PUBLIC NOTICES 11.20.2025
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF PROPOSED ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE TAXPAYERS OF MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT THE MORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING PLACE AT 6:30 P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN EXCESS OF THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2025. GENERAL FUND (1000) $1,500.00, 1000.21100.00000.0275 JURY ADMINISTRATOR SUPPLIES, $1,000.00, 1000.36100.00000.0275 JURY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND (1151) $110,000.00, 1151.49002.00000.0000 AMBULANCE LEASE PURCHASE RAINY DAY FUND (1186) $271,848.00, 1186.44191.00000.0068 ADMIN BLDG BOILER REPLACEMENT.
TAXPAYERS APPEARING AT THE MEETING SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD. APPROPRIATIONS, AS FINALLY MADE WILL BE REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE. THE BOARD WILL MAKE A WRITTEN DETERMINATION AS TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE APPROPRIATIONS MADE WITHIN (15) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ACTION TAKEN.
PUBLISH: NOVEMBER 20, 2025 LINDA PRUITT
MORGAN COUNTY CORRESPONDENT MORGAN COUNTY AUDITOR
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The following County Court Allowance Claims have been filed with
the Auditor’s Office and will be paid on November 26, 2025
Allen Law Office Pauper Monthly Contracts $6,329.91
Boren, Oliver & Coffey LLP Pauper Expense $2,167.00
Capital One, N.A. Jury Supplies $98.44
Card Service Center Jury Supplies $150.26
Card Service Center Supplies Office $93.09
Carrillo Law LLC Pauper Expense $5,000.00
Comprehensive Behavioral Psych Exams $2,625.00
Culligan Of Martinsville Service Agreement $103.95
Dillon Legal Group, PC CHINS Public Defender $1,765.48
Dillon Legal Group, PC Pauper Expense $1,540.00
Dillon Legal Group, PC Pauper Monthly Contracts $4,983.00
Elizabeth M Smith Legal, LLC Pauper Monthly Contracts $4,583.00
Gabriel S. Britton Attorney at CHINS Public Defender $1,829.92
Gabriel S. Britton Attorney at Pauper Expense $324.00
Harshman Ponist Smith & Rayl, Pauper Monthly Contracts $5,794.42
Impressions Printing Company Contractual Services $3,229.00
Impressions Printing Company Supplies Office $198.00
Indianapolis Bar Assoc Dues & Subscriptions $95.00
K D White Law PC Judge Pro Tem $25.00
K D White Law PC Pauper Monthly Contracts $833.33
Keller’s Office Supply Supplies Office $1,717.13
Ksenak, Jarrett T. Pauper Monthly Contracts $1,746.91
Lauer And Lauer Attorneys Pauper Monthly Contracts $5,583.00
Lidy Law, Pc Pauper Monthly Contracts $4,783.00
LUNA Language Services Prof. Svc/Interpreter $165.00
Malcon Indiana Inc. Professional Services $1,300.00
Quill Corporation Jury Supplies $20.15
Quill Corporation Supplies Office $96.07
RELX Inc. DBA LexisNexis Law Books-Library $608.00
Ringer, Tricia Prof. Svc/Interpreter $70.00
Robbins Law LLC Pauper Monthly Contracts $4,583.00
The Gaunt Law Office CHINS Public Defender $1,584.00
The Gaunt Law Office Pauper Monthly Contracts $5,794.42
Watkins Depositions Pauper Expense $1,487.50
Total $71,305.98
Linda Pruitt
Morgan County Auditor
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Notice is hereby given that I have, as the owner (or with the owner’s consent) of the property commonly described at the address of
560 S Indiana St Mooresville, IN 46158, and the legally described by the attached legal description, have filed a petition before the Mooresville Board of Zoning Appeals, which requests a Variance for the said property in order to install 1 wall sign on each side of the Culver’s restaurant, 4 in total. This petition, File #25-163, will come for hearing at 6:00pm at the Mooresville Town Hall, 4 E Harrison St, Mooresville, IN 46158 on December 11, 2025. In accordance with the American’s Disabilities Act, if anyone wishes to attend the public hearing on the above referenced matter and is in need of reasonable accommodation in order to hear, present evidence, or participate in the proceedings at the public hearing on this matter, please contact the Administrator so accommodation can be made. The petition and file on this matter is available for examination by contacting the Administrator at (317) 831-9545. Comments regarding this petition may be submitted at any time. Information to be considered in the Staff Report and distributed to the PC members in advance of the hearing must be received by the Administration at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A PART OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, BROWN TOWNSHIP, CITY OF MOORESVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA, BEING THAT TRACT OF LAND SHOWN ON A SURVEY CERTIFIED NUMBER LS21200020 UNDER WEIHE ENGINEERS, INC. PROJECT NUMBER W230459 AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36 (HEREINAFTER “QUARTER-QUARTER SECTION”); THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER-QUARTER SECTION SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST 300.