Demolition, site work, paving, renovation and addition to a mixed-use development in Lafayette, Indiana. Completed plans call for the addition of a 77,095-square-foot educational facility; for the demolition of a educational facility; for the renovation of a 10,826-square-foot educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

Bids received after such time will be returned unopened. Bids may be withdrawn prior to such time, but no bids shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days thereafter. The Board of School Trustees of the Tippecanoe School Corporation, Tippecanoe County, Indiana reserves the right to retain any and all bids for a period of not more than sixty (60) days and said bids shall be and remain valid and in full force and effect during said time. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities, irregularities, or errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt for bids. A general description of the work for which proposals are to be received consists of: Adding new classrooms, special education spaces, large group instruction and other accessory spaces to the existing Mintonye Elementary School. Included in the scope of the project is renovation to the media center, main office and large restrooms in order to update these areas to meet current needs of the School Corporation. The site work package entails reworking of existing parking lots and drive lanes to separate the different traffic flows, along with moving the playgrounds to the rear of the building. Additional work includes new kitchen serving line equipment and a backup generator. All work shall be in accordance with the Bidding Documents, including the Specifications and the Construction Drawings. Each bid shall be accompanied by an executed non-collusion affidavit, an executed bid bond in the minimum amount of five percent (5%) of the bid and other documents required by the Instructions to Bidders. A bid bond may be a certified or cashier's check payable to the Board of School Trustees of the Tippecanoe School Corporation, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, or an acceptable bidder's bond. Should a successful bidder withdraw their bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory Contract, the Owner may then declare the bid deposit forfeited as liquidated damages. Requirements for signing bids: 1. Any bid not signed by the individual making same shall have attached to it a power of attorney evidencing authority to sign the bid in the name of the person for whom it is signed. 2. A bid signed for a partnership shall be signed by one of the partners or by an attorney-infact. If signed by an attorney-in-fact, there shall be attached to the bid a power of attorney, evidencing authority to sign the bid, executed by the partners. 3. Bids which are submitted by a corporation shall have the correct name thereof and the signature of the president or other authorized officer of the corporation and secretary or an assistant manually written below the corporate name following the word "by________________", and shall have affixed the corporate seal. 4. Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, properly marked with the name and place of business of the bidder, and the contract for which the bid is submitted. Contract price will be based upon a complete exemption of Indiana State Sales Tax, and if later determined that a tax must be paid by Owner, contract price will be adjusted to reflect this liability of Owner. The owner will furnish copies of tax exemption certificates to all contractors. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price. The Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions of the Contract for Construction contained in the Project Manual Specifications for the Project are by this reference made a part hereof, and all bidders shall be deemed advised of the provisions thereof and of the General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings for the Project. Send all questions during bidding to Justin Sorber at Cordogan Clark, jsorber@cordoganclark.com.