CFD Training Facility Project

The City of Carmel, located in Hamilton County, Indiana, is soliciting sealed bids for the CFD Training Facility Project (IFB-2025-037), a comprehensive construction project to develop a specialized 5-story fire training facility at 4925 E 106th St. The project involves constructing a multi-level training structure using forty-five high cube containers, which will include internal staircases, a stair tower, two balconies, rappel windows, and multiple training rooms designed to enhance firefighter preparedness. Sealed bids will be received via the City's e-Procurement Portal until 9:00 am on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Bidders must submit a complete lump sum proposal for the entire training facility and provide a bid bond or certified check of at least ten percent of the bid amount. The project must be completed by March 1, 2026, and requires detailed technical specifications, compliance with non-discrimination laws, and submission of a non-collusion affidavit. Potential bidders must demonstrate financial stability, technical expertise in complex construction projects, and the ability to meet rigorous municipal infrastructure standards.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, the project requires compliance with various regulatory requirements, including E-Verify documentation and non-discrimination provisions. Bidders must submit a computer screenshot of their E-Verify webpage, with failure to do so resulting in automatic bid disqualification. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with requirements including performance and payment bonds, specific insurance coverages, and adherence to technical specifications. Existing infrastructure includes partial electrical services already in place at the site. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the project involves significant municipal investment in public safety training infrastructure, with the total project cost likely to be substantial given the complex 5-story facility construction using modified shipping containers. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in specialized construction techniques, structural engineering, and the ability to create a highly functional training environment for fire service personnel.