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

Work includes construction and/or improvements including water main replacement including related appurtenances, street reconstructionincluding HMA pavement, concrete curb, sidewalk, stairs, retaining walls, and curb ramp improvements, driveway improvements,drainage improvements, pavement markings, and site restoration along Lee Street and Sparks Street in the Town of Markle. Contractors and Sub-Contractors are required to pay not less than the Federal Wage Scale published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Project will be funded in part by a loan through Indiana FinanceAuthority and administered by the Indiana State Revolving Fund (SRF). Bidders and selected contractor must meet requirements for a SRF funded project. Project will also be funded in part by Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. The work to be performed and the bids submitted, including any and all separate and combination bids, shall include sufficient and proper sums for all General, Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, Installation, Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Taxes (both Federal and State), Permits, Licenses, Insurance, Service Costs, and so forth, incident to and required for the construction of the facilities. All materials furnished, and labor performed incident to and required for the proper and satisfactory execution of the contracts shall be furnished and performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents 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 proposal, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the Bidder will, if awarded a contract or contracts, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within fourteen (14) 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 each Contractor at the time of contract execution. The bond will be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and must be in full force and effect for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of written acceptance of and final payment of the work. Failure to execute a contract and to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond as hereinafter set out will be cause for forfeiture to the Owner of the amount of money represented by the Certified Check or Bidder's Bond, as and for liquidated damages. Bids received after the bid opening process has begun will be returned unopened. Bids shall be submitted in an enclosed opaque sealed envelope, marked "LEE STREET AND SPARKS STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT (2024-1 CCMG & DWSRF FUNDING)". Bids will be evaluated, and it is the intent that an award of contract be made within sixty (60) days of the bid opening.