Back Injury: Causes and Prevention

Originally published 11/01/2017

Back injuries are among the most common workplace injury, even in construction. Once injured, the back can become a life-long source of recurrent pain and potential re-injury that often surgery and medication cannot fix.

The causes of back injuries include:

  • Reaching while lifting,
  • Poor posture,
  • Staying in one position for too long,
  • Poor physical condition,
  • Repetitive lifting,
  • Twisting or bending while lifting,
  • Heavy lifting,
  • Fatigue,
  • Poor footing and
  • Vibrations, such as in lift trucks or delivery trucks.

Back injury can be prevented if you:

  • Minimize the weight, range of motion and frequency of the activity.
  • Plan ahead. Decide how you are going to pick up a load, carry it and set it down, then check the route for obstructions. Always get assistance if the load is too heavy or too awkward.
  • Get as close to the load as possible before lifting. The further the load is from the center line of your body, the greater the strain imposed on your back.
  • Reduce the size or weight of the object(s) being lifted.
  • If possible, push rather than pull an object.
  • Make sure your material handling equipment has handles that can be easily grasped while in an upright posture.
  • Elevate bins and containers and tilt them if possible, to improve access to the materials inside the containers.
  • Provide lift-assist devices.

Remember, too, that stretching before beginning work helps to warm up muscles and prevent strains and sprains. Strength and fitness training can also benefit workers. Rotating employees, providing short breaks every hour or so or using a two-person lift may be helpful in reducing injury as well.

Reducing repetitive stress and acute back injuries by improving workplace ergonomics and worker training improves health and productivity – a win-win for workers and employers.

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Bid Notices – March 15, 2017

ICI has teamed up with Dodge Data & Analytics to provide information on projects for bid throughout the state. Licensed Dodge users can click on the project titles for the full project report. Contact Dan Osborn if you have any questions or suggestions about this report.

Bid Date: 03/16/2017 @ 01:00 PM EDT
Project Title: KHS Football Fields Track and Field Events Renovation
Project Type: Paving; Site Development
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN
Owner: Kokomo School Corporation | 1500 S Washington St, PO Box 2188, Kokomo, IN 46904-2188
Contact: Stephanie McClelland (765) 455-8000
More Info: The Project includes new concrete sidewalks, masonry columns for new fencing fencing by others, three seat high concrete and brick bleacher, and relocation of an existing sprinkler main. There will be some additional electrical and lighting. This project is being done in conjunction with another project in the same location. There is a separate contract for new running track, field events, and artificial turf football fields.

Bid Date: 03/16/2017 @ 02:30 PM CDT
Project Title: ITEM: Perform Under cutting
Project Type: Site Development
Location: MICHIGAN CITY, LA PORTE
Owner: Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District | 33 East U.S. Highway 12, Chesterton, IN 46304-3514
Contact: Anthony Siegmund (219) 874-4221 | (219) 872-5841 (f)

Bid Date: 03/16/2017 @ 04:00 PM CDT
Project Title: ITEM: Mowing and Maintenance
Project Type: Site Development; Landscaping
Location: WHEATFIELD, JASPER
Owner: Town Of Wheatfield | 170 S. Grace Street, Wheatfield, IN 46392
Contact: (219) 956-3119

Bid Date: 03/16/2017 @ 04:00 PM CST
Project Title: Stahl Road Jogging Path
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: NEWBURGH, WARRICK
Owner: Warrick County Board of Commissioners | 107 W Locust St Ste 301, Boonville, IN 47601-1594
Contact: Larry Lacer (812) 897-6120 | (812) 897-6401 (f)

Bid Date: 03/16/2017 @ 05:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Culvert Replacement
Project Type: Storm Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION
Owner: City of Indianapolis Dept of Purchasing | 200 E Washington St Rm 1522, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3323
Contact: Carol Metz (317) 327-4900 | (317) 327-4493 (f)

Bid Date: 03/16/2017 @ 09:00 AM CST
Project Title: Kennedy Avenue & 174th Street Intersection Improvement
Project Type: Paving; Sidewalk/Parking Lot; Site Development
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: HAMMOND, LAKE
Owner: City of Hammond | 5925 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320-2556
Contact: Thomas McDermott (219) 853-6382 | (219) 853-6641 (f)

