City of Valparaiso Parking Structure - Bid Package - 1

Tonn and Blank Construction, Michigan City, Indiana, hereinafter referred to as the CMc, by and through City of Valparaiso, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bid packets for the construction of the City of Valparaiso Parking Structure Valparaiso, Indiana. The project consists of the new construction of a private/public parking garage located at the Northeast quadrant of the Lincolnway and Morgan Blvd. intersection in Downtown Valparaiso. Pre-bid Meeting: There will not be a Prebid meeting for this project. All bidders must be project specific prequalified using Tonn and Blank Constructions electronically Bid Category 2A - Sitework Bid Category 2B - Soil Improvements Bid Category 3A - Footings & Foundations (All other trades will be in future Bid Packages) All submitted bids shall include sufficient and proper sums for all labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, bonds and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, or 10% bid bond made payable to the Owner, 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 CMc upon notification from them to do so within sixty (60) days of said notification. A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted. Subject to the provisions of this Public Notice, award will be made to the lowest prequalified, responsive, and responsible Bidder. The City reserves the right to alter or change specifications, to reject any and/or all bids, and to waive minor irregularities in a bid. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Contract Documents and Specifications. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site 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. All applicable laws rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout. The Bidders attention is also called to the "antidiscrimination policy" requirements contained in the Project Specifications. Contract procurement is subject to the State of Indiana requirements contained in IC-36-1-12. The Project is being funded by the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authority with oversight by the Valparaiso Board of Public Works and Safety. Prior to the award of any contract by the Board of Works, the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission will publicly review the submitted bids and commit to funding the PROJECT LOCATION NEC of Lincolnway and Morgan Blvd, Valparaiso,

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Vehicle and Pedestrian Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Surveillance, Electronic Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings.