Description
The City of Wilmington is soliciting a single‑prime, competitive bid for the redesign and reconstruction of the 10th Street and Grace Street intersection. The scope includes demolition of existing pavement and curb, installation of new concrete curbs and sidewalks, construction of a storm‑water bioretention cell, milling and overlay of existing asphalt, new storm‑water catch basins and pipework, tree protection, erosion control, traffic control, and final site cleanup. The project must be completed within a 90‑day construction window, with strict work‑hour limits (7 am–6 pm weekdays, no work on city holidays) and extensive compliance requirements (MBE/WBE 14 % subcontract goal, Davis‑Bacon, environmental permits, safety plans, and insurance). Bids are due 5 Sept 2024, and the contract will carry retainage, performance/pay bonds, and liquidated‑damage penalties for schedule overruns.
• Primary works: curb/sidewalk concrete, bioretention cell, asphalt milling & overlay, storm‑water pipe & catch basins.
• Mandatory compliance: MBE/WBE 14 % goal, federal statutes if FEMA funds are used, OSHA safety, traffic‑control plan, utility notifications.
• Schedule: 90 calendar‑day construction period; no extensions except by written request within 21 days of occurrence.