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Board of Public Works Meeting Summary – August 27, 2025

Other Meetings (A-H)Wednesday, August 27, 2025
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionOther Meetings (A-H)
DateWednesday, August 27, 2025
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0:36

So is going to have to go to the case.

0:39

That's what I think.

0:49

Good afternoon.

0:50

I'd like to call the August 27th Board of Public Works meeting to order.

0:53

I am Todd Wilson, the director and chairman of the board.

0:56

I'd ask the board members to uh announce or uh introduce themselves starting to my left.

1:02

Sebekal Jawanza.

1:04

Bob Perrin.

1:05

Susie Cortey.

1:07

Idrice Redman.

1:11

Leslie Trolte.

1:13

Thank you all.

1:14

Um I also like to introduce our board, Council Ben Morkel behind me and our board coordinator, Jennifer Dominguez and other DPW staff.

1:22

First item on the agenda is adopt a revised August 27th agenda, which includes walk-on items and removes items 4A, 4B, and 4C.

1:32

Do I have a motion to adopt the agenda?

1:35

So moved by Aegis Redman.

1:37

Do I have a second?

1:38

Second.

1:38

Seconded by Bob Perrin.

1:40

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

1:42

Aye.

1:43

And any opposed?

1:45

Seeing none, the motion carries.

1:47

Next item on the agenda, approval of minutes.

1:49

Do I have a motion to approve the August 13 minutes?

1:53

So moved by Susie Cordy.

1:55

Do I have a second?

1:56

Second by Leggy Sholty.

1:58

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

2:00

Aye.

2:00

Any opposed?

2:02

Seeing none that motion carries.

2:04

Next item on the agenda are resolutions, and we have uh Joe Glass, please.

2:11

Thank you, Mr.

2:12

Chairman, members of the board.

2:13

Uh my name is Joe Glass.

2:14

I'm the executive director and general counsel of the Indianapolis Bond Bank.

2:17

Um the city is looking to issue a four million dollars in bonds of the Metro Thoroughfare District to purchase uh eight to ten large uh snow trucks as well as uh paving and uh striping equipment.

2:28

So the resolutions um 14 and or excuse me, 15 and 16 before you today are the first uh step in that process.

2:34

Uh 15 is a preliminary determination uh to issue the bonds and uh resolution 16 is a declaratory resolution which would uh set the matter for public hearing at uh the September 10th um Board of Public Works meeting.

2:47

Um this went before the admin and finance committee of the city county council last night and was passed unanimously and sent to the full council.

2:53

Um it will go before the full council this September meeting.

2:56

Um will also be uh going before the bond bank board in October and are looking to price the bonds uh sometime in uh November or early December.

3:04

Um so happy to answer any questions that the board might have.

3:07

Thank you, Joe.

3:08

We'll take these separate.

3:09

Uh do we have any questions on resolution number 15?

3:13

Uh I have one question.

3:15

Um was was the acquisition of this equipment and whatever was this all in the 2025 budget?

3:21

Is it is what it was appropriate through the budget process or is this addition?

3:25

So i I know that the anticip the anticipation of this debt issuance was presented um at DPW's budget presentation uh before the board of public works.

3:35

So um I don't know if it's technically included in the budget, but it was a part of you know their plan that was presented to the to the council committee.

3:42

Yeah, thank you.

3:44

Any other questions?

3:47

Do I have a motion to approve resolution number 15?

3:53

So move so moved by Bob Perrin.

3:54

Do I have a second?

3:56

Second by Leslie Schulte.

3:57

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

4:00

Aye.

4:00

Any opposed?

4:01

Seeing none that motion carries.

4:03

Do I have a motion to approve or do we have any questions regarding a resolution number sixteen?

4:11

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve resolution number sixteen?

4:14

So moved by Aegis Redman.

4:16

Do I have a second?

4:17

Second.

4:17

Seconded by Sebeko Jawanza.

4:19

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

4:21

Aye.

4:22

Any opposed?

4:23

Seeing none and motion carries.

4:25

Thank you, Joe.

4:26

Thank you.

4:29

Next resolution is going to be presented by Nathan Sheets.

4:33

Nathan.

4:35

Good afternoon, Nathan Sheets, Department of Public Works.

4:38

Uh kind of pinch hitting here.

4:39

Uh Shannon Killian.

4:41

It's no longer with the city, so I'm presenting these uh two uh resolutions regarding encroachments of of uh right of way of uh various regulated drains.

4:52

Start with uh uh resolution number 17 2025.

5:00

DPW staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and adopt resolution number 17 2025, granting a petition by fifth third bank for encroachment of the right of way of decline regulated drain as further detailed in the petition appended here too.

5:13

If you have questions, I guess maybe I could briefly describe what these are.

5:17

Um picture just kind of an easement uh within a parcel.

5:22

Um we want to make sure that uh when there is certain construction activities that are occurring within that regulated drain that they don't impact surrounding uh properties from a drainage perspective.

5:33

So our staff has reviewed what's being proposed by fifth third bank and is recommending up approval of that uh particular encroachment.

5:42

Thank you, Nathan.

5:43

Do we have any questions regarding number uh resolution number 17 2025?

5:49

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve resolution number 17?

5:53

So moved by Susie Cordy.

5:55

Do I have a second?

5:55

Second.

5:56

Seconded by Bob Perrin.

5:57

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

5:59

Aye.

6:00

Any opposed?

6:01

Seeing none, that motion carries.

6:03

Next resolution, Nathan.

6:04

Great.

