Switchboard/Generator Replacement Project at JMF Education Center

Indianapolis Public Schools is requesting construction bids for switchboard and generator replacement at the JMF Education Center, 120 East Walnut Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, under RFB-27-004, with bids due October 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET and a mandatory pre-bid meeting with site visit on October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Bidders must disclose good faith efforts to include Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Veteran Business Enterprises, Disability-Owned Businesses, and Local Businesses in project staffing and subcontracting (Forms B and C); certifications from the State of Indiana, City of Indianapolis, Mid-State or National Minority Supplier Development Councils, Women Business Enterprise National Council, or Department of Veterans Affairs satisfy participation requirements. All United States steel products must comply with Indiana Code 5-16-8-2.

The scope encompasses demolition of existing 300-kilowatt diesel generator and 2500-ampere switchboard; installation of a new 750-kilowatt diesel generator with protective fencing, 2500-ampere automatic transfer switch with main circuit breaker at 480 volts three-phase, 2500-ampere distribution switchgear in the basement mechanical room, utility service entrance, buried duct along Talbot Street, and temporary power to maintain critical operations during renovation. Bidders must have completed a minimum of five similar successful projects within the prior 10-year period. Work is scheduled to commence on or near June 1, 2027, with intended completion by July 30, 2027. Biweekly coordination meetings are mandatory. All shop drawings, product data, and samples must be submitted in PDF format within 40 days of contract award.

Bids must include a 5% bid bond and 5% owner contingency allowance in the total bid amount. Performance bond equal to 100% of contract value is required effective until one year after final acceptance. Asbestos liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and annually is mandatory. Progress payments are made at 90% of approved value; final 10% payment is due 61 days after substantial completion. A $5,000 remediation allowance for unforeseen conditions is included in base bid. Questions are due October 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET with responses targeted for October 23. Virtual bid opening occurs October 30 via Microsoft Teams. The district targets board approval for November 2026. Bids are submitted electronically through the Bonfire Hub portal. The district reserves the right to reject any bid, waive irregularities, defer award for up to 90 days, and consider prior performance, references, capacity, and project timeline when determining lowest and best bidder.