RS-26-001 Crack Sealing 2026

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County are soliciting sealed bids for the RS‑26‑001 Crack Sealing 2026 project, which involves crack‑sealing pavement throughout Marion County. Bidders must submit a bid bond (≥5 % of bid) and a 100 % performance and payment bond. The contract is funded by the city and includes mandatory minority, women, veteran, and disability‑owned business participation goals (15 % MBE, 8 % WBE, 3 % VBE, 1 % DOBE). A non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled for September 15, 2026. Bids are due October 1, 2026, with questions due September 18, 2026. The successful bidder will be required to provide insurance, bonding, affirmative‑action documentation, and comply with extensive post‑bid requirements, including drug‑testing programs and subcontractor qualifications. The work is a construction‑type contract (highway/road maintenance) and will likely be performed under a unit‑price schedule. • Scope: Crack sealing of municipal roads in Marion County. • Bid submission: Sealed bids via procurement portal or in‑person (Room 1522/1560). • Bonds: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds. • Participation goals: 15 % MBE, 8 % WBE, 3 % VBE, 1 % DOBE. • Pre‑bid conference: September 15, 2026, 1 pm (non‑mandatory). • Question deadline: September 18, 2026, 12 pm. • Bid deadline: October 1, 2026, 10 am. • Post‑bid: Affidavits, insurance, surety letters, MBE/WBE documentation, drug‑testing plan, licensing, etc. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid; award at City’s discretion.