Renovation of a library in Evansville, Indiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

The project consists of the interior renovation of the existing library. A bid security shall be submitted with each bid, in the amount of five (5) percent of the bid amount. Bid security shall be a certified check or bid bond and shall be the bidder's guarantee that said bidder will, if the contract is awarded to said bidder, execute within then (10) days of acceptance of their bid, a Contract for the work bid upon. All bid bonds shall be made payable to EVPL and be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Indiana. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after opening of bids. EVPL reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. An out-of-state contractor will have Indiana Gross Income Tax withheld by the EVPL, unless they can show proof that they are registered with the Indiana Secretary of State to conduct business in the state of Indiana. The successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the work within the contract time. It is the intention of EVPL that construction of the project will start by October 21, 2024. It is the policy of the Library to be in full compliance with all federal and state non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, orders and regulations relating to race, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, or status as disabled veterans. All persons or entities submitting bids must also be in full compliance with these laws, orders, and regulations. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. The successful bidders will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for one hundred percent (100%) of their contract amount prior to execution of contracts. Bonds shall be in full force and effect for a period of at least twelve (12) months after the date of final completion and acceptance of the longest guarantee provided under the contractor's contract. Should the contractors bonding company default, the contractor will be responsible for securing a new bond within fourteen (14) calendar days.