6:05

DPW staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and adopt resolution number 10, 2025, granting a petition by Roche Diagnostics Operations Inc.

6:15

for an encroachment into the right-of-way of the Heath regulated drain as further detailed in the petition appended here too.

6:22

Very similar situation.

6:23

Uh there's some uh improved uh uh work that's planned uh by Roche.

6:29

Um I believe there's a sidewalk and some curb.

6:32

They're adjusting some some parking, and uh because of that uh they are seeking this uh approval of this particular encroachment.

6:41

Again, staff uh has taken a look at this and uh does recommend uh there should be no impacts associated with this this property as well.

6:52

Thank you.

6:53

Are there any questions?

6:56

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve resolution number 10?

7:00

So moved by Sebeka Jawanza.

7:02

Do I have a second?

7:04

Seconded by E.

7:05

Just Redman.

7:05

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

7:07

Aye.

7:08

Any opposed?

7:09

Seeing none, that motion carries.

7:11

Okay, thank you.

7:12

Thank you.

7:13

Uh next on the agenda are contract awards.

7:16

Uh we've removed uh numbers 4A, 4B, and 4C.

7:22

Uh next on the agenda are bid rejections.

7:25

Uh Jason Watt.

7:28

Thank you, and good afternoon, Mr.

7:30

Chair, members of the board.

7:31

My name is Jason Mont, the administrator of construction for uh DPW engineering.

7:35

The engineering division staff recommends the board of public works reject all bids for LDE-15-036, Eagle Creek Dam Emergency Generator Replacement on the basis that they are the only bidder uh was found non-responsive to bid requirements.

7:49

The engineering division staff will evalu reevaluate the best method to complete this necessary project.

7:55

Uh project LD-15-036 Eagle Creek Dam Emergency Generator Replacement addresses the deficiencies identified in the DNR biennual uh inspection report.

8:07

The engineer's estimate uh for construction on this project was 271,147 and eighty-eight cents on July 3rd, 2025.

8:16

One bid was received.

8:18

The only bidder was James Babcock Inc.

8:21

And due to numerous errors and missing information with the bid submission, the exact bid amount was unidentifiable.

8:28

Uh it was determined that the bidder uh submission was non-responsive to the bid requirements.

8:33

With that, I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have this time.

8:36

Thank you, Jason.

8:37

Do we have any questions?

8:41

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve the bid rejection?

8:45

So moved by Aegis Redman.

8:47

Do I have a second?

8:49

Seconded by Susie Cordy.

8:50

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

8:52

Aye.

8:53

Any opposed?

8:54

See and none that motion carries.

8:57

Next item on the agenda are change orders.

8:59

Jason, you're still up.

9:00

Thank you.

9:01

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to execute change order number one to BR-46-088.

9:09

Derby Shire Road over Derbyshire Creek 4609L with HIS constructors inc and the increased amount of 167,843 and 69 cents for a new total not take seed contract amount of 1,388,326 and 69 cents and 104 additional days added to substantial and final completion dates.

9:32

So change order number one provide compensation and quantity adjustments for WBCs 1 through 6 and COD 1.2, which are summarized below.

9:54

Some in-section and dial bars.

9:56

WDC number 4 was for reinforced concrete bridge approach at Little Buck Creek.

10:01

Uh WDC five was to patch the concrete structures.

10:05

W D6 is explanation of overruns and underruns, and then COD 1.2 was for uh HMA overrun adjustment and stone shoulder change order uh number one accounts for 104 days added to substantial final completion dates.

10:19

Uh with that I'd be happy to answer the questions you might have this time.

10:22

Thank you.

10:23

Are there any questions?

10:26

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve the change order?

10:32

My husband by HIS need to have standing.

10:37

Understood.

10:37

Thank you.

10:39

Uh do I have a motion to approve the change order?

10:41

So moved.

10:42

So moved by Bob Perrin.

10:43

Do I have a second?

10:44

Second.

10:44

Seconded by Sebeka Jawanza.

10:46

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

10:48

Aye.

10:49

Any opposed?

10:50

That motion carries with five yeses and one upstairs.

10:56

Next item on agendas are final change orders.

10:59

Jason.

11:01

Thank you.

11:01

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to execute change order number one, final to BM-24-115, 16th Street, and Dr.

11:11

Martin Luther King Jr.

11:12

Street over the canal.

11:14

STBG fiscal year 2025 with Morphe Construction Inc.

11:19

and the decreased amount of 104,269 dollars and 64 cents for a new total not to exceed contract amount of 1,633,730 and 36 cents and no change to substantial final completion dates.

11:34

Change order uh number one final provide compensation and quality adjustments for uh change order detail 1.1.2 and 1.3 and wdc 1 and 2, which are summarized here in WDC one replace the existing brick inlet with a new uh inlet and new casting WDC 2 reset the damaged uh pedestrian head signal um the COD 1.1 was for some temporary uh temporary curb ramp COD 1.2 was for an overrun on mold seating and then COD 1.3 was for a final quantity true up again change order uh number one accounts for no change to f uh substantial final completion dates I'd be happy to answer questions you might have this time thank you are there any questions CNN do I have a motion to approve the final change order so moved by Aegis Redman do I have a second second seconded by Sebak and Jawanza all in favor please signify by saying aye aye any opposed CNN that motion carries Jason Watt next one thank you the engineering division staff recommends the board of public works approved and authorized record execute change order number three final to SD-22-102 thoroughfare drainage improvements program area three with milestone contractors LP and the decreased amount of eight hundred and sixty eight thousand one hundred and sixty six dollars and thirty three cents for a new total not to exceed contract amount of five million three hundred and sixty three thousand nine hundred and thirty dollars and sixty two cents and zero days added to substantial final completion dates uh change order number three final provide compensation and quantity adjustments for WC 10 and uh COD 3.1 which are summarized here in uh WDC 10 was from guard rail repair replacement and then uh COD 3.1's for final quantity true up again uh no days added to substantial final completion dates uh be happy to answer the questions you might have this time thank you are there any questions seeing none do I have a motion to approve the final change order so moved by Leslie Schulte do I have a second second seconded by Bob Perrin all in favor please signify by saying aye aye any opposed seeing none that motion carries thank you jason we're going to move on to professional services amendments and mark st john thank you Mr.

