2027 Rural Regulated Drain and or Ditches Maintenance Contract

The Hamilton County Drainage Board is soliciting bids for the 2027 Rural Regulated Drain and or Ditches Maintenance Contract, which covers the repair, replacement, and maintenance of all rural regulated drains and ditches under the Board's jurisdiction for the 2027 calendar year. The contract requires the selected provider to furnish all necessary labor, equipment, and materials, specifically mandating at least two separate work crews of no less than two people each. The scope of work excludes broadcast spraying of ditch banks, television cameras, sewer jetting, and sewer vacuums. All materials must comply with the 2006 Indiana State Highway Standard Specifications, and work is generally performed within a 75-foot easement from the centerline of a tile or the top of the bank for open ditches. Bids must be submitted on a unit price basis via the Hamilton County eProcurement portal by 9:00 AM on November 23, 2026. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide a mandatory financial statement and a surety bond or certified check of 500 dollars. Awarding will be based on the most responsive and responsible bidder, with the Board evaluating the contractor's capability, experience, and ability. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, E-Verify participation for all subcontractors, and specific insurance coverages including pollution, cyber, and liquor liability where applicable. Contractors are required to maintain detailed daily logs and provide photographic documentation of work areas both before and after the completion of each work order.