300 FW Kankakee FWA Trash ContractBid Documents
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a trash removal contract for the Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area, specifically for a 6-yard dumpster service to be collected bi-weekly over a three-year period. The procurement opportunity was posted on October 13, 2025, with responses due by November 10, 2025. Interested vendors must submit a complete bid package either via email to nrramsey@dnr.in.gov or by mail to Nicholas Ramsey at the Indiana DNR headquarters in Indianapolis. The bid is not eligible for electronic submission through the supplier portal, and all quoted prices must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date. Vendors are required to include all applicable charges in their pricing and are advised to check https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/current-business-opportunities/ for additional event details and documents.
No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation. The contract appears to be open to standard waste management and disposal service providers capable of servicing a wildlife area location. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the bid documents suggest this is a new contract opportunity. The procurement is for a fixed three-year term, with the primary deliverable being consistent bi-weekly dumpster pickup at the Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, interested vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing that covers all aspects of the waste removal service for the designated wildlife area location.
Indiana 11/10/25, 10:00 AM 11/10/25, 5:56 AM Scour Protection on SR 14
Indiana Department of Transportation is inviting sealed bids for scour protection on State Route 14 at three bridge locations across Kosciusko, Allen, and Whitley counties, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through Bid Express Online Bidding Exchange. The scope spans labor, materials, tools, and equipment for continuous reinforced concrete slab construction over Silver Creek (0.71 miles west of SR 15 in Kosciusko County), Beal-Taylor Ditch (4.17 miles west of I-69 in Allen County), and Sugar Creek (0.36 miles east of SR 5 in Whitley County).
Bidders must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification from INDOT and must register in advance by emailing INDOTbidders@indot.in.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. on the bid opening date. All bids require executed bid bonds through Surety2000 or Tinubu Surety Solution. Bids of $150,000 or more must include a written drug testing plan complying with Indiana Code 4-13-18. Performance bonds are required except for contracts of $100,000 or less in specific categories.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals range from 0.00 to 7.00 percent across the three projects; some contracts carry separate Minority Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise, and Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business goals of 3.00 to 7.00 percent. Project completion dates range from October 2026 through May 2028. INDOT will begin reading and publicly releasing proposals at 11:30 a.m. on the INDOT webpage following electronic download from Bid Express, with in-person attendance available upon request with 24 hours' notice. Detailed construction contract letting documents are available at no cost from the INDOT Documents Download webpage. Bidders must check the Bid Express website for all amendment files prior to the bid deadline.
Indiana 8/5/26, 12:00 AM 7/20/26, 12:00 AM Bridge Coating on US 50
Indiana Department of Transportation is inviting sealed bids for bridge coating work on US 50 in Knox and Daviess Counties (Call 380, Contract B-44510-A), with bids due August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through Bid Express Online Bidding Exchange.
Bidders must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification issued by INDOT and possess qualifications D(C) and E(M). Registration is mandatory; bidders must email their request to INDOTbidders@indot.in.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. on the bid opening date, including their FEIN number. The DBE goal for this contract is 0.00 percent.
The scope encompasses six separate bridge coating projects on continuous steel girders and composite steel beams over various waterways and roads. Bids cover all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for completion. The project completion date is September 17, 2027.
An executed bid bond submitted through either Surety2000 or Tinubu Surety Solution is required with all bids. Performance bonds are also required and must be submitted separately to the Construction Letting email inbox or delivered on paper by the bid receipt deadline. Contractors submitting bids of $150,000 or more must include a written drug testing plan compliant with Indiana Code 4-13-18.
Bid opening and public release of proposals will begin at 11:30 a.m. on the INDOT webpage. Bidders are responsible for checking the Bid Express website for amendments prior to the bidding deadline. All letting documents are available free of charge through the INDOT Documents Download webpage.
Indiana 8/5/26, 12:00 AM 7/20/26, 12:00 AM Excavator_Department of Veterans Affairs CemeteryBid Documents
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a procurement opportunity for an excavator to support cemetery infrastructure at their facility located in Madison, Jefferson County. The contract specifically seeks a qualified vendor to provide an excavator for use at the 1415 North Gate Road cemetery location. The solicitation was originally posted on August 19, 2025, with a final bid submission deadline of September 22, 2025. Potential bidders must carefully review the bid documents and ensure they can meet the technical specifications for the excavation equipment. Vendors will need to demonstrate substantial experience with heavy equipment operations, particularly in cemetery or municipal infrastructure projects. The procurement appears to be a direct equipment acquisition with potential performance requirements related to operational capabilities and equipment specifications.
While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors should anticipate standard state procurement guidelines that may provide preferences for local or veteran-owned businesses. The contract appears to be a straightforward equipment procurement without complex integration requirements. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the original solicitation. Potential bidders should be prepared to submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating equipment qualifications, operational history, maintenance capabilities, and potentially proof of relevant insurance and licensing. Though an exact budget range is not specified, excavator procurements for municipal or state agencies typically range between $75,000 to $250,000 depending on equipment specifications, with potential additional considerations for maintenance agreements or extended warranties.
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