Laurel Drive Pump Station Upgrade Engineering Design Support

The City of Dover is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Laurel Drive Pump Station Upgrade Engineering Design Support. The proposal submission deadline is January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Here are the key points: **Proposal Submission:** * Three paper copies and one electronic copy (CD/DVD or flash drive) must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the City of Dover Procurement Office. * Vendors must complete the RFP notice form and return it via email or fax to indicate their intention to submit a proposal. * A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on December 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM. **Proposal Evaluation:** * The City of Dover reserves the right to waive technicalities, reject any or all submissions, or advertise for new proposals. * The contract shall be awarded to the offeror whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the City within 90 days of the closing date. * All prices must be held firm for a minimum of 90 days from the date of the opening. **Preferences:** * Minority, women, veteran, service-disabled veteran, and individuals with disabilities owned vendor preference shall be 3% of the value of the award. * Local vendor preference shall be 3% of the annual value of the award, with preference assigned based on the vendor's location within the city limits, Kent County, or the State of Delaware. **Bonding and Insurance:** * A performance bond shall be required from the successful proposer for the full amount of the contract. * The bond shall be released by the City of Dover upon successful completion of the contract. **Confidentiality:** * Vendors must provide a completed "Consent for Disclosure Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)" form with their submission. * Proprietary information must be isolated and clearly marked, and the cover must indicate that the bid contains such information. **Contact Information:** * Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected] by December 17, 2025. * The City of Dover Procurement Office can be reached at (302) 736-7795 or www.cityofdover.com.