Bike and Pedestrian Facilities on Marquette Greenway Trail

Indiana Department of Transportation is inviting sealed bids for labor, materials, tools, and equipment to construct bike and pedestrian facilities on the Marquette Greenway Trail from Kennedy Avenue to Cline Avenue in Lake County, with bids due September 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Bid Express Online Bidding Exchange. All bidders must hold a valid INDOT Certificate of Qualification and register in advance by submitting their FEIN number to INDOTbidders@indot.in.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. on the bid opening date.

The project is designated as Call Contract 121R-42311-A under the LaPorte District. The DBE goal for this project is 0.00 percent. Contractor eligibility is classified as B(A) qualification level.

Project completion is scheduled for September 24, 2027. Bidders must submit an executed bid bond through either Surety2000 or Tinubu Surety Solution. Performance bonds are required except for projects valued at $100,000 or less. For bids of $150,000 or more, contractors must submit a written employee drug testing plan compliant with Indiana Code 4-13-18.

Detailed construction documents are available at no cost through the INDOT Documents Download webpage. Bidders are responsible for checking the Bid Express website for all amendment files prior to the deadline. The procurement emphasizes Title VI Civil Rights Act compliance; minority business enterprises will receive equal opportunity and protection from discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or income status.