Description
The Delaware Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a multi‑location subdivision paving project in New Castle County. The work includes full‑depth milling, Superpave asphalt overlay, curb and gutter replacement, sidewalk construction, drainage inlet adjustments, speed‑hump installation, traffic‑control devices, and associated erosion‑control and seeding. The contract is unit‑price based, with a 303‑day performance period beginning upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit a surety bond (≥10 % of bid), drug‑testing affidavit, performance‑rating certification, and comply with craft‑training or prevailing‑wage requirements (as clarified by Addendum 1). No retainage is withheld unless the Performance‑Based Rating System is elected.
• Core scope: 2‑in. milling & overlay (≈9,350 tons of Superpave), PCC curb/gutter, sidewalks, drainage, speed humps, and traffic‑control across 21 subdivision sites.
• Schedule: Advertisement 3 Feb 2026; bid deadline 3 Mar 2026 (2 PM); estimated Notice to Proceed ≈ 11 May 2026; 303‑day contract period.
• Mandatory compliance: Delaware contractor registration, performance rating ≥85 % (or retainage agreement), drug‑testing program, craft‑training (or monetary contribution), electronic ticketing setup, and submission of a CD with price entries.