Description
The Delaware State University seeks a qualified general contractor to fully demolish the Thomasson Building on its Dover campus and restore the site. Bidders must submit a sealed or electronic lump‑sum bid, provide a 10 % bid bond, and be prepared to furnish 100 % performance and payment bonds after award. The contract requires compliance with Delaware prevailing‑wage rules, a mandatory drug‑testing program, extensive safety and environmental protections (≥75 % waste diversion), and a $100 000 owner‑contingency allowance incorporated into the base bid. No asbestos abatement is included; any required permits are the contractor’s responsibility.
• Full building demolition, utility removal, site clearing, grading, and final restoration.
• Mandatory bid bond (10 % of bid) and 100 % performance/payment bonds; compliance with prevailing‑wage and drug‑testing regulations.
• Pre‑bid meeting (optional) on 27 July 2026; bid deadline 15 September 2026; construction anticipated to start 15 October 2026.