6" Water Main Gray Rd to Hazel Dell

The City of Carmel, Indiana, is soliciting bids under IFB-2026-015 for the installation of a 6-inch water main along 96th Street, extending from Gray Road to the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Hazel Dell. The scope of work primarily involves the directional drilling of approximately 2,600 feet of 6-inch HDPE DR11 water main, with an additional 65 feet installed via open cut. Key deliverables include the installation of various MJ reducer and transition fittings, HMA street and multi-use path repairs, and the implementation of inlet protection. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on unit prices provided in the bidder's itemized proposal. Bidders must adhere to strict submission requirements, including a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 24, 2026, and a final response deadline of October 7, 2026. Required documentation includes a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the bid price, a financial statement, a non-collusion affidavit, and E-Verify certification including a webpage screenshot. The project mandates compliance with the Davis Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Build America Buy America certification, and Indianapolis Air Pollution Regulation II-4. Performance is secured through required performance, payment, and three-year maintenance bonds. Progress payments are processed via AIA documents and are due thirty-five days after the owner's approval of the engineer's recommendation.