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The tender requires vendors to submit proposals via email to the Delaware Department of Transportation. The contract period is initially three years, renewable for two one-year extensions. Price adjustments may be offered, but not exceeding the CPIU. Revisions to the tender will be posted online. Shipping terms are F. O. B. destination, freight prepaid. Samples may be required. A bid bond is waived. A business license from the State of Delaware is required. Bidders must examine specifications carefully. Quantities are estimates, and may be increased or decreased. Mandatory insurance requirements include workers compensation, commercial general liability, product liability, and automotive liability. Orders may be placed via written purchase order, telephone, email, fax, or online systems. Subcontracting is permitted. The tender specifies an order of precedence for provisions in case of discrepancies. Minimum wage rates may apply. Appendices are available online. Signs must meet MUTCD requirements. Bidders must be registered with DelDOT. The work consists of providing temporary traffic control, herbicide application, and other tasks. The successful vendor will be required to have a local telephone number, toll-free number, or accept collect calls. The successful vendor will be required to extend any policy guarantee usually offered to the general public, federal, state, county, or municipal governments, on material in this contract against defective material, workmanship, and performance. All items delivered during the life of the contract shall be of the same type and manufacture as specified or accepted as part of the bid proposal unless specific approval is given by the department to do otherwise. The department will authorize and process for payment each invoice within thirty 30 days after the date of receipt of a correct invoice. The state reserves the right to advertise a supplemental solicitation during the term of the agreement if deemed in the best interest of the state. The contract shall not be assigned except by express prior written consent from the department. The decision of the department shall be final and binding on all questions concerning the interpretation of specifications, the acceptability and quality of material furnished and/or work performed, the classification of material, the execution of the work, and the determination of payment due or to become due. The vendor is presumed to know and shall strictly comply with all national, state, or county laws, and city or town ordinances and regulations in any manner affecting the conduct of the work. The vendor shall indemnify and save harmless the state of Delaware, the department, and all officers, agency and servants thereof against any claim or liability arising from or based upon the violation of any such laws, ordinances, regulations, orders, or decrees whether by itself or by its employees. The vendor shall provide for the use of any patented design, device, material, or process to be used or furnished under this contract by suitable legal agreement with the patentee or owner and shall file a copy of this agreement with the department. The vendor and the surety shall hold and save harmless the state of Delaware, the department, the director, their officers or agents from any and all claims because of the use of such patented design, device, material, or process in connection with the work agreed to be performed under this contract. Material covered by this proposal is exempt from all federal and state taxes. The vendor shall maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence pertaining to this contract to the extent and in such detail as shall adequately reflect performance hereunder. The vendor agrees to preserve and make available to the state, upon request, such records for a period of five 5 years from the date services were rendered by the vendor. Records involving matters in litigation shall be retained for one 1 year following the termination o

The Delaware Transportation Authority (DTA) is seeking proposals for underwriting services related to the sale of its U. S. 301 project revenue refunding bonds. Proposals are due August 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and should be uploaded to the Bonfire procurement portal. Proposals must address all questions posed in the RFP, and must be limited to 20 pages. Firms must meet minimum licensing and insurance requirements, and demonstrate experience as a senior manager on a public bond issuance within the last 24 months. The cost of preparing proposals will be borne by the offerors. The evaluation process will consider experience, sales and pricing methodology, fees and expenses, and other factors. Minority business enterprises are encouraged to participate.

Proposals are due Thursday, August 7, 2025, no later than 2:00 PM local time. The solicitation is for professional planning, engineering, and consulting services for transportation alternatives, pedestrian access routes, and bicycle-pedestrian pool programs. A 10% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal has been established. Questions must be submitted by [date 10 business days prior to deadline]. The response to questions will be posted on the Bonfire procurement portal and the Delaware bid solicitation directory website. Firms must submit one original and one redacted copy of the proposal. The original must be a . pdf file and clearly marked as original. The redacted copy must be a . pdf file and clearly marked as redacted. The prime consultant must be registered with the Delaware Department of Transportation. Joint venture submissions will not be considered. The department reserves the right to reject any and all submissions. Required certification forms are located in Appendix A. No promotional materials or brochures are to be included in the submission. The selection process is a single-phase solicitation with the possibility of discussions with up to five of the most highly qualified firms. Price information will be requested from successful candidates, including salary rates and indirect costs. Insurance requirements are specified. Applicable federal contract provisions, including audit and inspection of records, access requirements for individuals with disabilities, certification regarding debarment, suspension, and other responsibility matters, clean water requirements, clean air requirements, energy conservation, contract termination, civil rights, and equal employment opportunity requirements are included. Protests must be submitted in writing within 10 calendar days of the award. Record retention requirements are specified. Seismic safety and Title VI compliance requirements are also included.