13:50

Chair uh Mark St.

13:51

John Chief Engineer for the Department of Public Works I have before you amendment two uh to country club road over Tansel Creek uh that's BR-22-053 with Kimley Horn and associates uh the engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to execute amendment two to br22-053 country club over Tansel Creek a professional services agreement with Kimley Horn and associates incorporated in the increased amount of 100 thousand seven hundred dollars for a new total not to exceed agreement amount of five hundred and twenty four thousand three hundred and eighty two dollars this amendment will provide additional scope of services and updated rates this amendment will also extend the expiration date to December 31st 2029 amendment two provides funding time and updated rates to complete additionally requested design work this will include development management of project time extension of 60% resurfacing plans resubmittal 90% resurvicing plan submittal bid package submittal bid phase support and a field investigation of pavement conditions um this project was originally a bridge project there was an overlapping roadway project which we have included with this as one design contract happy to answer any questions thank you are there any questions seeing none do I have a motion to approve the amendment so moved by a dismantle do have a second seconded by Susie Courty all in favor please signify by saying aye any opposed seeing that motion carries mark saying John next one uh the second item I have is amendment number five to ENG-18-009 which is an on-call design inspection engine

15:02

Happy to answer any questions.

15:03

Thank you.

15:04

Are there any questions?

15:06

CNN, do I have a motion to approve the amendment?

15:10

So moved.

15:11

So moved by I just read do I have a second?

15:14

Seconded by Susie Courty.

15:15

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

15:18

Any opposed?

15:19

Seeing none that motion carries.

15:21

Mark St.

15:22

John, next one.

15:23

The second item I have is amendment number five to ENG-18-009, which is an on-call design inspection engineering services contract with SJCA Incorporated.

15:33

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to execute amendment five to ENG-18-009 on call design and inspection engineering services, a professional services agreement with SJCA incorporated in the increased amount of 120,000 for a new total not-to-exceed agreement amount of $752,000.

15:56

This amendment will provide updated rates and extend the agreement expiration date to December 31st, 2027.

16:20

Happy to answer any questions on this one as well.

16:22

Thank you.

16:23

Are there any questions?

16:25

CNN, do I have a motion to approve the amendment?

16:28

So moved by Bob Perrin.

16:29

Do I have a second?

16:31

Seconded by Sebekawanza.

16:33

All in favor, please signify.

16:35

Aye.

16:36

Any opposed?

16:38

Seeing none that motion carries.

16:40

Thank you, Mark.

16:41

Next up, Nathan Sheets.

16:46

Hello.

16:47

Uh this is amendment number one for tire retreading services.

16:51

Uh RFB-14 DPW-1498.

16:56

This is with Gym City Tires Inc.

16:58

and the amount of 130,000.

17:00

Uh what this amendment will ultimately do is it's a three-year extension to an existing contract that DPW holds with Gym City Tires and an increase in that dollar amount.

17:11

We think that 130,000 will get us through uh for the next three years.

17:16

This service um is important to the department.

17:19

Uh it actually cuts down on uh cost of buying new tires, and so uh it's it's worked out uh worked out well in the past and uh we hope that you support amendment number one.

17:30

Thank you.

17:31

Are there any questions?

17:33

CNN, do I have a motion to approve the amendment?

17:36

Yes.

17:36

I'm so sorry.

17:37

Yeah, so three-year contract we're renewing for another three years.

17:41

How do we know the pricing is still competitive?

17:44

Um so they've actually agreed uh to the old terms, and so I don't believe that there's going to be an increase in in price for this particular instance.

17:53

So unless the price of tires are going down, which I don't think they are, I think it's a pretty good deal for us.

18:01

Thank you.

18:03

Thank you.

18:03

Any other questions?

18:06

Seeing none, do I have a motion to approve the amendment?

18:08

So move.

18:09

So moved by Aegis Redman.

18:10

Do I have a second?

18:11

Second by Leslie Schulte.

18:13

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

18:15

Aye.

18:16

Any opposed?

18:17

Seeing none, that motion carries.

18:19

Nathan Sheets, next amendment, please.

18:21

Great.

18:22

Uh this is amendment number one uh with a an existing contract we have with HTB Corporation.

18:28

Uh project numbers PM 25001.

18:31

This is our transportation technical services contract.

18:34

Uh this amendment uh will basically add 12.2 million dollars to that contract and also add a uh sub to the existing contract that we have that uh sub-addition, I believe is resolution group, um, which they are a uh a certified WBE as well.

18:57

Um back in January, I believe, uh this uh contract was originally approved uh by the board.

19:06

Um this amendment um will allow us to make additional assignments.

19:12

Um and and really I guess from a design perspective and a staff augmentation perspective, what this actually does is we we really have three ways of entering into and and working with consultants.

19:27

So I think on previous agendas you guys have approved regular design contracts.

