Customs House Renovation and Addition

The State of Delaware is seeking competitive sealed bids for the renovation and addition of the historic Customs House in Wilmington. The contract is split into four specialty bid packages covering interior signage, audio‑visual systems, structured cabling, and final cleaning. Bidders must comply with Delaware prevailing‑wage rules, provide a 10 % bid bond, and be prepared to post performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price. The project includes full interior system integration, coordination with multiple trades, and strict documentation and safety requirements. • Interior signage: design, fabricate, and install custom aluminum plaques, lettering, and way‑finding signs (allowance $5,000). • Audio‑visual: supply and install AV equipment, integration, testing, and training (allowance $10,000). • Structured cabling: install data/telecom infrastructure, fiber backbone, and equipment racks (allowance $15,000). • Final cleaning: post‑construction cleaning to deliver a finished space. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on Aug 18 2026; bids due Sep 2 2026 via the Bonfire portal; bid opening Sep 2 2026 at Haslet Armory, Dover, DE.