Transportation Management Center Cooling Tower Replacement

The State of Delaware is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the existing cooling tower at the Transportation Management Center in Smyrna, DE, including demolition of selected HVAC components, installation of a new induced‑draft tower, associated electrical work, water‑treatment system upgrades, and provision of a temporary tower if the permanent system is not operational on schedule. The contract is a single‑prime, stipulated‑price bid with a 10 % bid security, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and a $10,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on August 5 2026, submit questions by August 13 2026, and deliver sealed bids electronically by August 20 2026. The project will require coordination with the existing water‑treatment vendor (Tustin) and the building automation system provider (Radius Systems). • Replace cooling tower and related HVAC piping, controls, and electrical distribution. • Provide a temporary cooling‑tower of equal capacity if the new system cannot be operational by the required seasonal window. • Perform water‑treatment system work, including demolition/installation of a chemical‑treatment storage shed (alternate). • Meet extensive bonding, insurance, and prevailing‑wage requirements (Delaware labor rates).