Site work for a water / sewer project in Colfax, Indiana. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Project includes the installation of approximately 250 feet of6-inch gravity sewer, 2 manholes, 50 feet of 4-inch laterals, 5,005 feet of 8-12-inch diameter sanitary sewercured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, rehabilitation of 71 manholes, 7 sewer open-cut (point) repairs, bypass pumping, pipe cleaning and televising, and miscellaneous related work. All interested citizens are invited to attend, and should any citizens require special provisions, such as handicapped modifications or non-English translation personnel, the Board will provide such provisions if the request is made by July 10, 2024. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder's 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 he executes his contract. The bond 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. All Contractors or Sub-Contractors awarded work in excess of $300,000 must be on the Indiana Department of Administration pre-qualified list, as noted in New Paragraph 3.06 of the Instructions to Bidders. A copy of the list can be viewed at online. 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, the name and address of Bidder and the Division of work. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications. 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 No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (90) days. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder. The lowest most 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 and must be approved by the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the projects shall apply to the Projects 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. 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. ach 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. Wage rates on the project shall not be less than the Federal wage scale published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Bidders on this work shall be required to comply with the provisions of the President's 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. The Bidders attention is also called to the "Minority/Women Business Participation" and "Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Program" requirements contained in the Project Specifications. The State of Indiana, Department of Commerce, has adopted a State goal of 10% participation for minority and female owned businesses for construction related or purchase related contracts for the work. ***Document Notes: All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. Plans and Specifications for the Projects are also on file and may be examined at the following locations: Town of Colfax Town Hall, PO Box 326, 208 W. Main St., Colfax, IN 46035, 765-324-2195)Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Town Hall after making an appointment. Question Deadline 07/12/2024 Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to Engineer in writing. Contact information and submittal procedures for such questions are as follows: A.Gary Ladd, Ladd Engineering Inc., 1127 Brookside Dr. Lebanon, IN 46052. Email address: gary@laddengr.com. Telephone number 765-482-9219. Questions received less than two (2) business days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.