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VILLAGE MOORESVILLE STATION PER THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200910814 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY BEING MARKED BY A SET MAG NAIL IN A WASHER STAMPED “WEIHE ENGR. 0012” (HEREINAFTER REFERED TO AS “MAG NAIL”) AND BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EAST LINE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST 294.35 FEET TO A MAG NAIL; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST PASSING THROUGH A FIVE-EIGHTHS-INCH DIAMETER REBAR WITH A YELLOW PLASTIC CAP STAMPED “WEIHE ENGR. 0012” (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “REBAR”) AT 54.66 FEET, A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 318.72 FEET TO A REBAR ; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 29 SEFONDS WEST 284.46 FEET TO A REBAR ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID VILLAGE MOORESVILLE STATION; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE NORTH 88 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST PASSING THROUGH A REBAR AT 264.12 FEET, A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 315.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.11 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Martinsville, IN herein referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bids for the 2026 Sidewalk and Curb Project located in the City of Martinsville, IN, Morgan County, Indiana.
Sealed bids are invited and may be forwarded by mail, other courier service or in person to the City of Martinsville, Attn: Mac Dunn, 59 S. Jefferson Street, Martinsville, IN 46151, until 4:00pm on December 8, 2025. Bids received after such hour will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud during The Board of Works meeting @ 6:30 pm that evening at City Hall. Bids will then be taken under advisement for review by the owner and engineer.
The contract will consist of the following:
2026 Sidewalk and Curb Project and related work items associated with sidewalk, curb, ADA ramp installation, and various street improvements throughout the City of Martinsville, IN.
Complete sets of bidding documents may be viewed at City Hall, 59 S. Jefferson Street, Martinsville, IN 46151. Electronic bidding documents are available per request at mdunn@martinsville.in.gov or hard copies can be picked up at City Hall, 59 S. Jefferson Street, Martinsville, IN 46151.
Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project, and the name and address of Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification.
Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time he executes his contract. The bond will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least sixty (60) days.
The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.
Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Contract Documents. Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2013) included in the Contract Documents.
If project is $150,000 or more – State of Indiana requirement as of 7/2018, Bidder is required to submit with bid a written plan for an employee drug testing program that complies with IC 4-13-18-5 and IC 4-13-18-6.
Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given by the Morgan County Board of Commissioners that they will receive sealed bids on or before 3:30 PM on December 15, 2025, in the Auditor’s Office of the Administration Building at 180 S. Main Street, Martinsville, IN 46151 for supplies and materials to be used by Morgan County during the year 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Board of Commissioners meeting held at 6:30 PM on December 15, 2026, in the Sadler Room of the Administration Building.
All bidders are hereby notified that the acceptance of a bid will not bind Morgan County to purchase any or all quantities advertised.
