Hazel D. Plant Ats & Generator Replacement

The Delaware Department of Correction, through the State of Delaware Office of Management and Budget Division of Facilities Management, is requesting sealed bids for replacement of an emergency generator and two automatic transfer switches (ATS) at the Hazel D. Plant Women's Treatment Facility in New Castle County, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The scope covers removal and replacement of the existing emergency generator and two ATS units at 620 Baylor Boulevard. The contract will be executed on an AIA A101-2017 stipulated-sum basis. Bidders must submit a completed subcontractor list identifying at least one subcontractor for each trade category and provide notarized affidavits regarding employee drug testing programs, contractor qualifications, and craft training compliance under Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 69. The project includes a $25,000 allowance for miscellaneous costs. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements with weekly sworn payroll reporting required.

Bid security must equal ten percent of the total bid amount including all additive alternates. The successful bidder must post performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Contract documents are available from Fayda Engineering & Energy Solutions, LLC (801 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington, Delaware) for $50 (electronic) or $100 (printed). Site visits will be scheduled separately and require security clearance for all approved attendees.

Public bid opening and reading are scheduled for 2:00 PM on October 29, 2026 at the Haslet Armory in Dover, Delaware. Bids remain valid for 30 days following opening. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. Non-discrimination protections apply to all bidders, with full opportunity afforded to Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. Sealed bids must be submitted through the Bonfire Portal at https://DFM.bonfirehub.com.