NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that MSD of Wayne Township (“Owner”), by and through its Board is requesting sealed bids for furnishing all labor, services, supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation necessary for the Stout Field Elementary and Garden City Elementary Roofing and Exterior Wall Improvement Projects (the “Project”). The sealed bids will be received until February 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (EST). Bids must be delivered to: Mr. Steve Samuel, Assistant Superintendent for Finances and Operations MSD of Wayne Township 1220 S High School Rd Indianapolis, IN 46241 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 the respective bidder unopened. All work for the complete construction of the Project shall be performed under one or more prime contracts with the Owner. The form of the contract is set forth in the Bidding Documents. Two copies of bid forms shall be submitted on forms provided in the Bidding Documents and project manual, and shall be properly executed in accordance with the current edition of the IN SBOA Form 96 “Contractor’s Bid for Public Works.” Bidders must complete the entire bid forms including a statement of experience, proposed plan or plans for performing the work, the equipment the Bidder has available for performance of the work, non-collusion affidavit, and financial statement complying with IN SBOA Form 96. Bidders must include a satisfactory Bid Bond or certified check pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4.5, payable to the MSD of Wayne Township. Bid Security shall be in the amount of not less than 5% 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, the Owner may then declare that Bid Security forfeited as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. Wage rates shall not apply to this Project. All Contractors and Sub-Contractors shall comply with all applicable laws including but not limited to the requirements of Ind. Code § 5-16-13 et seq. and as detailed in the Bidding Documents. Contractor must also be able to and meet all requirements found in applicable public works and contract statutes. The Bidding Documents for the Project, including the Plans and Specification are on file with the Owner and may also be examined at the following locations: The Etica Group, 8720 Castle Creek Pkwy E Dr. Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46250 McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge: www.dodge.construction.com Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Eastern Engineering Supply, Inc, 9901 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN, (317) 598-0661, www.easternengineering.com. Costs associated with digital and printed plans and specifications obtained from Eastern Engineering Supply Inc. are and will be incurred by and at the expense of the contractor and are non-refundable.   Prior to approval and execution of the Owner’s contract, the Contractor(s) 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 the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all obligations arising hereunder. Performance and payment bonds shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year after the Owner’s acceptance of the work and Owner’s final settlement with the successful Bidder. The Owner expects to award the contract for the work to the lowest, responsible and responsive Bidder. The Owner reserves the right to hold bids, including any alternates, for up to 60 days from the date of the bid opening. The Owner reserves in its sole discretion the right to 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. A mandatory pre-bid meeting for discussion of the Project, reviewing the scope of work, project specifications and drawings, bid documents, the bidding qualifying requirements and other important matters will be held at MSD of Wayne Twp, 7202 W McCarty St, Indianapolis, IN, 46241 on January 20, 2026. The Roofing pre-bid meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. (EST). The Exterior Wall Improvements meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. (EST). Both meetings will take place in the conference room at the Operations Center. Immediately following the pre-bid meeting, an opportunity to tour the project sites will be offered. All prospective bidders are required to attend this mandatory meeting. Bidders will be responsible for complying with items discussed at the meeting. Questions regarding the Project, or requests for equal status, can be directed in writing to: Aaron Conrad, Bldg Envelope Dept Etica Group aconrad@eticagroup.com INI-01/09,01/16/2026 11965099 hspaxlp