2025 Fall Regulated Drain Maintenance Projects
| Location: | Indiana |
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| Posted: | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Due: | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Agency: | Allen County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
2025 Fall Regulated Drain Maintenance Projects
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| Category: | Surveyor |
| Status: | Open |
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ALLEN COUNTY SURVEYOR'S OFFICE
Michael Fruchey, P.E. - Allen County Surveyor
Proposal for Regulated Drain Maintenance
Regulated Drain: Adams
Drain #:
13-23-300
Township: Adams
Sec: 23, 26, 27, 34
Billing Drain and #: Trier Dannenfelser
13-11-810
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:
Contractor shall perform De-Brushing, Ditch Dipping and Restoration on the Adams Drain beginning @ STA 30+00 (south
side of Paulding Road) following the drain southeast and southwest to STA 55+75 (Pittsburgh Ft. Wayne & Chicago &
Philadelphia Baltimore & Washington Rr R/W). Total Length = 2,575 L.F.
On the working side, reshape and realign the drain starting at approx. STA 46+28, continuing to STA 48+10. On the non-
working side (east side of drain), From STA 46+28 to STA 48+10, install revetment rip rap to stabilize banks. (Shown in
attached map)
Working Side = west side of drain
Access is from Paulding Rd. along the west side of the drain, utilizing the 75’ regulated drain easement. Starting at STA
40+00 there is an existing filter strip.
See attached documents for project details
Culverts to be cleaned (up to 16 sqft):
Culverts to be cleaned (over 16 sqft):
Bridges/Spans to be cleaned: Private crossing at STA 50+90
Contact Information: Erica Jackson @ 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: 10/31/2026
PROJECT BID
AMOUNT:
PRICE PER
FOOT:
Sent bids out:
11/14/2025
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, December 5, 2025
Contract #
ALLEN COUNTY SURVEYOR'S OFFICE
200 E. Berry Street, Suite 350, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Phone 260-449-7625 Fax 260-449-7627
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Project Detail
Adams #13-23-300
Location: Adams Drain in Adams Twp/Secs 23,26,27 & 34 beginning @ STA 30+00 (south side
of Paulding Road) following the drain southeast and southwest to STA 55+75 (Pittsburgh Ft.
Wayne & Chicago & Philadelphia Baltimore & Washington Rr R/W). Total Length = 2,575 L.F.
Scope of Work: Contractor shall perform De-Brushing, Ditch Dipping and Restoration on the
Adams Drain. All Work shall be in accordance with the Allen County Surveyor’s O ice Drain
Maintenance Specifications.
Supplemental Work not Covered in Technical Specs: On the working side, reshape and
realign the drain starting at approx. STA 46+28, continuing to STA 48+10. On the non-working
side (east side of drain), From STA 46+28 to STA 48+10, install revetment rip rap to stabilize
banks. (Shown in attached map)
Variation from Technical Specs: none
Limits of Work: Work shall begin at STA 30+00 and proceed to STA 55+75.
Access: Access is from Paulding Rd. along the west side of the drain, utilizing the 75’ regulated
drain easement. Starting at STA 40+00 there is an existing filter strip.
Working Side: West Side of Drain
Wetlands: None present within limits
Muck Soils Present: No
Mats for Equipment Access: Not expected.
Spoil Disposal from Ditch Dipping: Spread and level all sediment on the working side bank.
Spoil must not block drain functions, access routes, or tile outlets. Leave breaks in spoil at
appropriate intervals for surface drainage, as directed by the Surveyor. Sediment may not be
placed in a field or wooded area without the landowner’s permission.
Culverts to be Cleaned (up to a 16 sqft opening): none
Culverts to be Cleaned (over a 16 sqft opening): none
Bridges/Spans to be Cleaned: Private crossing at STA 50+90.
Seed Mix for Restoration: Drainage Easement Mix from STA 30+00 to 56+00.
Requirements: Contractor must follow IC 36-9-27, applicable state/local laws, and Allen
County Surveyor's O ice (ACSO) technical specifications. Contractor shall utilize the 75’
regulated drain easement, along the Adams Drain, for access. Any access and damage outside
the regulated drain easement is the responsibility of the Contractor.
Contract Timeframe: Work must be completed by October 31, 2026, without impacts to crops.
Provide 48-hour notice to ACSO prior to start for inspection and approval.
Attachments: Bid Tab, Aerial Map with Stationing.
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BID SHEET - ADAMS DRAIN / #13-23-300
MAINTENANCE UNIT: TRIER DANNENFELSER / #13-11-810
DESCRIPTION / SCOPE OF WORK QTY UNIT
$$$ / Unit
TOTAL
De-brushing (All Brush and Trees <
12" diameter as measured 2' above 2.4
ground) 40' width
ACRE
Stump Treatment
1
Dipping- Agricultural Areas
(Sediment spread and leveled 10' 2,575
away from top of bank)
LSUM
L.F.
Dipping- Residential Areas
0
L.F. $
-$
-
(Sediment hauled out for disposal)
Restoration-Agricultural
40' Width
2.4 ACRE
Restoration-Residential
ACSO SPEC
0
ACRE $
-$
-
Mats for Equipment Access
0 LSUM $
-$
-
(Undistributed)
Allen County Highway Department
Culvert Cleaning
(up to 16 sqft opening)
12
L.F.
Allen County Highway Department
Culvert Cleaning
0
L.F. $
-$
-
(over 16 sqft opening)
Allen County Highway
Cleaning Under Bridges/Open Span
0
L.F. $
-$
-
Logjam / Obstruction Removal
0
LSUM $
-$
-
Riprap for Bank Repair
137.5 TONS
GRAND TOTAL:
AVG $$$/L.F. for Project
2575 L.F.
COMPANY
REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE
DATE :
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Existing Conditions – 2023 Aerial
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