Nepotism.pdf

This is a Nepotism Compliance Form required by the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety for Invitation for Bid (IFB-2026-005) regarding the procurement of eight police vehicles in 2026. The form requires bidders to certify compliance with Indiana Code Chapter 36-1-21 by disclosing whether the contractor (individual) or any person with partial or whole ownership of the contractor (business) maintains a familial relationship with Mayor Sue Finkam or any member of the Carmel City Council. Bidders must select one of two certification options: either confirming the absence of such relationships or identifying all relatives who hold these positions. The form requires the printed name, signature, and date of an authorized representative to validate the submission.

Completion and submission of this nepotism certification form is mandatory for all bidders responding to the police vehicles procurement and represents a compliance requirement independent of other bid documents. Failure to submit the form or provide accurate disclosure of any familial relationships with the Mayor or City Council members may result in bid rejection or disqualification. The form serves as a control mechanism to ensure procurement integrity and prevent conflicts of interest in the City of Carmel's competitive bidding process.