West Street East Alley Water Main Replacement

This contract concerns the replacement of an 8‑inch ductile‑iron water main along West Street and East Alley, including associated valves, service lines, meters, meter pits, and the abandonment of existing 4‑inch and 6‑inch mains. The scope also covers mobilization/demobilization, traffic maintenance, erosion‑and‑sediment control, and survey/layout work. Teal Construction was the low‑bid awardee, with a regular‑rate total of approximately $516 k and a prevailing‑wage total of about $573 k; additional miscellaneous line‑items bring the overall project budget into the low‑to‑mid $2 million range. The work is located in Delaware and was solicited through an open competitive Invitation‑to‑Bid process. • Primary work: 8‑in. DR‑18 PVC water main replacement and related infrastructure (valves, meters, pits). • Ancillary services: traffic control, erosion control, surveying, and demolition of existing mains. • Awarded vendor: Teal Construction (Dover, DE). • Estimated total contract value: roughly $2.2 million (including miscellaneous items).