Little Creek Site Improvements

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Fish & Wildlife, is seeking bids for the Little Creek Site Improvements project (Contract No. NAT-24-002_SITEIMPROV) located in Kent County. The procurement involves comprehensive site and infrastructure upgrades across two project phases, including Bayside Drive access road widening, town sewer extension, grading, parking improvements, and converting existing buildings from septic to sewer systems. Key deliverables include infrastructure work around proposed buildings, site preparation, paving, and storm and sanitary system upgrades. Sealed bids will be received until 12:00 p.m. on July 8, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled for July 10, 2025, in the DNREC Building Auditorium in Dover, Delaware. While a mandatory pre-bid meeting is not required, bidders are encouraged to contact eric.moran@delaware.gov and can coordinate site visits prior to June 25th, 2025. The contract term is two years from August 10, 2025, through August 9, 2027, with potential for three additional one-year extensions through negotiation.

The procurement includes a specific Delaware labor preference mandate requiring preference be given to bona fide legal citizens of the state who have established residency for at least 90 days. Penalties are stipulated for violations of citizenship provisions, with potential financial penalties equal to the compensation paid to any non-qualifying worker. Prevailing wage requirements are in effect, with hourly rates specified for 21 different construction job classifications across Delaware counties. Bidders must comply with state regulations including craft training, drug testing, and background check provisions for employees. The project explicitly excludes work related to a proposed enforcement building, and all work must be completed within the designated Limits of Disturbance (LOD). While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid requires detailed pricing for both project phases, with vendors expected to manage permitting and project scheduling using their own means and methods. Non-registered apprentices must be paid the mechanic's rate, and all work must adhere to prevailing wage regulations promulgated by the Delaware Department of Labor.