ADA Sidewalk Ramp Construction - Various Roads
The Indiana Department of Transportation is inviting sealed bids for ADA sidewalk ramp construction labor, materials, tools, and equipment along various roads in Whitley County (Call 150, R-43626-A, project control number 2003064), with bids due August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Bid Express Online Bidding Exchange. A valid INDOT Certificate of Qualification in categories A(B), C(B), and E(F) is required to bid.
Contractors must register in advance by emailing INDOTbidders@indot.in.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. on the bid opening date. The DBE participation goal is 0.00 percent. All bids require an executed bid bond through Surety2000 or Tinubu Surety Solution. Performance bonds are mandatory unless the contract value is $100,000 or less. Bids of $150,000 or more must include a written drug testing plan for employees complying with Indiana Code 4-13-18.
The project completion date is November 20, 2027. Detailed construction contract documents are available for download at no cost from the INDOT Documents Download webpage. Electronic bidding files and amendments must be downloaded from Bid Express prior to submission. INDOT assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Indiana 8/5/26, 12:00 AM 7/20/26, 12:00 AM McKinley/Bittersweet Intersection Improvements
The St. Joseph County Department of Infrastructure, Planning & Growth Division of Public Works (South Bend, Indiana) is requesting bids on traffic signal equipment replacement and intersection improvements at McKinley Highway and Bittersweet Road, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EDT and public bid opening the same date.
The scope includes removal and installation of traffic signal heads, pedestrian signal heads with countdown displays, signal poles and foundations, detection systems, and controllers; curb ramp, sidewalk, and curb reconstruction; pavement removal and replacement with aggregate base courses; concrete work and sodding; pedestrian and school zone signage; pavement markings; and related conduit, cable, and handholes. Work covers approximately 0.1 miles and must be completed by November 30, 2026. Contractors must comply with Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and St. Joseph County Standard Specifications (1975, revised 1989).
Bid bonds or certified checks equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount are required. Upon award, contractors must submit required documentation within seven calendar days and furnish Payment, Performance, and Maintenance Bonds before commencing work — Payment and Performance Bonds at 100 percent of contract amount and Maintenance Bonds at 10 percent for up to five years from final acceptance. Insurance requirements include Owners' and Contractors' Protective Liability of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or death and $1,000,000 for property damage, with $6,000,000 aggregate for property damage; Comprehensive General Liability; Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability; and Workers' Compensation coverage.
Contractors must provide notification to Penn Harris Madison School Corporation and affected businesses with minimum seven-day advance notice of lane restrictions, maintain pedestrian routes during construction, limit lane closures to 28 consecutive days, and prohibit construction idleness exceeding seven consecutive days adjacent to restricted lanes. Questions are due August 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. noon, with addenda issued by 2:00 p.m. the following day. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and hold bids up to 60 calendar days from receipt.
Indiana 8/18/26, 12:00 AM 8/3/26, 12:00 AM Small Structure Replacement, Maintenance and Repair on SR 9
Indiana Department of Transportation is inviting bids for small structure replacement and maintenance work on State Road 9 in Whitley County, with bids due September 2, 2026.
The scope encompasses two culvert projects: replacement of culvert CV 009-092-157.02 crossing an unnamed tributary to the Tippecanoe River 7 miles north of US 30, and maintenance and repair of culvert CV 009-092-152.34 crossing Rittenhouse Ditch 2.40 miles north of US 30. Bidders must provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the work. The projects require compliance with Indiana Department of Transportation standards and applicable state regulations. Work includes culvert installation, removal, site preparation, and restoration activities to ensure proper drainage and structural integrity along the highway corridor.
The attached scope-of-work document (265 KB) contains technical requirements, construction methodology standards, material specifications, and quality assurance protocols. Contract timeline details, payment terms, bonding requirements, and award schedules are contained in the full contractual documentation.
Indiana 9/2/26, 12:00 AM 8/5/26, 12:00 AM 300 LE District 2 HQ Trash RemovalBid Documents
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Law Enforcement District 2 is seeking a contractor for trash removal and disposal services at its headquarters located at 1353 S. Governor's Drive in Columbia City, Wells County, Indiana. The procurement involves monthly pickup and disposal of a single 8 cubic yard container, totaling 12 pickups annually. The contract is set to commence on January 1, 2026, or from the date of the State's last signature, and will run through December 31, 2026, with potential renewals that could extend the total contract term up to four years. Bidders must submit pricing as a unit price per pickup multiplied by 12 months, with all charges inclusive. The solicitation requires contractors to specify their chosen landfill, including its address and contact information. Responses must be submitted by December 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, either via email to nrramsey@dnr.in.gov or by mail to Nicholas Ramsey at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in Indianapolis. Quoted prices will remain valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date and cannot be altered after award.
The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation goals for minority and women-owned businesses, with targets of 8% minority participation, 11% women participation, and a 3% goal for Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB). Bidders may claim various purchasing preferences, including U.S. Manufactured Product Preference, Indiana Business Preference, and Indiana Small Business Preference, provided appropriate documentation is submitted. The contract requires compliance with several certifications, including drug-free workplace verification, employment eligibility verification, non-collusion attestation, and telephone solicitation law compliance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, contractors will need to provide transparent pricing that includes both a fixed service fee and pass-through landfill or incinerator charges, which may be adjustable with written verification from the disposal site. Potential respondents must carefully review the solicitation documents and ensure all required certifications and documentation are included with their submission to be considered for award.
Indiana 12/22/25, 10:00 AM 11/18/25, 12:00 AM Bridge Replacement on CR 1300S and CR 100E
Indiana Department of Transportation is inviting sealed bids for bridge replacement on CR 1300S and CR 100E in White County, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Contractors must hold valid INDOT Certificates of Qualification and possess qualifications designated D(A) and 0250 to bid.
The scope encompasses two bridge replacements: Bridge Replacement 91-00240 (Continuous Reinforced Concrete Slab) on CR 1300S over Moots Creek 0.49 miles west of Springboro Road, and Bridge Replacement 91-00180 (Prestressed Concrete Box Beam) on CR 100E over Big Creek Ditch 0.14 miles south of Smithson Road. Work includes labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for completion. The project completion date is April 28, 2028.
The DBE goal is 0.00 percent. For contracts valued at $150,000 or more, contractors must submit a written drug testing plan compliant with Indiana Code 4-13-18 by the bid submission deadline. Bid bonds must be submitted electronically through either Surety2000 or Tinubu Surety Solution; performance bonds may be submitted electronically or on paper to the Construction Letting email inbox or delivered in person by bid receipt deadline.
All proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bid Express Online Bidding Exchange. Contractors planning to bid must register in advance with INDOT by emailing INDOTbidders@indot.in.gov with their FEIN number and desired call numbers no later than 9:00 a.m. on the bid opening date. Bid readings will occur at 11:30 a.m. on the INDOT webpage following the submission deadline; in-person attendance accommodations are available upon request to Contract Administration at least 24 hours in advance. Detailed letting documents are available at no cost from the INDOT internet Documents Download webpage; bidders are responsible for checking the Bid Express website for all amendment files prior to deadline.
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