Small Structures & Drains Construction - US-231

The Indiana Department of Transportation is requesting bids for small structures and drains construction on US-231 in Porter County, from 0.79 miles north of US-40 to 0.37 miles south of SR-240, with bids due May 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Indiana Government Center North in Indianapolis. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal has been established as a percentage of the contract bid price.

The scope includes excavation, drainage structures, asphalt work, riprap installation, seeding, and temporary traffic control measures. The project encompasses 69 line items with quantities including 667 cubic yards of common excavation, 1,333 tons of HMA Type C widening, pipe installations ranging from 8 to 169 linear feet, and extensive temporary pavement markings and traffic control signage. Work is subject to the 2026 INDOT Standard Specifications and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements under General Decision Number IN20250006.

The earliest work start date is July 5, 2026, with a project completion date of October 16, 2026. Liquidated damages are set at $2,500 per day for failure to meet the completion date and apply during a 90-calendar-day restriction period. Contractors must comply with federal labor standards, equal employment opportunity provisions, nondiscrimination requirements, and temporary erosion and sediment control measures.

The project engineer is RQAW Corporation (contact: Roman Prather); INDOT's Area Engineer is Patrick Patterson. Contractors may submit questions through INDOT's online Question and Answer form with responses typically provided within two business days. A pre-bid meeting is available. Initial payment for clearing right-of-way is limited to a specified percentage of the original total bid.