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

Any questions, comments or requests for clarification should be made in writing to United Consulting, 8440 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250, Telephone (317) 895-2585 Description of Work: The project involves replacement of a sanitary forcemain along State Road 3. This project will replace approximately 3,300 LF of 14i sanitary forcemain, sanitary duplex lift station pumps and controls, and add approximately 300 LF of 14i water main crossing State Road 3 via jack and bore construction, related appurtenances, and site restoration including impacted road restoration areas. All prime contractors, subcontractors, small, minority, disadvantaged and/or women business enterprises and other interested parties are invited and encouraged to submit a Bid. Contractors and subcontractors performing public works with a value of $300,000 or greater must be certified by the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) in accordance with IC 4-13.6-4. The Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations: o United Consulting, 8440 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 o City of New Castle, 227 North Main Street, New Castle, Indiana 47362 o Eastern Engineering Supply (Plan Room) Any questions, comments, or requests for clarification should be made to United Consulting. No Bid will be considered unless submitted on a copy of the printed proposal form in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must obtain bid documents from Eastern Engineering Supply to be included in the project plan holders list to ensure proper notification of any Addendum. Failure to obtain Bidding Documents in this manner may be deemed as non-responsive and may result in Bid rejection. Each Bid must include the following completed and executed items: 1. Proposal Form 2. Form 96 (State Board of Accounts) 3. Bidderis Financial Statement (if required by Form 96) 4. Bid Bond or certified check (5% of Bid amount) 5. E-Verify Affidavit 6. Bidderis written plan for a program to test Bidderis employees for drugs in accordance with IC 4-13-18. Before commencing Work, the Bidder to whom the Work is awarded will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in an amount equal to the Contract Price, and certificates of insurance as required in the Specifications. All Bonds and liability insurance shall remain in effect for a period of twelve (12) months following completion and OWNER acceptance of construction. Failure to execute a Contract and to furnish Bonds, certificates of insurance, and IDOA certification, 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. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids for at least 60 days to allow review of Bids before announcing award of Contract. Bidders shall be required to meet all applicable State requirements including but not limited to those in IC 4-13-18, 4-13.6-4, 5-16-13, 22-5-1.7 and 36-1-12. Bidders and successful contractor must comply with all READI grant program requirements. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, or to make such combination of Bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in the bidding. The OWNER may award Bids based upon selection of any combination of Proposal Form line items as well as mandatory alternatives. Bids shall be awarded to the Bidder or Bidders deemed to be the lowest, responsible, and responsive by the OWNER.