Ross Street and West Street Alley West Water Main Replacement

This contract concerns the replacement of aging water mains on Ross Street and West Street (Alley West) in Delaware, encompassing full civil‑construction activities such as mobilization, traffic management, erosion control, surveying, installation of 8‑in. and 6‑in. ductile‑iron water pipes, gate valves, fire‑hydrant removal and installation, water‑service line replacement, meter replacement, and abandonment of existing mains using flowable fill. The scope also includes optional sewer‑lateral removal. Six contractors submitted unit‑price bids; Teal Construction was selected as the awardee with a total contract value of approximately $600 k. Key elements include: • Comprehensive water‑main and service‑line replacement with associated valve, hydrant, and meter work. • Required environmental (erosion/sediment) and traffic‑control measures. • Unit‑price bidding format, allowing detailed cost breakdown per item. • Awarded to a single vendor (Teal Construction) after open competition among multiple bidders.