OPEN END - RIGHT OF WAY FENCE REPLACEMENT, NORTH & CANAL, FY26-28

Solicitation T202680203 is an open-end contract issued by the Delaware Department of Transportation for the repair and replacement of right-of-way fencing across state-maintained roads in the North and Canal Districts, including I-95, I-295, I-495, RT 1, and US 301. The contract duration is 730 calendar days from the initial Notice to Proceed, with an option to extend for one additional year. Work is assigned via individual work orders, which must commence within ten days of issuance. The scope includes maintenance of traffic, removal of damaged components, and the installation of wood vertical slat, chain link, and wildlife exclusion fencing, all performed according to 2026 DelDOT Standard Specifications and Construction Details. Bids are due by October 20, 2026, and may be submitted via Bid Express or as a sealed paper package. Eligible bidders must have a performance rating of 85% or higher, or a provisional rating for those without a five-year history. Mandatory submission requirements include a Delaware business license, a drug testing affidavit, a bid bond, and a properly executed sworn statement. Awarded contractors must provide an updated performance bond at the start of each fiscal year to avoid cancellation and a maintenance bond for electrical testing upon substantial completion. Compliance requirements include adhering to Delaware prevailing wage laws for highway construction and maintaining Delaware workers compensation insurance. Contractors must register with the Delaware Department of Labor and submit a safety maintenance plan for approval prior to starting work. Technical requirements include ADA compliance for pedestrian routes and the integration of material delivery data into the Department eTicketing Portal via API. Project acceptance involves a multi-stage inspection process, including primary, acceptance, semi-final, and annual final inspections, with a one-year warranty on all work from the date of owner acceptance.