Open end- patching and thin overlay, central district, FY 26 - 29

The Delaware Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for an open-end contract for patching and thin overlay services in the Central District covering fiscal years 2026 through 2029, with plans and proposal documents posted October 13, 2026. This is a task-order vehicle with flexible work authorization and unit-price bidding; actual volumes and total expenditures will be determined through work orders issued during the contract term based on district maintenance needs and available transportation funding.

The scope encompasses pothole patching and thin overlay applications across designated roadway segments in the Central District, with maintenance-of-traffic work required during operations. Contractors must comply with Delaware Department of Transportation material specifications and construction standards. Primary line item 801500 references four typical applications with stated quantities of 30, 10, 10, and 10 units respectively, though detailed application type descriptions are not provided in the available bid breakout sheet template.

Bidders must submit unit prices for patching operations and overlay work on the provided breakout sheet. The contract structure allows for emergency repairs and planned maintenance activities to be ordered as needed, requiring contractors to demonstrate capacity to mobilize equipment and crews efficiently throughout the district. Proposals must address project management, safety protocols, quality assurance, environmental compliance, and contractor qualifications and experience with similar transportation maintenance work.

No specific contract value ceiling, questions deadline, pre-bid meeting, or proposal due date is stated in the posted documents.