FY2023B Street and Alley Program

This contract pertains to the Delaware FY2023 “B Street & Alley” program, covering concrete and asphalt work at two municipal locations (Dover Little League Parking Lot and East Loockerman Street). The scope includes removal and replacement of curb & gutter, driveway aprons, basin frames, installation of detectable warning surfaces, and asphalt preparation, milling, hot‑mix placement, and pavement marking. The award was made to GrassBuster Landscaping Inc., a local vendor, despite a $0.00 line‑item bid; the competing bidder (Sam’s Construction) submitted a comprehensive $898,877 estimate. • Program: State‑wide street and alley rehabilitation (Delaware). • Work: Concrete curb/gutter replacement, driveway aprons, basin frames, and asphalt resurfacing/marking. • Awardee: GrassBuster Landscaping Inc. (Rich Crouse, [email protected], 935 Rahway Dr, Newark, DE). • Estimated market value (based on competing bid): ~ $900 k. • Procurement: Open competition ITB with two bidders; minority/local vendor preference noted.