Sophia Street Reconstruction Project - East Chicago, IN 2026

Contact: stallamraju@sehinc.com. East Chicago, Indiana. The City of East Chicago is seeking bids for the Sophia Street Reconstruction Project. This construction project is managed by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. and will be posted on the Reprographic. Due Jul 9 (1 day left).

What this bid is about

The City of East Chicago is seeking bids for the Sophia Street Reconstruction Project. This construction project is managed by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. and will be posted on the Reprographic Arts online planroom.

About this solicitation

City of East Chicago - Sophia Street Reconstruction Project — solicitation posted by City of East Chicago on the Reprographic Arts online planroom (Northwest Indiana). See the linked project (Plans / Specs) for full scope, bid documents and submission requirements. Architect/Engineer or contractor of record: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®).

Bid summary

City of East Chicago issued this construction opportunity in East Chicago, Indiana. Responses are due by July 9, 2026. Questions can be directed to stallamraju@sehinc.com.

Public procurement context

City of East Chicago in East Chicago, Indiana is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. 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 opportunity

To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for City of East Chicago's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 9, 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 stallamraju@sehinc.com before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of East Chicago should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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