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This is an invitation to bid for the construction of improvements to a new sewage pumping station, including the construction and furnishing of a new wastewater pumping station superstructure, installation of process equipment, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, mechanical items, a new force main, pumping equipment, gravity influent sewer, manholes, and related sitework. Bids are due by 2:00 p. m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and will be opened publicly at that time. Plans and specifications can be obtained upon payment of **** or digitally for free. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 10% of the bid price. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Bidders are required to submit all proposal pages, CRC form, alcohol drug affidavit, and SBE program forms with their bid. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on May 29, 2026. Contractors must comply with Delaware Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund requirements, including Buy America, Build America, American Iron Steel, DBE, and a mandatory alcohol and drug testing program. Contractors proposing to submit a bid for contracts exceeding $500,000 must complete and submit a Contractor Responsibility Certification form no later than the bid submission deadline. New Castle County will only accept bids from contractors currently qualified with the county in specific categories. The contract will be awarded pursuant to New Castle County's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program, with a goal of 2. 5% SBE participation. Prevailing wages must be paid. Contractors and subcontractors must implement a mandatory alcohol and drug testing program. All contractors must register with the Delaware Department of Labor before performing construction services or maintenance.
The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. The bid envelopes shall carry a clear notation New Richardson Park Pumping Station, Phase 2 Contract ****, Bid ****.
The bid notice states that awards, if any, will be made to the lowest responsible bidder.
New Castle County will only accept bids from contractors currently qualified with the county in either category EH, Regional Pump Stations or BJ Regional Pump Stations. Information and required forms for qualification can be obtained from the Department of Public Works.
There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 29, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. in the William J. Conner Building, 187A Old Churchmans Rd. , New Castle, DE. Interested bidders may also attend virtually.
