The presiding official of the Elkhart City Board said the board received three certified bids for Bid No. 25‑19, identified as Oakland Projects D at Third Street and Jackson Boulevard, and referred the submissions to staff for award at a future meeting.

The board confirmed proof of publication for the solicitation. “I have the proof of publication here. It looks like it was published. Bid number 25Dash19OaklandProjectsDThirdStreetInJacksonBoulevard was published in the Elkhart Truth on August 23 and 08/30/2025,” the presiding official said.

The certified bid summary forms presented to the board showed the following totals:
- A construction firm listed as “Selj construction” — Division 1 total $11,903,398.40; Division 2 total $1,683,902; base bid total $13,587,300.40.
- HRP construction — Division 1 total $12,461,517; Division 2 total $1,676,483; base bid total $14,138,000.
- CNE excavating — Division 1 total $12,795,658; Division 2 total $1,982,315; base bid total $14,777,973.

After the summary of bids, the presiding official said, “I would entertain a motion to hand these over to staff to be, awarded at a future meeting.” A motion was made and the board voted in favor; the presiding official announced the motion passed and the board did not award the contract at the meeting.

Board membership at roll call was noted as three members present, one absent and one vacancy. The board did not record a named roll-call vote for the referral; the meeting transcript records the motion as approved without a recorded division-by-name tally.

The board did not discuss awarding the contract or selecting a low bidder during the meeting; staff will handle award procedures and return to the board at a subsequent meeting for final action.