Wappes Drain Debrush & Dip

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
See attached documents for project details
Spoil: Spread on-site; hauled out of wetland areas
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 Sent bids out: 3/11/2026
PROJECT BID PRICE PER
AMOUNT: FOOT:
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

BID SHEET - WAPPES DRAIN / 01-03-440
MAINTENANCE UNIT: YANT / 01-02-440
ITEM DESCRIPTION / SCOPE OF WORK QTY UNIT $$$ / Unit TOTAL
De-brushing (All Brush and Trees <
1 12" diameter as measured 2' above 0.18 ACRE
ground)
2 Stump Treatment 1 LSUM
Dipping- Agricultural Areas
3 (Sediment spread and leveled 10' 3250 L.F.
away from top of bank)
Dipping- Residential Areas
4 0 L.F.
(Sediment hauled out for disposal)
Restoration-Agricultural ACSO
5 1.5 ACRE
SPEC
Restoration-Residential
6 0 ACRE
ACSO SPEC
Mats for Equipment Access
7 1 LSUM
(Undistributed)
Allen County Highway Department
Culverts
8 0 L.F.
Culvert Cleaning
(up to 16 sqft opening)
Allen County Highway Department
Culverts
9 56 L.F.
Culvert Cleaning
(over 16 sqft opening)
Allen County Highway Department
10 0 L.F.
Cleaning Under Bridges/Open Span
LOGJAM / OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL 0 LSUM
11
Riprap for Bank Repair TONS
12
GRAND TOTAL:
AVG $$$/L.F. for Project 3250 L.F.
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