Site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Vernon, Indiana. Completed plans call for the construction of a playground / park / athletic field; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; for paving for a playground / park / athletic field; road / highway; road / highway; road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

This project consists of a lump sum bid for the construction of a 0.69 mile asphalt paved trail including the construction of one (1) Public restroom, three (3) park shelters and related amenities And signage, and related work on a connecting 0.56 mile earthen Surface hiking/mountain bike trailand other miscellaneous and Related items. After review and award of a contract, the Owner will provide a "Notice to Proceed" to the Contractor. Contractor will then have 10 working days after said "Notice to Proceed" to commence construction and until March 31, 2025 to achieve substantial completion and until April 30, 2025 for final completion of all work for this project. Contractor will be assessed $300.00 a day liquidated damages for any work remaining over and above either of the specified contract completion dates. Payment will be made on a standard monthly claim basis, with 10% retainage, and said retainage may be held up to three months after the successful completion of this contract. There is no retainage reduction for this project. Bids must be submitted on the forms in the Contract Documents and other conditions therein described must be met. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked VERNON HISTORIC TRAIL TO MUSCATATUCK COUNTY PARK - DNR NLT 02-08 on the face of the envelope and display the name and address of the bidder. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in a sum equal to 5% of the amount of the bid unless otherwise specified, and a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit. Bid prices must be firm for a period of ninety (90) days from the bid opening date. Should a successful bidder withdraw his bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory contract within ten (10) days after notice of acceptance of his bid, the owner may declare the Bid Security forfeited as liquidated damages, not as penalty. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum with an approved surety company. Said bond shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one (1) year after date of final acceptance of the work. Question Deadline 04/04/2024 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Engineer in writing.