All bids will be accepted on a requirement-need basis to be determined by the Highway Superintendent, or County Commissioners. Once an order is placed by the proper Morgan County purchasing agent with the successful bidder, the bidder will be required to deliver materials and/or supplies ordered within 24 hours, or at any other time agreed by the purchasing agent. Should a successful bidder not meet these delivery requirements, then the purchasing agent shall have the right to place the order on the open market. The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the following Classes and Items:
CLASS 1 Gasoline
35,000 gallons or less unleaded gasoline delivered (87 Octane Minimum) to the Morgan County Highway Department
CLASS 2 Diesel Fuel
65,000 gallons or less of On Road Diesel Fuel
Fuel shall be delivered to the Morgan County Highway Department. FUEL MUST BE PREMIUM at bidders’ pickup point with no additives added to make it premium. Minimum Cetane: On Road Diesel – 50; Off Road Diesel – 51
CLASS 2.5 Diesel Exhaust Fluid
2,000 Gallons or less of Diesel Exhaust Fluid
CLASS 3 Hot Bituminous Patch
Item A 3,200 Tons or less HMA Type A Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #1
Item B 3,200 Tons or less HMA Type A Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #2
Item C 3,200 Tons or less HMA Type A, Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #3
CLASS 3.5 – COLD BITUMINOUS PATCH – COLD MIX ASPHALT (CMA)
Item A 50 Tons or less: CMA Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #1
Item B 50 Tons or less: CMA Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #2
Item C 50 Tons or less: CMA Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #3
CLASS 4 Liquid Asphalt Materials
2,000 tons or less of Liquid Asphalt Material
CLASS 5 Crushed Stone
Item A 32,500 tons or less crushed stone.
Item B 32,500 tons or less crushed stone delivered to the Morgan County Highway Department stockpile including trucking quote.
CLASS 6 Corrugated Aluminum, Plastic or Steel Culverts; Pre-engineered Bridge Packages
Item A Corrugated Metal Pipe (Aluminum or Aluminized Steel)
Item B Corrugated Aluminum Structural Plate
Item C Pre-engineered Bridge Packages
Item D HP Pipe/Corrugated Polypropylene Pipe
Detailed specifications for all classes and items are obtainable from the Morgan County Highway Department.
Each bid must be submitted on Bid Form #96 obtainable from the Morgan County Highway Department.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond for In-State bidders and certified check for Out-of-State bidders equal to 10% of the Bid or $2,000, whichever is less.
Each bidder must place their bid in a sealed envelope indicating on the outside the class and the item number the enclosed bid pertains to. Should a bidder be bidding on more than one class or item, separate bids must be submitted in separate envelopes.
The bidders must include their bidder’s bond or certified check with their bid that is first scheduled to be opened.
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and further reserves the right to waive any informality pertaining thereto.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF PROPOSED ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE TAXPAYERS OF MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT THE MORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING PLACE AT 6:30 P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN EXCESS OF THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2025. GENERAL FUND (1000) $1,500.00, 1000.21100.00000.0275 JURY ADMINISTRATOR SUPPLIES, $1,000.00, 1000.36100.00000.0275 JURY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND (1151) $110,000.00, 1151.49002.00000.0000 AMBULANCE LEASE PURCHASE RAINY DAY FUND (1186) $271,848.00, 1186.44191.00000.0068 ADMIN BLDG BOILER REPLACEMENT.
TAXPAYERS APPEARING AT THE MEETING SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD. APPROPRIATIONS, AS FINALLY MADE WILL BE REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE. THE BOARD WILL MAKE A WRITTEN DETERMINATION AS TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE APPROPRIATIONS MADE WITHIN (15) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ACTION TAKEN.
