New Castle County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: New Castle, DE
Country:: US

New Castle County RFPs

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25-2522 Newark Free Library Audio/Visual Systems – Bid Pack 4, Contract 2025-04-22 RFP
Open
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
New Castle County Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed bids for installation of audio/visual systems in the new two-story, 40,000-square-foot Newark Free Library at 750 Library Avenue, Newark, Delaware. Bidding documents are to be obtained by registering with Wohlsen Construction, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting, prevailing-wage compliance, bidder bonding, and a 32% Small Business Enterprise participation goal apply. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026, and the opportunity is an open public-works procurement rather than a grant program.
Eagle Trace Stormwater Management Pond RFP
Open
Jul 20, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
New Castle County, Delaware is soliciting sealed bids for the Eagle Trace Stormwater Management Pond project (Contract 2026-05, Bid #26-2605). The work includes grading and drainage improvements, replacement of storm infrastructure including the outlet structure and outfall pipe, forebay creation, erosion and sediment control, and landscaping within the Eagle Trace Subdivision at 0 Norman Drive in Pencader Hundred, Newark, Delaware. Bidders must obtain plans and specifications from the William J. Conner Building and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 5, 2026.
25-2522 Newark Free Library Audio/Visual Systems – Bid Pack 4, Contract 2025-04-22
Open
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
New Castle County Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed bids for installation of audio/visual systems in the new two-story, 40,000-square-foot Newark Free Library at 750 Library Avenue, Newark, Delaware. Bidding documents are to be obtained by registering with Wohlsen Construction, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting, prevailing-wage compliance, bidder bonding, and a 32% Small Business Enterprise participation goal apply. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026, and the opportunity is an open public-works procurement rather than a grant program.

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Census ID
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101811
Employee FTE
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1,684
Population
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588,026
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- Sole Source: Sole source: bypass; pivot to state contracts.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Statewide Contracts (MyMarketplace), NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, or HGACBuy; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
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Sole Source
- New Castle County, DE: There’s a lack of transparent sole source activity. Bypass sole source and pivot to existing State of Delaware contracts as a more predictable, documented route. No sole source dollar thresholds provided in the available guidance.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
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- Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from New Castle County

New Castle County Board of Assessment Review Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted several deficiency hearings and referee recommendation hearings regarding property tax assessment appeals. Multiple appeals were deemed deficient due to a lack of comparable sales or were marked as abandoned after the appellant failed to appear. In several cases, the board reviewed referee recommendations, approving some and modifying others based on the sufficiency of comparable sales evidence. Additionally, the assessment tax roll was presented to the board, and a brief update on the status of 2025 and 2026 appeals was provided by staff.
New Castle County Government Employees' Pension Program Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting to address financial and administrative items. Key actions included the review and approval of various service invoices, including payments to NEPC, Northern Trust Co., and legal firms. The Coordinator's Report regarding pension assets, payroll, and contributions for May 2026 was presented and approved, along with various applications for benefits including service retirements, benefit conversions, survivor benefits, and lump sum payments. In new business, the Board received a preliminary investment performance update from NEPC and conducted a presentation regarding the Industry Ventures Secondary Fund XI, resulting in a commitment of $6 million to the fund.
New Castle County Planning Board Business Meeting
Date: Mar 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board reviewed and recommended approval for the Walker Farm Industrial Development Pump House project, following confirmation that the structure addresses water pressure issues. Additionally, the Board moved to table discussions concerning the Rules of Procedure due to changes in legal representation and member absences. The meeting also included a report from the General Manager covering updates on the Data Center ordinance, upcoming discussions on the Warehousing ordinance, ongoing studies in Southern New Castle County, and recent executive orders from the Governor regarding housing and permitting.

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Key Contacts

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Christopher HodgdenActing Coordinator of Emergency Management

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April C. T. CrawfordADA Coordinator

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Assunta-Maria ScarpittiAdministrator

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Joseph F. Day IIIAssistant Land Use Manager & Code Official

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New Castle County RFPs

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New Castle County Board of Assessment Review Meeting Minutes

New Castle County Government Employees' Pension Program Regular Meeting

New Castle County Planning Board Business Meeting

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New Castle County RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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How to Sell to New Castle County

Early Buyer Signals

New Castle County Board of Assessment Review Meeting Minutes

New Castle County Government Employees' Pension Program Regular Meeting

New Castle County Planning Board Business Meeting

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