Elkhart County Road 20 Access Road Project Bid 2026
Elkhart CountyCounty · Goshen, IN- Due
- Jul 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
Elkhart County, Indiana is soliciting bids for the County Road 20 Access Road Project. The scope of work includes all supervision, technical personnel, labor, materials, machinery, tools, and services required for the construction of the access road. Specific tasks include site grading, earthwork (stripping topsoil, excavating, compaction), maintenance of traffic, construction staking, and utility coordination. The project has a fixed start date on or after July 27, 2026, with substantial completion required by November 22, 2026, and final acceptance by June 1, 2027. Liquidated damages are set at $750 per day for delays. Bidders must provide evidence of five successful jobs guaranteed for one year and submit a 100% performance and payment bond upon award. A 10% retainage will be held on progress payments until a maintenance bond is received.
Bid Form, Bid Bond, Certificate as to Corporate Principal, Performance and Payment Bond, Maintenance Bond, Progress Schedule, Shop Drawings, Record Drawings, Pre-construction and Post-construction Video
Completeness of bid form, experience in similar work, workmanship guarantees, minority business participation
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Summary
Elkhart County, Indiana is soliciting bids for the County Road 20 Access Road Project.
The scope of work includes all supervision, technical personnel, labor, materials, machinery, tools, and services required for the construction of the access road. Specific tasks include site grading, earthwork (stripping topsoil, excavating, compaction), maintenance of traffic, construction staking, and utility coordination. The project has a fixed start date on or after July 27, 2026, with substantial completion required by November 22, 2026, and final acceptance by June 1, 2027. Liquidated damages are set at $750 per day for delays. Bidders must provide evidence of five successful jobs guaranteed for one year and submit a 100% performance and payment bond upon award. A 10% retainage will be held on progress payments until a maintenance bond is received.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Completeness of bid form
- Experience in similar work
- Workmanship guarantees
- Minority business participation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Bid Form
- Bid Bond
- Certificate as to Corporate Principal
- Performance and Payment Bond
- Maintenance Bond
- Progress Schedule
- Shop Drawings
- Record Drawings
- Pre-construction and Post-construction Video
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid Form
- Bid Bond
- Performance and Payment Bond
- Maintenance Bond
- Soil Boring Logs
- Scope location
- Goshen, IN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Elkhart County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 27, 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.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Elkhart County 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Form, Bid Bond, Certificate as to Corporate Principal, Performance and Payment Bond, Maintenance Bond, Progress Schedule, Shop Drawings, Record Drawings, Pre-construction and Post-construction Video. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Completeness of bid form, experience in similar work, workmanship guarantees, minority business participation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Elkhart County?
All active and historical solicitations from Elkhart County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Elkhart County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Bid Form, Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, Maintenance Bond, Soil Boring Logs. Review the full document from Elkhart County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Goshen, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.