Description
The City of Wilmington is soliciting a single‑prime contractor to redesign and reconstruct the 10th Street & Grace Street intersection. The work includes demolition of existing pavement and curb, installation of new concrete curbs, sidewalks, and a storm‑water bioretention cell, milling and overlay of asphalt, new storm‑water catch basins and piping, and full traffic‑control and site‑restoration services. The contract is competitively bid, requires a 5 % bid bond, 5 % retainage, and full performance/payment bonds plus standard commercial general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. The project must be started within 10 days of award and completed within 90 calendar days; liquidated damages of $230 per day apply after day 91. The solicitation also mandates a 14 % subcontract goal for certified Minority‑ and Women‑Business Enterprises with documented good‑faith effort.