Old Sussex Family Court Building Selective Demolition Package

The State of Delaware, Office of Management and Budget, Division of Facilities Management is soliciting sealed bids for selective demolition services at the Old Sussex County Family Court Building located at 22 The Circle, Georgetown, Delaware 19947. This invitation to bid (ITB), designated OMB/DFM Contract No. MJ0208000003, seeks a qualified contractor to perform interior demolition work including removal of all non-bearing walls, floor finishes, ceilings, interior doors and frames, and select mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fixtures and systems, while preserving structural elements, exterior doors and windows, and roofing. The successful bidder must possess the capability to complete the project within approximately 16 weeks and must comply with Delaware prevailing wage requirements, craft training compliance, drug testing regulations, and waste management standards requiring a minimum 75 percent diversion of construction and demolition waste from landfills. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the project site, with attendance required as a prerequisite for bidding. Sealed bids must be submitted through the Bonfire Portal by April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with public bid opening and reading at 2:00 PM the same day at the Haslet Armory in Dover, Delaware. Contract documents are available from R G Architects, LLC (200 West Main Street, Middletown, Delaware 19709; telephone (302) 376-8100; email bob@rgarchitects.net) for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per set, and detailed project plans are restricted due to public safety concerns and available only through controlled distribution. Each bid must include bid security equal to ten percent of the bid amount, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price within 20 days of award.

The solicitation includes equal employment opportunity requirements and expressly ensures full bidding opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VBEs). Bidders must submit a completed subcontractor list with their bids, identifying all subcontractors by full name and address, with restrictions on subcontractor substitutions under Delaware law. The contract includes a General Owner's Allowance of $25,000.00 for owner-elected changes, with 5 percent retainage on all invoices until project completion and payment processing within 30 days of valid invoice receipt. Prevailing wage rates established by the Delaware Department of Labor apply to all workers and vary by county and trade classification, ranging from $22.47 to $117.63 per hour, with examples including electricians at $83.92 per hour and elevator constructors at $100.06 per hour in Sussex County. The State of Delaware reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the procurement process. While a specific overall contract award value is not disclosed in the available documents, the $25,000.00 owner's allowance and the prevailing wage requirements indicate a substantial project investment.