Subdivision paving, new castle county II, 2025

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is soliciting bids for Contract T202504902.02, a comprehensive subdivision paving project in New Castle County scheduled for 2025. The procurement involves extensive road infrastructure improvements across 22 location sites, encompassing pavement milling, bituminous concrete paving, concrete curb and sidewalk replacement, and drainage improvements. Key deliverables include 115,980 square yards of pavement milling, 7,835 tons of Superpave Type C PG 64-22 asphalt, 5,014 square yards of concrete pavement removal, and 11,050 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter installation. The project requires a contract completion time of 260 calendar days, with an estimated start date of May 26, 2025. Bids are due by March 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time and can be submitted via Bid Express or as paper bids with CD to DelDOT's Administration Building in Dover. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage rates, craft training requirements, and electronic ticketing protocols for material deliveries.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must complete a Diesel Fuel Cost Price Adjustment form, choosing to opt-in or opt-out of the fuel cost adjustment program, which must be submitted with the bid proposal. The project incorporates quality control and quality assurance requirements with specific testing protocols and pay adjustment factors based on material and construction quality metrics. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract includes provisions for quantity adjustments based on fund availability, with DelDOT reserving the right to add or delete locations without changing unit bid prices. Work order specifications include precise scheduling requirements, lane closure restrictions (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday-Friday on maintenance roads), and mandatory completion timelines for specific construction phases. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the extensive scope and material quantities suggest a significant infrastructure investment for New Castle County's transportation infrastructure improvements.