PUBLISH: NOVEMBER 20, 2025 LINDA PRUITT
MORGAN COUNTY CORRESPONDENT MORGAN COUNTY AUDITOR
________________________________________________________________________
The following County Court Allowance Claims have been filed with
the Auditor’s Office and will be paid on November 26, 2025
Allen Law Office Pauper Monthly Contracts $6,329.91
Boren, Oliver & Coffey LLP Pauper Expense $2,167.00
Capital One, N.A. Jury Supplies $98.44
Card Service Center Jury Supplies $150.26
Card Service Center Supplies Office $93.09
Carrillo Law LLC Pauper Expense $5,000.00
Comprehensive Behavioral Psych Exams $2,625.00
Culligan Of Martinsville Service Agreement $103.95
Dillon Legal Group, PC CHINS Public Defender $1,765.48
Dillon Legal Group, PC Pauper Expense $1,540.00
Dillon Legal Group, PC Pauper Monthly Contracts $4,983.00
Elizabeth M Smith Legal, LLC Pauper Monthly Contracts $4,583.00
Gabriel S. Britton Attorney at CHINS Public Defender $1,829.92
Gabriel S. Britton Attorney at Pauper Expense $324.00
Harshman Ponist Smith & Rayl, Pauper Monthly Contracts $5,794.42
Impressions Printing Company Contractual Services $3,229.00
Impressions Printing Company Supplies Office $198.00
Indianapolis Bar Assoc Dues & Subscriptions $95.00
K D White Law PC Judge Pro Tem $25.00
K D White Law PC Pauper Monthly Contracts $833.33
Keller’s Office Supply Supplies Office $1,717.13
Ksenak, Jarrett T. Pauper Monthly Contracts $1,746.91
Lauer And Lauer Attorneys Pauper Monthly Contracts $5,583.00
Lidy Law, Pc Pauper Monthly Contracts $4,783.00
LUNA Language Services Prof. Svc/Interpreter $165.00
Malcon Indiana Inc. Professional Services $1,300.00
Quill Corporation Jury Supplies $20.15
Quill Corporation Supplies Office $96.07
RELX Inc. DBA LexisNexis Law Books-Library $608.00
Ringer, Tricia Prof. Svc/Interpreter $70.00
Robbins Law LLC Pauper Monthly Contracts $4,583.00
The Gaunt Law Office CHINS Public Defender $1,584.00
The Gaunt Law Office Pauper Monthly Contracts $5,794.42
Watkins Depositions Pauper Expense $1,487.50
Total $71,305.98
Linda Pruitt
Morgan County Auditor
________________________________________________________________________
Notice is hereby given that I have, as the owner (or with the owner’s consent) of the property commonly described at the address of
560 S Indiana St Mooresville, IN 46158, and the legally described by the attached legal description, have filed a petition before the Mooresville Board of Zoning Appeals, which requests a Variance for the said property in order to install 1 wall sign on each side of the Culver’s restaurant, 4 in total. This petition, File #25-163, will come for hearing at 6:00pm at the Mooresville Town Hall, 4 E Harrison St, Mooresville, IN 46158 on December 11, 2025. In accordance with the American’s Disabilities Act, if anyone wishes to attend the public hearing on the above referenced matter and is in need of reasonable accommodation in order to hear, present evidence, or participate in the proceedings at the public hearing on this matter, please contact the Administrator so accommodation can be made. The petition and file on this matter is available for examination by contacting the Administrator at (317) 831-9545. Comments regarding this petition may be submitted at any time. Information to be considered in the Staff Report and distributed to the PC members in advance of the hearing must be received by the Administration at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A PART OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, BROWN TOWNSHIP, CITY OF MOORESVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA, BEING THAT TRACT OF LAND SHOWN ON A SURVEY CERTIFIED NUMBER LS21200020 UNDER WEIHE ENGINEERS, INC. PROJECT NUMBER W230459 AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36 (HEREINAFTER “QUARTER-QUARTER SECTION”); THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER-QUARTER SECTION SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST 300.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VILLAGE MOORESVILLE STATION PER THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200910814 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY BEING MARKED BY A SET MAG NAIL IN A WASHER STAMPED “WEIHE ENGR. 0012” (HEREINAFTER REFERED TO AS “MAG NAIL”) AND BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EAST LINE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST 294.35 FEET TO A MAG NAIL; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST PASSING THROUGH A FIVE-EIGHTHS-INCH DIAMETER REBAR WITH A YELLOW PLASTIC CAP STAMPED “WEIHE ENGR. 0012” (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “REBAR”) AT 54.66 FEET, A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 318.72 FEET TO A REBAR ; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 29 SEFONDS WEST 284.46 FEET TO A REBAR ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID VILLAGE MOORESVILLE STATION; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE NORTH 88 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST PASSING THROUGH A REBAR AT 264.12 FEET, A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 315.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.11 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Martinsville, IN herein referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bids for the 2026 Sidewalk and Curb Project located in the City of Martinsville, IN, Morgan County, Indiana.
Sealed bids are invited and may be forwarded by mail, other courier service or in person to the City of Martinsville, Attn: Mac Dunn, 59 S. Jefferson Street, Martinsville, IN 46151, until 4:00pm on December 8, 2025. Bids received after such hour will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud during The Board of Works meeting @ 6:30 pm that evening at City Hall. Bids will then be taken under advisement for review by the owner and engineer.
