WORK_DIRECTIVE_CHANGE.pdf

This is a Work Directive Change form template issued by the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety for the 106th and Westfield Water Main Extension project. The document serves as a blank template authorizing work modifications to the contracted project, which involves the installation of approximately 800 linear feet of 12-inch water main utilizing either open cut or horizontal directional drilling methods. Deliverables include High Density Polyethylene pipe installation, ductile iron water main, hydrant assemblies, tapping saddles and valves, water service connections, and site restoration work. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, with sealed bids due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Project commencement is scheduled for May 2026 with substantial completion required by June 30, 2026. The form accommodates adjustments to project timelines by allowing designation of additional, deducted, or unchanged days in the project completion date.

The Work Directive Change template requires specification and drawing references, a detailed description of the work covered, and the reason for the order. A Contract Change Order will be issued to cover the authorized work, with the dollar amount to be determined and documented separately. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for delays beyond substantial and final completion dates. The successful contractor must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds, maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $6,000,000 general aggregate and $5,000,000 per occurrence, and submit a ten percent maintenance bond. The project is funded by the City of Carmel, and all work is governed by the latest editions of Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Drawings and Specifications, along with City of Carmel Standards for Construction and Utility Standard Specifications and Details (2023). The form requires approval by the City's Board of Public Works and Safety, including signatures from the Presiding Officer, Board Members, City Engineer, and Clerk.