Open end - right of way fence replacement, north & canal, FY26-28

The Delaware Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for an open-end right-of-way fence replacement contract covering the North and Canal districts in New Castle County, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the DelDOT Administration Building in Dover. Delaware labor preference applies, with employment preference given to citizens with at least 90 days of state residence.

Scope includes repair and replacement of damaged right-of-way fencing on state-maintained roads including I-95, I-295, I-495, Route 1, US 301, and related ramps throughout New Castle County. Work involves maintenance of traffic, removal of damaged fence and components, and repair or replacement as directed by the Department Engineer through individual work orders. Bid quantities include 350 linear feet of right-of-way fence repair, 175 linear feet of chain link fence, 175 linear feet of wood vertical slat fence repair, 150 linear feet of wildlife exclusion fence, 325 linear feet of chain link fence repair, 150 linear feet of wood vertical slat fence repair, 50 linear feet of fence relocation, and miscellaneous gates and relocation work. The contract specifies tiered pricing for fence heights exceeding six feet, with multipliers of 1.25x for heights up to eight feet and 1.5x for heights up to ten feet. Contractors must comply with DelDOT's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (January 2026) and the Revised Inspection Framework; maintain traffic control in accordance with Delaware Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards; coordinate utilities through Miss Utility of Delaware; and manage environmental compliance if wetlands are impacted.

The contract term is 730 calendar days (approximately two years) from the anticipated Notice to Proceed on or about December 21, 2026, with an option to extend for one additional one-year period through negotiation. Prevailing wage rates apply. Bidders must be registered with DelDOT, hold a business license, and submit a surety bond or security deposit equal to at least 10 percent of the bid amount. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Delaware's Contractor Registration Act and maintain mandatory drug testing programs. No retainage will be withheld unless the contractor's performance rating falls below 85 percent, in which case an Agreement to Accept Retainage is required.