Contract 1 - 2022 Water Main Replacement Projects

**As of June 13, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** The Project includes the following Work: Replacement and upsizing of approximately 4,900 total linear feet of existing municipal potable water distribution main pipes and associated service lines, fittings, and appurtenances at multiple locations within the limits of the Town of St. John, as defined in the Contract Documents. Owner anticipates that the Project's total bid price will exceed $250,000. The Project will be let in compliance with Indiana Code (I.C.) Title 36-1-12 (Public Works Projects) and awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the manner prescribed by the Bidding Documents and consistent with State Law. Bids shall be submitted on the designated Bid Form contained in the Bidding Documents. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Contractor's Bid for Public Works "Form 96," prescribed by the Indiana State Board of Accounts, and a Non-Collusion Affidavit, an E-Verify Affidavit, an Iran Non-Investment Certification, and other documents as set forth on the Bid Form. Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday during the Issuing Office's regular posted hours, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. The Bidder to whom the work is awarded will be required to furnish a performance bond and payment bond, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Each Bidder shall be prepared to promptly execute the construction Agreement, furnish the required bonds and certificates of insurance coverage for the Work, and to commence the Work in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents in the event the award of the Work is made to them. Upon the completion of the Work as defined by the Contract Documents, the Contractor (awarded Bidder) shall be required to furnish a maintenance bond, conditioned to guarantee the Work for a period of two (2) years. Additional Bidding Requirements, and provisions of the Contract and the Work, are defined in the Bidding Documents. No Bidder may withdraw their Bid within a period of sixty (60) days following the date as established herein for receiving formal bids, except for limited circumstances as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to hold any and all bids for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days; said bids to remain in full force and effect during said period. The Town of St. John reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Inquiries regarding the Project and Bidding Procedures may be directed to the Project Engineer: Haas & Associates, LLC 526 Franklin Street, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 tel.: (219) 872-9407 email: mailbox@haasllc.com ATTN: St. John Contract 1 WM Any bids received after the above date and time shall be disqualified and will be returned to the Prospective Bidder unopened

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Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.