requires bid security of 10% of the total bid amount including all additive alternates. The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price within twenty days of award. The contract will be executed on AIA Document A101-2017 with modifications specified in supplementary conditions. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 general aggregate general liability coverage and $500,000 per accident workers' compensation coverage. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on October 8 at Haslet Armory in Dover. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within thirty days of bid opening.