The bids were opened on the Knox County Emergency Center Bids on June 30, 2025
This information is from the minutes of the meeting. Voting members in attendance included TJ Brink and Kellie Streeter. The Auditor and Deputy Auditor were present. Vohn Wilson from RQAW was the organizer of the meeting.
Bids were due at 9 am on June 30, 2025.
Wolfe Construction Vincennes, IN $3,674,000.00
SCS Construction Group Greenwood, IN $4,899,000.00
Taber Owens Construction Group Washington, IN $3,895,300.00
The 2 lowest bidders to prepare and submit 00-43-00-Bid Supplements Appendix A in specs Volume 1 within 48 hours. Definition below of this request.
The owner (Commissioners) may choose to proceed with interviews of the 2 lowest bidders. Time and Location pending.
The owner (Commissioners) is expecting to make a final decision within 2 weeks from opening date.
Definition:
A "bid supplement" in the context of government contracting or procurement, especially with the code 00-43-00, generally refers to
additional bidding documents or modifications to existing bidding documents provided to bidders. This can include things like clarifications, amendments, or requirements for certain types of forms related to the bidding process.
More specifically, in the construction industry and using the CSI MasterFormat, the number 00-43-00 is categorized as "Procurement Form Supplements". This means it falls under the larger umbrella of "Procurement and Contracting Requirements" (00 00 00) and specifically relates to documents that supplement the standard procurement forms used in a bidding process.
Here's a breakdown of what that might entail:
- Supplemental Bidding Documents: The Indiana Capital Development Board uses "00 43 00 SUPPLEMENTAL BIDDING DOCUMENTS" to include things like bid security requirements, for instance, outlining the form and amount of bid bond needed.
- Clarifications and Modifications: Bid supplements or supplemental/bid bulletins may be issued by the entity initiating the bidding process to clarify or modify any provision of the original bidding documents, especially for infrastructure projects or goods. These are typically issued well in advance of the bid submission deadline to allow bidders to adjust their proposals accordingly.
- Allowance Forms: In some contexts, bid supplements might even include specific forms like "Allowance Form 00 43 21" within the "Procurement Form Supplements" category, suggesting the inclusion of forms related to specific allowances or provisions within the contract.
- Other Requirements: Depending on the project, bid supplements can cover a range of requirements, including things like local minority participation goals, which need to be addressed in the bid, .
In essence, a bid supplement with the identifier 00-43-00 functions to provide bidders with additional details, requirements, or modifications necessary to submit a complete and compliant bid. It's crucial for bidders to be aware of and carefully review any such supplements to ensure their bid adheres to the latest project specifications and conditions.
No meeting held, so no bid accepted and now outside of the bid window. They would have to start the bid process over again meaning another cost to Taxpayors.