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 for the 2026 model year. The form serves as a certification document ensuring compliance with Indiana Code Chapter 36-1-21 by requiring bidders to disclose any familial relationships between the contractor (individual or business owner) and either the Mayor of Carmel or members of the Carmel City Council. Bidders must select one of two options: certifying that neither the contractor nor any person with ownership interest in the contractor maintains a relative relationship with the Mayor or City Council members, or disclosing all such relatives if they exist. The form requires completion by an authorized representative with printed name, signature, and date.

The Nepotism Compliance Form is a mandatory submission requirement for all bids submitted by the March 18, 2026 deadline at 9:00 a.m. through the City's e-Procurement Portal. This document is part of a comprehensive bid package that additionally requires U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavits, E-Verify compliance documentation, manufacturer's literature and warranty statements, and an Exception Sheet identifying any specification deviations. No specific bid amount or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is reasonable and does not exceed available project funds, with all bids remaining firm for ninety days from the bid opening date.