Sealed bids are due August 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST for the Wesselman Tennis Court lighting upgrade. A mandatory pre-bid conference is on July 22, 2026. Contractors must possess required local licensing and a written drug testing program for bids over $10,000. Prime contractors bidding over $150,000 must be designated as responsible bidders. Bids require a 5% bid bond or certified check. The award will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract duration is not specified, but a 3-year warranty is required. Liquidated damages of $100 per day will be assessed for late completion.
Sealed bids must be delivered by 11:45 AM CDT on August 5, 2026, to the Purchasing Department, 1 NW Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Room 323, Evansville, Indiana **** received after the bid opening date and time will be eliminated.
Invoices must be itemized and include the company name, address, phone number, invoice number, and reference Evansville Parks and Recreation. The contractor may submit an invoice for the contract amount only after final inspection and acceptance of the work.
The contractor is required to guarantee the improvements for a period of three 3 years from the date of final acceptance against all defects in materials and workmanship.
The bid selected shall be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that provides the most comprehensive approach that meets the stated requirements.
Contractors must possess the required local licensing, have a written drug testing program in place for bids over $10,000, and prime contractors bidding over $150,000 must be designated as a responsible bidder. Three local letters of references, a list of manpower, and the length of business existence are also required.
If work is not completed on schedule, a $100 per day penalty in liquidated damages will be assessed against the contractor.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be conducted on July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM, local time at CK Newsome Center at 100 E. Walnut. All prospective bidders must attend.
Inquiries shall be submitted no later than eight 8 days prior to the stated opening time and date.
Failure to complete any portion of the request, failure to attend the mandatory pre-bid conference, or submitting bids without information or incomplete content may result in rejection of a bid.