Site work and renovation of a water / sewer project in Carmel, Indiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

Bid envelopes should be clearly marked "Bid Enclosed - Water Treatment Plant Backup Generator Installation" on the outside of the envelope and as otherwise specified in the "Instructions to Bidders". Please order the Bid such that the "Bid Summary" is the first page when opened. In general, the work consists of installing two 1500 kW 4160V backup generators including enclosures, access platforms, switchgear, and other related equipment at Carmel's Water Treatment Plant. The work includes pouring a concrete pad, installing conduit, and everything else required for a compete and operational backup generator system. The generators, enclosures, platforms, switchgear, and some equipment have already been purchased by the Utility. Any questions prior to the bid opening should be directed to the Engineer: Philip Teague, PE pteague@jheng.com (preferred) 419-277-6039 Bidders may arrange to visit the site by contacting the Engineer. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled deadline for receipt of Bids, but no bidder shall withdraw his Bid within ninety (90) days after the actual opening of the Bids. All Bid Bonds and certified checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Bidder and execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond. Bids must be submitted on the forms found in the Bid package and must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by: (1) Revised Form No. 96 as prescribed by the Indiana Board of Account and as required in the Instruction to Bidders, including a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan or plans for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work. (2) Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including alternates with a sufficient surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be evidence of good faith that the successful Bidder will execute within fifteen (15) calendar days from the acceptance of the Bid, the Agreement as included in the Bidding Documents. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be made payable to the Owner. A Performance Bond with sufficient surety, acceptable to the Owner and Engineer, shall be required of the successful Bidder in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The Contractor shall execute a Payment Bond to the Owner, approved by Owner and Engineer and for the benefit of the Owner, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The Payment Bond is binding on the Contractor, their subcontractor, and their successors and assigns for the payment of all indebtedness to any subcontractor and/or to a person for labor and services performed, material furnished, or services rendered. The Payment Bond must state that it is for the benefit of the subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, and those performing services. The surety of the Payment Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner's final settlement with the Contractor. All out-of-state corporations must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The successful Contractor will be required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all employees hired after the date of this Contract through the E-Verify program. The Contractor will also be required to sign an affidavit concerning employment of unauthorized aliens. A copy of the affidavit is included in the Bid Documents. Award will be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder must not be debarred or suspended. After the bid opening, Bids will be available for review at: Carmel Utilities 30 West Main Street, Suite 220 Carmel, IN 46032 The Owner reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all Bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2.