Description
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TOWN OF MILFORD
MILFORD, INDIANA
WATER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
General Notice
Town of Milford (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Water Utility Improvements
Project #W24161
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Town Hall located at 121 South Main Street, Milford, IN 46542, until Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work:
Division “A” – Water Treatment Improvements
The project includes but is not limited to a new water filtration system and building at the site of the existing supply wells, including backwash and site piping. The project also includes a new mixer in the existing water storage tank, water main looping, water service replacements, and potholing of water services in various locations. The work includes procurement of materials, construction, restorations, and all other work required for the completion of the project.
Division “B” – Water Main and Service Line Improvements
The project includes but is not limited to a new water filtration system and building at the site of the existing supply wells, including backwash and site piping. The project also includes a new mixer in the existing water storage tank, water main looping, water service replacements, and potholing of water services in various locations. The work includes procurement of materials, construction, restorations, and all other work required for the completion of the project.
Separate Bids will be received for the following Contracts: Division “A” – Water Treatment Improvements and Division “B” – Water Main and Service Line Improvements. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract per division of work. Bids shall be as shown in the respective Bid Forms.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Commonwealth Engineers, Inc., 19 North Court Street, Crown Point, IN 46307. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Prospective Bidders may also examine the drawings via the Web-based service of Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. at www.commonwealthengineers.com.
Bidding Documents also may be examined at the office of the Town Hall, 121 South Main Street, Milford, IN 46542 on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Contract Documents, Specifications and Drawings will be provided via the web-based service of Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. at www.commonwealthengineers.com. The plan holder will receive an email link to the PDF downloadable documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of One Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($150.00) plus 7% sales tax, per project division desired.
One set of printed Contract Documents, Specifications and Drawings may be obtained upon payment of an additional non-refundable fee of Three Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($300.00) plus 7% sales tax, per project division desired, via the web-based service of Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. at www.commonwealthengineers.com. Requests for Contract Documents and Specifications and Drawings must also include a return street address; post office box numbers are not acceptable.
Contract Documents will not be sold separate from the web-based service (i.e. All plan holders will be required to purchase through the web-based service). Partial sets of Contract Documents, Specifications and Drawings are not available. Questions pertaining to this project shall be submitted directly to Ryan LaReau, P.E. at Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. via https://login.procore.com. Additional questions concerning access to the website may be directed to Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. at (317) 888-1177.
All addenda, which may be issued for this Project, will be issued to each plan holder via email. For those whom also purchase printed Contract Documents, printed addenda will be provided as well. All plan holders shall note, the printed documents are provided as a courtesy and do not preclude the plan holder from relying upon the web/email based materials (i.e. delays in mail delivery will not be considered relevant due to all contract document holders access to materials via web/email).
No refunds will be issued for this project.
The OWNER reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. NO bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least 90 days.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Pre-bid Conference
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) at the Town Hall, 121 South Main Street, Milford, IN 46542. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.
Instructions to Bidders
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Town of Milford
By: Steven Marquart
Title: Town Council President
Date: January 14, 2025
END OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
