Indianapolis Board of Public Works approves emergency culvert contract, multiple road projects, change orders and stormwater data software

The Indianapolis City Board of Public Works on May 14 approved a series of construction contracts, change orders and professional-service agreements affecting culvert repairs, street reconstruction and stormwater data work.

The most immediate action was the board's approval of Resolution 4, 2025, ratifying the director's emergency declaration and awarding a contract to Edge Construction LLC for the emergency replacement of a culvert (project CL-1669 / asset LE0762) at 5030 North Mueller Road in a not-to-exceed amount of $494,902.70. Jason Mott, the engineering division administrator, told the board the director declared an emergency on March 11, 2025, and staff solicited competitive quotes; four bids were received and Edge was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The board also awarded a bid for Ralston Campus infrastructure improvements (project ST-25522) to Edward and Jones Concrete, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,424,640.70 for street, curb and sidewalk rehabilitation along Ralston Avenue and adjacent streets. John Bowen, chief engineer for DPW, said substantial completion for that…