NOTICE TO BIDDERS: ROAD REPAVING PROJECT – BROOK RAMBLE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS: ROAD REPAVING PROJECT – BROOK RAMBLE
The Town of Townsend is accepting sealed proposals from qualified contractors for the milling, repaving, and associated improvements of Brook Ramble Road. This project includes roadway surface removal, base repair (if needed), repaving, line striping, and site restoration as specified in the contract documents.
Project Overview:
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Location: Brook Ramble Road, Townsend, DE
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Scope of Work: Milling and overlay of approximately [insert approximate linear feet or square footage if known], including all necessary surface preparations, traffic control, and compliance with applicable standards.
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Contract Type: Unit price contract with specifications defined in the RFP.
Important Dates:
- Open Date:Jun 18th 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
- Questions Due Date:Jul 10th 2025, 5:00 PM EDT
- Close Date:Jul 16th 2025, 10:00 AM EDT
How to Apply:
All interested contractors must submit their proposals through the PennBid Bonfire platform. Full bid specifications, submission instructions, contract requirements, and evaluation criteria can be found at the following link:
👉 https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/191126
Please ensure you are registered with Bonfire to access and upload documents.
Additional Information:
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All work must conform to DelDOT standards and specifications, as well as local municipal codes.
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Contractor must be bonded and insured.
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The Town of Townsend reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the best interest of the Town.
We Want Your Input! Help Us Decide the Future of the Old County Park Property
The Town of Townsend is exploring options for the future use of the old County park property, and we want to hear from YOU — our residents and property owners!
We’re asking the community to participate in a brief survey to help guide our decision. The survey presents two options for consideration:
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Option #1: Improve and enhance the current park features, keeping it a traditional park with a playground.
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Option #2: Convert the park into a designated dog park.
Your feedback will help ensure that the chosen path reflects the interests and needs of our community.
🗓 Please complete the survey by July 31st, 2025.
Thank you for taking a moment to help shape the future of this community space!
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER- TWO SEATS OPEN
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
There are TWO Planning Commission Seats open for appointment by Town Council. Each position serves for a period of three years.
If you are interested in serving as a Member of the Planning Commission, please reach out by emailing Town Clerk, Kelsey Gallagher, at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.
The qualifications for Planning Commission Members can be found below.
Qualifications for Planning Commission Members
Town of Townsend Municipal Code 24.08.040 Planning Commission
- Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is hereby established in the manner prescribed by law. This commission shall consist of five members. At all times one member is to be a member of the Board of Adjustment. All members are to be appointed by the town council for a period of three years. Any member may be removed by a majority vote of the full council. Vacancies shall be filled for the un-expired term of any member whose position becomes vacant. The duties of the Planning Commission shall be to review the zoning ordinance and to advise the board of adjustment and town council of proposed amendments or changes in the zoning ordinance on a yearly basis. The Planning Commission has the responsibility of updating the zoning map and developing a comprehensive development plan.
Delaware Code Title 22 Municipalities, Chapter 7 Planning Commission § 701. Establishment; membership.
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Any incorporated city or town may at any time establish a planning commission under this chapter. A planning commission established hereunder shall consist of not less than 5 nor more than 9 members. Such members shall in cities be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council, and in towns where there is not a mayor shall be elected by the town commissioners. When a planning commission is first established the members thereof shall be appointed or elected for terms of such length and shall be so arranged that the term of at least 1 member shall expire each year and their successor shall be appointed or elected for terms of 2 to 5 years each. Any member of the planning commission so established in a city may be removed for cause after a public hearing by the mayor with the approval of city council; members of the planning commission elected by town commissioners shall be removed by them for cause after a public hearing by a majority vote. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in a city in the same manner as an original appointment and in a town by the town commissioners. Such a planning commission shall elect annually a chairperson and a secretary from among its own number and may employ experts, clerical and other assistants. It may appoint a custodian of its plan and records who may be the city engineer or town clerk.
ANNOUNCING: Two Town Council Seats Filled, One Remains Open, & Town Meeting Rules
The Town of Townsend Mayor and Council Re-appoint Councilmen Chapman & Bangura to fill their Council seats, at the June 4th, 2025 Town Council Meeting. Both were officially sworn in during the Town Council meeting as well as the re-election of Mayor Lobdell.
There is still 1 (one) open council seat that remains to be filled. If you have any interest in serving in Council, please contact Kgallagher@townsend.delaware.gov for more information.
Townsend Mayor and Council also approved, by unanimous decision, the Town Meeting Rules for the 2025-2026 Council Term. To review the rules, please see the attached link: 2025-2026 Rules of Procedure- Council Meetings
