Description
The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified electrical contractors to perform standard electrical upgrades for the Foraker, Southwest, and Tecumseh wastewater‑system STEP installations. Contractors will be placed on an approved‑vendor list and later invited to provide competitive quotes for individual residential and commercial sites, with each site capped at $2,500. The work includes installing new disconnects, panel upgrades, conduit, and wiring to support septic‑tank‑effluent‑pump (STEP) systems, obtaining all necessary permits, and completing the installations within community‑specific deadlines.
• Scope: Electrical service upgrades (panelboards, disconnects, conduit, wiring) for ~139 wastewater‑related properties.
• Budget per site: $400‑$2,500; total projected spend likely $200 k‑$350 k.
• Timeline: RFQ response due April 3 2023; project completion dates – Tecumseh by Dec 1 2023, Foraker by Feb 29 2024, Southwest by Apr 30 2024.
• Requirements: Indiana contractor’s license, certificate of insurance, ability to meet a 1‑year warranty, coordination with NIPSCO, and adherence to NEC standards.
• Evaluation: Lowest‑responsive‑responsible bid after qualification; no guarantee of award from RFQ alone.