REQUEST FOR BIDDERS Calumet River Bridge Tie Replacement   The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors to furnish all material, labor and equipment to change 844 bridge ties on the Dual Track Calumet River Truss Bridge MP 72.38.   All bids must meet NICTD’s specifications as further described in the Technical Specifications in the Bid Packet.   The Bid Packet, including the specifications, is available online at www.nictdplanroom.com. Bidders are encouraged to access this site to retrieve the bid packet, updated bid information and addenda.   Information regarding these Bids, including the results, can be found at https://mysouthshoreline.com/nictd/purchasing-contractors/   Bids shall be submitted electronically using the NICTD Plan Room submission link, located at the top left of the Project Information page. Bids shall be submitted in PDF format and on forms contained in each bid package.   Bids will be received not later than 2:30 P.M., local time, Thursday, March 5, 2026. The “Submit Bid” link will be disabled after the above stated time and date, so be sure to allow enough time to upload the entire bid file prior to this time. NICTD is not responsible for bids that failed to upload prior to the submission deadline. Bids must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by the instructions in the bid package. Failure to do so may result in rejection of a bid.   The bid opening will be held in-person and virtually. Information about participating in this meeting can be found within the bid packet.   NICTD will award the Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. NICTD reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive technical defects if, in its judgment, the interests of NICTD so require. NICTD reserves the right to accept any bid within 60 days after the time of the opening of the bids, during which time no bid shall be withdrawn.   Michael Noland President   Publish Date: February 2 and 9, 2026 2/2, 2/9/2026  HSPAXLP