Call 005 T202120003

Contract T202120003, issued by the Delaware Department of Transportation, covers the Old Brandywine Village Streetscape Improvements Phase II in New Castle County. The project involves modifying curb lines, reconstructing curb ramps, installing lighting and landscaping, and upgrading piano key crosswalk striping along Concord Avenue, Market Street, and Vanderveen Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin in April 2026 and reach completion by August 2026, with a total contract duration of 191 calendar days. The scope includes comprehensive construction engineering, GPS machine control grading, and the repair of sanitary manholes. The contract is subject to the Build America Buy America Act, requiring the majority of manufactured products, iron, and steel to be produced in the United States. Bidders must comply with Delaware's prevailing wage laws, the Contractor Registration Act, and mandatory employee drug testing programs for large public works projects. Financial terms include fixed hourly rates for traffic officers and tiered road user cost penalties for Market Street and Concord/Vandever Avenue. Final acceptance is contingent upon a multi-stage inspection process, including a primary inspection and a final acceptance inspection that specifically addresses ADA compliance deficiencies.