NON_COLLUSION_AFFIDAVIT.pdf

This is a Non-Collusion Affidavit document related to the 116th Street and Hoover Road Roundabout Construction project for the City of Carmel, Board of Public Works and Safety, located in Hamilton County, Indiana. The affidavit is a required submission for all bidders participating in the sealed bid process, which closes at 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm. The project involves constructing a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of 116th Street and Hoover Road, including hot mix asphalt pavement, curb and gutter, a shared-use path, an enclosed storm sewer system, street lighting, landscaping, water main relocation, and raised crosswalks. The project has a projected start date of August 31, 2026, with substantial completion required by November 16, 2026, and final completion by May 1, 2027.

The Non-Collusion Affidavit requires bidders to certify under oath that they have not engaged in any collusive practices, price fixing, or anticompetitive agreements with other bidders. Bidders must acknowledge understanding the legal implications of submitting a false affidavit and affirm that all information provided is true and accurate. The document serves as a compliance requirement to ensure fair and open competition and to protect the integrity of the procurement process. Submission of this affidavit is mandatory for bid acceptance, and failure to provide it or discovery of collusive conduct may result in bid rejection and potential legal action against the responsible parties.