Raised Crosswalk Improvements - Gray Road and Hazel Dell Roundabouts

The City of Carmel, located in Hamilton County, Indiana, is soliciting sealed bids for the Raised Crosswalk Improvements project at Gray Road and Hazel Dell Roundabouts. The procurement encompasses construction of raised crosswalks at six specific intersections: 116th Street & Gray Road, 126th Street & Gray Road, Main Street & Gray Road, 116th Street & Hazel Dell Parkway, 126th Street & Hazel Dell Parkway, and Cherry Creek & Hazel Dell Parkway. The project's comprehensive scope includes installation of storm sewer, full depth patching, replacement of curb and gutter, and sidewalk construction to support the raised crosswalk installations. Sealed bids will be accepted via the City's e-Procurement Portal until 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm, offered both in-person and virtually. The project is divided into four phases with staggered start and completion dates, with a substantial completion date of August 10, 2026, and final project completion due by September 10, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, along with evidence of insurance, a surety letter of intent, completed manufacturers and subcontractors lists, and a non-collusion affidavit.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires the general contractor to contribute at least 15 percent of the contract price in work, materials, or services. Bidders must comply with Indiana prevailing wage requirements, maintain workers' compensation coverage, and implement a drug testing program, as the estimated project cost exceeds $150,000. Contractors must use only domestic steel products and verify employee eligibility through the E-Verify system. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the City of Carmel funding the project through municipal appropriations. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, successful bidders will be required to provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds and maintain a 10 percent maintenance bond for three years following final acceptance. The project involves approximately 3,409 linear feet of construction work, including substantial quantities of concrete curbing, raised pedestrian crossing surfaces, asphalt work, storm sewer pipe installation, and site restoration. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the complexity and breadth of work suggest a significant municipal infrastructure investment.