Intersection Improvements - 106th Street & Lakeshore Drive East

The City of Carmel's Board of Public Works and Safety is soliciting sealed bids for a new roundabout at East 106th Street and Lakeshore Drive East in Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on November 10, 2026 and bids due November 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The City funds the project.

Each bid must include bid security of not less than 10 percent of the bid amount, in the form of a bid bond or certified check, and a non-collusion affidavit. Bidders must list any subcontractor performing work valued at 5 percent or greater of the bid amount, and omitting names represents that the bidder will self-perform the majority of the work. General contractors must self-perform at least 15 percent of the contract price, and mobilization costs may not exceed 10 percent of the contract price. The successful bidder must furnish a 100 percent performance bond, a 100 percent payment bond, and a 10 percent maintenance bond valid three years after final acceptance. Required insurance includes commercial general liability with $6 million aggregate (except products/completed operations) and $5 million per occurrence combined single limit, $5 million commercial automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation. Contractors and subcontractors must register with and use E-Verify.

Scope covers tree clearing, storm sewers, communications conduit, watermain, full-depth asphalt pavement, curbs, driveways, truck apron, raised crosswalks, concrete sidewalks, multi-use path, and lighting. Specialized elements include integrally colored concrete, ADA-compliant curb ramps with detectable warnings, solar-powered rapid flashing beacons, structural handrails, and a modified lighting control cabinet. Work follows Indiana Department of Transportation standard drawings and specifications, City of Carmel standards, and Carmel Water Utility specifications. The contractor coordinates with nine utility providers, including AES, AT&T, CenterPoint Energy, Citizens Energy Group, Duke Energy Distribution, and Spectrum. Named manufacturers are required for each listed equipment item, and substitutions require the Owner's prior written consent.

The contract is calendar-day based. Tree clearing completes by January 1, 2027, and the Notice to Proceed issues on or before December 4, 2026. The earliest road closure is May 31, 2027. Substantial completion is due August 3, 2027, with final completion 30 days later. Liquidated damages are $5,000 per day for each day beyond the substantial or final completion dates. Early completion incentives range from $60,000 for substantial completion in 59 days to $235,000 for completion in 24 days, plus an additional $5,000 per day for completion faster than 59 days. Construction hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. unless the Engineer approves otherwise, and no work occurs on Sundays or listed holidays without prior approval.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after the bid date, and bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The pre-bid conference takes place at the Engineering Conference Room, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, with virtual participation via Microsoft Teams. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and cancel the solicitation.