Bid Date: 03/16/2017 @ 09:00 AM EDT
Project Title: South Plant Marion WWTP Aeration Tank Equipment (Upgrade)
Project Type: Sewage Treatment Plant
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: MARION, GRANT
Owner: City of Marion Utilities Service Board | 1540 N Washington St Marion Wastewater Plant, Marion, IN 46952-1446
Contact: Robert Logan (765) 664-2391

Bid Date: 03/16/2017 @ 10:00 AM EST
Project Title: Access Curbs Sidewalks and Ramps
Project Type: Paving; Sidewalk/Parking Lot
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION
Owner: City of Indianapolis Dept of Public Works | 200 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3307
Contact: Bob Zieles (317) 327-8431 | (317) 327-8480 (f)

Bid Date: 03/20/2017 @ 01:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Community Crossing Resurfacing Project
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: INGALLS, MADISON
Owner: Town of Ingalls | 227 N Swain St, Ingalls, IN 46048-9702
Contact: Tim Green (317) 485-4321
Engineer: Triad Associates, Inc. (317) 377-5230 | (317) 377-5241 (f)

Bid Date: 03/20/2017 @ 05:30 PM EDT
Project Title: City of Delphi Main Street Improvements
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: DELPHI, CARROLL
Owner: City of Delphi | 201 S Union St, Delphi, IN 46923-1531
Contact: Shane Evans (765) 564-2097

Bid Date: 03/20/2017 @ 08:15 AM CDT
Project Title: Village Green Rehabilitation Project Phase 2
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: MICHIGAN CITY, LA PORTE
Owner: City of Michigan City | 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360-3271
Contact: Gail Neulieb (219) 873-1410
More Info: Work includes concrete curb and concrete pavement removal, installation of compacted aggregate or concrete base, full depth HMA pavement, concrete curb, pervious pavement drainage material, storm structure and sewer repair as needed, sidewalk, ADA ramps, and other appurtenance work.

Bid Date: 03/20/2017 @ 08:30 AM EDT
Project Title: Crack Sealing in Various Townships
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: New Project
Location: LEBANON, BOONE
Owner: Board of Commissioners of Boone County | 116 W Washington St Ste 103, Lebanon, IN 46052-2174
Contact: Karen Lasley-Maue (765) 483-4492

Bid Date: 03/20/2017 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Project Title: New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 9A
Project Type: Storm Sewer; Sanitary Sewer; Water Line
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: NEW CASTLE, HENRY
Owner: City of New Castle | 227 N Main St (City Hall), New Castle, IN 47362-4241
Contact: Christy York (765) 521-6803
Engineer: United Consulting Engineers & Architects, Inc. (317) 895-2585 | (317) 895-2596 (f)
More Info: The project entails the construction of approximately 5,350 linear feet of 48-inch sanitary sewer, 70 linear feet of 24-inch sanitary sewer, 10 linear feet of 18-inch sanitary sewer, 350 linear feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer, 750 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer, and approximately 660 linear feet of 6-inch service laterals. Approximately 530 linear feet of the 48-inch sanitary sewer will require a 72-inch steel casing and installed by means of a trenchless installation method. Approximately 275 linear feet of the 48-inch sanitary sewer will not require a steel casing but will be installed by means of a trenchless installation method. The project includes miscellaneous storm sewer, water main replacement, bypass pumping, and related site work.

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 01:00 PM CDT
Project Title: ITEM: Two 2 New 2018 Single Axle Dump Trucks
Project Type: Site Development
Location: MUNSTER, LAKE
Owner: Town of Munster | 1005 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN 46321-1849
Contact: Dustin Anderson (219) 836-8810 | (219) 836-8350 (f)

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 04:00 PM CST
Project Title: Placemaking Improvements
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: EAST CHICAGO, LAKE
Owner: City of East Chicago Redevelopment Dept | 400 East Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312-3736
Contact: Frank Rivera (219) 391-8513 | (219) 391-7005 (f)
More Info: Project Description: Project consists of removing and disposal of concrete pavement, excavating and disposal of excess spoil, installing concrete foundations for gateway sign, installing conduit and lighting, fabricating and installing gateway sign, and installing concrete pavement.

