Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Vincennes, Indiana. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Notice is hereby given, that Knox County Parks & Recreation Department in Vincennes, Indiana, by and through its Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bid packets for the construction of the Knox Co Parks Electrical Rehabilitation Project. Contractors shall submit for one or both projects using a fully completed bid package. All questions will be discussed and responses will be finalized in the final addendum. All prime contractors, subcontractors, small, minority or women owned enterprises and other interested parties are invited to attend. Should any citizens require special provisions, such as handicapped modifications or non-English translation personnel, the Owner will provide such provisions as long as the request is made by March 15 th , 2024. The last day for questions is 5:00 P.M. March 20th, 2024 A final addendum will be issued no later than March 22th , 2024. The Project will be completed under a single prime contract which are defined as follows: Summary: This project shall consist of electrical work necessary for the replacement of electrical distribution conductor and proper routing throughout the Wabash Trails Park. The electrical service will be supplied to existing transformers within the park. New cabling will be routed in HDPE to those locations. Existing conductors shall be abandoned in place. Pull boxes and sectionalizing cabinets shall be provided as called out. Also installed with main power feed shall be fiber optic conduit as shown in main bid documents. There shall also be a list of bid alternate items The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project and the name and address of Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications. A separate bid must be submitted for each Division the contractor would like to submit for. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidders bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification. Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time of contract execution. The bonds will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (60) days. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder. The low, responsive, responsible bidder must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise be excluded from or ineligible for participation in federally assisted programs under Executive Order 12549. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Specifications. Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2013) included with the Specifications. Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement. A copy of the proposed Financial Statement to be submitted with the bid is included in the bid documents section to these specifications. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid. Bidders on this work shall be required to comply with the provisions of the Presidents Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The Bidders shall also comply with the requirements of 41 CFR Part 60 - 4 entitled Construction Contractors - Affirmative Action Requirements. A copy of 41 CFR Part 60 - 4 may be found in the Supplemental General Conditions of the Contract Documents and Specifications. Contract procurement is subject to the federal regulations contained in the OMB Circular A-102, Sections B and O and the State of Indiana requirements contained in IC-36-1-9 and IC-36-1-12.