This open-end contract is for guardrail upgrades, repairs, and new installation in New Castle County, Delaware, issued by the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).
Bids are due by October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Time, and the contract duration is 1,095 calendar days (approximately 3 years) from the initial Notice to Proceed.
The work includes furnishing all labor and materials to repair damaged guardrail, impact attenuators, end treatments, high-tension cable barriers, and related incidental construction such as topsoil, seeding, and traffic maintenance.
The procurement method is RFP - Public Works, and bids may be submitted via DelDOT Bid Express® (internet) or as a paper bid delivered to the DelDOT Administration Building in Dover, DE.
The contract includes emergency repair work requiring the contractor to be in full readiness within 24 hours of notification by the Engineer.
Requirement: Each proposal must be accompanied by a deposit of either surety bond or security for a sum equal to at least 10% of the amount bid.
Requirement: Bidders must be registered with DelDOT in order to submit a bid.
Requirement: A copy of the firm's Delaware Business License must be submitted with the bid.
Requirement: Bidders must submit with the bid a single signed affidavit certifying that the bidder and its subcontractors have in place or will implement a Mandatory Drug Testing Program that complies with the regulation.
Requirement: The Performance Rating for each Contractor shall be used as a prequalification to bid; bidders with scores equal to or greater than 85% shall be permitted to bid, and those with lower scores must execute an Agreement to Accept Retainage.
Requirement: All contractors and subcontractors must register with the Delaware Department of Labor before performing construction services or maintenance under the Contractor Registration Act.
Requirement: Prevailing wages as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Delaware apply to this contract.
Bonding
at least 10% of the amount bid
Licence
Delaware Business License
Term
1,095 Calendar Days
Method
RFP - Public Works
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Furnish all labor and materials to repair damaged guardrail, including components, impact attenuators, and end treatments in New Castle County.
Perform removal of damaged guardrail, repair/replacement of guardrail, and placement of topsoil, seed, mulch, and borrow as required.
Maintain traffic control and comply with all safety and traffic management requirements, including providing an ATSSA certified Traffic Control Supervisor.
Respond to emergency repair work orders within 24 hours of notification by the Engineer.
Submit a bid bond or security equal to at least 10% of the bid amount, along with a Delaware Business License and a signed drug testing affidavit.
Bids are due prior to 2:00 PM Local Time on October 20, 2026.
Where is the work performed?
The work is performed in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the contract duration?
All work must be complete within 1,095 calendar days.
Is a bid bond required?
Yes, each proposal must be accompanied by a deposit of either surety bond or security for a sum equal to at least 10% of the amount bid.
How do I submit a bid?
Bids may be submitted via internet through DelDOT Bid Express® at bidx.com/de/, or as a paper bid delivered to the Delaware Department of Transportation, Administration Building North Entrance, Bidders Room, 800 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901.
Full source recordEvery field State of Delaware (MyMarketPlace) published, untouched
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9355
Title
OPEN END - GUARDRAIL UPGRADES, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, FY27-FY29
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<a target="_blank" href="https://gssdocs.deldot.delaware.gov/bids/T202780201 Proposal.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Open RFP - Public Works file in new window">RFP - Public Works</a>
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<a target="_blank" href="https://gssdocs.deldot.delaware.gov/bids/T202780201 Plans.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Open Plans file in new window">Plans</a>
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Source: State of Delaware (MyMarketPlace) (bid 9355), retrieved via the Delaware MyMarketPlace bid board. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)Issuing agency·Delaware·via the Delaware MyMarketPlace bid board