Site work for a civil project in Merrillville, Indiana. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project; and bridge / tunnel.

As of February 3, 2023, the project has not been awarded. A timeline for award has not been established. The bids are being solicited for the construction of the Kaiser Ditch East Tributary Culvert Replacements Project in the Town of Merrillville. Any questions concerning the bidding procedure should be directed to the Stormwater Utility's Executive Director, Matt Lake, at 219-472-8668 or e-mail at mlake@merrillville.in.gov. Any questions concerning the plans and specifications should be directed to Project Engineer Frank Stewart, PE - DLZ Indiana, LLC., at 219-301-3214 or e-mail at fstewart@dlz.com. Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of the Merrillville Stormwater Utility (Stormwater Utility) thereafter during the public meeting of the Board, which is scheduled to begin at that time and place, until the agenda item for accepting the bids is called by the presiding officer of the Board at which time the time for submitting bids will be closed The project addresses the replacement of four (4) culverts on the east tributary of Kaiser Ditch at the 73rd Court, 77th Avenue, 78th Avenue and 79th Place. The Project includes installation of approximately 315 feet of 3' x 5' culvert, approximately 315 feet of 2' x 4' culvert, approximately 72 feet of 12" storm sewer, approximately 90 feet of 15" storm sewer four (4) structures and the associated surface restoration and stabilization. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms contained in the Contract Documents obtainable from the Clerk (Treasurer)'s Office as stated above. No bidder may withdraw his proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for receiving bids. The Merrillville Stormwater Utility reserves the right to retain any and all bids for a period of not more than 60 days, and said bids shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The Merrillville Utility further reserves the right to waive informalities, and to award the contract to any Bidder, all to the advantage of the Merrillville Utility, or to reject the bids. Any questions concerning the bidding procedure should be directed to the Stormwater Utility's Executive Director, Matt Lake, at 219-4728668 or email at mlake@merrillville.in.gov. Any questions concerning the plans and specifications should be directed to Project Engineer Frank Stewart, PE - DLZ Indiana, LLC., at 219-301-3214 or e-mail atfstewart@dlz.com. Each bid shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check or cashier's check made payable to the Merrillville Stormwater Utility or an acceptable bid bond in an amount equal to 5 percent of the total bid price executed by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana. A performance bond and payment bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price will be required. A maintenance bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount the contract price prior to completion and final payment of the contract, as a guarantee that all workmanship and material furnished by the Contractor under the Contract shall be kept in satisfactory condition for a period of one (1) year, after the date of acceptance of the work by the Merrillville Stormwater Utility.Standard Questionnaire Form 96 (current edition) which includes non-collusion affidavit. Proof that the Contractor and all subcontractors on this improvement will abide by the requirements of Ordinance 16-18.Plans, specifications and plan documents are available for examination in the Merrillville Stormwater Utility offices, located at 7404 Broadway, Merrillville Indiana 46410. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS: The Bidders attention is called to the fact that a "Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246), is contained in the Bid Documents. The notice sets forth, in part, goals and timetables for the employment of women and minorities in the project area. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation are 20.9% and 6.9%, per year, respectively. Contractors and Sub-Contractors are required to pay not less than the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rate established by the U.S. Department of Labor and included in the Project Specifications. Information explaining other prevailing wage laws, which apply to this work, is also included in the Project Specifications. Each bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. This project is being funded in part by the Little Calumet River Basin Commission and in part with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The remaining portion of the project shall be funded through local funds. Contractor shall utilize materials manufactured in the United States.