Village Green and Martin Street Improvements

The Village Green & Martin Street Improvements project is a campus‑site civil construction effort at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The scope includes demolition of existing parking lots and a segment of Martin Street, followed by installation of gas, stormwater, and site‑electric utilities, concrete curbs and sidewalks, unit pavers for new parking and streets, and extensive landscaping with turf, limestone bench seating, and other site furnishings. The contract was awarded to Messer Construction on a sealed‑bid basis, with an estimated construction cost of just over $3.1 million and an anticipated start in September 2026 and substantial completion by June 2027. • Scope: demolition, utility installation, concrete work, paver installation, landscaping & furnishings. • Procurement: sealed‑bid, full and open competition; bid deadline 8/18/2026, award 9/1/2026. • Key contacts: Daren Shoemaker (Messer) – (317) 509‑9027, [email protected]; BSU Purchasing Services – (765) 285‑1532, [email protected].