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 04:00 PM EDT
Project Title: 2017 Resurface Project B
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Additions
Location: CICERO, HAMILTON
Owner: Town of Cicero | 150 West Jackson St (PO Box 650), Cicero, IN 46034
Contact: Chad Amos (317) 984-4900 | (317) 984-5938 (f)

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 04:00 PM EST
Project Title: 2017 Resurface Project A
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: CICERO, HAMILTON
Owner: Town of Cicero | 150 West Jackson St (PO Box 650), Cicero, IN 46034
Contact: Kay Hartley, Town of Cicero (317) 984-4900 | (317) 984-5938 (f)
More Info: The work to be performed and the proposal to be submitted shall include a Lump Sum Bid for all general construction, labor, material, tools, equipment, taxes, both Federal and State, permits, licenses, insurance, service costs, etc., incidental to and required for this project. All material furnished and labor performed incidental to and required by the proper and satisfactory execution of the contracts shall be furnished.

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 05:00 PM EDT
Project Title: ITEM: Bituminous Material Chip & Seal Paving Material
Project Type: Paving
Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION
Owner: Posey County Board of Commissioners | 126 E 3rd St, Mount Vernon, IN 47620-1876
Contact: Sarah Beth Meighen (812) 838-1300

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 07:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Commercial Street Improvements 2017
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: ROANOKE, HUNTINGTON
Owner: Town of Roanoke | 126 N Main St (PO Box 328), Roanoke, IN 46783
Contact: JoAnne Kirchner (260) 672-8116
More Info: Commercial Street Improvements 2017 6th. Street to Randy Williams Drive Part 1 – 6th. Street to 7th. Street.

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 09:00 AM CDT
Project Title: ITEM: Bituminous Material Chip &seal Paving Material
Project Type: Paving
Location: MOUNT VERNON, POSEY
Owner: City of Mount Vernon | 520 Main St, Mount Vernon, IN 47620-1846
Contact: Cristi Sitzman (812) 838-3317 | (812) 838-8701 (f)

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 09:00 AM EDT
Project Title: Road Resurfacing Contract
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: FISHERS, HAMILTON
Owner: Town of Fishers | 1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038-1574
Contact: Jason Armour (317) 595-3461 | (317) 595-3115 (f)
More Info: Indiana Asphalt Road Resurfacing & Miscellaneous Paving Work Berkley Grove & Ridge Subdivisions Sunblest Orchards River Glen Drive & Old Stone Place .

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 09:00 AM EDT
Project Title: Reconstruction of Kern Road
Project Type: Paving; Site Development
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: WARSAW, KOSCIUSKO
Owner: Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners | 100 W. Center St, Warsaw, IN 46580
Contact: Michelle Puckett (574) 372-3722
Engineer: Dennis Pletcher, Kosciusko County Highway Department (574) 372-2356 | (574) 372-2357 (f)
More Info: The proposed construction will include clearing and grubbing; removal of existing roadway chip and seal type asphalt pavement; excavation for sub grade and sub grade treatment; installation of new drainage pipe and placement of rip rap over geotextiles; construction of HMA pavement on a prepared sub grade consisting of base, intermediate and surface courses; fine grading and seeding; installing pavement markings and signs.

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Project Title: Replacement of Asphalt Pavement
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: HIGHLAND, LAKE
Owner: Town of Highland | 3333 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322-2018
Contact: Brian Novak (219) 972-5069 | (219) 972-5097 (f)

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Project Title: Grace Street Water Main Replacement
Project Type: Paving; Site Development; Water Line
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: HIGHLAND, LAKE
Owner: Town of Highland | 3333 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322-2018
Contact: Michael W. Griffin (219) 838-1080
More Info: This project consists of the furnishing of all equipment, labor and materials for the construction of approximately 1,140 linear feet of 8-inch PC 350 ductile iron water main. The work includes maintenance of traffic; excavation; installation of water main, gate valves, fittings, fire hydrants, tapping sleeves and water services, including nitrile gaskets and seals within 50 feet of any petroleum products pipeline; backfilling; removal and replacement of sections of sidewalk, curb and gutter and curb ramps; replacement of asphalt pavement; topsoil and sod restoration of disturbed grass areas; landscape restoration; and all other related work and appurtenances.

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Project Title: Woodward Avenue Water Main Replacement
Project Type: Water Line
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: HIGHLAND, LAKE
Owner: Town of Highland | 3333 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322-2018
Contact: Brian Novak (219) 972-5069
Engineer: NIES Engineering, Inc. (219) 844-8680 | (219) 844-7754 (f)

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Project Title: Kennedy Avenue Water Main Replacement
Project Type: Water Line
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: HIGHLAND, LAKE
Owner: Town of Highland | 3333 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322-2018
Contact: Michael W. Griffin (219) 838-1080
More Info: DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project consists of the furnishing of all equipment, labor and materials for the construction of approximately 1,950 linear feet of 8-inch PC 350 ductile iron water main. The work includes maintenance of traffic; excavation; installation of water main, gate valves, fittings, fire hydrants, tapping sleeve and water services; removal of abandoned fire hydrants; backfilling; removal and replacement of sections of sidewalk, curb and gutter and curb ramps; replacement of asphalt pavement; topsoil and sod restoration of disturbed grass areas; landscape restoration; and all other related work and appurtenances.

