Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Clay Township, Indiana. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Hamilton County, Indiana, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bids for the following project: Replacement Plans for Bridge 143 Cherry Tree Road Over Vestal Ditch Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana Only proposals from those CONTRACTORS who are registered on the Indiana Department of Transportation's current listing of Prequalified Contractors for item D(A) "Bridges: Highway Over Water" will be considered. Any bids submitted by CONTRACTORS not approved for this item on the list will be returned to the bidder unopened. The work to be performed and the proposals to be submitted shall include a bid for all general construction, labor, material, tools, equipment, taxes, permits, licenses, insurance, service costs, etc. incidental to and required for this project. It shall be the responsibility of the individual to periodically check for addendums posted online. Contract Documents and Plans must be obtained online to be eligible to bid on this contract. Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the county supplied sealed bid notice, bearing the title of the project, bid opening date and the name and address of the bidder firmly affixed. The bidder shall affix identifying tabs to the following sheets of each proposal: Form 96 Financial Statement Non-Collusion Affidavit Receipt of Addendum (If Applicable) Bid Bond Itemized Proposal Employment Eligibility Verification Certification Each individual proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable Bidder's Bond, made payable to the Hamilton County Auditor, in a sum of not less than ten percent of the total amount of the proposal, which check or bond will be held by the said Hamilton County Auditor as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded a contract, enter into the same with the OWNER upon notification from him to do so within ten days of said notification. Failure to execute the contract and to furnish performance bond to Hamilton County, Indiana, will be cause for forfeiture of the amount of money represented by the certified check, or bidder's bond, as and for liquidated damages. Form 96, as prescribed by the Indiana State Board of Accounts, shall be properly completed, and submitted with bid proposals. The Commissioners at their discretion reserve the right to waive any and all informalities in the bidding. All bids submitted shall be valid for 90 days from the opening of the bids. Submit all questionsin writing to Lochmueller Group, Inc.; ATTN: Beth Carter 3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 150 Indianapolis IN 46268; bcarter@lochgroup.com; (317)222-3880 All questions to Beth Carter bcarter@lochgroup.com prior to 9:00 a.m. local time March 20,2024.