Clay Center Road Path Construction and Culvert Replacement Project

The City of Carmel, located in Hamilton County, Indiana, is soliciting sealed bids for the Clay Center Road Path Construction and Culvert Replacement Project (Project No. 22-ENG-15), to be received via the City's e-Procurement Portal until 9:00 am on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The project encompasses the construction of a 10-foot wide multi-use path along the west side of Clay Center Road, extending from Clay Spring Drive to 500 feet north of Brighton Avenue, which includes comprehensive infrastructure improvements such as ditch grading, storm sewer installation, eight curb ramps, and a mid-block crossing at Brighton Avenue. A critical component of the project involves replacing existing triple 84-inch pipes conveying Elliott Creek with a new 64-foot, 19'x7' reinforced coated concrete box structure, complete with necessary headwalls and wingwalls. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10:00 am in the City Hall Caucus Room. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation including a schedule of values, manufacturers list, subcontractors list, financial statements, and various certifications, with a bid bond or certified check required for 10% of the bid amount.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified in the documentation. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit, demonstrating their commitment to fair and transparent bidding practices. The project has a specified start date of May 27, 2025, with a final completion date of November 10, 2025. While specific budget ranges are not directly stated, the comprehensive documentation suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Successful bidders will be required to provide a 100% performance and payment bond, and the project will involve coordination with multiple utility providers including Duke Energy, CenterPoint Energy, AT&T, and local water and sewer services. The contract will include provisions for potential modifications through Field Orders and Contract Change Orders, providing flexibility for minor adjustments during project implementation.