Hamilton County awards Bridal 7 bridge replacement to Hoosier Pride Excavating for $1,062,515.20

Hamilton County commissioners approved the award of the Bridal 7 bridge replacement (281st Street over Mackenzie Ditch in Adams Township) to Hoosier Pride Excavating Inc. for $1,062,515.20 following an earlier public bid opening.

County procurement and highway staff opened five sealed bids and confirmed required documents (bid bonds, Form 96, affidavits, financial statements, and E-Verify where applicable). Submitted bids ranged from $1,062,515.20 to $1,402,800. Staff recommended that the bids be referred to the highway department for detailed review; that referral was approved at the Nov. 10 meeting. Later in the meeting, staff recommended awarding the contract to Hoosier Pride Excavating Inc., the apparent low bidder, and the commissioners voted to award the contract.

The award follows the county's standard bid process: staff verified accompanying bid bonds and affidavits, checked addendum acknowledgements, and confirmed the packages were complete. Commissioners thanked all bidders for participating and noted that highway staff will proceed with contract execution and project oversight.

The project is described on the agenda as a multi-span concrete slab replacement of an existing timber structure. Staff noted the new structure will be a three-span concrete slab; specific length and final design details will be established by the highway department as part of contracting and construction oversight.

The decision is procedural and contractual; no additional funding allocations or specific construction start dates were provided at the meeting. Commissioners also discussed scheduling a work session on major bridge funding and projected cash flow for upcoming needs.