Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Evansville, Indiana. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; and for the construction of a playground / park / athletic field.

Garvin Park Activity Zone To ensure a fair and objective evaluation of all bids, all inquiries must be submitted in writing to Paul Bouseman at his pabouseman@evansville.in.gov email should be titled: Garvin Park Activity Zone B. Inquiries shall be submitted no later than eight (8) days prior to the stated opening time and date. This is to allow for ample time to respond and disseminate to all prospective bidders Each bid shall be accompanied (in the same envelope) by a bid bond or certified check, made payable to the "CITY OF EVANSVILLE", in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid submitted. The successful Contractor shall be required to execute a Payment Bond pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 36-1-12-13.5 for the benefit of the Owner, the Subcontractors, material suppliers and other service providers in an amount equal to the contract price with such sureties as shall be acceptable to Owner, prior to the beginning of the work. The payment bond shall be binding on the Contractor, the Subcontractor(s), and their successors and assigns for the payment of all indebtedness to all persons for labor and services performed, materials furnished or services rendered. The surety of the payment bond may not be released until one (1) year after the board's final settlement with the Contractor. The successful Contractor shall furnish and pay for an approved one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond (Indiana Form 86A) pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 36-1-12-14 covering the faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder, with such sureties as the Owner may approve, prior to work beginning. The Performance Bond serves as a guarantee that all provisions of the bid, the attached specifications and resulting Contract shall be met. The surety of the performance bond may not be released until one (1) year after the date of the board's final settlement with the Contractor. The agency reserves the right to conduct discussions with Respondents for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, the solicitation requirements. The agency further reserves the right to excuse technical defects in a bid when, in its sole discretion, such excuse is beneficial to the agency . Inquiries shall be submitted no later than eight (8) days prior to the stated opening time and date. This is to allow for ample time to respond and disseminate to all prospective bidders. June 14, 2025 (10 days from award) Successful Contractor must execute Contract and submit all additional necessary documentation Notice to Proceed November 15, 2025 Final Completion (including tree installation and all punch list items) It is a goal of the City of Evansville-Vanderburgh County ("Owner") to promote the utilization of MBEs and WBEs during and as part of each contract for the purchase of goods, supplies, services and construction work, in an effort to meet or exceed the participation goals established in the MBE/WBE Utilization Plan of 12% participation of MBEs and 7% participation by WBEs. It is anticipated that contract(s) will be awarded on or before June 4th, 2025.