DSP Headquarters Boiler Replacement

The Delaware Department of Services for Persons with Disabilities (DSP) is soliciting sealed bids for boiler replacement at DSP Headquarters (1441 N DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware) under OMB project MC1002001111A, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Haslet Armory, Room 133, Dover. Prevailing wage requirements determined by the Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs, apply to all workers.

The scope comprises installation of two new condensing boilers, two new boiler pumps, two new system pumps, and a new flue stack. The project includes a $15,000 contingency allowance for miscellaneous items discovered during construction. Substantial completion timeline will be specified in the formal contract agreement.

Contract documents are available from DEDC, LLC (315 S Chapel Street, Newark, Delaware 19711; 302-738-7172 or bkrinsky@dedc-eng.com) at a non-refundable cost of $100.00 per paper set or $25.00 per electronic set. Plans and specifications are withheld from public posting under Delaware Code Title 29, Section 10002(o)(17)(a) due to public safety concerns; qualified vendors must acknowledge receipt through the controlled distribution process.

Bid security equal to ten percent of the bid amount plus all additive alternates is required. The successful bidder must post performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Bidders must hold current Delaware Business Licenses and provide documentation of financial resources, past performance, and written safety plans prior to contract execution. Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 69 compliance is mandatory, including subcontractor listing, craft training compliance affidavits, and drug testing program certification. Bid opening and public reading occur at 11:00 a.m. on September 10 at the Haslet Armory. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.