Bid Date: 03/21/2017 @ 11:00 AM EDT
Project Title: East Mall Phase 1
Project Type: Utility Tunnel; Site Development; Storm Sewer
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: MUNCIE, DELAWARE
Owner: Ball State University Purchasing Department | 3401 N Tillotson Ave, Muncie, IN 47304-1602
Contact: June Sanders (765) 285-1532 | (765) 285-1756 (f)
More Info: Scope of Work to include, but not limited to: Selective demolition, general earth work, installation of new pavements, curbs, decorative bollards and piers, reconstruction of utility tunnel tops, and electrical and storm utilities.

Bid Date: 03/22/2017 @ 02:00 PM CDT
Project Title: Culver Learning Center Parking Lot
Project Type: Miscellaneous Education Building; Sidewalk/Parking Lot
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: EVANSVILLE, VANDERBURGH
Owner: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 951 Walnut St, Evansville, IN 47713-1850
Contact: Pat Tuley (812) 435-8453

Bid Date: 03/22/2017 @ 02:00 PM CDT
Project Title: Culver Family Learning Center Parking Lot Expansion
Project Type: Sidewalk/Parking Lot
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: NEWBURGH, WARRICK
Owner: Town of Mooresville | 4 E Harrison St, Mooresville, IN 46158-1623
Contact: Sandra Perry (317) 831-1608

Bid Date: 03/22/2017 @ 02:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Gottbrath Way Phase 1 Improvements
Project Type: Paving; Sanitary Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE, CLARK
Owner: City of Jeffersonville Engineering Department | 500 Quartermaster Ct, Jeffersonville, IN 47130-3672
Contact: Andrew Crouch, PE (812) 285-6480 | (812) 280-4703 (f)
More Info: This project consists of approximately 1,600 of new roadway, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, curb and gutter, sidewalks, pavement markings, traffic signal, utility conduit, landscaping, and all other items shown on the plans and mentioned in the specifications for a complete project.

Bid Date: 03/22/2017 @ 02:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Construction of Concrete Sidewalks
Project Type: Paving; Sidewalk/Parking Lot; Site Development; Landscaping
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: FRANKFORT, CLINTON
Owner: City of Frankfort | Old Stoney 301 E Clinton St, Frankfort, IN 46041-1908
Contact: Judith Sheets (765) 654-5715

Bid Date: 03/22/2017 @ 02:00 PM EST
Project Title: ITEM: Grass and Vegetation Mowing
Project Type: Paving; Landscaping
Location: FRANKFORT, CLINTON
Owner: City of Frankfort | Old Stoney 301 E Clinton St, Frankfort, IN 46041-1908
Contact: Judith Sheets (765) 654-5715

Bid Date: 03/22/2017 @ 06:00 PM CDT
Project Title: Brooks Drive Extension
Project Type: Storm Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: NEW CASTLE, HENRY
Owner: Henry County Board of Commissioners | Courthouse101 S Main St, New Castle, IN 47362
Contact: Kim L. Cronk (765) 529-4705
Engineer: Mike J. Magner, FPBH & Associates Inc (812) 346-2045 | (812) 346-8045 (f)
More Info: this project consists of a lump sum bid for the construction of a new roadway including mass earthwork, storm sewers and detention areas, subgrade treatment, bituminous base and surface, and other miscellaneous and related items.

Bid Date: 03/22/2017 @ 08:30 AM EDT
Project Title: Water Pollution Control Plant Digesters 3 & 4 (Improvements)
Project Type: Water Treatment Plant; Sewage Treatment Plant
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN
Owner: City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Works | 200 E Berry St Suite 210, 2nd Floor, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2731
Contact: Zach Schortgen (260) 427-1385

Bid Date: 03/22/2017 @ 09:00 AM EDT
Project Title: Deer Hollow Lift Station Odor Control Improvements
Project Type: Sewage Treatment Plant
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN
Owner: City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Works | 200 E Berry St Suite 210, 2nd Floor, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2731
Contact: Lyndsey Richards (260) 427-6956 | (260) 427-5553 (f)
More Info: Deer Hollow Lift Station Odor Control Improvements as follows: Improvements to Deer Hollow Lift Station include: installation of a Bioxide chemical dosing system, burying conduit, regrading gravel in select areas.

