Public Works

Location:
Government Center, Room 207
201 W. Front Street
Media, PA 19063

Phone: 610-891-4668
Fax: 610-891-4482

We are not your typical Public Works Department! In Delaware County, the typical services provided by Public Works, such as trash/recycling pickup, snow removal, storm water management, street cleaning, and road maintenance, are provided by your local municipality. Click here for links and phone numbers for your municipality.

The County-level Public Works Department is responsible for capital project management of County-owned buildings (design, engineering, construction administration) and inspection, maintenance and repair of 46 county-owned bridges. The department is also responsible for administration of Liquid Fuels Tax distributions to local municipalities.

County Aid 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our webinars on County Aid 2025.

If you were unable to attend or have any follow-up questions, here is a link to the recording of the session.
2025 County Aid Town Hall Meeting for Municipalities - Zoom

Additionally, we’ve included the link to our presentation, which provides a summary of the steps to apply for County Aid, key deadlines, and answers to frequently asked questions.

For additional information, please call 610-891-6021 or contact Debra Track at TrackDE@co.delaware.pa.us

Internship 2025

The Public Works Department is excited to offer a Delaware County resident college student a valuable, hands-on experience, supporting our team, and learning about the important work we do in the county.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy intern to assist with various public works projects. The intern will gain practical public works office experience at the county level while working alongside professionals in engineering, architecture, and finance. They will apply technical and business skills to assist in daily operations and improve the department's infrastructure management and digital tools, gaining valuable insights into public service.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Office Manager providing general administrative support.

Attend department and progress meetings with various companies involved in Public Works projects to learn about the work of the Public Works Department.

Alongside the County Architect and Infrastructure Manager, conduct field inspections and assessments of public infrastructure gaining hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the challenges and solutions within the Public Works Department of Delaware County.

Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for ongoing projects.

Assist in developing and maintaining databases to track public works projects, assets, and resources, enhancing transparency for elected officials and taxpayers.

Visit various locations to locate and gather important paper documents for the purpose of digitizing and cataloging them.

Develop a system to digitize paper records, including bridge-related documentation, drawings, and manuals.

Collaborate with staff to develop solutions for automating administrative tasks or improving internal workflows through technology.

Assist in creating and updating content for the Public Works website to ensure it provides up-to-date and valuable information.

Attend meetings with other departments (e.g., Planning, Transportation) to learn about their roles, ongoing projects, and how they collaborate with the Public Works Department to support the community's infrastructure and development needs.

Who Should Apply?

College students with an interest in Business, Computer Science, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.

Location of the Internship:

County of Delaware - Public Works Department, Government Center Building, 201 W. Front Street, Media

Duration:

9 weeks from June 2 through August 1, 2025

Working Hours:

30 - 35 hours a week

Monday – Friday, between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Weekly hours and work times can be flexible based on the student's needs, such as if they are taking college classes or have other important commitments.

To learn more about the application process and to apply, please visit the County’s website: https://www.delcopa.gov/employment/internprogram.html

Responsible Contractor’s Ordinance

Chapter 29 of the Delaware County Code requires that as a condition of performing work on certain public works contracts, a firm seeking award of a contract shall submit a Contractor Responsibility Certification. Delaware County has determined that the contracts listed below are covered by Chapter 29 and that firms responding to the advertised solicitation must submit this form and otherwise comply with the provisions of Chapter 29 as well as Delaware County Resolution Number 2022-3 (Regarding Goals for Diversity in Public Works Contracting).

Contract Number	Project Title	Recommended Contractor	Proof of RCO Compliance	County Letter of Intent to Award
eDPW091824	Parks Restrooms Renovations	L. J. Paolella Construction, Inc.	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Subcontractor Responsibility Certifications c. Class A Apprenticeship Program	d. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-071024	Government Center Parking Garage Concrete Repairs (eDPW-071012)	Quinn Construction, Inc.	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW071923-2	2023 Delaware County Facilities Asphalt Paving Repair & Replacement Project (eDPW-071923-2)	Frania Inc.	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-071923-1	Orange Street Parking Lot	Meco Constructors Inc.	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-060723	Replacement of Bridge # 221	Abbonizio Contractors, Inc.	a. Contractor & Sub-Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-061423	Replacement of Bridge # 94	Loftus Construction, Inc.	a. Contractor & sub Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-041923	Little Flower Manor Site Improvements	JMC Contractors, Inc.	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-012423-2	Rose Tree Park Playground Construction	Foresite Concepts, Inc.	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-101922	Automatic Temperature Control Renovations at Fair Acres Geriatric	CM3 Building Solutions Inc.	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-121422-2PC	Sprinkler, Piping, and Fire Pump Modifications	GEM Mechanical Services, Inc.	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-121422-2FSC	Sprinkler, Piping, and Fire Pump Modifications	Guy M. Cooper	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-121422-2GC	Sprinkler, Piping, and Fire Pump Modifications	LJ Paolella Construction Inc.	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-121422-2EC	Sprinkler, Piping, and Fire Pump Modifications	BSI Electrical Contractors	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-121422-2MC	Sprinkler, Piping, and Fire Pump Modifications	Moxie Mechanical LLC	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-101922	Domestic Water Heater Replacements at George W. Hill Correctional Facility	AJM Electric, Inc.	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-101922	Domestic Water Heater Replacements at George W. Hill Correctional Facility	Hirschberg Mechanical, LLC	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Staffing and Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification
eDPW-090722	Delaware County Facilities Asphalt Repair and Replacement Project	General Asphalt Paving	a. Contractor Responsibility Certification b. Class A Apprenticeship Program	c. Intent to Award Notification