What are Delaware's prevailing-wage thresholds?

New construction over $500,000 and alteration, repair, renovation, or demolition over $45,000, under 29 Del. C. §6960.

How is public works construction procured in Delaware?

By competitive bidding under 29 Del. C. Chapter 69; contractors bidding on jobs over $50,000 must be licensed.

Does Delaware require multiple-prime contracts?

No. Delaware has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Delaware public works bidding requirements

Jurisdiction: State of Delaware

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Summary of record

Verified Jul 8, 2026

Competitive bidding threshold (public work): Competitive bidding
Governing statute: 29 Del. C. §6960
Award standard: Lowest responsible bidder
Multiple-prime required?: No statewide mandate
Prevailing wage: $500k new / $45k alteration
Addenda distribution: To all bidders

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Competitive bidding threshold

Public works are competitively bid under Delaware's procurement law (29 Del. C. Ch. 69); contractors bidding on jobs over $50,000 must hold a license.

Award standard

Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder.

Multiple-prime contracts

Delaware has no statewide multiple-prime mandate. Unlike New York's Wicks Law or Pennsylvania's Separations Act, a single general contract is permitted.

Prevailing wage

Under 29 Del. C. §6960, prevailing wage applies to new construction over $500,000 and to alteration, repair, renovation, or demolition over $45,000.¹

Document distribution & addenda

Delaware DOT §102 requires all addenda to be posted to all bidders on the State's Bid Solicitation Directory, with any final addendum posted no later than two working days before the bid date.³

The final addendum must be posted no later than two working days before the bid date.

Record of change

Delaware applies prevailing wage to new construction over $500,000 and alteration or repair over $45,000 under 29 Del. C. §6960. Contractors bidding public work over $50,000 must be licensed.

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Jul 8, 2026

Added document-distribution source: Standard Specifications §102 (addenda posted to the State's Bid Solicitation Directory).
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Jul 7, 2026

Page created and verified against 29 Del. C. §6960 and the Delaware DOL prevailing-wage program.

Sources

1. Delaware Code — 29 Del. C. §6960 (prevailing wage). delcode.delaware.gov
2. Delaware Dept. of Labor — Prevailing wage — Division of Industrial Affairs. labor.delaware.gov
3. Delaware DOT (DelDOT) — Standard Specifications §102 (addenda posted to the State's Bid Solicitation Directory). deldot.gov

Frequently asked

What are Delaware's prevailing-wage thresholds?: New construction over $500,000 and alteration, repair, renovation, or demolition over $45,000, under 29 Del. C. §6960.
How is public works construction procured in Delaware?: By competitive bidding under 29 Del. C. Chapter 69; contractors bidding on jobs over $50,000 must be licensed.
Does Delaware require multiple-prime contracts?: No. Delaware has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Not legal advice. This page summarizes public law from primary sources for reference. Thresholds can change; always confirm the current requirement with the governing agency before relying on it for a specific procurement.