Northeast State Service Center Reimagining Project

The State of Delaware Office of Management and Budget, Division of Facilities Management, is requesting bids on interior renovation, reconstruction, and mechanical/electrical/fire protection work at the Northeast State Service Center (1624 Jessup Street, Wilmington, Delaware) under solicitation OMB-MC3512000045A, with sealed bids due August 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM through the Bonfire Portal and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the project site.

The scope encompasses approximately 3,000 square feet of interior renovation, vestibule reconstruction, exterior stair addition, and all associated mechanical, electrical, and fire protection work. The contract will be executed using AIA Document A101-2017 with a stipulated-sum basis. Substantial completion is measured in calendar days from Notice to Proceed; the specific duration is not identified in the summary files.

Prevailing wage requirements apply to all mechanics and laborers on site or engaged in custom fabrication. A mandatory drug testing program in compliance with Delaware regulations is required. Contractors must submit a completed subcontractor list with the bid, provide affidavits certifying qualifications and craft training compliance, hold Delaware business licensure, and comply with state nondiscrimination and EEO provisions. Contract documents are available from Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. for a non-refundable $25.00 per electronic set; official drawing plans must be purchased for bid submission.

Bid security of ten percent of the total bid amount (including all additive alternates) is required with submission. Upon award, the successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Progress payments will be made no later than 30 days after the Owner receives a valid Application for Payment, with a 1% per month interest rate (capped at 12% per annum) for late payments. A $30,000 allowance is included in the base bid for unforeseen circumstances. Public bid opening and reading occurs at 2:30 PM on August 25, 2026 at the Haslet Armory in Dover, Delaware. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.