Description
The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a county‑wide paving program (2026‑1 CCMG). The contract covers milling, full‑depth reclamation, and hot‑mix asphalt (HMA) placement on multiple county road segments, including driveway and cul‑de‑sac repairs, along with associated traffic‑control, marking, and sub‑grade work. Bidders must be INDOT‑pre‑qualified, submit a 10 % bid bond, and meet strict schedule milestones with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for any delay.
• Scope: milling (1.5‑in., 2‑in., 4.5‑in.), grinding, HMA surface (12.5 mm) and intermediate (19 mm) layers, joint sealants, tack coats, line and pavement markings, drainage structures, utility coordination, and sub‑grade treatment (aggregate, geogrid, limestone).
• Geographic focus: several County Roads (CR 17, 21, 31, 36, 40‑42) plus one alternate cul‑de‑sac repair (ALT 1). Total pavement length ~5 mi.
• Schedule: earliest start April 20 2026 (after Notice to Proceed), substantial completion July 2 2027, final acceptance August 6 2027. Pre‑bid conference March 5 2026; bid deadline March 16 2026.
• Financials: bid bond 10 % of bid, performance bond 100 % of contract price, retainage 10 %, liquidated damages $1,000/day. Estimated contract value from competing bids is roughly $2.3‑$2.5 million.