The Pulaski County Commissioners opened bids February 5 for the projects receiving funding in the second round of Community Crossings Matching Grant awards in 2023.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Approves Mechanical, Electrical Bids for Summer Construction Work
The Culver Community School Board members reviewed bids for mechanical and electrical components planned for this summer at the corporation.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Opens Bids for Water Project
The Culver Town Council opened bids for an upcoming water project in the area of Fleet and West Terrace Street.
Continue readingCommunity Foundation of Pulaski County Seeks Bids for New Offices
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFPC) is seeking bids for their new office renovation project.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Bid for Community Crossings Matching Grant Projects
The Culver Town Council members acted on a recommendation from Utility Superintendent Bob Porter to approve a bid for proposed Community Crossings Matching Grant projects.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Opens Bids for Community Crossings Projects
The Culver Town Council members opened bids from two contractors Tuesday night for projects outlined in the town’s Community Crossings projects list.
Continue readingTwo More Culver Stellar Projects Reach Bid Stage
Bidders will be able to submit bids to INDOT for the Town of Culver’s State Road 10 sidewalk project and the West Jefferson Gateway project on January 13. These are two more projects outlined in the town’s plans as part of its Stellar Communities Designation.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre to Hold Off on New Bus Garage after Bids Come in Over Budget
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has decided to hold off on a proposed bus garage project, after bids came in higher than expected.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Opens Bids for Bus Garage
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board opened bids on Tuesday afternoon for a new bus garage.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Discusses Bid for Bridge on County Road 700 East
Bids were rejected last month for the construction of Bridge No. 158 on County Road 700 East north of County Road 600 North in Starke County. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler explained to the commissioners last week what he thinks caused the bids to be way over the engineer’s estimate.
Continue readingBids Rejected in Proposed Starke County Bridge Project
The Starke County Commissioners opened bids Monday night for the construction of new Bridge #158 on County Road 700 East between County Road 600 North and 700 North.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Opens Bids for Street Projects
The Culver Town Council members opened bids last week for the proposed street projects this year.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Award Contractor for Water Project Tonight
Winamac Town Council members will meet in a special session this evening, to select a contractor for the town water project.
As a reminder, the water project includes the installation two new ten inch wells and well houses, two river borings, and a 7,000 foot extension of the water line in order to connect it to the water plant and the new wells. Continue reading
Knox BOW Approves Bid for 2018 Sewer Lining Project
Knox Board of Works members considered bids for the 2018 sewer lining project when they met Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Approves bid for Sand Hill Farms Utilities
The Culver Town Council members took action Tuesday night to move the Sand Hill Farms construction a little further along the process.
Last week, bids were opened for the utilities portion of the project and Midwestern Engineers had the opportunity to review the three bids submitted for the workforce housing development project at 540 W. Jefferson Street. The utilities portion includes the installation of water and sewer lines, a pump station, manhole, a road into the subdivision, curbs and sidewalks, and grading and seeding. The engineers estimate for the project was around $700,000.
North Judson Town Council Members Discuss Advertisement for Cemetery Mowing and Additional Duties
North Judson Town Council members considered the advertisement for cemetery mowing when they met Monday night.
Individuals applying for this job would be bidding on lawn care, leaf clean up and debris removal for both Highland and Pioneer Cemeteries. They would be expected to provide all labor, equipment and fuel.
Members noted that the proposed advertisement was the same as last year’s. However, since they experienced some problems with last year’s service, they wanted to avoid any potential confusion by clearly stating what is expected of the bidder. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Members Consider Bids for Blighted Structure on Pearl Street
Some confusion over bid specifications led to drastically different offers being opened at the Knox Board of Works meeting on Monday.
The bids were for demolition work on the blighted structure at 202 N. Pearl Street.
The first bid that was opened came in from Jackson Truck and Excavating and it was for $33,900. The second bid was from Mark Milo Enterprises for $14,900. The reason for the difference was that Jackson included the price for asbestos removal, while Milo did not. Continue reading
Knox Board of Public Works to Hold Special Meeting Today
Knox Board of Public Works members will be opening bids during a special meeting today at 9 a.m.
The bids are for demolition work on the blighted structure at 202 N Pearl Street. At the last city council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok mentioned that the house on Pearl Street will be the 13th disheveled structure taken care of through Bligh Elimination Program. Continue reading
House Bill That Would Affect Bidding Process Faces Opposition from NJ Town Council
A proposed House Bill was brought to the attention of North Judson Town Council members during a special meeting Monday night.
Council President Wendy Hoppe informed council members that House Bill 1313 is currently being considered by the House of Representatives. She explained that if enacted, it would affect the bidding process.
Hoppe said, “What the state is trying to say is the bidder can bid it and we have no way that we can check their background; who they are, what they are, what their work is. Where now we do have that [capability] and that in a nutshell is what that bill is about.” Continue reading
Capital Projects Update Provided at North Judson-San Pierre School Board Meeting
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin provided the North Judson-San Pierre School members with a capital projects update when they met Tuesday night.
Dr. Zupin informed members that the emergency renovations to the pool are officially complete and it is fully operational. The pool area will now have renovations done to the dehumidification system as a part of the capital projects. Continue reading