The contract will consist of the following:
2026 Sidewalk and Curb Project and related work items associated with sidewalk, curb, ADA ramp installation, and various street improvements throughout the City of Martinsville, IN.
Complete sets of bidding documents may be viewed at City Hall, 59 S. Jefferson Street, Martinsville, IN 46151. Electronic bidding documents are available per request at mdunn@martinsville.in.gov or hard copies can be picked up at City Hall, 59 S. Jefferson Street, Martinsville, IN 46151.
Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project, and the name and address of Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification.
Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time he executes his contract. The bond will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least sixty (60) days.
The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.
Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Contract Documents. Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2013) included in the Contract Documents.
If project is $150,000 or more – State of Indiana requirement as of 7/2018, Bidder is required to submit with bid a written plan for an employee drug testing program that complies with IC 4-13-18-5 and IC 4-13-18-6.
Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given by the Morgan County Board of Commissioners that they will receive sealed bids on or before 3:30 PM on December 15, 2025, in the Auditor’s Office of the Administration Building at 180 S. Main Street, Martinsville, IN 46151 for supplies and materials to be used by Morgan County during the year 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Board of Commissioners meeting held at 6:30 PM on December 15, 2026, in the Sadler Room of the Administration Building.
All bidders are hereby notified that the acceptance of a bid will not bind Morgan County to purchase any or all quantities advertised.
All bids will be accepted on a requirement-need basis to be determined by the Highway Superintendent, or County Commissioners. Once an order is placed by the proper Morgan County purchasing agent with the successful bidder, the bidder will be required to deliver materials and/or supplies ordered within 24 hours, or at any other time agreed by the purchasing agent. Should a successful bidder not meet these delivery requirements, then the purchasing agent shall have the right to place the order on the open market. The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the following Classes and Items:
CLASS 1 Gasoline
35,000 gallons or less unleaded gasoline delivered (87 Octane Minimum) to the Morgan County Highway Department
CLASS 2 Diesel Fuel
65,000 gallons or less of On Road Diesel Fuel
Fuel shall be delivered to the Morgan County Highway Department. FUEL MUST BE PREMIUM at bidders’ pickup point with no additives added to make it premium. Minimum Cetane: On Road Diesel – 50; Off Road Diesel – 51
CLASS 2.5 Diesel Exhaust Fluid
2,000 Gallons or less of Diesel Exhaust Fluid
CLASS 3 Hot Bituminous Patch
Item A 3,200 Tons or less HMA Type A Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #1
Item B 3,200 Tons or less HMA Type A Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #2
Item C 3,200 Tons or less HMA Type A, Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #3
CLASS 3.5 – COLD BITUMINOUS PATCH – COLD MIX ASPHALT (CMA)
Item A 50 Tons or less: CMA Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #1
Item B 50 Tons or less: CMA Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #2
Item C 50 Tons or less: CMA Base, Binder, Surface
FOB Venders Plant – Commissioner’s District #3
CLASS 4 Liquid Asphalt Materials
2,000 tons or less of Liquid Asphalt Material
CLASS 5 Crushed Stone
Item A 32,500 tons or less crushed stone.
Item B 32,500 tons or less crushed stone delivered to the Morgan County Highway Department stockpile including trucking quote.
CLASS 6 Corrugated Aluminum, Plastic or Steel Culverts; Pre-engineered Bridge Packages
Item A Corrugated Metal Pipe (Aluminum or Aluminized Steel)
Item B Corrugated Aluminum Structural Plate
Item C Pre-engineered Bridge Packages
Item D HP Pipe/Corrugated Polypropylene Pipe
Detailed specifications for all classes and items are obtainable from the Morgan County Highway Department.
Each bid must be submitted on Bid Form #96 obtainable from the Morgan County Highway Department.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond for In-State bidders and certified check for Out-of-State bidders equal to 10% of the Bid or $2,000, whichever is less.
Each bidder must place their bid in a sealed envelope indicating on the outside the class and the item number the enclosed bid pertains to. Should a bidder be bidding on more than one class or item, separate bids must be submitted in separate envelopes.
The bidders must include their bidder’s bond or certified check with their bid that is first scheduled to be opened.
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and further reserves the right to waive any informality pertaining thereto.
