Project Information

Bid Title

Wappes Drain Debrush & Dip

Issuing Agency

Allen County

Location

Indiana

Published Date

Mar 11, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Wappes Drain Debrush & Dip Bids Due 03/20/26
Category:	Surveyor
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 3/11/2026 7:00 AM Closing Date/Time: Open Until Contracted Related Documents: Wappes Debrush and Dip 032026 Bid and Map

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ALLEN COUNTY SURVEYOR'S OFFICE

Michael Fruchey, P.E. - Allen County Surveyor

Proposal for Regulated Drain Maintenance

Regulated Drain: Wappes

Drain #:

01-03-440

Township: Eel River Sec: 03

Billing Drain and #: Yant

01-02-440

All work shall be in accordance with the Allen County Surveyor's Office specifications. By signing below you acknowledge that

you have read and understand the 2025 Allen County Technical Specifications for Open Drain Maintenance.

Scope of Work:

Wappes Drain in Eel River Twp/Sec 3 beginning @ STA 7+25 following the drain East to STA 40+00. Total Length =

3,250 L.F.

Limits of clearing will be 20’ from top of bank on working side to top of bank on non-working side.

Working Side: North side of Drain from STA 7+50 to STA 29+50; South side from STA 29+50 to STA 40+00

Access is from Wappes Rd. along the North & South sides of the drain, utilizing the 75’ regulated drain easement

Wetlands present from STA 7+50 to STA 8+30 on working side.

Muck soils present between STA 8+25 to STA 38+65

Mats will be required from STA 7+50 through STA 8+30

Spoil: Spread on-site; hauled out of wetland areas

See attached documents for project details

Culverts to be cleaned (up to 16 sqft):

Culverts to be cleaned (over 16 sqft): Wappes Rd

Bridges/Spans to be cleaned:

Contact Information Jeremy Freimuth @ 260-449-7625

NOTE: Contractor must follow IC 36-9-27, applicable state/local laws, and Allen County Surveryor's Office

Technical Specifications. Contractor shall utilize the regulated drain easement. Any access and damage

outside the easement is the responsibility of the Contractor. All drain work is subject to Allen County

Surveyor's Office approval. 48 hours notification for inspection is required before work can begin.

COMPLETION DATE: 5/15/2026

PROJECT BID

AMOUNT:

PRICE PER

FOOT:

Sent bids out:

3/11/2026

COMPANY:

Signature of Contractor/Representative

Date

Michael Fruchey, P.E. Allen County Surveyor

Date

Note: This document, along with the attachments stated above, will serve as a contract for the work stipulated hereon upon

acceptance, approval, and signature by the Allen County Surveyor or his duly authorized representative. All proposals must be

sealed and submitted to the Allen County Surveyor's Office or emailed to SURVEYOR@CO.ALLEN.IN.US by the time and date

as follows:

Bid Deadline: 9:00 A.M. Friday, March 20, 2026

Contract #

ALLEN COUNTY SURVEYOR'S OFFICE

200 E. Berry Street, Suite 350, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Phone 260-449-7625 Fax 260-449-7627

Wappes Drain

Drain #: 01-03-440

Billing Unit #: 01-02-440

Township: 1 Sec: 3

Twp: 32-N Range: 11-E

Description:

Location: Wappes Drain in Eel River Twp/Sec 3 beginning @ STA 7+25 following the drain East to

STA 40+00. Total Length = 3,250 L.F.

Scope of Work: Contractor shall perform Minor De-Brushing, Ditch Dipping, and Restoration on

the Wappes Drain. All Work shall be in accordance with the Allen County Surveyor’s Office Drain

Maintenance Specifications.

Supplemental Work Not Covered in Technical Specs: NONE

Variation from Technical Specs: Limits of clearing will be 20’ from top of bank on working side to

top of bank on non-working side. Working side will vary.

Limits of Work: Work shall begin at STA 7+50 and proceed to STA 40+00.

Access: Access is from Wappes Rd. along the North & South sides of the drain, utilizing the 75’

regulated drain easement. Contractor shall verify their equipment can access prior to bidding.

Working Side: North side of Drain from STA 7+50 to STA 29+50; South side from STA 29+50 to STA

40+00;

Wetlands: YES: STA 7+50 to 8+30 on working side;

Muck Soils Present: YES: STA 8+25 to STA 38+65

Mats for Equipment Access: YES, Mats will be required @ STA 7+50 thru STA 8+30.

Spoil Disposal from Ditch Dipping: Spread on-site; Hauled out of wetland areas

Culverts to be Cleaned (up to a 16 sqft opening): NONE

Culverts to be Cleaned (over a 16 sqft opening): YES; Wappes RD

Bridges/Spans to be Cleaned: NONE

Seed Mix for Restoration: Drainage Easement Mix

Requirements: Contractor must follow IC 36-9-27, applicable state/local laws, and Allen County

Surveyor's Office (ACSO) technical specifications. Contractor shall utilize the 75’ regulated drain

easement, along the Simmerman Drain, for access. Any access and damage outside the regulated

drain easement is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Contract Timeframe: Work must be completed within 120 days, weather permitting. Provide 48-

hour notice to ACSO prior to start for inspection and approval.

Attachments: Bid Tab, Location Map, Soil Map, Wetland Map

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BID SHEET - WAPPES DRAIN / 01-03-440

MAINTENANCE UNIT: YANT / 01-02-440

DESCRIPTION / SCOPE OF WORK QTY UNIT

De-brushing (All Brush and Trees <

12" diameter as measured 2' above 0.18

ground)

Stump Treatment

Dipping- Agricultural Areas

(Sediment spread and leveled 10'

away from top of bank)

1

3250

Dipping- Residential Areas

0

(Sediment hauled out for disposal)

Restoration-Agricultural ACSO

SPEC

1.5

Restoration-Residential

0

ACSO SPEC

Mats for Equipment Access

1

(Undistributed)

Allen County Highway Department

Culverts

0

Culvert Cleaning

(up to 16 sqft opening)

Allen County Highway Department

Culverts

56

Culvert Cleaning

(over 16 sqft opening)

ACRE

LSUM

L.F.

L.F.

ACRE

ACRE

LSUM

L.F.

L.F.

Allen County Highway Department 0

L.F.

Cleaning Under Bridges/Open Span

$$$ / Unit

LOGJAM / OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL 0

Riprap for Bank Repair

LSUM

TONS

GRAND TOTAL:

AVG $$$/L.F. for Project

3250 L.F.

TOTAL

COMPANY

REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE

DATE :

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