JP Court 4 Lobby Expansion

The State of Delaware Office of Management and Budget, Division of Facilities Management is soliciting sealed bids for the JP Court 4 Lobby Expansion (Contract MJ0213000001A) in Seaford, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 19 at 9:00 AM. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required for bid eligibility.

The scope encompasses demolition of the existing lobby area including concrete sidewalk, entry canopy, brick veneer, roofing, dormers, toilet rooms, and associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, followed by construction of a new 900-square-foot addition with ADA-accessible toilet rooms, office space, and updated systems. The project is located at 408 E. Stein Highway, Seaford, Delaware.

Delaware prevailing wage rates apply to all laborers and mechanics on the project. Bidders must comply with craft training requirements where applicable and implement mandatory drug testing programs for employees. Subcontractor lists naming one subcontractor per trade are required.

Each bid must include bid security equal to ten percent of the base bid plus all additive alternates. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. The contract uses AIA Document A101-2017 on a stipulated-sum basis with a $75,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions. Alternates are included for window replacement and other specified modifications. Contract award is anticipated within thirty days of bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Contract documents are available from Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., 1 Park Avenue, Milford, Delaware 19963, for a non-refundable $25.00 fee per electronic set. Plans are restricted from public display under Delaware Code Title 29, Section 10002(o)(17)(a) due to public safety concerns; qualified vendors must acknowledge receipt through controlled distribution. Contact (302) 424-1441 or mpb@dbfinc.com for document access. Bids are submitted through the Bonfire Portal at https://DFM.bonfirehub.com and opened publicly at 2:00 PM on September 3 at the Haslet Armory in Dover. The State affords MBE, DBE, WBE, and VBE bidders full opportunity to submit without discrimination.