19:33

Um these tend to be for projects that have been identified in our capital plan.

19:38

Um does take quite some time to enter into those contracts because we first RFQ, um, then we select a design consultant, then we go through the contracting process.

19:51

Um, and and so you know that can take months, quite honestly.

19:56

Um the second uh type, which is a lot quicker, is the on-calls.

20:02

So very similar situation where we've selected a consultant to do design work or assist our staff.

20:09

But even with the on calls, we have contracts that have been established, but we do work uh with the consultants on tasks, and so implementing those tasks can take uh weeks.

20:23

Um this we actually have staff that um sit directly next to DPW staff, and so it's a much quicker turnaround.

20:33

Um you know we talked about months for the regular design type contracts, we talked about weeks for the on calls.

20:40

This is like these are minutes, right?

20:42

So like these are things that um we may need quick uh quick answers on, and so it it really helps uh from a from a design perspective.

20:55

Um of the things that other things that we've currently have uh HTB working on through this contract, uh we had a 29th Street, 30th Street uh project that uh bid um did some value engineering um utilizing H and T B staff and found some some savings there.

21:14

Same with our Madison Avenue project.

21:16

Um currently have uh a number of their staff working on a pavement asset management plan that uh will be used to help drive some of the decisions that we are making uh as a result of some additional funding that we are going to uh be receiving here in 2027.

21:34

So that's that uh you guys have uh have heard, but that extra uh 50 million dollars that would be coming from the state.

21:41

Um so working on that pavement asset management plan there.

21:45

Uh we do have staff uh within this contract that are assisting in some of our economic development projects.

21:52

Um Old City Hall is uh is an active discussion, and then we've got uh Market Street.

21:59

Uh we've got some some staff assisting us on uh union station as well.

22:05

And those economic development projects uh can become uh complicated.

22:12

It uh you know, we're working with a number of city agencies, ensuring that um we're coordinating well, and so those uh economic development projects are things that H and T B is is helping out as well.

22:24

Uh we've got uh staff member within the H and T B team that's assisting in the uh INIP uh management and design design.

22:34

Um another example of uh we recently had a project on MLK at 16th Street where we removed a section of roadway.

22:46

Um as a result, there's some extra right-of-way that's uh that's there, and so we're working with HNTB on describing that right-of-way and uh potentially transferring that right-of-way to DMD, because they have some adjacent parcels that would help uh from a development perspective.

23:05

So as you can see, large uh quite a uh quite a large menu of of things that um we utilize this team for, and uh I ask that uh you support this particular amendment.

23:19

Thank you, Nathan.

23:20

Do we have any questions?

23:23

What's the uh previous expiration date on?

23:26

So expiration date uh is 1231, 2026.

23:30

We believe uh that um this uh additional dollars will carry us through towards uh to to the end of that 2026 time frame.

23:41

Um what was the original contract value?

23:45

So original contract amount uh was uh in that three million range, I think it was uh let me see here, three point three.

23:55

Um, we were really weren't sure how much this was going to uh cost initially.

24:03

That that initial uh approval by the board was to really get them started and get them up and operational.

24:10

Uh we did go through uh kind of a transition previously.

24:13

We had been working with uh WSP on their contract.

24:19

We since uh had re-RFQ't that and selected HTB.

24:24

And so there's been some uh some catch-up and and establishment of uh procedures and things, uh but again we think that that uh this particular amendment will carry us through that uh end of 2026.

24:39

And uh Nathan, can you talk about current staffing that DPW has in-house?

24:44

Uh you mean like staff current city employees.

24:48

Okay, yes.

24:49

So uh one thing, and I may have glossed over this is this not only does this contract allow us to utilize their staff for some of these extra activities here, there is this staff augmentation, and and uh right now uh DPW engineering we're we're short employees.

25:08

I think uh in a presentation the director had given to the council, uh I think we've got 15 vacancies, um, which is about 34 percent of our uh total uh total staff.

25:22

And uh so we need to uh fill those roles until we can uh find suitable replacements.

25:29

Um I would encourage you guys.

25:31

We have uh five or six positions that are posted right now.

25:35

If you have anybody that's in the industry that wants to come work for the city, uh make a difference, um, send them our way because we we need the help.

25:46

Any other questions?

25:48

Uh one last question.

25:49

Does HNTB have the capacity to uh provide this much additional work for the city?

25:56

So important to note H and T B as the the prime uh they actually have within the contract uh 12 total subs that they uh that they are working with as well.

26:07

So when I talked about these staff members uh that are embedded, not all of those people are actually H and T B staff.

26:15

Um so we feel uh with that that spread of H T B employees and those subs that uh they they've got the capacity to do the work.

26:27

Okay, and one last last question.

26:30

Um so this was a contract order earlier this year.

26:33

Are the prices in this uh amendment the same as what we looked at then?

26:37

Yes.

26:37

So uh the previous contract approval included 2025 rates and 2026 rates.

26:44

Uh there's no changes in rates that we need to do.

26:47

Uh all those have been accommodated in the the prior uh prior prior approval.

26:55

What was the contract expiration for the three million?

26:59

Uh it was uh I think I guess what we're trying it was 20 uh the end of 2026.

27:08

It was at 1231.

27:09

Okay, so the three million was effectively for one year or 18 months or something like that.

27:16

And this is through 2031.

27:19

So 2026.

27:21

2026.

27:22

Yeah.

27:22

So the original amount that 3 million, um, we uh uh for lack of a better term, we were kind of uh guessing and and getting started.

