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TURKEY CREEK REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT - CONTRACT NO. 1

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TURKEY CREEK REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT
SOUTH SHORE WACO DRIVE SEWER PROJECT
CONTRACT NO.1
    Sealed Bids for Turkey Creek Regional Sewer (TCRSD) South Shore Waco Drive Sewer Project, Contract 1, will be received by TCRSD, 4852 N 1200 W, Cromwell, IN 46732, until 9:00 am, local time on August 13, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
    In general, the work consists of the following improvements approximately 14,000 LF of 2” through 6” HDPE low pressure sewers, 6,000 LF of 2” laterals, 3,600 LF of 6” HDPE force main and a central pump station.
Plans and Specifications for the Project are on file and may be examined for free at Jones & Henry Engineers, 2420 North Coliseum Boulevard, Suite 214, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805.  Copies may be obtained at cost from Eastern Engineering Supply at 1239 North Wells St., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 www.easternengineering.com, Ph: 317.598.0661, Fax: 317.598.0630 for each set of Bidding Documents.
    A pre-bid meeting will be held at 9:00 AM on August 3, 2015, at the property belonging to DFM Enterprises, 10221 N. SR-13, Syracuse, Indiana. All prime contractors, subcontractors, and other interested parties are invited to attend.
    Technical questions regarding the project should be faxed to the Project Manager Mr. John Magsam, P.E. at Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd., Ph: 260.482.1920, Fax: 260.484.7210.
    Neither Owner nor Engineer has any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of any bid documents obtained from any source other than the source indicated in these documents. Obtaining these documents from any other source(s) may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining these documents from any source other than directly from the source listed herein may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to these documents that may be issued.
The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities.
    Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project and the name and address of Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications.
    Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate bid (the sum of Base Bid and any or all Alternate Bids), 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 Owner upon notification from him to do so within fifteen (15) days of said notification.
    Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time of contract execution. The bonds will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion.
    The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (90) days.
    A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted.
    All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout.
    The successful Contractor will be required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all employees hired after the date of this Contract through the E-Verify program.  The Contractor will also be required to sign an affidavit concerning employment of unauthorized aliens.  A copy of the affidavit is included in the Bid Documents.  The successful Contractor will also be required to sign a certification regarding no investment activities in Iran.  
    Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Specifications. Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 1987). The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.
    Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) 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.
    Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no bidder shall withdraw his Bid within 90 days after the actual opening thereof.
    The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner.
Pam Johns, Office Manager
Dated:   July 2015
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