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Government Projects in Sussex County

134 projects across 19 agencies — sorted by relevance and recency.

The Lewes Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee received a preliminary concept from the Rossi Group for TAP-funded sidewalk improvements along Massachusetts Avenue and American Legion Road. The project, identified in the Lewes Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and applied for in 2024, includes five-foot sidewalks on both sides of Massachusetts Avenue, a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and crosswalks at Savannah Road, and a five-foot sidewalk on the north side of American Legion Road tying into the Junction & Breakwater Trail. The project is currently in the planning phase, with no local match required yet and a total estimated cost around 1000000, and will move into design after a public input page, June 11 workshop, and fall 2026 final concept and cost presentation. DelDOT will design the RRFB under a separate program, and alternatives such as delineated pedestrian zones were discussed as potential lower-cost options. This is pre-procurement capital work where the city will need design, engineering, and ultimately construction services funded with an 80/20 federal-local match, making it a timely opportunity for firms that support sidewalk, crossing, and complete streets projects to engage around design refinements, cost options, and grant compliance.

Pre-RFP
$1,000,000May 26, 2026

The City of Lewes approved awarding the Hoornkill Sewer and Water Extension Project to Teal Construction, contingent on Board of Public Works (BPW) approval. The project will eliminate failing septic systems by connecting 11 homes on Hoornkill Avenue to BPW water and sewer, and includes approximately 443000 of city roadway improvement work as part of the $2097897 low bid. This is a significant underground utility and street reconstruction effort that will require construction management, materials, traffic control, and potential follow-on paving or restoration services. Vendors in civil construction, inspection, trenchless technologies, paving, traffic safety, and resident communication tools can target BPW and the City for subcontracting, change-order work, and similar future extension projects informed by Teal Construction’s incumbent role and pricing level.

Contract Award
$2,097,897May 19, 2026

Sussex County is constructing a new Paramedic Station 101 in Lincoln to replace the current EMS station co-located at the Lincoln Community Center, using a 2.5-acre parcel acquired from the Lincoln City Fire Department. After open bidding in March–April 2026, staff recommend awarding the building construction contract to The Whayland Company based on a base bid of $2,208,000, as they were the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project is based on a standardized EMS station prototype refined from the Seaford and Millsboro stations, but adapted to site constraints. For vendors, the award confirms Whayland as the prime builder for this EMS facility, creating near-term subcontracting opportunities in trades such as electrical, mechanical, communications, security, and sitework. It also signals the County’s continuing programmatic approach to EMS station construction, which may lead to additional similar projects in future capital plans.

Contract Award
$2,208,000May 12, 2026

Sussex County Council approved a professional services agreement with Timmons Group and three software license agreements with Trimble, Avolve, and Timmons Group for an enterprise solution covering asset management, workflow, and land management. The aggregate contract amount is $1,144,231.25, based on recommendations from the Engineering and Finance departments following an initiative to modernize these functions. This award identifies Timmons Group as the primary professional services partner and Trimble and Avolve as core software vendors for the County’s enterprise platform. The main procurement is complete, but there will likely be multi-year implementation, data migration, integration with existing systems, user training, and future enhancement work, offering opportunities for firms specializing in GIS, permitting systems integration, change management, and long-term application support around the chosen platforms.

Contract Award
$1,144,231May 12, 2026

Sussex County is awarding Project G25-08 to construct three pole buildings: a 60' x 160' storage and office structure at Rudder Lane for Facilities Maintenance and Utility Construction, and two 60' x 80' storage buildings at the South Coastal and Inland Bays Regional Wastewater Facilities for Environmental Services. After design and permitting by Davis, Bowen & Friedel, two bids were received and Delmarva Buildings was deemed the lowest responsive and responsible bidder at $1,871,668. The project is funded from three separate departmental budgets totaling $2.16M and is intended to provide enclosed storage for vac trucks, tanker trucks, utility equipment, and maintenance supplies. While Delmarva Buildings is the selected prime, there is scope for subcontractors in concrete, plumbing (yard hydrants), gas heating, electrical, fire protection performance work, and site civil. The project also illustrates the County’s ongoing investment in operational facilities at its regional wastewater treatment plants and central maintenance complex.

Contract Award
$1,871,668May 12, 2026

The FY 2026 Tuition Tax Rate is set at 0.0273 to cover an estimated $11.53 million in tuition expenses for Pre‑K, homebound, county and state programs, local ILCs, charter/choice tuition, private placements, and temporary inpatient services. The breakdown lists funding to outside programs like Sussex Consortium, Howard T Ennis, Christina programs, DAPI, and multiple private providers. Special education service providers, transportation firms, and therapy vendors can use this as a signal of sustained or growing demand for specialized placements and support services.

Budget Planning
$11,527,000Jul 1, 2026

Milford School District approved Change Order 007 to expand work at Milford Middle School’s sports fields and support facilities. The $1.43M change order with Richard Y. Johnson & Son adds bleacher replacement, track resurfacing and upgrade, new fencing, pole building, goal posts, freezer, backstops, scoreboard demo, and related electrical/HVAC. The main award is decided but this scope reveals current contractors and detailed components, opening room for follow-on work, maintenance, and future athletic facility upgrades.

Contract Award
$1,430,028Apr 20, 2026

Milford School District approved Change Order 007 to expand sports field work at Milford Middle School, including track resurfacing, new fencing, pole building, bleachers, freezer, backstops, and goal posts. The change order adds $1,430,028 to the construction contract with Richard Y. Johnson & Son, bringing the total to about $5.59 million, with work remaining under the current schedule. This is decided work but shows a multi-component athletics facilities program where vendors can still support implementation, future maintenance, and adjacent upgrades at the middle school and other campuses.

Contract Award
$1,430,028Apr 16, 2026

Indian River School District reports on the multi‑year major capital improvement for Sussex Central High School, totaling about $166.9 million with $1.4 million remaining. The detailed listing shows active construction, sitework, FF&E, and A&E payments across many vendors as of May 2026. The main building project is largely committed, but there is still a small balance and ongoing FF&E and specialty work. Facility, construction, and school-focused vendors should watch for close‑out needs, punch‑list items, and future maintenance or expansion work once the project finishes.

Contract Admin
$166,890,395May 31, 2026

Sussex County’s Denali Sludge Removal Agreement for Wolfe Neck Rehoboth Wastewater Facility is being expanded via Change Order No. 5 for up to 1,250 additional dry tons of lagoon bottom sludge and an allowance for added site work. The change order adds $2,000,000 to the contract, bringing Denali’s total to $7,191,208 as underestimated solids volumes and end-of-project stabilization needs have become clear. The County notes that further cost increases are likely for lime stabilization of residual sludge-sand mix and for extended generator and access costs, which will be reconciled in a future change order. For vendors, this provides insight into the biosolids management strategy and the incumbent’s footprint at Wolfe Neck ahead of future treatment process upgrades and potential canal outfall work, opening possibilities for complementary services in dewatering, lime supply, site restoration, odor control, and long-term O&M.

Contract Admin
$2,000,000May 12, 2026

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