Sussex County DMV Inspection Lanes Heating

Sussex County, Delaware is requesting sealed bids for heating system installation at the DMV Inspection Lanes facility located at 23737 Dupont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. This is a public works project subject to Delaware prevailing wage requirements under Title 29, Chapter 69, Section 6960 of the Delaware Code.

The scope includes installation of gas-fired infrared heaters, a new gas service line, replacement of a domestic water heater, and associated modifications to the inspection lanes facility. Technical specifications and mechanical drawings are detailed in the project manual prepared by StudioJAED Architects and Engineers and issued for bidding on July 20, 2026. Contract documents are available from Reprographics Center, Inc. for $150.00 per paper set or $75.00 per electronic set.

The contract is structured as a stipulated-sum agreement using AIA Document A101-2017 with modifications. The project contains one allowance of $10,000 for general contingencies and repairs. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to ten percent of the bid amount plus all additive alternates. The successful bidder must post performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price within twenty days of contract award.

Bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting, comply with drug testing regulations for large public works projects, provide an affidavit of contractor qualifications, submit a completed subcontractor list naming specific trades, and demonstrate craft training compliance if applicable. General contractor insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence with $3,000,000 aggregate, $1,000,000 automobile liability per accident, $500,000 workers' compensation per accident, and $2,000,000 pollution liability per claim with $4,000,000 aggregate. Sealed bids are submitted through the Bonfire Portal at https://DFM.bonfirehub.com and opened at 2:00 p.m. on October 8, 2026 at the Haslet Armory in Dover, Delaware. Contract award must be made within thirty days of bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.