What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Delaware Department of Transportation seeks proposals for dam improvement and maintenance design services. This includes scoping, design, and construction support for dam projects. Additional tasks may involve field surveys, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and dam breach modeling. Work must adhere to state and federal requirements and DelDOT's CADD Standards. Proposals are due by December 17, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time. Firms must be registered with DelDOT and submit one original and one redacted PDF copy of their proposal.
Scope of work
- Design and develop plans and details for dam improvement and maintenance projects
- Develop a QA/QC Plan for each dam improvement project
- Perform field surveys to develop existing base mapping
- Develop existing right-of-way mosaics
- Coordinate utility coordination and environmental permitting including NEPA
- Provide construction support services and fulfill the role of Supervising Engineer
- Perform regular dam inspections, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and dam breach modeling
- Design, develop plans, and prepare O&M manuals for other water control structures
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Firm’s experience pertaining to dam repair and rehabilitation projects | 30 % |
| Key Staff and Project Team qualifications | 20 % |
| Firm’s resources and capability to accomplish proposed work on schedule | 20 % |
| Project understanding, approach, services required | 20 % |
| Firm’s experience pertaining to other water control structures, such as tide | 10 % |
Minimum qualifications
- Prime Consultant must be registered, or submit application for registration, with DelDOT at or before submission
Documents to include with your response
- Certification of Eligibility
- Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Certification of Primary Participant Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters
- Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying
- Proposed Team, Resumes of Key Personnel, Example Projects, and Additional Information
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bonfire Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Upload at https://deldot.bonfirehub.com/portal/. Submit one (1) Original and one (1) Redacted copy in .pdf format, clearly marked Original and Redacted. Maximum upload file size is 1000 MB.