Bid Date: 03/22/2017 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Project Title: Markland Avenue Lane Modifications
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: KOKOMO, HOWARD
Owner: City of Kokomo Board of Public Works and Safety | 100 S Union St, Kokomo, IN 46901-4608
Contact: Randy McKay (765) 456-7400 | (765) 456-7577 (f)
More Info: This project consists of all labor and material to complete lane modifications on Markland Avenue from Berkley Road to the bridge over Wildcat Creek and from 1/8 mile east of Park Avenue to Courtland Avenue including lane reductions, concrete curb, multi-use trail, ADA compliant ramps at intersections, street resurfacing, and lane markings.

Bid Date: 03/22/2017 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Project Title: ITEM: Mowing and Maintenance(IDIQ)
Project Type: Site Development; Landscaping
Location: ANDREWS, HUNTINGTON
Owner: U S Army Corps of Engineers Louisville (USACE) | 600 Dr Martin Luther King Pl Rm 821/POB 59, Louisville, IN 40202-2275
Contact: Justin Bennett (502) 315-6203

Bid Date: 03/23/2017 @ 01:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Daisy Lane Extension
Project Type: Paving; Site Development; Water Line
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: NEW ALBANY, FLOYD
Owner: New Albany Redevelopment Commission | 311 Hauss Sq Ste 325 City – County Building, New Albany, IN 47150-3570
Contact: Irving Joshua (812) 948-5333
More Info: This project consists of installing approximately 2,300 feet of new roadway, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, curb and gutter, water main, utility conduit, mass earth grading, retaining walls and all other item.

Bid Date: 03/23/2017 @ 04:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Construction of Bicentennial Park
Project Type: Park/Playground
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: MOORESVILLE, MORGAN
Owner: Town of Mooresville | 4 E Harrison St, Mooresville, IN 46158-1623
Contact: Sandra Perry (317) 831-1608

Bid Date: 03/23/2017 @ 04:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Mooresville Gateway and Corridor Improvements
Project Type: Park/Playground
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: MOORESVILLE, MORGAN
Owner: Town of Mooresville | 4 E Harrison St, Mooresville, IN 46158-1623
Contact: Sandra Perry (317) 831-1608

Bid Date: 03/23/2017 @ 05:00 PM EDT
Project Title: RFP 4165 Promenade Park Playground Project
Project Type: Park/Playground
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN
Owner: City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Works | 200 E Berry St Suite 210, 2nd Floor, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2731
Contact: Michelle Nelson (260) 427-1112 | (260) 427-5553 (f)

Bid Date: 03/23/2017 @ 07:00 PM CDT
Project Title: Thielen Street Sidewalk Improvements
Project Type: Sidewalk/Parking Lot
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: SAINT JOHN, LAKE
Owner: Town of Saint John | 10955 W 93rd Ave, Saint John, IN 46373-8824
Contact: Bethany R. Hernandez (219) 365-6465
Engineer: Haas & Associates, LLC (219) 872-9407 | (219) 872-9489 (f)
More Info: Remove and dispose existing concrete sidewalks , Install new concrete sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches and ADA ramps , Restore disturbed pavements, lawn and landscaped areas.

Bid Date: 03/23/2017 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Project Title: Carroll Road 6400 N Culvert Replacement
Project Type: Storm Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations New Project
Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION
Owner: City of Indianapolis Dept of Public Works | 200 E Washington St 2460 City-County Building, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3307
Contact: Bill Chappell (317) 327-4890 | (317) 327-4954 (f)

Bid Date: 03/23/2017 @ 11:00 AM EDT
Project Title: Construction of a New Playground
Project Type: Park/Playground
Construction Type: New Project
Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN
Owner: City of Fort Wayne – Parks & Recreation | 705 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-3457
Contact: Steve Gillette (260) 427-6000 | (260) 427-6422 (f)
More Info: Construction of a new playground at the Promenade Park Project along the riverbank between Harrison and Wells Streets.

