Ted Harvey Conservation Area Viewing Platforms

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is soliciting bids under ITB NAT26001-THWILDVIEW for design and construction of two elevated viewing platforms at the Ted Harvey Conservation Area, with project documents available only through controlled access to qualified vendors.

Access to plans and specifications requires prior contact with Amanda Delayo, DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, at 302-592-9906 or dnrec.delawarebayshore@delaware.gov at 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901. The project documents have been exempted from public disclosure under Delaware Code Title 29, Section 10002(o)(17)(a) based on public safety concerns; contract documents are released only upon acknowledgement of receipt.

The scope is complete design and construction of two elevated viewing platforms including all materials, labor, site preparation, structural components, decking, railing systems, foundation work, and final acceptance. Specifications establish detailed technical requirements for platform construction, structural design, safety compliance, material standards, and accessibility requirements in accordance with applicable building codes.

Bids are submitted as lump-sum cost covering all design and construction costs. The contract award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical and administrative requirements. Prevailing wage rates apply under the Delaware Department of Labor prevailing wage schedule effective March 13, 2026, with hourly rates for 29 construction worker classifications across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. Eight contractors and individuals appear on the Delaware prevailing wage debarment list and are prohibited from bidding on this public construction contract. Delaware-based contractor preference applies where such vendors qualify under state procurement policy. The contract term extends through completion of construction and final acceptance by DNREC.

Specific proposal due dates, pre-bid meeting schedules, and question deadlines are contained in the restricted ITB document.