Indianapolis Board of Public Works approves land‑acquisition amendment, intersection contract and multiple DPW agreements

The Indianapolis Board of Public Works on June 23 approved a series of resolutions, contract amendments and construction actions, including a $1.5 million increase to an on‑call land‑acquisition agreement, a $1,307,000 bid award for intersection improvements and a $165,570 professional services agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey.

The board approved Amendment No. 4 to ENG‑22‑002, increasing the on‑call land acquisition services agreement with WSP USA Inc. by $1,500,000 to a total not to exceed $4,500,000 and extending the expiration date to Dec. 31, 2027. John Bowen, chief engineer for the Department of Public Works, said the amendment provides additional capacity needed for the Sergeant Road project (SD‑23103) from Fall Creek Road to 90th Street and that the amendment does not change scope or consultant rates.

The board awarded the ST‑46‑018 contract for South County Line Road and Madison Avenue intersection improvements to Calumet Civil Contractors Inc. in a not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,307,000, the low responsive bid. The project scope includes resurfacing, ADA curb ramp reconstruction, a new traffic signal and updated timing, signage and an extended westbound left turn lane. The engineer's estimate was $1,388,219; the low bid was about 5.85% below that estimate. Intermediate completion for pavement is scheduled for Dec. 30, 2025; substantial completion is scheduled for June 30, 2026; and final completion is scheduled for Aug. 14, 2026.

Natalie Stevens, program manager for stormwater capital projects, presented two petitions for encroachment into regulated drain rights of way. The board approved Resolution No. 7 granting Grand Communities permission to encroach into the Erskine Hunter regulated drain right of way to build a 70‑lot single‑family subdivision, including a storm sewer outfall, riprap protection and associated infrastructure; DPW staff reported the submitted calculations and plans indicate the proposed improvements are acceptable for the expected flows and would allow continued operation of the regulated drain. The board also approved Resolution No. 8 granting the Town of Cumberland an encroachment into the Smith‑Young regulated drain right of way to replace a lift station, install a service drive, sanitary sewers and an access force main; DPW staff likewise found the plans acceptable for expected flows.

DPW also presented a new professional service agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (SY26005) for stream gauging operations and data collection at various Marion County locations. Stevens said the city’s contribution for this continuing annual agreement is not to exceed $165,570, with the work funded from stormwater revenue funds and no MW/VBE‑specific funding included in the contract.

The board approved multiple construction change orders and final acceptances presented by the engineering division. Highlights included: a decrease of $13,923.12 (final) to contract CL39070 with E&B Paving Inc.; an increase of $13,583.38 and 41 days added to contract CL‑20‑045 with Morphy Construction Inc.; and Change Order No. 1 (final) to ST‑23‑077, Residential Street Reconstruction Sector 1 NW with Calumet Civil Contractors Inc., increasing that contract by $128,265.68 to a new not‑to‑exceed amount of $7,767,265.68 and adding six days to substantial and seven days to final completion dates. Presenters said the change orders reflect quantity adjustments, additional geogrid for unsuitable soils, pipe for drainage, patching and asphalt approach work.

The board approved professional‑services amendments including Amendment No. 1 to ENG‑24‑005 with CHA Consulting Inc., increasing the total by $271 to $271,100 to complete additional pedestrian safety design work (no scope or rate changes), and a walk‑on Amendment No. 1 to ENG‑23‑321 for Bollinger, Locke & Associates Inc., increasing that on‑call stormwater inspection agreement by $100,000 to a $600,000 total and extending it to Dec. 31, 2027. DPW staff said updated rates and added funding will support additional inspection work, including a small‑structure rehabilitation at Thompson Road.

Board members approved the items by voice vote. Todd Wilson, director and chair, presided. In remarks near the meeting’s close, John Bowen thanked the board and staff as he marked his last meeting as chief engineer: “It’s been a pleasure working here with you all,” Bowen said, adding his appreciation for the board’s time and support.

A full list of motions, contract identifiers, amounts and related approvals follows in the "Votes at a glance" section below.