This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Avon, Indiana. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Lingerman Drain Tree Removal project is located approximately 3,000 feet northeast of State Road 267 and County Road 100 N near Avon in Hendricks County, Indiana. The work generally consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, tree and logjam removal along a Regulated Drain, reshaping and lining an existing drainage swale with riprap, site restoration, and erosion control. Questions received after 5:00 PM (local time) Wednesday, December 29, 2021, will not be answered. If needed, a final addendum will be issued Thursday, December 30, 2021. Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of any addendum in the bid submission package. Failure to do so may disqualify the Bidder. The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the completion of the project. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project and the name and address of Bidder and the words SEALED BID. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within fifteen (15) days of said notification. Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time of contract execution. The bonds will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion. An approved maintenance bond, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of final completion. The maintenance bond will be in the amount of 10% of the Contract Price. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (90) days. A conditional or qualified Bid may not be accepted. Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible Bidder. The low, responsive, responsible Bidder must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise be excluded from or ineligible for participation in federally assisted programs under Executive Order 12549. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Specifications. Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2013) included with the Specifications. Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its bid