Call 005 T202566204

Contract T202566204, issued by the Delaware Department of Transportation, focuses on resiliency improvements to Cypress Branch Road in Kent County to mitigate frequent tidal flooding. The project scope involves raising a 420-foot section of the road south of Bridge 2-364B by 1.75 feet and installing guardrails to protect surrounding wetlands. The work is estimated to begin around November 9, 2026, with a total completion timeframe of 32 calendar days. Technical requirements include comprehensive construction engineering, the establishment of precise plan coordinates and elevation marks, and the potential use of machine control grading for subgrade surfaces. The competitive bidding process requires a bid submission deadline of September 1, 2026, via either the Bid Express portal or a sealed paper bid. To pass the evaluation gates, bidders must provide a Delaware Business License, a signed Mandatory Drug Testing Program affidavit, and a performance rating of at least 85 percent or an executed Agreement to Accept Retainage. Financial security is required through a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the bid amount, and a specific maintenance bond is required for electrical testing upon substantial completion. The contract also mandates strict adherence to nondiscrimination policies, Delaware Contractor Registration Act compliance, and the employment of a Delaware-licensed engineer or surveyor to ensure work accuracy.