FIELD_ORDER.pdf

This is a Field Order template document from the City of Carmel, Indiana, used for the 116th Street and Hoover Road Roundabout Construction project. The Field Order form serves as an authorization mechanism for the contractor to execute work that interprets existing contract documents or implements minor changes without modifying the contract price or timeline. The document provides space for the engineer to describe the required work, list any attachments, and obtain approval from the engineer and owner's representative with corresponding dates. If the contractor determines that the proposed work requires changes to contract price or schedule, the contractor must submit an itemized proposal to the engineer before proceeding, which would then be superseded by a formal Change Order if approved.

The Field Order is a standard construction administration tool that does not independently establish pricing, set-asides, or other contractual terms. Rather, it functions within the existing contract framework for the roundabout construction project, which includes comprehensive infrastructure improvements such as HMA pavement, curb and gutter, shared-use path, enclosed storm sewer system, street lighting, landscaping, water main relocation, and raised crosswalks. The project has a substantial completion deadline of November 16, 2026, and final completion by May 1, 2027, with liquidated damages of $5,000 per calendar day for delays. Sealed bids were due February 4, 2026, and the contract requires performance bonds, payment bonds, and maintenance bonds from a U.S. Treasury-approved surety authorized to conduct business in Indiana.