Bid Date: 03/24/2017 @ 09:00 AM EDT
Project Title: Various Street Paving
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations New Project
Location: MARION, GRANT
Owner: City of Marion | 301 S Branson St (City Building), Marion, IN 46952-4052
Contact: Alex Huskey (765) 662-9931 | (765) 668-4438 (f)

Bid Date: 03/27/2017 @ 04:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Bridge Inspection and Inventory Program
Project Type: Bridge
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: BLOOMINGTON, MONROE
Owner: Monroe County – Highway Department | 100 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404-5143
Contact: Lisa Ridge (812) 349-2555 | (812) 349-2959 (f)

Bid Date: 03/27/2017 @ 06:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Street intersection signalization improvements
Project Type: Roadway Lighting; Paving
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL
Owner: City of Plymouth | City Hall 124 N Michigan St PO Box 492, Plymouth, IN 46563
Contact: Jeanine M Xaver (574) 936-2124 | (574) 936-4371 (f)
More Info: Intersection improvements project featuring, the installation of a new traffic signal including signal cantilevers, street lighting, conduits with wiring, wireless vehicle detection, and a signal controller, as well as pavement improvements including widening of Michigan Street to accommodate a new left turn lane, and realignment of Soice Street to line up with Oakhill Avenue, intersection radii improvements to accommodate turning vehicles, and sidewalk and curb ramps.

Bid Date: 03/27/2017 @ 07:00 PM EDT
Project Title: ITEM: Mowing
Project Type: Site Development; Landscaping
Location: ALBANY, DELAWARE
Owner: Town of Albany | 210 East State Street, Albany, IN 47320
Contact: Marcie Schlosser (765) 789-6112

Bid Date: 03/27/2017 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Project Title: 2017 Sanitary Sewer Lining
Project Type: Sanitary Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: DYER, LAKE
Owner: Town of Dyer | 1 Town Sq, Dyer, IN 46311-1719
Contact: Pat Hawrot (219) 865-2421
Engineer: NIES Engineering, Inc. (219) 844-8680 | (219) 844-7754 (f)
More Info: Rehabilitate existing sanitary sewer mainlines by the installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP). The project includes the cleaning and lining of four (4) 8-inch diameter sanitary sewers with lengths of approximately 263, 240, 350, and 363 linear feet. Hydrophilic end seal shall be installed on end of each liner.

Bid Date: 03/28/2017 @ 02:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Winters Road Extension
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN
Owner: Allen County Board of Commissioners | 200 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2731
Contact: Chris Cloud (260) 449-7555 | (260) 449-7679 (f)
More Info: Winters Road extension at General Motors, Lafayette Township, Sections 9 & 16, Allen County, Indiana.

Bid Date: 03/28/2017 @ 09:00 AM EST
Project Title: ITEM: Structure Demolition
Location: LAFAYETTE, TIPPECANOE
Owner: City of Lafayette | 20 North 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901-1411
Contact: Cindy Murray (765) 807-1000 | (317) 476-4507 (f)

Bid Date: 03/28/2017 @ 09:30 AM EDT
Project Title: ITEM: 2017 Street and Sewer Department Materials
Project Type: Paving
Location: SOUTH BEND, ST JOSEPH
Owner: City of South Bend Board of Public Works | 227 W Jefferson Blvd Rm 1316, South Bend, IN 46601-1830
Contact: Linda Martin (574) 235-9251 | (574) 235-9171 (f)

Bid Date: 03/29/2017 @ 02:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Hobson Road Rehabilitation Phase I
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN
Owner: City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Works | 200 E Berry St Suite 210, 2nd Floor, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2731
Contact: Lyndsey Richards (260) 427-6956 | (260) 427-5553 (f)

Bid Date: 03/29/2017 @ 09:00 AM EDT
Project Title: Becketts Relief Interceptor Phase I Wetland Restoration
Project Type: Site Development; Storm Sewer
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN
Owner: City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Works | 200 E Berry St Suite 210, 2nd Floor, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2731
Contact: Robert Kennedy (260) 427-1112 | (260) 427-5553 (f)
More Info: Becketts Relief Interceptor Phase I Wetland Restoration as follows: grading, seeding and planting of wetland species.

Bid Date: 03/29/2017 @ 09:00 AM EDT
Project Title: California Rd Water Main Extension
Project Type: Water Line
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN
Owner: City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Works | 200 E Berry St Suite 210, 2nd Floor, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2731
Contact: Landon Geiger (260) 427-1112 | (260) 427-1393 (f)
More Info: Construction of approx. 3,780 LF of 12″ HDPE water main and all other appurtenances and work as necessary for the water main extension. Installation method of pipe to be by horizontal directional boring.

