This project entails the rehabilitation of the Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge at McCulloch Park for pedestrian use. In addition to this, the existing trail needs to be tied into this bridge and the existing trail bridge needs to be demolished. The construction will be phased. The first phase will be rehabilitation of the existing bridge for pedestrian use, followed by tying in of the existing pedestrian trail to the bridge. Once this is completed and open for use, the existing pedestrian trail bridge carrying Cardinal Trail will be demolished. All prime contractors, subcontractors, small, minority, disadvantaged and/or women business enterprises and other interested parties are invited and encouraged to submit a Bid. Contractors and subcontractors performing public works with a value of $300,000 or greater must be certified by the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) in accordance with IC 4-13.6-4. Any questions, comments, or requests for clarification should be made to Adam K. Leach, City Engineer. No Bid will be considered unless submitted on a copy of the printed Proposal Form in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from Muncie Sanitary District to be included in the project plan holders list to ensure proper notification of any Addendum. Failure to obtain Bidding Documents in this manner may be deemed as non-responsive and may result in Bid rejection. Each Bid must include the following completed and executed items: 1. Proposal Form 2. Form 96 (State Board of Accounts) 3. Bidder's Financial Statement (if required by Form 96) 4. Bid Bond or certified check (5% of Bid amount) 5. E-Verify Affidavit 6. Bidder's written plan for a program to test Bidder's employees for drugs in accordance with IC 4-13-18. Before commencing Work, the Bidder to whom the Work is awarded will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in an amount equal to the Contract Price, and certificates of insurance as required in the Specifications. All Bonds and liability insurance shall remain in effect for a period of twelve (12) months following completion and OWNER acceptance of construction. Failure to execute a Contract and to furnish Bonds, certificates of insurance, and IDOA certification, as hereinafter set out will be cause for forfeiture to the OWNER of the amount of money represented by the certified check or Bidder's Bond, as and for liquidated damages. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids for at least 60 days to allow review of Bids before announcing award of Contract. Bidders shall be required to meet all applicable State requirements including but not limited to those in IC 4-13-18, 4-13.6-4, 5-16-13, 22-5-1.7 and 36-1-12 . The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, or to make such combination of Bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in the bidding. The OWNER may award Bids based upon selection of any combination of Proposal Form line items as well as mandatory alternatives. Bids shall be awarded to the Bidder or Bidders deemed to be the lowest, responsible, and responsive by the OWNER.
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