Sussex County DMV Inspection Lanes Heating

The State of Delaware, Office of Management and Budget, Division of Facilities Management is soliciting sealed bids for installation of gas-fired infrared heaters, new gas service, replacement of a domestic water heater, and associated modifications at the Sussex County DMV located at 23737 Dupont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware under contract MC5511000089, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through the Bonfire Portal. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Sussex County DMV is a prerequisite for bidding.

The scope includes installation of gas-fired infrared radiant tube heaters at a minimum elevation of 14 feet above finished floor in inspection lanes, new gas service infrastructure, domestic water heater replacement, and building modifications. All new radiant tube heaters must integrate with the existing Building Automation System (Automated Logic by Radius Systems), which may only be modified by Radius Systems. Work must be performed primarily during overnight and weekend hours with critical building system shutdowns requiring advance approval. Required subcontractor trades are HVAC, Electrical, and Roofing. The existing roof carries a 20-year Carlisle product warranty expiring September 3, 2044; all roofing work must be performed by a manufacturer-approved contractor to maintain warranty compliance. The contract includes a $10,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions and repairs.

Each bid must include bid security equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount plus all additive alternates. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price and execute the formal contract within 20 calendar days of award. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 69, Section 6960, with weekly sworn payroll reporting required. Bids must be accompanied by a completed subcontractor list, non-collusion statement, drug testing affidavit, and contractor qualifications affidavit. General liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate and workers' compensation coverage of $500,000 limits are required. Written questions are due by 4:00 p.m. on October 1, 2026 to Dan Shurina at Studio JAED. Contract documents are available from Reprographics Center, Inc., 298 Churchmans Road, New Castle, Delaware 19720, for $150.00 per paper set or $75.00 per electronic set; official drawings must be purchased separately through RCI. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on October 8, 2026 at the Haslet Armory, 122 Martin Luther King Boulevard South, Dover, Delaware. MBE, DBE, WBE, and VBE firms are afforded full opportunity to bid without discrimination.