27:32

We didn't want to encumber the full uh 15 million necessary in order to uh carry them through 2026.

27:40

So was able to get them started.

27:42

Now that we've had a number of of continued meetings with them and reviewed invoices, we think that the the current burn rate of the contract is gonna be very similar through the end of the contract.

28:00

Any other questions?

28:03

I'd also like to point out that the legislature um this year has you know uh potentially given us you know another fifty million dollars worth of work uh starting 2027.

28:14

So uh enable for us as a department to be able to deliver a program like that uh staffing that is desperately needed, so that's uh a big reason why we're doing this as well.

28:24

Um if there are no other questions, I'd like to have a motion to approve the amendment.

28:31

So move by I just readman.

28:33

Do I have a second?

28:35

Seconded by Susie Cordy, all in favor, please signify by saying aye.

28:38

Aye.

28:39

Any opposed?

28:40

Seeing none that motion carries thank you, Nathan.

28:42

Thank you.

28:44

Um so we have uh about five walk-ons.

28:46

Uh we'll start with uh Jason Watt, please.

28:51

Thank you.

28:51

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approved and authorize the director to award ST-17-052 29th and 30th Streets two-way conversion to Calumet Civil Contractors, Inc.

29:03

and the total not to exceed amount of 9,873,000 uh $0.00 on the basis that they are lowest responsive and responsible bidder project ST-17-052 29th and 30th Street.

29:16

Uh two-way conversion consists of two-way conversion street for 29th Street from White River to Central Avenue and 30th Street from White River Parkway East Drive to Meridian Street as part of the Indigo Agreement.

29:30

Uh substantial completion is scheduled for June 1st, 2027, with final completion scheduled for July 16, 2027.

29:36

The engineers estimate for construction on this project was 12 million four hundred and thirty thousand four hundred and fifty-seven dollars and twenty-two cents on August 14, 2025, four bids were received.

29:46

A little bitter was Calumet Civil Constructors Inc.

29:48

And then not to exceed amount of nine million eight hundred and sixty-three thousand uh zero dollars and zero cents, which was twenty point six percent lower than the engineers estimate.

30:00

The Office of Minority and Women in Business Development have reviewed CAUMET's proposal and found that they put forth a good faith effort.

30:05

They do have 50% uh WBE participation.

30:11

And uh with that, I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have this time.

30:14

Thank you.

30:15

Do we have any questions?

30:19

Really, Jason.

30:20

My question is about all these uh walk-ons.

30:22

Were these all the low bidders for their for these particular work definition for each of these?

30:30

Yes, so all the contracts that we're going to award or two low bidders.

30:34

Um on all of these contracts, we had very competitive bidding.

30:40

Um we think that is due to a lot of things, but the the market is helping us quite a bit, and um we do believe that we're definitely the owner of choice right now in central Indiana and hopefully in Indiana.

30:53

Cayumet's been a long-standing partner with the city and typically does the most amount of work for us.

30:58

Um they this bid, I believe, was after the residential street reconstructions, and so they as you can see they did not get the low bid on any of the residentials, so then they came aggressively at 29th and 30th uh two-way conversion.

31:15

They're also doing uh Maz and Madison Avenue Road Diet and several other uh high profile projects for the city like Nickel Plate Trail and they are a valued partner for the city.

31:25

Um uh wreath Riley was low on the two that bid on the same date, and then Howard Asphalt was low on the two on the same date there as well.

31:36

So I think we're seeing that competitiveness, we're getting about four to five bidders on each project, and uh we believe that if we get more than three, we're typically underneath the engineer's estimate.

31:48

Um I will say on this particular contract and on uh Cadumet's prior project with Madison Avenue Road Diet, we're we're seeing very low asphalt prices too.

31:59

So while the price of tires may not be going down, the price of asphalt is certainly going down, which is working into uh the engineering department's advantage.

32:08

Um we're also looking at procuring some other um uh projects very soon for strip patching and resurfacing that we're hoping to take advantage of those uh competitive bid prices as well.

32:20

So longer answer than you probably hope, but well, let's find explain that when one of what's the estimated completion date for all this work is it this year?

32:29

Uh certainly not.

32:30

So um this project will be completed in 2027 without any you know time extensions or delays.

32:38

Um the and I'll go through each of the other bid awards as well.

32:43

Part of the reason why we're walking this work on today is so that we can begin work uh as soon as possible and hopefully get started on this work during this fiscal year.

32:53

Okay, good, and lock the prices in too, right?

32:56

Well, this does lock the prices in.

32:58

Good.

32:59

But um we're running out of construction season for asphalt materials and other things, and uh, we want to get as much work we can as we can out the door and and get people to work.

33:13

Thank you.

33:14

Any other questions?

33:16

CNN, do I have a motion to approve the bid award?

33:20

So moved so moved by Bob Perrin.

33:22

Do I have a second?

33:23

Seconded by Sebeka Jamazi.

33:25

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

33:27

Aye.

33:28

Any opposed?

33:30

Motion carries.

33:32

Next one, Jason.

33:34

Thank you.

33:34

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approved and authorize the director to award ST-24-077 residential street reconstruction sector one northwest to Wreath Riley Construction Company Inc.

33:46

in the total not to exceed amount of three million one hundred thousand dollars and zero cents on the basis that they are the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

33:54

Project ST-24-077 residential street reconstruction sector one uh northwest consists of resurfacing and reconstruction of residential streets in Marion County.

34:04

Uh sector one uh is districts one, six, seven, eight, ten, eleven, fifteen.

