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

As of November 15, 2024, construction had commenced in October 2024. Completion is expected June 2025. All trades have been awarded. The previous solicitation is listed below for reference. All interested citizens are invited to attend, and should any citizens require special provisions, such as handicapped modifications or non-English translation personnel, the Town will provide such provisions as long as the request is made by July 31, 2024. The proposed scope of work for this project includes: new concrete sidewalks, asphalt parking area, a pavilion & restroom structure, playground equipment, renovated basketball courts, bridge deck rehabilitation, lighting & security features, and associated improvements necessary to create a safe, accessible, and welcoming park environment. 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 and the name and address of Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications. 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 of contract execution. The bonds 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. 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. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid maybe 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. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein. Each 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 Davis Bacon wage scale published by the U.S. Department of Labor. For more information, please contact Magdalena Aravena at The Troyer Group at maravena@troyergroup.com The Bidders attention is also called to the "Minority/Women Business Participation" requirements contained in the Project Specifications. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs has adopted a State goal of 10% participation for minority and women owned businesses for construction related or purchase related contracts for the work. In addition, as required by the Indiana State Revolving Fund, the successful Bidder shall comply with the provisions of H.R. 3547, "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014" commonly known as "Buy American" provisions as contained herein requiring that all the iron and steel products used in the Project be produced in the United States. *This project has been awarded and all trades have been let.