Bid Date: 03/30/2017 @ 05:00 PM EDT
Project Title: 79th Street Culvert Replacement
Project Type: Storm Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION
Owner: City of Indianapolis Dept of Public Works | 200 E Washington St 2460 City-County Building, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3307
Contact: Bill Chappell (317) 327-4890 | (317) 327-4954 (f)

Bid Date: 03/30/2017 @ 05:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Karen Drive (5844S) Culvert Replacement
Project Type: Storm Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION
Owner: City of Indianapolis Dept of Public Works | 200 E Washington St 2460 City-County Building, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3307
Contact: Bill Chappell (317) 327-4890 | (317) 327-4954 (f)

Bid Date: 03/30/2017 @ 05:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Culvert Replacement
Project Type: Storm Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION
Owner: City of Indianapolis Public Works | 200 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3307
Contact: Lori Miser (317) 327-2560 | (317) 327-8480 (f)

Bid Date: 03/30/2017 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Project Title: 10th Street Rehabilitation and Beautification
Project Type: Roadway Lighting; Paving; Sidewalk/Parking Lot; Storm Sewer
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE, CLARK
Owner: City Of Jeffersonville | 500 Quartermaster Ct, Jeffersonville, IN 47130-3672
Contact: Michael Moore (812) 285-6406 | (812) 285-6468 (f)
More Info: This project consists of overlay of approximately 1 mile of mainline roadway with center median, storm sewers, curb and gutter, sidewalks, pavement markings, decorative traffic signals and street lighting, landscaping, and all other items.

Bid Date: 03/31/2017 @ 01:00 PM EDT
Project Title: ITEM: Removal and Disposal of Sediment and Leachate
Project Type: Site Development
Location: BLOOMINGTON, MONROE
Owner: Monroe County Solid Waste Management District | 3400 Old State Road 37 South, Bloomington, IN 47401
Contact: Bette Conway (812) 349-2020

Bid Date: 03/31/2017 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Project Title: 86th Avenue Roadway Extension-Phase 1
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: MERRILLVILLE, LAKE
Owner: Town of Merrillville | 7820 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410-5557
Contact: Timothy Brown (219) 769-3501 | (765) 756-0542 (f)

Bid Date: 04/01/2017 @ 02:00 PM EDT
Project Title: ITEM: Installation of a 5 Acre Solar Field
Project Type: Power Plant (Other)
Location: MICHIGANTOWN, CLINTON
Owner: Clinton Central School Corporation | 725 N State Road 29, PO Box 118, Michigantown, IN 46057-9615
Contact: John Crum (765) 249-2515 | (765) 249-2504 (f)

Bid Date: 04/03/2017 @ 04:00 PM CDT
Project Title: South Central Interceptor
Project Type: Sanitary Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: BLOOMINGTON, MONROE
Owner: City of Bloomington | 220 East 3rd Street PO Box 100, Bloomington, IN 47402-0100
Contact: John Hamilton (812) 339-2261
Engineer: Joe Teusch, Greeley & Hansen, Inc. (317) 924-3380 | (317) 228-9368 (f)
More Info: The Work comprises furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supplies and services for a new sanitary sewer interceptor between East Davis Street and Gordon Pike. The interceptor construction features three distinct segments. Priority 1 segment consists of the interceptor sewer through the City’s Switchyard Property which is located between Country Club Road and Grimes Lane. Priority 2 segment consists of the interceptor sewer east of Bloomington’s Rail Trail which is located between Gordon Pike and Country Club Road. Priority 3 segment consists of the interceptor sewer between Hillside Drive and Davis Street. The Work includes, but is not limited to, the following: approximately 11,900 feet of sanitary sewer ranging in size from 8 to 42 inches in diameter, 34 precast manholes and a cast-in-place structure. The work includes a trenchless crossing of Country Club Road; crossing of Clear Creek; sanitary laterals; utilities replacement; sanitary sewer pipe and structure abandonment; pavement replacement; asphalt and gravel trail replacement; and all associated Work complete in place as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

Bid Date: 04/03/2017 @ 09:00 AM EDT
Project Title: Bridge 47-Rehabilitation
Project Type: Bridge
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: ELKHART, ELKHART
Owner: LaGrange County Board of Commissioners | 114 N Michigan, LaGrange, IN 46761
Contact: Kay Myers (260) 499-6310
More Info: Removing the existing concrete box beam superstructure, installing a new adjacent non-composite prestressed concrete box beam superstructure with water proofing membrane and asphault overlay, earthwork, placing riprap, approach roadway construction including new approach guardial.

