COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, WILMINGTON, 2026

The Delaware Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a comprehensive streetscape improvement package in Wilmington under the Community Transportation Fund. The work includes full curb‑and‑gutter reconstruction, sidewalk repair and stone‑brick resetting, bituminous‑concrete milling and overlay (including speed‑humps and tack‑coat), tree and stump removal, drainage inlet repairs, and associated temporary traffic‑control and erosion‑control measures. The contract is unit‑price/open‑end, with an estimated notice‑to‑proceed around June 1 2026 and a required completion period of 168 calendar days after NTP. Bidders must submit a bid bond of at least 10 % of the bid amount, meet a performance‑rating of ≥85 % (or sign a retainage agreement), and provide a full suite of required forms (drug‑testing affidavit, certification, etc.). • Scope covers pavement milling, overlay, speed‑hump installation, curb/valley‑gutter reset, sidewalk stone‑brick resetting, tree removal, drainage inlet replacement, and full traffic‑control services. • Unit‑price pricing; no aggregate contract ceiling disclosed, but quantities suggest a multi‑million‑dollar project. • Mandatory requirements include 10 % surety bond, performance rating ≥85 %, drug‑testing program, and compliance with Delaware labor‑preference statutes. • Bid submission via DelDOT Bid Express® or sealed paper envelope; deadline March 31, 2026 2 PM.