Carmel Board approves multiple contracts and event permits, tables Automobili street closure

CARMEL, Ind. — The City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety on Wednesday approved a series of contract awards, purchase orders and event permits and formally tabled a request to close streets for the Automobili/Artemobilia car showcase.

The board voted to award construction and professional-services contracts, approve vehicle and equipment purchases for public safety, accept county surplus equipment and appoint several city firefighters and medics as special police officers. The item to close West Carmel Drive for the Automobili/Artemobilia Supercar Showcase was tabled after fire and police officials recommended finding a location that would not require closing streets.

The actions move multiple capital and operating purchases forward and clear a schedule of community events for spring and summer; the Automobili item drew most of the meeting's discussion because public-safety staff urged alternative locations to avoid street closures that would limit emergency access.

Most significant contract votes

The board approved a construction contract for the Clay Center Road path construction and culvert replacement project, awarding HIS Constructors the low, responsive bid of $1,638,855. Brad Pease, director of engineering, recommended the award after the bid opening and the board approved the accompanying purchase agreement.

The board also approved a contract award for CityWorks support services to NV5 (NV5 Global, Inc.), which staff identified as the lowest responsive bidder for that service. An add-on utilities bid award for a 120 First Street main replacement was awarded to Yardberry in the amount of $182,070.

Public-safety equipment and services

Carmel Police Chief Drake Sterling presented multiple purchase…