2027 Urban Regulated Drain and or Ditches Maintenance Contract

The Hamilton County Surveyor's Office is soliciting bids for the 2027 Urban Regulated Drain and or Ditches Maintenance Contract (IFB # DBURB27). The contract covers all labor, equipment, and materials required for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of urban regulated drains and ditches under the jurisdiction of the Hamilton County Drainage Board for the 2027 calendar year. The scope excludes broadcast spraying of ditch banks, television cameras, sewer jetting, and sewer vacuums. Work is assigned via individual work orders, which are capped at 150,000 dollars per drain. Performance timelines vary by urgency: standard work must be completed within 30 days, violation work within five days, and emergency or rush work within 24 hours. The contractor is required to maintain at least two separate work crews of at least two people each and must use U.S. steel products. Bids must be submitted on a unit price basis via the OpenGov eProcurement portal by November 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM. A physical surety bond or certified check of 500 dollars is required for bid submission. Evaluation is based on the bidder's capability, experience, and financial responsibility, with required documentation including an Experience Questionnaire and General Form No. 96. The selected contractor must adhere to the Amended Hamilton County Policy Establishing Insurance Requirements for Vendors and provide photographic documentation of work areas both before and after completion. Payment is issued upon the completion of individual work orders, supported by itemized claims and detailed daily logs. All materials used must comply with the 2006 Indiana State Highway Standard Specifications.