City of South Bend - Lafayette Building Demolition - Project No. 123-071 (2026)
City of South BendCity · South Bend, IN- Due
- Nov 24, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Hillary Horvath
The 30-second brief
Sealed electronic bids are requested by the City of South Bend Board of Public Works for the Lafayette Building Demolition, Project No. 123-071, located at 115 S. Lafayette Boulevard in South Bend, Indiana. Work includes salvage of historical elements, demolition, backfill, grading, and seeding of the Lafayette Building. Bids are due by November 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Local Time and must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. A pre-bid conference will be held at the building on November 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Local Time (hard hat and hard soles required). Questions about bidding conditions must be addressed to the Owner in writing by November 18, 2026. Bids must be on the City of South Bend Contractor's Bid for Public Work Form and accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check for not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid plus alternates. Contractors must comply with City of South Bend EEO Contracting Provision Diversity Utilization and W/MBE participation goals.
Salvage of historical elements, Demolition, Backfill, Grading and seeding of the Lafayette Building
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Summary
Sealed electronic bids are requested by the City of South Bend Board of Public Works for the Lafayette Building Demolition, Project No. 123-071, located at 115 S. Lafayette Boulevard in South Bend, Indiana.
Work includes salvage of historical elements, demolition, backfill, grading, and seeding of the Lafayette Building. Bids are due by November 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Local Time and must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. A pre-bid conference will be held at the building on November 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Local Time (hard hat and hard soles required). Questions about bidding conditions must be addressed to the Owner in writing by November 18, 2026. Bids must be on the City of South Bend Contractor's Bid for Public Work Form and accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check for not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid plus alternates. Contractors must comply with City of South Bend EEO Contracting Provision Diversity Utilization and W/MBE participation goals.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Salvage of historical elements
- Demolition
- Backfill
- Grading and seeding of the Lafayette Building
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
City of South Bend Contractor's Bid for Public Work Form, Bid Bond or Certified Check
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- South Bend, IN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of South Bend?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Hillary Horvath.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of South Bend in IN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Hillary Horvath. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Salvage of historical elements, Demolition, Backfill, Grading and seeding of the Lafayette Building. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 24, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: City of South Bend Contractor's Bid for Public Work Form, Bid Bond or Certified Check. Review the full document from City of South Bend for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: South Bend, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.