This is a public tender from New Castle County for the securing of structures and premises. Bids and proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM on June 17, 2026. Vendors are responsible for retrieving bid specifications and addenda from www. ***. *. * questions must be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * by May 29, 2026. A pre-solicitation conference is scheduled for May 26, 2026. Vendors must hold all relevant licenses and provide proof of a Delaware business license within seven days of intent to award. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the best value, based on price and product evaluation. The contract period is from award date to June 30, 2027, with options to extend annually for up to three years. Pricing must be firm for the contract length. Payment terms are standard, with invoices to be sent to ***@***. *. * is FOB destination. Vendors must provide proof of insurance within 10 calendar days of notice of intent to award, with New Castle County listed as an additional insured. Subcontracting is not permitted. A site inspection/pre-bid meeting is mandatory. Vendors must comply with the New Castle County Code of Ethics.
The proposal/bid submission deadline is 2:00 PM on June 17, 2026. The target award or beginning of term is July 1, 2026. The contract period will be from the date of award to June 30, 2027, with the option to extend annually for a period of up to three years.
The bid notice states that invoices are to be sent to ***@***. *. * purchase order/contract number must appear on all correspondence, invoices, shipping papers, and packages. Modifications to any purchase order or contract are strictly prohibited without prior written approval from the authorized representative of New Castle County.
The bid notice states that the contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidders offering the best value and meeting the bids requirements. Award decisions will be based on price and product evaluation.
Bidders must provide copies of all necessary licenses required to perform the work specified in this solicitation. Licenses must be issued by the appropriate licensing authority prior to the execution of a contract or issuance of a purchase order. Bidders must hold all licenses that are relevant to the scope of work or specifications outlined in the solicitation.
The bid notice mentions that bidders found to be noncompliant with licensing requirements may face penalties including, but not limited to, disqualification from current and future solicitations, and legal actions where applicable. The county may also terminate the contract for cause if the other party fails to meet any of its contractual obligations.
A pre-solicitation conference is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM, which serves as a mandatory pre-bid meeting. The bid notice also states that New Castle County reserves the right to gather and use information deemed necessary for determining bidder responsibility, which may involve visiting a bidder's service facilities.
The deadline for vendor questions is 9:00 AM on May 29, 2026.