ADVERTISEMENT for BIDS: Purdue University Northwest Hammond - IN RFI 2026

Contact: dstrickley@pangere.com. Purdue University, Indiana. Due Jun 26 (12 days left).

About this solicitation

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Pangere Corporation as Construction Manager as Constructor for The Trustees of Purdue University will receive sealed bids for Purdue University Northwest Hammond Campus for the construction of PNW Roberts Impact Lab Phase 2 Early Equipment Bid Package until 11:00 AM (CST) on Friday, June 26, 2026, in the University Services Building Room 20, PNW Hammond Campus 6924 Wicker Avenue; Hammond, IN 46323. Bids will be received for the following bid packages: 1. Bid Category No. 2 – HVAC Equipment 2. Bid Category No. 3 – Electrical Equipment Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after such time will be returned unopened. Bids may be withdrawn prior to such time, but no bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days thereafter. Bids shall be for complete construction only, properly executed and submitted on Form 96, accompanied by executed Form 96A (as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts) giving financial data as recent as possible, and a Non-Collusion Affidavit together with other documents as required by the instructions to Bidders and addressed to The Trustees of Purdue University , clearly marked with the project and the bid opening date. 10% Bid Bond is required. Bids for Work shall not include the Indiana Sales Tax for materials to be incorporated into this Project. The owner will provide necessary tax exemption forms. Performance and Payment Bonds are Not required. Each bidder must deposit with this proposal a Published in Northwest Indiana Times (Lake County) on 2026-06-11, 2026-06-16.

Bid summary

Purdue University issued this construction opportunity in Indiana. It was published on June 11, 2026, and responses are due by June 26, 2026. Questions can be directed to dstrickley@pangere.com.

Public procurement context

Purdue University in Indiana is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public agencies use a Request for Information (RFI) to gather technical input or market research ahead of a future formal procurement. Bidders responding to a construction solicitation in Indiana are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Indiana so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFI

To submit a response for this RFI, review the full solicitation documents for Purdue University's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 26, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to dstrickley@pangere.com before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Purdue University should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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