Description
The City of Wilmington is soliciting a single‑prime contractor to redesign and reconstruct the Dawson and Wooster streetscapes (US 17/74/76) from 3rd to 17th Streets. The project includes full pavement milling and resurfacing, concrete curb and gutter replacement, ADA‑compliant sidewalk and curb‑ramp construction, drainage upgrades, traffic‑signal upgrades, utility coordination, erosion‑control measures, and landscaping. The contractor must meet a 14 % MBE/WBE subcontracting goal, provide a 5 % bid bond, and secure performance and payment bonds for 100 % of the contract value. Work must start within 10 days of the notice‑to‑proceed and be completed within 365 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $530 per day for delays.
• Milling, resurfacing, and new asphalt surface course for ~5,800 tons of pavement.
• Concrete curb, gutter, and curb‑ramp installation (≈350 LF of curb).
• Traffic‑signal upgrades, lane‑closure coordination, and paint removal (included in lump‑sum traffic‑control item).
• Drainage structure replacement, utility relocation, and extensive landscaping/erosion‑control work.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on May 28, 2026; bid submission deadline July 9, 2026.