Center Street Sidewalk Improvement Project

The project consists of new sidewalk improvements along the east side of Center Street from Park Ave thence north to 1005 Center Street within the City of Valparaiso. Contractor will also be responsible for incidental grading, driveway reconstruction and the maintenance of traffic. Proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the Bid Form, and must be accompanied by an executed Indiana State Board of Accounts Form 96, confirmation that copies of Addenda were received (if issued), and satisfactory bid security. A certified or cashier's check payable to the City of Valparaiso or a bid bond in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the bid amount must accompany each bid. All checks of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them by the City upon selection of successful bidder. The successful Bidder will be required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond each in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the Contract amount. Bidders must be experienced in the construction of the type of facilities to be built under the Contract(s) for which a bid is submitted. Pursuant to Indiana Code 22-5-1.7-11, the Contractor entering into a contract with the City of Valparaiso is required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all of its newly hired employees through the E-Verify program. The Contractor is not required to verify the work eligibility status of all its newly hired employees through the E-Verify program if the E-Verify program no longer exists. Pursuant to Indiana Code 5-22-16.5 the City of Valparaiso may not contract with a person who is engaged in investment activities in Iran. Any questions are due (3) days before bids are due. There will be no pre-bid meeting for these packages. Contractors shall familiarize themselves with the field conditions and locations in preparation for their bids. Pursuant to Ordinance 6-2016, the City has adopted certain responsible bidding practices. The Contractor shall provide all required material with its Bid documents and comply with all other provisions. In determining the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, the City of Valparaiso will consider the Total Base Bid provided for the Contract. The City of Valparaiso may also consider all other relevant facts mentioned in the Project Documents or which the City of Valparaiso may legally consider. The Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding, should the Board deem it to be in the public interest to do so. Authorized and published by the authority of the City of Valparaiso, Indiana acting by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety. Work shall begin promptly following the issue of Notice to Proceed. Substantial Completion of the south most block from Park Ave to Ridgeland Ave shall be completed by November 23, 2022. Substantial Completion of the balance of project shall be completed by May 5, 2023. Final Completion shall be completed within five (5) days of Final Inspection.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.