Indian River Marina Bulkhead Repairs

The State of Delaware, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Parks and Recreation is issuing Invitation to Bid NAT26802-IRMPIERS for repairs to steel sheet pile bulkheads and steel guide piles at Indian River Marina in Sussex County, Delaware. The procurement encompasses application of protective coatings above the waterline, installation of passive cathodic protection systems, coating repairs for Type B, C, and D bulkheads, boat ramp bulkheads, and steel pipe piles in both upper and lower tidal zones, bulkhead plate repairs, preconstruction lift hole inspections, furnishing and installation of anodes, and cathodic protection test stations. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 30, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at 39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Sealed bids are due May 28, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. and will be opened via Microsoft Teams video conference. Substantial completion is preferred within 12 months from on-site start of work, with punch list completion required within 21 days thereafter. Bid security equal to 10 percent of the bid amount plus all additive alternates is required, with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price required upon award. All bid prices must include mobilization and demobilization costs not to exceed 20 percent of the total contract bid, and contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Delaware Department of Labor and Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 69 subcontractor qualifications and craft training requirements.

This procurement is open to all qualified bidders, with full opportunity extended to Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Contract documents are available at no cost through a secure online portal at https://bit.ly/2TVIu2z via an Egress Switch secure email system upon verification of bidder legitimacy. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 30 days of bid opening. Payment will be made within 30 days of the owner's receipt of a valid application for payment, with five percent retainage on monthly invoices until completion of all closeout documentation. The contract is effective upon issuance of the state purchase order, contingent upon submission of bonds, signed contracts, and insurance certificates within 20 days of notice of award. A $10,000 owner contingency allowance is included in the contract, and specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the available procurement documents.