Thompson Crossing Elementary Chiller Replacement

Notice is hereby given that Franklin Township Community School Corp. ("Owner"), by and through its Board is requesting bids from qualified contractors to provide work and services related to the public work projects located at 7525 E Thompson Rd., Indianapolis, Indiana 46259 All Bids received at such place, date, and time will be opened and read aloud in public at the address listed above immediately after the posted time. All bids received after such time will not be considered and returned to the respective bidder unopened. Bidders must include a satisfactory bid bond or certified check pursuant to Ind. Code 36-1-12-4.5, payable to "Franklin Township Community School Corp.." Bid security shall be in the amount of 10% of the bidder's total contract price. Should a successful bidder within ten (10) days after written notice of acceptance of bid withdraw its bid, fail to provide the required payment and performance bonds, or execute a satisfactory contract, the Owner may then declare that bid security forfeited as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. Questions regarding each project, or requests for fair and equal treatment, can be directed in writing to Jody Melady, Franklin Township Community School Corp., 6141 S. Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259 or jody.melady@ftcsc.k12.in.us Wage rates shall not apply to any project. All contractors and sub-contractors must comply with all applicable laws including but not limited to the requirements of Ind. Code 36-1-12, 5-16-13 et seq., and as detailed in the bidding documents. Contractors must also be able to and meet all requirements found in applicable licensing, public works, purchasing, and contract statutes. Prior to approval and execution of the Owner's contract, each contractor who is the successful bidder for a project shall furnish an approved performance and labor and materials payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, which shall cover the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Performance and payment bonds shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year after the Owner's acceptance of the work and Owner's final settlement with the successful bidder. The Owner expects to award separate contract(s) for the work to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder(s) for each project at its March 13, 2023 board meeting. Owner reserves the right to hold bids, including any alternates, for up to 60 days from the date of the bid opening. Owner reserves in its sole discretion the right to cancel the solicitation, reject any and all bids, is not obligated to accept the lowest or any other bid, and may waive any irregularities, discrepancies, omissions, variances or informalities in the bidding procedure.

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