DHCI Fire Alarm System Replacement

The State of Delaware, Office of Management and Budget, Division of Facilities Management, is requesting sealed bids for replacement and monitoring of fire alarm systems on the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) campus in Smyrna, Delaware, under IFB MC3514000083, with bids due December 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Dover is a prerequisite for bidding.

The scope encompasses complete fire alarm system replacement, including removal of the existing outdated system and installation of a new system with fire detection, alarm notification, control panels, manual pull stations, and integration with building management systems. The contractor must perform design, installation, testing, commissioning, and staff training, with particular emphasis on code compliance, system reliability, and maintenance accessibility. All work is subject to Delaware prevailing wage requirements, with county-specific rates established for 31 construction classifications across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties, effective March 13, 2026.

Bids must include bid security equal to ten percent of the total bid amount, including all additive alternates. The successful bidder must post performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Contract documents are available from Fayda Engineering & Energy Solutions, LLC at 801 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19804 for $50.00 per electronic copy or $500.00 for printed copy. Sealed bids may be submitted through Bonfire Portal at https://DFM.bonfirehub.com or delivered in person to 122 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard South, Dover, Delaware 19901. The procurement is open to all qualified bidders; Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises are afforded full opportunity to participate. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids.