Bid Prequalification
Ports of Indiana Bid Process
Ports of Indiana’s bid process is executed in accordance with Indiana law. Prospective bidders are encouraged to complete the Indiana prequalification process PRIOR to bidding. Companies may prequalify with either Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) or Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) but must be INDOT prequalified to perform any roadworks projects.
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IDOA
To apply for prequalification, firms must complete the electronic DAPW’s Contractor Prequalification Application.
To prequalify, you will be asked to provide the following:
• Business information
• Letter of Surety Confirmation
• List of five (5) projects completed in the past five (5) years that indicate proficiency in the categories requested.
• Work Category codes – see below for codes applicable to Ports of Indiana.
| Category | Classification Codes & Descriptions |
|---|---|
| General Contractors – Building Construction | |
| Industrial Buildings | 1541.01 – Industrial Plants and Warehouses 1541.03 – Additions, Alterations, Remodeling, and Repair |
| Commercial Buildings |
1542.02 – Commercial Buildings (Offices, Stores, Restaurants) 1542.04 – Additions, Alterations, Remodeling, and Repairs |
| General Contractors – Construction other than Buildings | |
| Road and Parking Lot Construction |
1611.01 – Concrete Construction of Roads and Curbing 1611.02 – Asphalt Construction of Roads and Parking Lots 1611.04 – Guard Rail and/or Fence Construction |
| Utilities |
1623.04 – Power Lines 1623.03 – Sewers and/or Water Lines 1623.04 – Sewer Maintenance and Rehabilitation |
| Construction, Not Elsewhere Classified |
1629.01 – Caisson Drilling 1629.04 – Dredging 1629.06 – Pile Driving |
| Special Trade Contractors | |
| Plumbing and HVAC |
1711.00 – HVAC work in excess of $1,000,000.00 * 1711.01 – Plumbing ** 1711.02 – Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems 1711.03 – Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Work 1711.04 – Refrigeration 1711.05 – Sprinkler and/or Fire Suppression Systems 1711.06 – Piping Insulation |
| Painting and Paper Hanging | 1721.01 – Painting of Buildings and Other Structures |
| Electrical |
1731.00 – Electrical work in excess of $1,000,000. *** 1731.01 – Electrical work in excess of $150,000 1731.02 – Sound Equipment 1731.03 – Telephone and Communication Equipment and other low-voltage 1731.06 – Security Systems and Controls 1731.07 – Fire Alarms 1731.09 – High Voltage Electrical Work |
| Masonry and Other Stonework |
1741.01 – Brick and Block Laying 1741.04 – Stone Work 1741.05 – Tuckpointing and Masonry Repair |
| Drywall, Acoustical, and Insulation |
1742.01 – Drywall Construction 1742.02 – Acoustical Work 1742.03 – Building Insulation |
| Carpentry |
1751.01 – Rough Carpentry 1751.02 – Finish Carpentry |
| Floorwork |
1752.01 – Resilient Floor Laying 1752.02 – Carpet Laying |
| Roofing |
1761.01 – Membrane Roofing Work 1761.02 – Built-up Roofing Work 1761.03 – Shingle Roofing Work 1761.04 – Roofing Sheet Metal Work |
| Concrete Work |
1771.01 – Concrete Construction 1771.02 – Gunite Work 1771.03 – Grouting Work 1771.04 – Stucco Construction 1771.05 – Precast Concrete Prison Cells 1771.06 – Architectural Precast Concrete 1771.07 – Structural Precast Concrete |
| Structural Steel Erection |
1791.01 – Erection of Building Structural Steel 1791.02 – Erection of Steel Plate Storage Tanks |
| Earth Work |
1794.01 – Earthmoving and Land Clearing 1794.02 – Excavation |
| Wrecking and Demolition Work |
1795.01 – Demolition of Buildings and Other Structures 1795.02 – Demolition of Pavements and Roads |
| Installation of Building Equipment |
1796.04 – Furniture and/or Other Office Equipment 1796.07 – Security Hardware and Equipment 1796.08 – Warehouse Equipment |
| Special Trade Contractors, Not Elsewhere Classified | |
|
1799.01 – Asbestos Remediation **** 1799.02 – Hazardous Material Management and Remediation 1799.09 – Boat Docks 1799.10 – Landscaping, Seeding, and Sodding 1799.12 – Signage 1799.21 – Tree Removal |
* A minimum of five completed “Institutional” projects in excess of $1,000,000 over the past five (5) years is required to obtain this category. Also, see additional surety requirement. (Approval in this category will also obtain 1711.02)
** Plumbing license is required from the Indiana Plumbing Commission
*** A minimum of five completed “Institutional” projects in excess of $1,000,000 over the past five (5) years is required to obtain this category. Also, see additional surety requirements. (Approval in this category will also obtain 1731.01)
**** Certification from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management must be included.
INDOT
To apply for prequalification, firms must complete the electronic application house in the Professional Services Contracting System (PSCS) in ITAP.
To prequalify, you will be asked to provide the following:
• Business information
• Financial information
• Work Type codes
For Consultants:
Detailed requirements and Work Type codes can be found in the INDOT CPQ Manual.
For Contractors:
Detailed requirements and Work Type codes can be found in the INDOT Alphanumeric Work Types document.
