The State of Delaware is seeking proposals for drain and sewer maintenance services. The contract will cover all state agencies and be accessible to other entities. The proposal must be submitted through the online bid submission portal by December 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time. Written questions are due by November 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time, and answers will be posted by November 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time. The contract period is from March 23, 2026, through February 29, 2028, with possible renewals. Vendors must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and labor. The state reserves the right to award to multiple vendors. The state will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the vendor in preparing and submitting a proposal. Prices quoted in the proposal shall remain fixed and binding on the bidder at least through March 22, 2027. The state requires the successful vendor to report on the participation by diversity suppliers. The state will pay vendor monthly, within thirty 30 days of receipt of the vendors billing. The successful bidders guarantee that all services provided under this agreement shall be performed in a workmanlike manner. The successful bidders also warrants against defects in workmanship of all items the successful bidders supplied hereunder for a period of one year from date of service or until the termination date of this agreement, whichever is earlier. The successful bidders assumes responsibility for damages that occur during the performance of their work. The successful bidders must provide a discount off the manufacturers list price if repair parts are needed to complete a job. The state reserves the right to conduct any test or inspection it may deem necessary to insure equipment, materials and services conform to contract requirements. The state will not prohibit or otherwise prevent the awarded vendors from direct marketing to the state of delaware agencies, departments, municipalities, andor any other political subdivisions, however, the vendor shall not use the states seal or imply preference for the solution or goods provided.
The nonemergency call response time shall be less than twentyfour 24 hours.
The state will pay vendor monthly, within thirty 30 days of receipt of the vendors billing, he amount which is legitimately earned by the vendor, and supported by payroll data and an itemized accounting of reasonable reimbursable direct nonsalary costs.
The successful bidders warrants against defects in workmanship of all items the successful bidders supplied hereunder for a period of one year from date of service or until the termination date of this agreement, whichever is earlier.
Government Support Services shall award this contract to the most responsible and responsive vendor who best meets the terms and conditions of the proposal.
The proposal response should contain at a minimum the following information: brief history of the organizations, including accreditation status, if applicable. Applicants experience, if any, providing similar services. At least three references are required. Brief history of the subcontractor of the organization, if applicable. At least three references of subcontractor, if applicable. Financial information balance sheets and income statements for the past three years. Experience of the service technicians. Describe the methodologyapproach used for this project including details of required service and turnaround time. The bidder should take special care to address all items under criteria and scoring section below.
Failure to comply with the state of delaware licensing requirements may subject your organization to applicable fines andor interest penalties.
Samples or brochures may be required by the agency for evaluation purposes.
Protests based on any omission or error, or on the content of the solicitation, will be disallowed if these faults have not been brought to the attention of the designated contact, in writing, no later than ten 10 calendar days prior to the time set for opening of the proposals.