Delaware Department of Agriculture Flooring and Painting Upgrades

The State of Delaware, through its Office of Management and Budget – Division of Facilities Management, is soliciting sealed bids to renovate the Delaware Department of Agriculture building in Dover. The scope includes removing and replacing existing resilient flooring in seven phased areas, installing new ADA‑compliant lever‑handle door hardware, updating ceiling tiles and acoustic ceiling systems in conference rooms and hallways, replacing interior wall sconces, and repainting all interior surfaces. An allowance of $30,000 is provided for unforeseen conditions, and the contractor must supply a 10 % bid bond and 100 % performance and payment bonds. All work must comply with prevailing‑wage requirements, drug‑testing and craft‑training certifications, and a 75 % construction‑waste diversion target. Bids are submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal, and the bid opening is public. • Phased interior flooring replacement (7 phases) – resilient flooring, epoxy options, vinyl base, LVT options. • ADA‑compliant door‑hardware replacement (lever handles). • Acoustic ceiling tile removal/installation (Armstrong model #1713). • Wall‑base vinyl cove, tile carpet (Shaw Contract Constellation) and epoxy floor finishes (up to three colors). • Interior painting of walls, ceilings, and trim; concrete skim‑coating included in base bid. • Required bonding: 10 % bid security; 100 % performance & payment bonds. • Prevailing‑wage compliance (Kent County rates effective 3/14/2025). • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on Jan 14, 2026; bid deadline Jan 29, 2026, 1 pm (electronic). • $25 non‑refundable fee for full document set.