Bid Date: 04/03/2017 @ 09:00 AM EDT
Project Title: 2017 Paving Program
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: GOSHEN, ELKHART
Owner: Elkhart County | 117 N 2nd St, Goshen, IN 46526-3243
Contact: Pauline Graff (574) 534-3541

Bid Date: 04/03/2017 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Project Title: Harvest Dr. at U.S. Route 30 Intersection Improvement
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Additions Alterations
Location: SCHERERVILLE, LAKE
Owner: Town of Schererville | 10 E Joliet St, Schererville, IN 46375-2011
Contact: (219) 322-4581 | (219) 865-5572 (f)

Bid Date: 04/04/2017 @ 04:30 PM EDT
Project Title: Routine Dam Maintenance on the Hoosier NF
Project Type: Water Supply; Flood Control
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: BEDFORD, LAWRENCE
Owner: USDA Forest Service NE Acquisition Team (USDA) | 4 Farm Colony Dr, Warren, IN 16365-5206
Contact: Melissa A Johnson (814) 728-6241 | (814) 726-1465 (f)

Bid Date: 04/05/2017 @ 01:00 PM CDT
Project Title: Heritage Hills High School Tennis Courts
Project Type: Park/Playground
Construction Type: Additions New Project
Location: LINCOLN CITY, SPENCER
Owner: North Spencer County School Corporation | 3720 East State Road 162, Lincoln City, IN 47552
Contact: Dan Scherry (812) 937-2400

Bid Date: 04/05/2017 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Project Title: Construction of the Clarifiers Project
Project Type: Site Development
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: SCHERERVILLE, LAKE
Owner: Town of Schererville | 10 E Joliet St, Schererville, IN 46375-2011
Contact: Janice Malinowski (219) 322-4581
Engineer: NIES Engineering, Inc. (219) 844-8680 | (219) 844-7754 (f)

Bid Date: 04/06/2017 @ 02:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Fall Creek WWTP Aeration & Phosphorus Removal Upgrades
Project Type: Sewage Treatment Plant
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: PENDLETON, MADISON
Owner: Fall Creek Regional Waste District | County Road 9378 S 650 WP O Box 59, Pendleton, IN 46064
Contact: Joe Roulette (765) 778-7544
Engineer: GRW Engineers, Inc. (317) 347-3650 | (317) 347-3656 (f)
More Info: Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System & Phosphorus Removal Upgrades

Bid Date: 04/06/2017 @ 03:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Sanitary Grease Line Replacement & Vent Stack Cleaning
Project Type: Sanitary Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: WEST LAFAYETTE, TIPPECANOE
Owner: Purdue University – Physical Facilities Admin | 1404 W State St Parking Facilities Office, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2092
Contact: mbcline@purdue.edu (765) 494-8000
Engineer: DLZ Indiana LLC (219) 845-1750

Bid Date: 04/06/2017 @ 05:00 PM EDT
Project Title: 38th Street Resurfacing
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION
Owner: City of Indianapolis Public Works | 200 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3307
Contact: Rick Kruchten (317) 327-2560 | (317) 327-8480 (f)

Bid Date: 04/10/2017 @ 07:00 PM EDT
Project Title: Saratoga & Concord, Hadley Rd & Bridge 219 Intersection
Project Type: Paving
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: CAMBY, MORGAN
Owner: Town of Plainfield | 206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168-1134
Contact: Richard Carlucci (317) 839-2561 | (317) 838-5236 (f)
More Info: DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work for which proposals are to be received is for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Saratoga Parkway and Concord Roads, the full depth reconstruction and widening of approximately one half mile of Hadley Road between Byscane Blvd and White Lick Creek, and also the rehabilitation of Bridge 219 over White Lick Creek.

Bid Date: 04/11/2017 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Project Title: Apple Street-McKenzie Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Project Type: Sanitary Sewer
Construction Type: Alterations
Location: GREENFIELD, HANCOCK
Owner: City of Greenfield | 10 S State St, Greenfield, IN 46140-2329
Contact: Larry Breese (317) 477-4310 | (317) 477-4311 (f)
More Info: Rehabilitation of approximately 2,120 feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer using the cured-in-place method and sealing of the liner at eight manholes.