Nepotism.pdf

This is a Nepotism Compliance Form required by the City of Carmel, Indiana for the City of Carmel Police Vehicles 2026 procurement. The form implements Indiana Code Chapter 36-1-21 compliance requirements and must be completed and returned by bidders as part of their proposal submission. The form requires contractors (whether individuals or businesses) to certify whether they or any person who wholly or partially owns the contracting entity is a relative, as defined by Indiana Code 36-1-21-3, of either the Mayor of Carmel (currently Sue Finkam) or any member of the Carmel City Council. Bids are to be submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/carmelin, with a deadline of 9:00 am on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Contractors must select one of two certification options: either attesting that no such familial relationship exists, or disclosing all relatives who hold positions as Mayor or City Council members. The form requires the printed name, signature, and date of an authorized representative of the bidding entity. This nepotism certification is a mandatory compliance document and failure to complete and submit it as part of the bid package may result in bid rejection. The form contains no pricing information, set-asides, or financial terms, as it serves solely as a compliance verification document for conflict-of-interest purposes.