Renovation of an educational facility in Schererville, Indiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Work shall be performed under one Unified Contract. Bids shall be submitted on forms provided in this Project Manual. Bids shall be executed in accordance with Indiana Board of Accounts Form No. 96 (Current Revision) - Contractor's Bid for Public Works (available at portal) Bid Security shall be in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total price and delivered in a sealed envelope showing the Bidder's name and address. Should a successful Bidder withdraw the Bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory Contract, the Owner may then declare the Bid deposit forfeited as liquidated damages. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, to waive any informalities or errors in bidding for a period of sixty (90) days after the Bid opening. Bidder receiving the award shall furnish an approved one hundred percent (110%) Performance Bond and a one hundred percent (110%) Labor and Materials Payment Bond which cover faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Said bonds shall remain in full force and effect for twelve (12) months from the date of acceptance of the Work. The Contract to which the Owner will be a party will contain a provision prohibiting the other party to the Contract, and their subcontractors, from engaging in employment practice that constitutes a discrimination against a person because of the person's race, color, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry. The Contractor shall provide an affidavit with each billing, assuring the Owner that this provision has not been violated. Where trade names, brand names, or manufacturers' names are used in this Project Manual, it is for the purpose of establishing kind and quality and not for the purpose of limiting competition. Bidders may offer items or materials equal in quality and having the same durability and efficiency if the Bidder first receives written approval from the Architect/Engineer prior to the date/time of the Bid opening and complying with requirements indicated in Document 002113, ""Instructions To Bidders"". The Bidder shall identify such substitutions by name, kind, and type with the Bid. A non-refundable fee will be added for postage when necessary. Electronic media of the Drawings and Specifications in PDF format is available to plan-holders (only) from the same printing company for a non-refundable fee of $50.