116th Street and Hoover Road Roundabout Construction

The City of Carmel, located in Hamilton County, Indiana, is soliciting sealed bids for the 116th Street and Hoover Road Roundabout Construction project through its e-Procurement Portal. The project involves constructing a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of 116th Street and Hoover Road, with comprehensive infrastructure improvements including hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement, curb and gutter, a shared-use path, an enclosed storm sewer system, street lighting, landscaping, water main relocation, and raised crosswalks. Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm. 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. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Liquidated damages of $5,000 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the completion dates, with road closure not to exceed 75 consecutive calendar days.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does require general contractors to contribute at least 15 percent of the contract price in work, materials, or services. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and submit documentation proving employment eligibility verification for all employees. The project involves coordination with multiple utility companies, including AES Indiana, AT&T, CenterPoint Energy, Comcast, Everstream, Trico Regional Sewer, and Zayo, all of which have existing facilities that may conflict with construction. Contractors must obtain necessary permits, including a Construction Stormwater General Permit, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, and 404 Nationwide Permit. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the extensive infrastructure improvements suggest a substantial contract value. Bidders are required to provide a performance bond, payment bond, and maintenance bond, with the surety company needing to be approved by the U.S. Treasury Department and authorized to conduct business in Indiana.