SALEM – Bids are now being accepted for construction of the first phase of the Monon South Trail, a 62-mile recreation trail that will pass through Lawrence, Orange, Washington, and Clark counties.
Sealed bids for Phase 1A will be received at Salem City Hall, 201 E. Market St., Salem, until May 24 at 10 a.m. At that time, the bids will be publicly opened and read.
All bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title Monon South Trail Phase 1A, the bidder’s name, and the notation “BID ENCLOSED.” Bids received after 10 a.m. May 24 will be returned unopened.
Phase 1A includes several multi-use rails-to-trails segments throughout the four counties, totaling 20.4 miles. The communities in Phase 1A include Borden, New Pekin, Salem, Saltillo, Campbellsburg, Orleans, and Mitchell.
The multi-use path will be constructed on existing railroad ballast within the railbanked right-of-way owned by Radius Indiana. The trail will mix asphalt, concrete, and compacted aggregate surfaces. The work includes linear grading, signage, pavement markings, railings, and other trail amenities.
Existing bridge structures will be rehabilitated with new deck surfaces. Phase 1A is subdivided into three contract sections, and bidders may submit a bid on any individual section or any combination of sections, as outlined in the bid form.
Phase 1B, which will construct trailheads at locations along the trail, is a separate project not included in this contract.
Click here for information and bidding documents for the project. Bidding documents may be purchased from the designated website in electronic or paper format. Prospective bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if bidding documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a bid for the project.
All official notifications, addenda, and bidding documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither the owner nor the engineer will be responsible for bidding documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. The owner is not reimbursable for any charges incurred in obtaining contract documents.
Questions for the engineer should be directed to Ryan Hughes, PE of Clark Dietz, Inc., New Albany, by calling 859-286-1141 or emailing ryan.hughes@clarkdietz.com.
Pre-bid conference May 9
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m. at Salem City Hall. Bids will not be accepted from bidders who do not attend the meeting.
For all other requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders included in the bidding documents.
