Exhibit_D_E-Verify-1.PDF

This is an E-Verify Compliance exhibit for the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety's Invitation for Bid (IFB-2026-005) for the procurement of eight police vehicles. The solicitation requires sealed bids submitted through the City's e-Procurement Portal no later than 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The procurement includes one each of seven specified 2026 model year vehicles—Nissan Pathfinder Premium, Ram Tradesman 1500 Crew Cab 4x4, Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Custom 4WD, Ford Explorer, and Chevrolet Tahoe 9C1—plus two Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD units in different colors, all designated as "Brand Name Only" with no approved substitutes. Written questions must be submitted by Monday, March 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Bids will remain firm for ninety days from the bid opening date, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is reasonable and does not exceed available project funds.

All bidders and their subcontractors are required to be E-Verify enrolled and must submit E-Verify compliance documentation consisting of a computer screenshot of their business's E-Verify webpage demonstrating active enrollment. Bidders must verify the work authorization status of all employees assigned to the contract in accordance with federal law. Additional required submissions include a U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification, a Non-Collusion Affidavit with notarization, manufacturer's literature and warranty statements, an Exception Sheet identifying any deviations from specifications, and a Nepotism Compliance Form certifying no familial relationships with the Mayor or City Council members. No bid bonds or performance bonds are required. The contract will be governed by Indiana law and City of Carmel ordinances, and proof of insurance may be required at award, including comprehensive insurance coverage with workers' compensation at statutory limits, commercial general liability with $1,000,000 general aggregate limits, auto liability with $1,000,000 each accident limits, and umbrella/excess liability with $1,000,000 limits.