Sealed bids, in duplication, for the general construction of the Matlinds Estates Pavement Repair Project, Contract No. 2018-St-001, will be received by the City of Milford at Milford City Hall, 201 South Walnut Street, Milford, Delaware 19963, until 2:00 PM local time on May 7, 2018.  The work includes the reconstruction of approximately 3,700 SF of road, pavement overlay of up to approximately 99,000 SF of roadway and associated work.

Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud in the Council Chambers at Milford City Hall at the time designated in this notice. The main purpose of the bid opening is to reveal the name(s) of the bidder(s), and not to serve as a forum for determining the low bidder(s).  Any bids not in the possession of the City of Milford after that time will be returned unopened. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure their bid is received prior to the closing date and time.

ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED “Matlinds Estates Pavement Repair Project, Contract No. 2018-St-001, BID OPENING MAY 7, 2018-2:00 P.M” and sent to the “Attention of the City Clerk’s Office”.  No faxed or electronic bids will be accepted.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined and/or obtained at the City of Milford Public Works Facility, 180 Vickers Drive, Milford, Delaware 19963, upon payment of $50.00 for each set, non-refundable.  Checks shall be made payable to the City of Milford.

Responsible bidders will be required to provide bid security in the amount of 10% of the bid sum.  The successful bidder must post Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price upon execution of the contract.

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM local time on April 30, 2018 at the Public Works Facility.

The City reserves the right, as the interest of the City of Milford may appear, to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in the bids received, and to accept or reject any items of any bid.