The City of Goshen, Indiana, is soliciting sealed proposals until December 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (local time) for the above-referenced purchase in accordance with the detailed specifications included in the Specification and Contract Documents. 

Specifications and Contract Documents for this purchase may be obtained from the Goshen Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 202 South Fifth Street, Goshen, IN 46528 or the City of Goshen’s website at https://goshenindiana.org/bidding-opportunities. The City shall not be responsible for documents obtained from any other source. 

A sealed proposal must be submitted in accordance with the Instructions and all contractual terms and conditions that are included in the Specifications and Contract Documents. 

No bid security is required to be submitted for this solicitation. 

A sealed proposal may be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety, c/o Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, 202 South Fifth Street, Goshen, Indiana 46528, provided the proposal is received by 3:45 p.m. on December 12, 2024. After 3:45 p.m. and up until 4:00 p.m. on December 12, 2024, a bidder may personally deliver a sealed proposal to the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety in the City Court Room/Council Chambers at the Goshen Police & Court Building, 111 East Jefferson Street, Goshen, Indiana. All proposals timely received will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety at the 4:00 p.m. meeting on December 12, 2024. Any proposal received after the applicable deadline will be returned. 

In addition to cost, proposals will be evaluated based on whether the bidder is responsible, and if the bidder’s proposal is responsive. The City of Goshen reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals, delete any portions thereof, to waive any informalities or irregularities in any proposal received, and to award a contract, consistent with Indiana law, to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. 

Retiring Goshen Fire Chief Dan Sink received Indiana’s State EMS Director’s Award on Thursday, recognizing his 43 years of service with the department.

Travis Clary, EMS manager for State EMS Districts 1 and 2, presented the award in Mayor Gina Leichty’s office on behalf of State EMS Director Kraig Kinney of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

“Danny is recognized for his service to the fire community, and for advancing EMS throughout Indiana,” the plaque read. “(He) is a respected EMS provider and contributes to the state narrative.”

Sink joined the Goshen Fire Department in 1981 and served as a Parkview Samaritan flight paramedic within the Department from 1991 to 2010. He became chief in 2005 after serving as assistant chief and EMS chief.

“Chief Sink’s leadership and experience will be missed greatly,” Mayor Leichty said.

Last month, Sink was also named Indiana Fire Chief of the Year. He will retire Nov. 8, passing command to Assistant Chief Anthony Powell.

Beginning Nov. 1, 2024, new regulations governing the operation of golf carts and off-road vehicles (ORVs) on Goshen’s streets take effect under recently approved Ordinances 5192 and 5184. These regulations are designed to enhance safety and ensure compliance with local traffic laws.

Ordinance 5192 permits golf cart use on highways within city jurisdiction, with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less. Golf carts must be equipped with a rear-view mirror, headlights, taillights, turn signals, seatbelts, an orange safety flag, and a slow-moving vehicle emblem. Operators must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license and insurance. Permits are required, with an application fee of $50, and temporary permits for special events are available upon approval.

To obtain a permit, golf cart inspections will be offered at the Central Fire Station, 209 N. 3rd St., during regular business hours on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Inspections are also available at the Goshen Police Department, 111 E. Jefferson St., on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Ordinance 5184 regulates ORV operation on specific Goshen highways and city streets. ORVs are limited to designated areas with speed limits compatible with off-road safety. Required safety features include headlights, taillights and brake lights. Operators must also be at least 16, hold a valid driver’s license, and meet minimum insurance requirements. Violations for both golf carts and ORVs carry fines starting at $175, with increased penalties for repeated offenses.

“Safety is our top priority,” Mayor Gina Leichty said. “These regulations help ensure the well-being of our residents while accommodating alternative forms of transportation.”

For more information, visit https://goshenindiana.org/goshengolfcart

Stop by Mayor Gina’s Office in City Hall during Trick or Treat Mainstreet from 2-5 p.m. on Halloween, Thursday, October 31. Continue your route across the street to the Goshen Utilities building, followed by an opportunity to take pictures with Chase and Marshall – honorary members of the Goshen Police and Fire departments at the Goshen Police Station.

The Goshen Chamber of Commerce organizes the event, and participating stores will have orange signs on their windows. Check out their Facebook event for more details and a list of participating businesses.

See you from 2 – 5 p.m. on Halloween Thursday, October 31, for a day full of Treats and no Tricks!