Small Structures and Drains Construction on US 40

Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is inviting sealed bids for small structures and drains construction on US 40 approximately 7.40 miles east of I-70 in Vigo County, with proposals due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Bid Express Online Bidding Exchange. The DBE goal for this contract is 0.00%.

Bidders must hold a valid INDOT Certificate of Qualification and register in advance by submitting requests to INDOTbidders@indot.in.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. on the bid opening date. Qualifications codes C(B) and E(E) are required. The scope includes one culvert project (CV 040-084-15.65) and associated labor, materials, tools, and equipment. The completion date is June 30, 2028.

All bids require executed bid bonds submitted through approved electronic surety providers (Surety2000 or Tinubu Surety Solution). Performance bonds are required for all contracts except those $100,000 or less for specific work types including roadside mowing, vegetation control, demolition, landscaping, fencing, seeding, sodding, bridge painting, and guardrail installations. Contractors submitting proposals of $150,000 or more must include a written drug testing plan compliant with Indiana Code 4-13-18.

Detailed construction documents are available free of charge on the INDOT Documents Download webpage. All amendments are posted on Bid Express, and bidders are responsible for checking for amendments prior to the deadline. Bid reading and public release occur at 11:30 a.m. on the INDOT webpage.