NON_COLLUSION_AFFIDAVIT.pdf

This is a Non-Collusion Affidavit document for the City of Carmel, Board of Public Works and Safety, related to the 106th and Westfield Water Main Extension project in Hamilton County, Indiana. The affidavit is a standard bidding requirement that bidders must execute and submit as part of their bid package. Sealed bids for the project, which consists of installing approximately 800 feet of water main using either open cut or directional drilling methods, will be accepted via the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/carmelin until 9:00 am on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The non-collusion affidavit certifies that the bidder has not participated in any collusive bidding practices and acts independently in preparing and submitting their bid.

The affidavit serves as a legally binding statement in which the bidder attests that their bid was prepared independently without consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or potential bidder regarding bid prices, terms, or conditions. This document is required to ensure fair and open competition and to protect the integrity of the procurement process. By executing the affidavit, the bidder acknowledges that any false statements made therein may subject them to legal penalties and disqualification from the award.