Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a single‑prime contractor to redesign and reconstruct the 10th St – Grace St intersection. The work 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 asphalt, installation of new catch basins and storm‑water piping, tree protection, erosion‑control measures, traffic control, and final site cleanup. The contract will be awarded on a lowest‑responsible‑bid basis, with a 5 % bid bond, 5 % retainage, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price, and required insurance coverages. The construction period is limited to 90 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $230 per day for overruns. The solicitation also imposes a 14 % subcontracting goal for certified Minority‑ and Women‑Business Enterprises and requires compliance with federal statutes if FEMA funding is involved.
• Multi‑disciplinary civil work: excavation, concrete curb/sidewalk, storm‑water infrastructure, asphalt paving, and landscaping.
• Tight schedule: bids due 5 Sept 2024; construction must be completed within 90 days of start.
• Strong compliance requirements: MBE/WBE goals, Davis‑Bacon, OSHA, EPA storm‑water permits, and detailed traffic‑control plan.