INVITATION TO BID NOTICE (1-Year Contract) – Bid No. 26-02
TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY
INVITATION TO BID NOTICE (1-Year Contract)
Bid No. 26-02
The Town of South Bethany is accepting proposals from bidders to provide exercise classes on the beach for the 2026 summer season. Times and dates to be determined by the Town of South Bethany. Up to two (2) concessions may be awarded, at Council’s discretion. Concession fees will be established by competitive bidding, with the minimum bid starting at $500.00 for the season. Interested bidders can obtain a copy of specifications and instructions by contacting Matt Amerling at townclerk@southbethany.org or 302-539-3653, ext. 100. Sealed proposals should be addressed to the Town Manager and clearly marked “Exercise Class Concession Proposal” and shall be received at the Town of South Bethany, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE, 19930, until Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Bids will be publicly opened at Town Hall on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. The Town of South Bethany reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The award of any concession shall be contingent upon execution of a contract acceptable to the Town.
INVITATION TO BID NOTICE (2-Year Contract) – Bid No. 26-01
TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY
INVITATION TO BID
REQUEST FOR BEACH CONCESSION BID (2-Year Contract)
SALE OF FOOD AND DRINK
BID NO. 26-01
The Town of South Bethany, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE, will receive sealed proposals from applicants qualified to operate a beach concession. Proposals may be submitted until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on or before Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the above address.
The beach concession may be awarded to up to two (2) concessionaires on the beach for two (2) years in South Bethany from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 2026 and 2027. In addition:
- The beach concessionaire will be limited to selling the products listed in their specifications and during the hours listed. Concessionaire must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the specifications.
- The bid will include the amount of the fee to be paid to the Town.
- The award of any concession shall be contingent upon execution of a contract acceptable to the Town. The Town of South Bethany reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Detailed specifications and bid proposal forms may be obtained at the above address or by contacting Matt Amerling, Town Clerk (Phone: 302-539-3653, Ext. 100 or via email townclerk@southbethany.org).
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Engineering project
The Town of South Bethany is requesting proposals in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified firms to identify a limited range of potential alternatives and beneficial solutions to reduce or eliminate flooding on the secondary roads of York Beach, specifically Carlisle Drive, Plymouth Road, Bristol Road, Victoria Road, and the portion of York Road lying between Plymouth and Victoria. Firms with relevant experience are invited to review the RFP and submit a proposal in accordance with the instructions and timeline provided.
Proposals must be received no later than Tuesday, February 17, 2026, by 12:00 PM. Questions can be directed to Town Manager Maureen Hartman.
To view the RFP, please click here.
Sussex County Sewer Project – Updating Pump Station 13
Sussex County Sewer will be conducting renovations on Pump Station 13, located between 125 and 127 Bayshore Drive, beginning Monday, January 19, 2026. This project is scheduled to take up to 3-months.
The project consists of 1) dewatering starting the week of the 19th, 2) the addition of a manhole in the easement between 128 and 130 Bayshore to assist with bypassing the pump station while it is being refurbished and, 3) the control cabinet as well as the pumps and equipment in the well, will be updated.
To help with the movement of traffic during the project, beginning Monday, January 12, 2026, temporary traffic lights will be installed on each side of the work area; one between 129 and 135 Bayshore, and another between 120 and 124 Bayshore, both of which are empty lots. Residents located between 120 and 130 (even addresses only) will be directly affected by the work; however, those residents will be provided access, regardless of the work occurring.
A representative from Sussex County will be onsite throughout most of the project. Please direct any and all questions to Sussex County by contacting Dennis Duerr at 302-855-7867.
January 2026 Mayor’s Monthly Newsletter
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December 2025 Mayor’s Monthly Newsletter
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Changes to Comcast Xfinity Services & Pricing Starting December 20, 2025
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Comcast Xfinity Services and Pricing Changes effective Dec. 20, 2025
INVITATION TO BID NOTICE – Bid No. 25-02
Sealed bids will be received by the Town of South Bethany for the collection of residential trash, recycling, and yard waste within the corporate limits of the Town for the period commencing May 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2031.
Qualified contractors wishing to bid on these services must request specifications at the South Bethany Town Hall, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE 19930, Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or by contacting Matt Amerling at 302-539-3653, Ext. 100 or townclerk@southbethany.org.
All bids shall be sealed and labeled “Bid No. 25-02 Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection” in the lower left-hand corner. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM prevailing time on December 22, 2025, at the South Bethany Town Hall, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. There will be a pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM, ET, at the South Bethany Town Hall.
The Town of South Bethany reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Bid Documents.
Questions concerning this bid should be directed to Maureen Hartman, Town Manager for the Town of South Bethany at 302-539-3653, Ext. 105.
November 2025 Mayor’s Monthly Newsletter
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Mayor’s Mid-Month Newsletter October 2025
Nor’easter Report
During the coastal storm on Sunday and Monday, moderate roadway flooding occurred throughout much of Town. Though the tides continue to remain higher than usual, most of the flooding has receded. No power outages were reported during the storm. The beach incurred significant damage, as did the dunes and walkways. Restoration of the dunes, beach walkways, and the ADA ramp are under the purview of the DNREC; South Bethany is not authorized to conduct any restoration work. We do not yet know when DNREC will begin making repairs. The walkways remain closed for your safety. (See the last section below for information on how to access the beach.)
Fall Bonfire Cancelled
The bonfire scheduled for October 24th is cancelled. We will not be rescheduling the event.
Upcoming Construction on York Road
The Council last week awarded a bid to Kinsley Construction to implement the road raising project that was designed and engineered by AECOM. Please note that work will begin in early November and will last up to two weeks. York Road will remain open during this time, but travel will be reduced to one lane. We will communicate the official start date once it has been identified.
Accessing the Beach
All of the beach walkways will remain closed until repairs are made by DNREC. We urge you to respect the closures and stay off the walkways for your safety and to avoid exacerbating the erosion of the dunes. If you wish to access the beach, you may do so from either the south end of Town or from the two access points in Sandpiper Village. Please use caution when walking on the beach and keep your dogs leashed and off the dunes.
