Site work for a water / sewer project in New Castle, Delaware. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of October 9, 2025, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** CONTRACT NO. 2024-04 Sealed bids are invited for the installation of proposed 1,155 linear feet of force main, maintenance of traffic, restoration and erosion & sediment control as described in the specifications and on the project drawings. To accommodate the award of this project item quantities are identified in the Proposal contained in the specifications. The work is located on the property of Cavaliers Country Club Apartments, Churchmans Road, New Castle County, Delaware. Bids shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond or certified check in an amount equal to 10 percent of the bid price, payable to New Castle County and conditioned to be forfeited to said County for failure to enter into a contract, if awarded. Awards, if any, will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. The County reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive minor irregularities. Bidders are required to submit all Proposal pages with their bid. The Proposal must be signed and sealed. A bid bond must be included with the Proposal. The Alcohol & Drug Testing Affidavit and all SBE Program documents must be included with your submission. Any deviation from these instructions may result in the rejection of your bid. The successful Bidder will be required to give bond of a surety company, acceptable to the County, and licensed to do business in the State of Delaware, in the amount of the contract price. ALCOHOL & DRUG TESTING New Castle County Code, Section 2.05.305 requires contractors and subcontractors to implement a mandatory alcohol & drug testing program for their employees who work pursuant to a Public Works contract. Included in the specifications for this project is an affidavit certifying compliance with the County Code. This affidavit must be executed and submitted with the bid. Failure to submit the affidavit by that time shall result in the County's inability to consider your bid for award. Forms submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. This contract will be awarded pursuant to New Castle County's Small Business Enterprise ("SBE") Program. All bidders must comply with the SBE Program by either (i) satisfying the Project Goal through utilization of an SBE to perform work under the contract; or (ii) demonstrate their good faith effort to obtain SBE participation in the contract. SBE Program forms are available on New Castle County's website and are included in the specification. These forms must be included with your bid. Further information regarding the SBE Program, including guidance for compliance with the Project Goal, can be found by contacting the SBE Program Coordinator, Helen Foster, at helen.foster@newcastlede.gov or (302) 395-5198. The SBE participation goal for this contract is 25%. PREQUALIFICATION New Castle County will only accept bids from contractors either (i) prequalified in the category, "E(c)," Collector Sewers or (ii) category B(b1) Collector Sewer projects greater than $250,000. Prequalification forms are available from the Public Works Contracts Officer in the William J. Conner Building, telephone (302) 395-5749, (302) 395-5251 or (302) 395-5727. Prequalification application forms must be received by New Castle County prior to the opening of bids. PREVAILING WAGE The payment of prevailing wages as determined by the State of Delaware Department of Labor to all mechanics and laborers working on the project is required. The schedule of hourly rates applicable to this project is included in the specification.