The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals for a Public-Private Partnership to finance, construct, operate, and transfer drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in the US31 corridor area of northern Hamilton County. The selected developer will provide all financing services, development services, site work, labor, and material to develop, construct, operate, and transfer the improvements. The project may include drinking water transmission and distribution mains, wastewater collection sewers, lift stations, force mains, and appurtenances. The developer will be required to provide a detailed description of their project team, sub-contractors, and suppliers, as well as a proposed schedule, approach, and financing terms.
• The project is expected to be completed in several phases, with the scoping period determining the final project scope and guaranteed maximum price.
• The developer will be required to provide payment and performance bonds, Builder's Risk insurance, and minimum one-year construction, equipment, and operational warranties.
• The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, modify or cancel the project, and enter into a Scoping Agreement with a developer for preliminary development services.
• The selected developer will be required to provide an Agreement approvable by the County and to comply with Indiana Code Section 5-23 and IC § 36-1-12.