NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that West Lafayette Community School Corporation ("School"), by and through its Board is requesting bids from qualified contractors to provide work and services related to routine operation, repair, and/or maintenance of structures, buildings, and facilities located at 1200 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN (Happy Hollow Elementary School Chiller Replacement). Sealed bids for the Project will be received until November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM (EST). Bids must be delivered to: Michelle Cronk, West Lafayette Community School Corporation, 3061 Benton St, West Lafayette, IN 47906 and via email to cronkm@wl.k12.in.us All Bids received at such place, date, and time will be opened and read aloud in public at the address listed above immediately after the posted time. All bids received after such time will not be considered and returned to that bidder unopened. All work for complete construction of and services for the Project shall be performed under one prime contract with School. The contract requirements are set forth in published bidding documents. Bidders must submit a completed SBOA Form 96 (https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=6422), financial statement, statement of experience, proposed plan or plans for performing the work, and the resources, labor, technology, materials, supplies, and equipment bidder has available for the performance of the work. Bidders must include a satisfactory bid bond or certified check pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4.5, payable to "West Lafayette Community School Corporation." Bid security shall be in the amount of 1% of the bidder's total contract price. Should a successful bidder within ten (10) days after written notice of acceptance of bid withdraw its bid, fail to provide the required payment and performance bonds, or execute a satisfactory contract, School may then declare that bid security forfeited as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. Wage rates shall not apply to any project. All contractors and sub-contractors must comply with all applicable laws including but not limited to the requirements of Ind. Code § 36-1-12, § 5-16-13 et seq., and as detailed in published bidding documents. Contractors must also be able to meet all requirements found in applicable licensing, public works, purchasing, and contract statutes. Bidding documents for each project, including plans and specification are on file with School and may also be examined at https://www.wl.k12.in.us/ Bidders must send an email to cronkm@wl.k12.in.us in order to be added to a distribution list to allow that bidder to receive communications, notices, and addendums related to the bidding documents. Prior to approval and execution of School's contract, the contractor who is the successful bidder shall furnish an approved performance and labor and materials payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, which shall cover faithful performance of the contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Performance and payment bonds shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year after School's acceptance of the work and School's final settlement with the successful bidder. School expects to award a contract for the Project to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder at its January 12, 2026 board meeting. School reserves the right to hold bids, including any alternates, for up to 60 days from the date of bid opening. School reserves in its sole discretion the right to cancel the solicitation, reject any and all bids, is not obligated to accept the lowest or any other bid, and may waive any irregularities, discrepancies, omissions, variances or informalities in the bidding procedure. An appointment to tour the project site during school hours can be requested. One question per day regarding the Project, or requests for fair and equal treatment, can be directed in writing to Michelle Cronk, West Lafayette Community School Corporation, 3061 Benton St, West Lafayette, IN 47906 or via cronkm@wl.k12.in.us. Oct. 20, 27/2025     11753278      hspaxlp