INDOT plans major construction project for I-465 and US 31 on north side

CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — The Indiana Department of Transportation is providing advanced notice of the procurement of its first project to be delivered using the Construction Manager General Contractor delivery method.

The Interchange Modification Project for U.S. 31 and I-465 in Hamilton County includes the modification of the I-465/U.S. 31 north interchange, seven bridge deck overlays, and related work on U.S. 31 from I-465 to 116th Street in Carmel.  The project will increase capacity for west to north and east to north movements to create better traffic flow and enhance safety.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) anticipates beginning the procurement by issuing a Request for Proposals in spring 2024. Information for prospective proposers will be available on the Doing Business with INDOT: Request for Proposals webpage. 

A qualifications-based selection process will be used to award the Construction Manager General Contractor contract. Selection will be based on INDOT’s evaluation of proposals and interviews.

The Construction Manager General Contractor delivery method includes two project phases, the preconstruction phase and the construction phase. INDOT encourages all contractors interested in the project to review the draft Alternative Delivery Manual and other information related to Construction Manager General Contractor on the INDOT Alternative Delivery webpage.

Construction Manager General Contractor is a delivery method in which design and construction are delivered under two separate agreements, one agreement with a professional services consultant, and one agreement with a construction manager/general contractor. The designer performs preliminary engineering and develops a project design and specifications of the project. The construction manager/general contractor performs services under the preconstruction and construction phases.