Sealed Proposals, in copies of four (4) and one (1) complete electronic copy in PDF format on a flash drive, for the Replacement of Fire Suppression System in Building 4 at the Delaware Recycling Center (DRC), located at 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, Delaware 19720y shall be delivered to the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA)’s Administrative Office, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, Delaware, 19901, no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2025. DSWA may extend the time and place of the due date for Proposals by providing at least two (2) calendar days’ notice by certified mail, fax, or email to any Proposers who DSWA has recorded as having received a copy of the RFP. If the Proposal is sent by mail, or other personal delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Proposal shall be enclosed in a separate envelope plainly marked on the outside with the notation, “Proposal Enclosed.” Proposals delivered by any means other than mail or personal delivery shall be rejected.
The Work under this Contract includes, but is not limited to, furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, permits and incidentals in connection with the following: In Building 4 replacing existing mains and low point drains with black Schedule 40 pipe and fittings; replace branch lines with Schedule 40 black grooved; approximately 320 sprinkler heads; and provide all necessary installation equipment (ie. scaffolding) to complete the work. The work is to be done on nights/weekends so that the operations in Building 4 are not impacted. Additional details as to the scope of the work are set forth in this RFP.
A copy of the RFP for Contract C-25-933-NP may be obtained by emailing smg@dswa.com or submitting a request at https://dswa.com/resources/rfpbids/request-for-bidsproposals/ on or after Tuesday, November 18, 2025. DSWA will not be responsible for full or partial sets of the RFP, including any addenda, obtained from any sources other than stated above, or in the project manual, nor shall any PROPOSER rely on such other sources or information.
A non-mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Delaware Recycling Center located at 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle, Delaware 19720. PROPOSERS are encouraged to attend as PROPOSERS are solely responsible for understanding and being aware of site conditions. A site walk-through can be scheduled by contacting Robert Ziegler at raz@dswa.com.
The PROPOSER must submit, with its Proposal, documentation indicating it is licensed to conduct business in the State of Delaware and PROPOSER must meet and comply with all state, local, and federal laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, and requirements in the scope of their Work and comply with any and all licensing requirements.
The Delaware Solid Waste Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals which in its judgment is in the best interest of DSWA, and all PROPOSERS are notified that such acceptance or rejection shall be without liability on the part of DSWA for any action brought by any PROPOSER because of such acceptance or rejection. Likewise, DSWA reserves the right to waive any requirement of the RFP or the RFP process without liability on the part of DSWA. Every Proposal prepared in response to this RFP shall be prepared at the sole cost and expense of the PROPOSER and shall be prepared by the PROPOSER with the express understanding that any and all claims to reimbursement for the cost and expense of its preparation are waived. The submittal of a Proposal in response to this Notice shall constitute acceptance of the PROPOSER to the provisions set forth in this Notice and the RFP.
DSWA shall award the contract to the PROPOSER submitting the most responsive Proposal which serves the best interest of DSWA and the citizens of the State of Delaware, and not necessarily at the lowest cost. The criteria for the evaluation of proposals is set forth in the RFP.
All Proposals shall be submitted in copies of four (4) and one (1) complete electronic copy in PDF format on a flash drive, sealed, marked, and addressed as follows:
Delaware Solid Waste Authority
601 Energy Lane
Dover, DE 19901
Attention: Robert A. Ziegler
Proposal for: Replacement of Fire Suppression System in Building 4
At the DRC
Contract: C-25-933-NP
The Project Manual explains the process by which prospective PROPOSERS may submit questions about the meaning or intent of the Project Manual.
All other inquiries regarding this work shall be directed to:
Robert Ziegler and Simone George
Statewide Manager of Recycling Administrative Assistant
Phone: 302-739-5361 Phone: 302-739-5361
Cell: 302-272-2324 Fax: 302-739-4287
Fax: 302-739-4287 Email: smg@dswa.com
Email: raz@dswa.com