34:09

Substantial completion is scheduled for October 15, 2026, with final completion scheduled for November 27, 2026.

34:17

The engineers estimate for construction on this project was four million eight hundred and seventeen thousand ninety-nine dollars and zero cents on 731 2025.

34:25

Five bids were received.

34:26

The little bidder was Wreath Riley Construction Company Inc.

34:29

and then not to exceed amount of three million one hundred thousand dollars and zero cents, uh, which was thirty-five point six five percent lower than the engineer's estimate.

34:38

Uh the Office of Minority and Women Business Development have uh reviewed wreath riley's um bid and found they put forth a good faith effort.

34:46

Um with that I'd be happy to answer the questions you might have this time.

34:51

Thank you.

34:51

Are there any questions?

34:54

Um the street segments in each one of these sectors, have they already been defined or such just some of them, or where are you where do you stand on that?

35:05

Yes, that is correct.

35:06

Um if I could direct you to the next page, there should be a um plan sheet, uh sheet title sheet that does show the approximate locations of each of the projects.

35:20

Um I'd be happy to walk you through each one of those locations if you prefer, but they have all been selected, yes.

35:31

Any other questions?

35:33

If I could have an add-on to that comment, uh I'm not sure how to say the last name, but Clark Dice shows on the plans these really nice like circles with arrows and then a description of what's getting resurfaced.

35:48

I really like their method.

35:51

Um some of your other firms do different, have different ways of presenting the same information, and I think that one's really concise and easy to understand.

36:03

Thank you.

36:04

I'll give the design team credit for those those efforts, and it is uh Clark Beats for future reference.

36:09

There are 17 project locations uh or elements on this project.

36:16

Very good.

36:17

Any other questions?

36:19

C and none, do I have a motion to approve the bid award?

36:24

So moved by Aegis Redman.

36:25

Do I have a second?

36:27

Seconded by Sabeka Juanza, all in favor, please signify by saying aye.

36:30

Aye.

36:31

Any opposed?

36:32

CNN the motion carries.

36:34

Uh Jason Watt, next next one.

36:37

Thank you.

36:37

The engineering division staff recommends the Board of Public Works approve and authorize the director to award ST-24-078 residential street reconstruction sector two northeast to Reath Raleigh Construction Company Inc.

36:48

in the total not to exceed amount of three million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars or two hundred fifty thousand dollars and zero cents on the basis they are lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

36:56

Project ST-24-078 residential street reconstruction uh sector two uh northeast consists of resurfacing and reconstruction of residential streets in Marin County, Sector 2 is districts two, three, four, five, nine, and seventeen.

37:11

Substantial completion is scheduled for October 15, 2026 with final completion scheduled for November 27, 2026.

37:17

The engineers estimate for construction of this project was four million uh nine thousand four hundred and fifty-three dollars and thirty-five cents on uh 731 2025.

37:25

Five bids were received.

37:27

The low bidder was Wreath Riley Construction Company Inc.

37:29

and the not to exceed amount of three million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and zero cents.

37:34

Um with uh which was eighteen point nine four percent lower than the engineer's estimate.

37:41

Um the Office of Minority and Women Business Development have reviewed uh their post-bid documents and found they put put forth a good faith effort.

37:48

Um that I'd be happy to answer questions you might have at this time.

37:51

Thank you.

37:52

Any questions?

37:54

C and none, do I have a motion to approve the bid award?

37:57

So moved by Susie Court.

37:59

You do have a second.

38:01

Seconded by Bob Perrin.

38:02

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

38:04

Aye.

38:05

Any opposed?

38:06

Seeing none that motion carries.

38:08

Jason Watt, next one.

38:10

Thank you.

38:11

The engineering division staff recommends the board of public works approve and authorized the director to award ST-24-079, residential street reconstruction sector three, uh, southeast to Howard Asphalt LLC in the total not to exceed amount of three million two hundred thousand four hundred and sixty-three dollars and sixty-five cents on the basis they are the lowest responsive and responsible bidder project stuff-079, residential street reconstruction sector three, southeast consists of resurfacing and reconstruction of residential streets of Marion County.

38:42

Sector three, uh, is districts twelve, thirteen, fourteen, eighteen, nineteen, and twenty-five.

38:47

Uh substantial completion is scheduled for October 15, 2026 with final completion scheduled for November 27, 2026.

38:54

The engineer's estimate for construction on this project was five million sixty-eight thousand one hundred and eighty-seven dollars and sixty-nine cents on eight seven twenty twenty-five.

39:03

Five bids were received.

39:04

The low bidder was Howard Asphalt LC in the not-to-exceed amount of three million two hundred thousand four hundred and sixty-three dollars and sixty-five cents, which was thirty-six point eight five percent lower than the engineer's estimate.

39:15

Um, the Office of Minority and Women Business Development have reviewed their post-bid documents and found they put forth a good faith effort.

39:22

And with that, I'd be happy to answer questions you might have this time.

39:25

Thank you.

39:25

Do we have any questions?

39:28

Thank you.

39:29

Um, if I added to my previous comment about understanding the what we're getting for this bid, the cover sheet on this particular project gives me far less information.

39:41

So it lists the streets that are being reconstructed, but not the extents.

39:46

And we've got this blue big block covering large sections of the uh eastern quarter of the city.

40:00

So it would be great if they had the same pattern across all design professionals.

40:12

Thank you.

40:13

Any other questions?

40:14

CNN, do I have a motion to approve the bid award?

40:18

So move.

40:18

So moved by Bob Perrin.

40:19

Do I have a second?

40:21

Second by uh Idris Redman.

