St. Joseph County Building Glazing Improvements

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for building glazing improvements to the St. Joseph County Building in South Bend, Indiana, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and public bid opening on September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. during the County Board meeting.

The scope includes removal and disposal of existing single-pane storm glazing, tapes, and stops; replacement of damaged exterior curtainwall glazing with wet sealing on exterior and interior sides; removal of interior rubber/vinyl perimeter gasketing and wet sealing of former gasket locations; repair or replacement of damaged or missing jamb stops; and application of glazing film to interior curtainwall glazing panels. An Alternative Bid No. 1 requests reinstallation of existing storm glazing panels with new double-sided glazing tape and replacement of all damaged or incorrectly sized storm panels. Work is limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with optional after-hours work (5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.) available with owner approval at no additional cost. Work shall proceed by floor level, beginning with the 12th, 13th, and 14th floors.

Construction is anticipated to begin October 15, 2026, with substantial completion by December 31, 2026, and project closeout by January 31, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for work incomplete after the contract completion date; contract incentives are offered at $500 per calendar day for early completion. A general construction allowance of $25,000 is included in the contract sum.

Bidders must submit proposals in triplicate and include a bid bond or certified check equal to ten percent of the total bid amount, made payable to St. Joseph County, Indiana. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount, maintained for at least 12 months after final completion. Progress payments are made monthly with six percent retainage withheld until substantial completion. The contractor is responsible for all permits, inspections, and compliance with federal and state labor requirements, including E-Verify enrollment for newly hired employees. The contract is governed by AIA Document A101-2017. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners offices. Contract award is anticipated for September 22, 2026.