What products and services does City of Seaford procure?

City of Seaford procures municipal goods and services for public works and facility improvements, vehicles and equipment, and professional or contracted services; individual solicitations and department pages identify department-specific procurements and project-based needs.

What procurement requirements does City of Seaford publish for vendors?

Solicitation documents on City of Seaford's 'Bid Notices' page require bids on the required proposal form in sealed envelopes addressed to the City Manager and include solicitation-specific insurance, licensing, and bonding terms; some posted solicitations explicitly require a 5% bid bond and a performance bond.

How does City of Seaford approve procurement contracts and awards?

City of Seaford administers contracts through the City Manager and the Finance Office, with policy and final-approval oversight from the Mayor and City Council; sealed bids are submitted to the City Manager as specified in solicitation documents.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Seaford?

City of Seaford publishes procurement and contracting requirements within project specification pages (for example, 'DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS'), and complete specifications and contract documents are noted as available at City Hall (414 High Street).

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Seaford, DE
Country:: US

City of Seaford RFPs

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Interceptor Sewer Main Replacement - Phase 1
Posted
Sep 26, 2026
Closes
Nov 4, 2026
Work consists of the following: furnishing and installing approx. 252 linear feet of 24-inch PVC gravity sewer main and 62 LF of 10-inch PVC gravity sewer main via open cut as well as 160 linear feet of 24-inch PVC gravity sewer main via jack and bore, including seven (7) sewer manholes, 7 manhole frame and covers, and pavement and gravel trench restoration. There will be an alternate bid with items listed on the bid form.
Martin Farms Water & Wastewater Relocation
Posted
Aug 31, 2026
Closes
Oct 7, 2026
Work consists of the following furnishing and installing approx 1,745 LF of 10" PVC water main; 755 LF of 8" PVC water main; 2,275 LF of 6" water main; 19 EA of gate valves of various sizes, 7 EA of fire hydrants complete; 54 water service laterals complete to house; 54 meter pits, 15 water service laterals to the existing curb stop, abandonment of existing water main and valves, 2,770 LF of 12" PVC gravity sewer main, 2,125 LF of 8" PVC gravity sewer main; including 23 sewer manholes (totaling 251 VF) complete, 54 sewer laterals complete to the house, 17 sewer laterals to the existing cleanout, 158 sewer lateral cleanouts and frames, abandonment of existing sewer main and manholes, 25,000 SY of 1.5" mill and overlay, 1,565 CY of 8" GABC, 9,175 SY of 4.5" bituminous concrete pavement “Type B” base course, pavement striping, marking and symbols, 815 SF of thermoplastic crosswalk, 4 crosswalk crossing signs, 6 new ADA ramps, and removal and replacement of 9 ADA ramps, and site restoration and appurtenances.

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Population
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9,165
Procurement Hell Score
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72 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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72 / 100
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize and pivot to cooperative purchasing for a faster, lower-risk path.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Also consider Delaware Statewide Contracts (MyMarketplace).
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Sole Source
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- City of Seaford rarely uses sole source. Deprioritize this path and redirect to cooperative purchasing as a more transparent, legally sound alternative that avoids the time and expense of a formal bid, aligning with their risk-averse culture.
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- Reach out to your Starbridge contact to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative paths through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- There is no evidence that City of Seaford actively uses cooperative purchasing today.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Seaford

City of Seaford Mayor and Council Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a formal recognition of heroic actions performed by the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department. Council members approved a memorandum of understanding with the local IBEW union to modify the progression plan for electric department staff. Additionally, an annexation committee report was presented regarding a property on Atlanta Road, noting its status as an enclave and the recommendation for rezoning to R1 low-density residential district.
City of Seaford Mayor & Council Mayor & Council Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured the recognition of Girl Scout Troop 1124 and the conduct of two public hearings. The first hearing concerned an ordinance for the annexation of a property on Atlanta Road, while the second focused on the cable franchise renewal agreement with Comcast. Additionally, the Council received a presentation regarding the proposed reconstruction of the Jay's Nest playground, which was informed by findings from a recent community survey.
City Of Seaford Mayor And Council Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 11, 2026

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Charles D. AndersonCity Manager

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Seaford?

The City Manager oversees procurement and purchasing for City of Seaford, with policy set by the Mayor and City Council; the Director of Finance is listed as the city’s finance and procurement contact for purchasing matters.

Where does City of Seaford post bids and RFPs?

City of Seaford posts public bids and RFPs on its official 'Bid Notices' page on seafordde.com, where vendors can download solicitation PDFs, specifications, and submission instructions for each posted project.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Seaford?

Vendors complete the City Business Application to obtain a City of Seaford business license when applicable, and respond to solicitations by following the registration and submission instructions published on the City's 'Bid Notices' page for each opportunity.

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City of Seaford RFPs

Interceptor Sewer Main Replacement - Phase 1

Martin Farms Water & Wastewater Relocation

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City of Seaford RFPs

Interceptor Sewer Main Replacement - Phase 1

Martin Farms Water & Wastewater Relocation

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