Hamilton County 146th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway Intersection Improvement Project

Hamilton County is soliciting sealed bids for the 146th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway Intersection Improvement Project, a comprehensive intersection reconstruction and new bridge construction initiative in Clay and Noblesville Townships, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. local time. Only contractors prequalified by the Indiana Department of Transportation for "Bridges: Highway Over Water," "Asphalt Pavement with Certified Hot Mix Asphalt Plant," or "Heavy Grading" are eligible to bid.

The scope encompasses intersection improvements, new bridge construction (Bridge No. 335: a continuous composite prestressed concrete bulb-tee beam structure with three spans totaling approximately 292.5 feet), utility relocation coordination across multiple service providers, stormwater management, and ancillary site work. The project includes 245 pay items spanning construction engineering, demolition, earthwork, asphalt and concrete pavement, bridge components, drainage infrastructure, traffic control, signage, lighting, pavement markings, and landscaping. Contractors must comply with 2026 INDOT Standard Specifications and applicable supplemental specifications. Construction is estimated to begin September 1, 2026 and conclude December 31, 2027.

Work spans approximately 23 total acres with 22 acres of proposed land disturbance and 800,000 square feet of impervious area. The project involves right-of-way acquisition across 24 identified parcels, with parcel access dates ranging from October 2025 through August 2026. Multiple operational constraints include maintaining access to two churches during construction, protecting specified trees and landscape improvements, and coordinating with homeowner associations.

Environmental permits include IDEM 401 NWP (Permit #NWP001907, approved July 23, 2026), Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP, Permit #INRA18564, effective through July 20, 2031), and a pending U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NWP 14 permit anticipated by September 30, 2026.

Bids must include a bid bond or certified check equal to ten percent of the total bid amount submitted by 11:30 a.m. on August 24. Successful contractors must provide performance bonds and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Bidders must submit Form 96 financial statements, non-collusion affidavits, employment eligibility certification, and drug testing program compliance documentation per Indiana Code IC 4-13-18. Partial monthly payments with ten percent retention apply until project completion; final payment requires lien waivers from all subcontractors and suppliers valued at $500 or greater. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through Hamilton County's eProcurement portal.