James T. Vaughn Correctional Center New K-9 Facility

The State of Delaware Division of Facilities Management is requesting sealed bids for the construction of a new 2,500-square-foot K-9 training facility at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the Bonfire Portal and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the correctional center's maintenance shop.

The project scope includes demolition and disposal of an existing K-9 training office trailer, site preparation with grading and utility connections, and construction of a permanent facility containing three offices, one toilet room, a kitchenette, storage room, multi-purpose space, utility room, and IT closet, plus entry sidewalk. Contract documents utilize AIA Document A101-2017 (stipulated sum) and A201-2017 (general conditions) and are available from Becker Morgan Group, Inc. for a $25 non-refundable fee. Project documents have been exempted from public website publication under Delaware Code Title 29, Section 10002(o)(17)(a) due to correctional center security concerns; interested vendors must contact Becker Morgan Group at 309 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE, phone (302) 734-7950, or email ddutton@beckermorgan.com to request access.

Bidders must comply with Delaware prevailing wage requirements (Section 007346), submit a completed subcontractor list identifying all trades, provide proof of mandatory drug testing programs, and demonstrate craft training compliance. Bid security must equal 10 percent of the bid amount plus all additive alternates. The successful bidder must post performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price upon execution. The contract includes a $100,000 contingency allowance for owner-directed use. Bid opening and public reading will occur at 11:00 a.m. on September 3, 2026 at the Division of Facilities Management office in Dover. The state encourages bids from Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises and reserves the right to reject any or all bids.