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 Contract MC1002001141, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM through the Bonfire Portal. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Sussex County Maintenance Shop in Georgetown is a prerequisite for bidding.

The scope encompasses replacement of chillers, pumps, and air handling units at the facility located at 9265 Public Safety Way, Bridgeville, Delaware, with the requirement that the cooling system be fully operational between April 15 and October 15 annually. AHU shutdowns are limited to a maximum of four with eight-hour maximum duration each. The project is open to all qualified bidders; minority-owned, disadvantaged, women-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises are explicitly afforded full opportunity to submit bids. No set-asides are stated.

Prevailing wage requirements apply to all mechanics and laborers performing work on this project. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with Delaware's mandatory drug testing program per OMB Regulation 4104 and submit completed drug testing affidavits. Background checks via IdentoGO are required for all contractors and subcontractors at $20 per person. The contractor must obtain all required building permits and trade permits, provide temporary sanitary facilities, and schedule work during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) unless owner-approved otherwise. The base bid must include a $30,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions, with any remaining balance credited back to the owner at project conclusion. One additive alternate covers provision of temporary air handling units for comfort heating and cooling.

Bid security of 10 percent of the bid amount plus all additive alternates is required. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Contract documents are available from Reprographics Center, Inc. at $300.00 per paper set or $100.00 per electronic set, non-refundable. Written bidder questions are due by 4:00 PM on October 1, 2026, with responses issued by addendum. Bids remain valid for 30 days from opening. Public bid opening and reading occurs at 2:00 PM on October 8 at the Haslet Armory, Dover. The contract is based on AIA Document A101-2017 with a stipulated sum basis of payment. The project documents are restricted from public website publication under Delaware Code Title 29, Section 10002(o)(17)(a) due to public safety considerations; qualified vendors may obtain documents directly from Studio JAED at (302) 832-1652 or shurinad@studiojaed.com.