OPEN END- PATCHING AND THIN OVERLAY, CENTRAL DISTRICT, FY 26 - 29

Solicitation T202606501.02 is an open-end contract issued by the Delaware Department of Transportation for patching and thin overlay services within the Central District for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. The contract spans three calendar years from the date of the Notice to Proceed, with work generated through work orders issued by the Department's Central District. The scope of work includes surface preparation, the application of un-cut PG 64-22 graded asphalt tack coat, and various patching and sealing activities. Key deliverables include the submission of certificates of analysis for each material lot and the provision of two-week look-ahead schedules to the Area Engineer/Manager every Wednesday. Bids are due by November 10, 2026, and can be submitted via Bid Express or as paper bids accompanied by a CD for price entry. Eligible bidders must have a performance rating of at least 85%, though those with lower scores may bid if they comply with specific retainage requirements. Required documentation includes a drug testing affidavit, certification form, bid bond, and a valid Delaware business license. The contract mandates adherence to the 2026 Inspection Framework, with acceptance based on statistically random compaction tests and specific AASHTO and ASTM standards. Contractors must also comply with Delaware prevailing wage laws, register with the Department of Labor, and maintain required workers' compensation insurance. Final pavement markings must be completed within 14 days of the final pavement course, and all paving must be finished within seven days of milling operations.