Interested in partnering with Elkhart County on one of our many projects and services? Elkhart County adheres to the Indiana State Code when requesting bids/or proposals for new projects and services. The following is a non-comprehensive list of projects/services of projects requesting bids.

Structured Cable for New Courthouse

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Elkhart County, Indiana, will receive bids up to 9:00 AM on October 16, 2023 for the Structured Cabling for New Elkhart County Courts Campus.

It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that its bid is delivered on time to the Office of the Elkhart County Commissioners, County Administration Building, 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526. Bids must also be submitted electronically to Consultant at: ldavidson@dsa-web.com.

New Courthouse Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment RFP

Request for Proposals

Click here to download a PDF of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the furniture, fixtures and equipment at the new Elkhart County Courts Campus. Proposals for this project are due to the Commissioners by Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

The Request for Proposals must include the following documents:

Foraker, Southwest, and Tecumseh Wastewater Project

As the Wastewater Project moves forward, the projected August 2024 completion date continues to be the plan with the Project Management team. With many homes in the area being at various stages of work, below is all the information related to this project.

Board of Commissioners Approval for Electrical Work

Click here to download a current list of property addresses and the electrical contractor that was approved, by the Board of Commissioners, for each property. This list will be updated as additional approvals are made by the Board of Commissioners.

Approved Electrical Contractor List

Click here to download a PDF of the approved electrical contractor list for this project.

Electrical Contractors Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Click here to download a PDF of the Notice to Electrical Contractors. Requests to be added to the approved vendor list for work relevant to the Foraker, Southwest, and Tecumseh Wastewater Project may be submitted throughout the project. Click here to download the PDF for the Request for Qualifications package and click here for Addendum No. 4 extending the completion dates.

Advertisement for Bid

Click here to download a PDF of the Notice to Bidders. Bids for this project are due January 30, 2023 at 9 am.

Public Meeting Presentation

Click here to download a PDF of the public meeting presentations that were conducted at various locations in the month of August 2022.

E. coli 2012 and 2022 Test Results

Click here to download a chart showing the highest and lowest test result for E. coli testing in 2012 and 2022 for the ditches and creek near Foraker, Southwest, and Tecumseh.

Elkhart County Water Quality Trends

Click here to download a glance in water quality trends prepared by Katherine Barrett, PhD, which shows a representation of both E. coli and total suspended solids (TSS) for the ditch and creek near Southwest and Foraker, compared to Christiana Creek near Elkhart.

Map of Service Areas and Connection

The following map provided shows the new service areas for this project as well as the connection to the Nappanee Water Treatment Plant. Click here to download the PDF copy of the image or right-mouse-click on the image and select "Open Image in New Tab."

Foraker Project Map 8-9-22.PNG

Audio/Video Information Technology for the New Elkhart County Courts Campus

Current information regarding this project can be found below.

Notice to Contractors

Click here to download a PDF of the Notice to Contractors. Proposals for this project are due to the Commissioners by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023.

Request for Proposals

Click here to download a PDF of the Request for Proposals.

Landfill Gas to Energy Project

Current information regarding the Landfill Gas to Energy Project Proposals is listed below.

Advertisement for Bid

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Elkhart County, Indiana, will receive sealed proposals up to 9:00 a.m. (Goshen, Indiana time) on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Elkhart County Administration Building, 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526, for the proposed Landfill Gas to Energy Project at which time only the names of the firms submitting proposals will be read aloud. Proposals received late may be rejected.

Public Notice Request for Landfill Gas to Energy Project Proposals


CR 20 Access Road Project

Current information regarding the CR 20 Access Road project is listed below.

CR 20 Access Road Project Addendum 2

Click here to download a PDF of addendum #2.

CR 20 Access Road Project Addendum 1 with Plan Set

Click here to download a PDF of addendum #1.

Advertisement for Bid

Click here to download a PDF of the Notice to Bidders. Bids for this project are due to the Commissioners by 9:00 AM on Monday, April 17, 2023.

CR 20 Access Road Specifications

Click here to download a PDF of the project specifications.