Indiana Code 36-1-12-4 governs public works projects that cost $300,000 or more. For those, the county must require each bidder to submit a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan for doing the work and the equipment it has available, on forms prescribed by the State Board of Accounts. Form 96, the Contractor's Bid for Public Works, is that form, and county bid notices often say "each bid is to be submitted on Form 96".
What you fill in
- Your bid price and the project details.
- The statements the law requires: experience, a plan for the work, equipment, and financial information.
- Signatures, plus any affidavits the bid requires (such as a non-collusion affidavit or E-Verify affidavit).
Common mistakes
- Using an old copy. Download the current form or use the one in the bid package.
- Leaving sections blank. An incomplete Form 96 can make a bid nonresponsive.
- Forgetting bid security when the project requires it.
See how to sell to Indiana counties for thresholds and other Indiana forms.
Questions
Where do I get Form 96?
From the Indiana State Board of Accounts website, or in the county's bid package. Use the version the bid documents include or point to.
Do I need Form 96 for every Indiana county bid?
No. It's for public works (construction) projects. Purchases of supplies and services use the county's own bid forms. Follow each bid's instructions.