North Bradford Street Rehabilitation Project

This contract concerns the rehabilitation of North Bradford Street in Delaware, covering comprehensive civil works such as excavation, removal and replacement of asphalt and concrete pavements, installation of curbs, gutters, drainage inlets, detectable warning surfaces, pavement markings, erosion control, and landscaping. Two wage‑rate options were offered (non‑prevailing and prevailing), and the bid tabulation shows detailed unit‑price breakdowns for 26 line‑item tasks. Although George & Lynch submitted a lower bid, the contract was awarded to Sam’s Construction LLC, indicating that factors beyond price (e.g., qualifications, schedule, or local preferences) likely influenced the decision. The total contract value for the awarded vendor ranges from approximately $2.3 M (non‑prevailing) to $2.85 M (prevailing). • Scope includes full street reconstruction, traffic control, and site restoration. • Unit‑price format with 26 distinct work items, each with quantities and unit costs. • Awarded to Sam’s Construction LLC despite a higher bid, suggesting non‑price evaluation criteria.