DTCC Owens Carter Dental Health Center

Delaware Technical Community College is requesting sealed bids for construction renovation and expansion of the Owens Carter Dental Health Center at the Georgetown campus, with bids due December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Project documents are restricted from public display under Delaware Code Title 29 due to public safety concerns and are available only to qualified vendors through controlled distribution from Tevebaugh Architecture (Amanda Bouwer, 302-984-1400, abouwer@tevebaugh.com).

The scope encompasses renovation and expansion of dental educational and patient care facilities, including new exterior sidewalks, entrance canopy, reception and waiting areas, unisex restrooms, break room, dental operatories, X-ray alcoves, dental laboratory, sterilization laboratory, computer laboratory, storage rooms, and dedicated dental mechanical room. Interior and exterior work includes architectural finishes, millwork and carpentry, mechanical and electrical upgrades, concrete work, roofing repairs, and structural modifications.

Prevailing wage rates apply under both Delaware state law and the Davis-Bacon Act (General Decision Number DE20260009 for Sussex County, effective May 18, 2026). Wage rates range from $24.45 per hour for general laborers to $71.85 per hour for elevator mechanics, with fringe benefits by classification. Contractors must comply with Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave (one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually) and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage ($13.65 per hour or applicable rate, whichever is higher).

Each bid must include bid security equivalent to ten percent of the total bid amount including all additive alternates. The successful bidder must post a performance bond and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Non-discrimination provisions apply with full opportunities extended to Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. DTCC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.