40:23

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

40:25

Aye.

40:26

Any opposed?

40:27

Seeing none a motion carries.

40:29

Last one, Jason.

40:32

Thank you.

40:32

The engineering division staff recommends a board of public works approve and authorize the director award ST-24-080 residential street reconstruction.

40:40

Sector 4 Southwest to Howard Asphalt LLC and the total not to exceed amount of $3,258,375.20 cents on the basis of their lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

40:52

Project ST-24-080 residential street reconstruction.

40:56

Sector 4 Southwest consists of resurfacing and reconstruction of residential streets in Marion County.

41:07

Substantial completion is scheduled for October 15, 2026 with final completion scheduled for November 27, 2026.

41:13

The engineers estimate for construction on this project was 4,759,652.

41:21

On 87 2025, five bids were received.

41:24

The low bidder was Howard Asphalt LLC in the not to exceed amount of 3,258,375.20 cents, which was 32.6% lower than the engineer's estimate.

41:45

With that, I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have at this time.

41:48

Thank you, Jason.

41:49

Any questions?

41:52

CNN, do I have a motion to approve the bid award?

41:56

So moved by Sebeka Juwanzo.

41:57

Do I have a second?

41:59

Seconded by Idris Redman.

42:01

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

42:03

Aye.

42:03

Any opposed?

42:05

Seeing none, that motion carries next item on the agenda.

42:08

Other business.

42:09

Seeing none.

42:10

Uh next item is a motion to adjourn.

42:13

I'll ask for a motion to adjourn.

42:16

So moved by Susie Cordy.

42:18

Do I have a second?

42:19

Second by Leslie Sulty.

42:20

Thank you very much.

42:21

This meeting is adjourned.

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Summary of Proceedings

Board of Public Works Meeting Summary – August 27, 2025

The Indianapolis Board of Public Works met on August 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Public Assembly Room of the City-County Building. The board adopted a revised agenda (removing three contract award items and adding walk‑on items), approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes, and acted on a series of resolutions, bid actions, change orders, professional services amendments, and five walk‑on contract awards. All votes were unanimous.

Consent Calendar

  • Adoption of the revised August 27, 2025 agenda (removed items 4A, 4B, 4C; added walk‑ons).
  • Approval of the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments or testimony were presented.

Resolutions

  • Resolution No. 15, 2025 – Preliminary Determination to Issue Bonds: Authorized up to $4 million in bonds for the Metro Thoroughfare District to purchase 8–10 large snow trucks and paving/striping equipment. The measure had passed the City‑County Council’s Admin and Finance Committee unanimously the previous evening and will go before the full council in September, the Bond Bank Board in October, with bond pricing expected in November/early December. (Joe Glass, Indianapolis Bond Bank) – Approved unanimously.
  • Resolution No. 16, 2025 – Declaratory Resolution: Set a public hearing for September 10, 2025 before the Board of Public Works concerning the bond issuance. – Approved unanimously.
  • Resolution No. 17, 2025 – Encroachment into the Right‑of‑Way of the Kleine Regulated Drain: Granted a petition by Fifth Third Bank for encroachment related to construction activities near the regulated drain. (Nathan Sheets, DPW) – Approved unanimously.
  • Resolution No. 10, 2025 – Encroachment into the Right‑of‑Way of the Heath Regulated Drain: Granted a petition by Roche Diagnostics Operations Inc. for an encroachment involving sidewalk, curb, and parking adjustments. – Approved unanimously.

Bid Rejection

  • Eagle Creek Dam Emergency Generator Replacement (LD‑15‑036): Engineering staff recommended rejecting all bids because the sole bidder, James Babcock Inc., was found non‑responsive due to numerous errors and missing information. The engineer’s estimate was $271,147.88. Bids were opened July 3, 2025. Staff will reevaluate the best method to complete this DNR‑mandated project. – Approved unanimously.

Change Orders

  • Change Order No. 1 – Derbyshire Rd. over Derbyshire Creek (BR‑46‑088): Increased contract amount by $167,842.69 (new total $1,388,326.69) and added 104 days to completion dates. Work includes section and dial bar adjustments, bridge approach repairs at Little Buck Creek, concrete patching, and asphalt overrun adjustments. (HIS Constructors, Inc.) – Approved with five yeses and one recusal (one board member had a conflict).
  • Final Change Order No. 1 – 16th St. & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over the Canal (BM‑24‑115): Decreased contract amount by $104,269.64 (new total $1,633,730.36); no change to completion dates. Adjustments included replacing a brick inlet, resetting a pedestrian head signal, temporary curb ramps, and a final quantity true‑up. (Morphey Construction, Inc.) – Approved unanimously.
  • Final Change Order No. 3 – Thoroughfare Drainage Improvements Program Area 3 (SD‑22‑102): Decreased contract amount by $868,166.33 (new total $5,363,930.62); no change to completion dates. Adjustments for guard rail repair/replacement and final quantity true‑up. (Milestone Contractors, L.P.) – Approved unanimously.

