US113 @ SR18/SR404 (GEORGETOWN) grade separated intersection

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is soliciting bids for Contract No. T201412701, a complex grade-separated intersection improvement project at US 113 and SR 18/SR 404 in Georgetown, Sussex County. The procurement involves constructing a bridge where SR 18/SR 404 will cross over US 113, with loop ramps in the northeast and southwest quadrants, and widening US 113 to three lanes in each direction from Bedford Street to Ennis Street. Key deliverables include geotechnical instrumentation monitoring, contaminated materials management, bituminous and Portland cement concrete work, lighting, signage, and utility relocation. The project requires comprehensive construction services with specific technical specifications outlined in the construction plans and proposal documents. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. local time on February 10, 2026, with an estimated Notice to Proceed on or about June 1, 2026. The total project duration is 764 calendar days, including an allowance of 247 weather days, and contractors must complete all work within this timeframe.

The contract currently carries a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal due to recent federal decertification of DelDOT DBEs. Bidders must be registered with DelDOT, provide a surety bond of at least 10% of the bid amount, and implement a mandatory drug testing program. The project is federally funded under Federal Aid No. ESTP-2014(05) with CFDA 20.205 (Federal Highway Administration funds), subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements with wage rates ranging from $31.15 to $98.33 per hour. The contract includes multiple incentive bonuses totaling $160,000 for timely completion of specific construction phases, with potential liquidated damages for late openings. Contractors must also comply with on-the-job training requirements, including training three specified trainees and meeting minority participation goals of 12.3% to 14.5% and female participation of 6.9%. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and federal funding suggest a substantial contract value commensurate with a major infrastructure improvement project.