Bid & Contract Opportunities

To operate within the City of Wilmington, business owners must obtain both a State business license and a City business license. Additionally, to bid for projects or do business with the City of Wilmington, businesses must complete a vendor application. For information about the City's procurement process, go to  Vendor Guide to Procurement.

Current Opportunities - Invitation to Bid

For detailed instructions and current bid opportunities, please visit the City of Wilmington's Invitation to Bid webpage.

Capital Improvements Plan

The Department of Public Works in the City of Wilmington manages various water and sewer capital projects aimed at improving and maintaining the city's water and sewer infrastructure. These projects include upgrades, repairs, and expansions to the water supply and sewage systems to ensure they meet regulatory standards, enhance reliability, and accommodate population growth and development. Read more about Wilmington Water Utility's Capital Projects.

Capital Project Prequalification

To do business with the City of Wilmington, you must apply for both a City and State business license, and register in the City Vendor Directory. For detailed steps and bid application instructions, please visit the City of Wilmington's Vendor Guide.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

The responsibilities of the Equal Opportunity/Contract Compliance Office (EO/CCO) are managed by the City of Wilmington's Small and Minority Business Enterprise Office (SMBEO) within the Office of Economic Development. The City has established laws and procedures to enhance contracting opportunities for small and minority businesses. The authority of the EO/CCO is derived from Chapter 35, Article IV of the Wilmington City Code, which addresses Equal Opportunity in Employment and City Contracts.

A disadvantaged business is defined in the City Code as a new, small, or local business, whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other entity, that is at least 51% owned by one or more disadvantaged individuals who control the management and daily operations. Disadvantaged individuals are those whose ability to compete in the free enterprise system has been impaired due to diminished capital and credit opportunities compared to others in the same business who are not economically disadvantaged. Read more about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.

Tax Exemption & More Information

Find out more about doing business in the City of Wilmington.

The City of Wilmington offers tax abatement, head tax exemption, relocation/workforce development assistance, the Grow Wilmington Fund, A&E feasibility assistance, technical assistance, and participation in the Downtown Development District (DDD) to support economic development. Find out more about incentives offered by the City of Wilmington.

Forms & Applications

City of Wilmington's Forms and Applications Library