Library Furniture and Installation

Garrett Public Library is seeking sealed lump-sum bids for general furniture, including installation in three phases, for its approximately 18,000-square-foot renovation.

Garrett Public Library

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:2511.02

Due Date:Oct 01, 2026 07:00 PM

Posted Date:Aug 18, 2026 12:00 PM

Type:Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)

Level:Local

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Original Notices

The Journal Gazette — Fort Wayne, IndianaAug 18, 2026

1.1 SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT INFORMATION Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders may submit bids for the Project as described in this Document. Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders. PROJECT Furniture for Garrett Public Library Renovation 107 West Houston Street Garrett, Indiana 46738 OWNER Garrett Public Library 107 West Houston Street Garrett, Indiana 46738 ARCHITECT Arkos Design 117 Lincolnway West Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Project consists of general furniture for the renovation of the existing library that has a lower and upper level as well as a vestibule addition. The renovation affects approximately 18,000 square feet and will be completed in three phases. Work will be under one contract for general furniture. Shelving is excluded. BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING The Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. The Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by the Owner, and delivered as follows: BID DATE/TIME October 1, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (local time). LOCATION Garrett Public Library 107 West Houston Street Garrett, Indiana 46738 Attention: Nicholas Stephan, Executive Director Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud thereafter. Bids received after that time will be returned unopened. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. 1.2 BID SECURITY Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of five (5) percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids. Furniture for Garrett Public Library Renovation 2511.02 1.3 DOCUMENTS Advertisement for Bids 00 11 13-1 Electronic Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain on or after Tuesday, August 18, 2026, by contacting: Marie-Noelle Neidemire, Interior Designer Arkos Design 574-257-0000 x418 mnn@arkosdesign.com 1.4 TIME OF COMPLETION The successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time. Furniture will be installed in three phases immediately following the contractor's completion of each phase. Refer to Summary in the Bidding Documents. 1.5 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. Insurance in a form acceptable to the Owner will be required of the successful Bidder. An out-of-state contractor will be obligated to show proof that they are registered with the Indiana Secretary of State to conduct business in the State of Indiana. Bid proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the Bid Form provided. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by an executed non-discrimination commitment (as included in the Supplementary Bid Form) and the State Board of Accounts Form 96, as required by the statutes of Indiana. 1.6 A. NOTIFICATION This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by Garrett Public Library. END OF SECTION 00 11 13 Furniture for Garrett Public Library Renovation 2511.02 Advertisement for Bids 00 11 13-2 8--18, 8--25 hspaxlp -----------------------------------------

Contact

Name:Marie-Noelle Neidemire

Email:mnn@arkosdesign.com

Phone:+15742570000

Description

Garrett Public Library is soliciting sealed lump-sum bids for general furniture for the renovation of its existing library, including the lower and upper levels and a vestibule addition. The renovation covers approximately 18,000 square feet and will be completed in three phases. Shelving is expressly excluded. The successful bidder will furnish and install the furniture in three phases immediately after completion of the corresponding renovation phases. Bidders must submit the provided Bid Form, an executed non-discrimination commitment included in the Supplementary Bid Form, and Indiana State Board of Accounts Form 96. A bid security equal to 5 percent of the bid amount is required, and the successful bidder must obtain the required insurance and bonds.