30 Inch Raw Water Line Repair

The City of Carmel Utilities Department is requesting proposals for design of a temporary repair to a 30-inch raw water main damaged during an August 15, 2026 flood, with proposals due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time through the City's e-Procurement Portal.

The raw water main, which transports water from three southern wells to Water Plant 1, lost approximately 200 feet of pipeline when a bridge on Hazel Dell Road failed. The selected vendor must review the damaged area, determine replacement length, coordinate with Hamilton County to obtain and supplement survey information, design a temporary water main capable of withstanding winter operations for over one year until permanent bridge and creek restoration is completed, and collaborate with City utility personnel to develop a plan for cleaning and reactivating the main. Vendors must be registered with the City's Finance Department through the e-Procurement Portal to be eligible for award.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: experience and capability (25 points), introduction and understanding of project requirements (25 points), past performance and experience with similar work (20 points), project schedule from inception to completion (20 points), and staff qualifications (10 points). The City intends to award an initial six-month term with optional six-month extensions and reserves the right to terminate with 90 days' written notice or immediately for non-compliance.

Submissions must include a signed cover letter, subconsultant information if applicable, detailed proposal with pricing, and a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit. Questions are due September 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through the portal. All proposals must remain valid for 90 days following the due date. The City is exempt from federal excise tax and sales tax and reserves the right to reject all proposals, cancel the solicitation, or waive immaterial defects.