Professional Services Amendments

  • Amendment No. 2 – Country Club Road over Tansel Creek (BR‑22‑053): Increased amount by $100,700 (new total $524,382) and extended expiration to December 31, 2029. Scope includes additional design work for 60% resurfacing plans, 90% plans, bid package, and pavement condition investigation. (Kimley‑Horn & Associates, Inc.) – Approved unanimously.
  • Amendment No. 5 – On‑Call Design & Inspection Engineering Services (ENG‑18‑009): Increased amount by $120,000 (new total $752,000) and extended expiration to December 31, 2027. Provides updated rates. (SJCA, Inc.) – Approved unanimously.
  • Amendment No. 1 – Tire Retreading Services (RFB‑14DPW‑1498): Increased amount by $130,000 and extended the contract for three years under existing pricing. (Gem City Tires, Inc.) – Approved unanimously.
  • Amendment No. 1 – Transportation Technical Services (PM‑25‑001): Increased amount by $12.2 million (new total approximately $15.5 million) and added subconsultant Resolution Group (a certified WBE). The contract, originally approved January 2025, enables rapid staff augmentation and project support for DPW. HNTB Corporation is the prime; 12 subcontractors are involved. The board discussed DPW’s 15 engineering vacancies (34% of total staff) and the need for staffing to deliver an additional $50 million in state funding anticipated in 2027. Rates remain unchanged from previous approval. Contract expiration remains December 31, 2026. – Approved unanimously.

Walk‑on Contract Awards

  • 29th and 30th Streets Two‑Way Conversion (ST‑17‑052): Awarded to Calumet Civil Contractors, Inc. for $9,873,000 (20.6% below engineer’s estimate of $12,430,457.22). Four bids received; 50% WBE participation. Substantial completion by June 1, 2027; final by July 16, 2027. – Approved unanimously.
  • Residential Street Reconstruction Sector 1 – Northwest (ST‑24‑077): Awarded to Rieth‑Riley Construction Co., Inc. for $3,100,000 (35.65% below estimate of $4,817,099). Five bids received. Covers districts 1,6,7,8,10,11,15. Completion: substantial Oct 15, 2026; final Nov 27, 2026. – Approved unanimously.
  • Residential Street Reconstruction Sector 2 – Northeast (ST‑24‑078): Awarded to Rieth‑Riley Construction Co., Inc. for $3,250,000 (18.94% below estimate of $4,009,453.35). Five bids received. Covers districts 2,3,4,5,9,17. Same completion dates. – Approved unanimously.
  • Residential Street Reconstruction Sector 3 – Southeast (ST‑24‑079): Awarded to Howard Asphalt LLC for $3,200,463.65 (36.85% below estimate of $5,068,187.69). Five bids received. Covers districts 12,13,14,18,19,25. Same completion dates. – Approved unanimously.
  • Residential Street Reconstruction Sector 4 – Southwest (ST‑24‑080): Awarded to Howard Asphalt LLC for $3,258,375.20 (32.6% below estimate of $4,759,652). Five bids received. Same completion dates. – Approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • All agenda items were approved unanimously (except one change order with a recusal).
  • The board authorized the first step in issuing $4 million in bonds for snow trucks and paving/striping equipment, with a public hearing set for September 10, 2025.
  • Two encroachment petitions were granted for Fifth Third Bank and Roche Diagnostics.
  • One bid for the Eagle Creek Dam generator replacement was rejected due to non‑responsiveness; staff will explore other procurement methods.
  • Three change orders were executed (one increase, two decreases), with net savings on the final change orders.
  • Four professional services amendments were approved, including a significant $12.2 million increase for transportation technical services to address DPW staffing shortages and upcoming state funding.
  • Five new construction contracts were awarded as walk‑ons (totaling about $22.6 million), all coming in well below engineer’s estimates (18–37% lower). The board noted competitive bidding and declining asphalt prices.
  • The meeting adjourned at approximately 2:00 PM.

Meeting Transcript

So is going to have to go to the case. That's what I think. Good afternoon. I'd like to call the August 27th Board of Public Works meeting to order. I am Todd Wilson, the director and chairman of the board. I'd ask the board members to uh announce or uh introduce themselves starting to my left. Sebekal Jawanza. Bob Perrin. Susie Cortey. Idrice Redman. Leslie Trolte. Thank you all. Um I also like to introduce our board, Council Ben Morkel behind me and our board coordinator, Jennifer Dominguez and other DPW staff. First item on the agenda is adopt a revised August 27th agenda, which includes walk-on items and removes items 4A, 4B, and 4C. Do I have a motion to adopt the agenda? So moved by Aegis Redman. Do I have a second? Second. Seconded by Bob Perrin. All in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. And any opposed? Seeing none, the motion carries. Next item on the agenda, approval of minutes. Do I have a motion to approve the August 13 minutes? So moved by Susie Cordy. Do I have a second? Second by Leggy Sholty. All in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Seeing none that motion carries. Next item on the agenda are resolutions, and we have uh Joe Glass, please. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members of the board. Uh my name is Joe Glass. I'm the executive director and general counsel of the Indianapolis Bond Bank. Um the city is looking to issue a four million dollars in bonds of the Metro Thoroughfare District to purchase uh eight to ten large uh snow trucks as well as uh paving and uh striping equipment. So the resolutions um 14 and or excuse me, 15 and 16 before you today are the first uh step in that process. Uh 15 is a preliminary determination uh to issue the bonds and uh resolution 16 is a declaratory resolution which would uh set the matter for public hearing at uh the September 10th um Board of Public Works meeting. Um this went before the admin and finance committee of the city county council last night and was passed unanimously and sent to the full council. Um it will go before the full council this September meeting. Um will also be uh going before the bond bank board in October and are looking to price the bonds uh sometime in uh November or early December. Um so happy to answer any questions that the board might have. Thank you, Joe. We'll take these separate. Uh do we have any questions on resolution number 15? Uh I have one question. Um was was the acquisition of this equipment and whatever was this all in the 2025 budget? Is it is what it was appropriate through the budget process or is this addition?

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