Indiana Government Projects, RFPs & Agencies

The RDC approved an amending declaratory resolution to expand the Mt. Comfort Corridor Economic Development Area and Mt. Comfort North Allocation Area #1. This is described as the first step in the process for the expansion, implying future infrastructure and development activity. Vendors in planning, engineering, infrastructure, and development services should track this as the county defines projects and funding tied to the expanded district.

A potential $800 million, 40‑year data center deal in the corridor is being evaluated for fiscal imp...

During the highway and budget update, staff reported renewed discussion of a large data center project, with a current deal concept of $800 million over 40 years. The RDC has asked consultant Jason Semler of Baker Tilly to advise on how this deal would affect RDC finances. This indicates a very early-stage, mega‑scale IT and facilities project where design, construction, utilities, and operations vendors could help shape requirements once the county decides to move forward.

Deal is under discussion only; no commitment, site, or operator named in the minutes.

At the June 22, 2026 session, Commonwealth Engineering’s Ben Adams advised that beyond the immediate blower replacement, the Town of Warren faces approximately $10,000,000 in additional wastewater treatment plant projects. He suggested that processes at the plant could be realigned to buy time to work with the town’s financial consultant on a comprehensive financial plan to support these future capital needs. A prior rate study by Financial Solutions Group has already been completed and submitted, and Adams indicated that more concrete cost data from the blower project will help shape the broader financial planning. This points to a multi-year pipeline of design, engineering, and construction work that is still in the planning stage, as specific projects and procurement strategies have not yet been defined. Vendors that support capital planning, utility rate and financing strategies, and wastewater infrastructure design can engage early to help the town structure and phase these substantial upcoming investments.

The 10M in projects are not yet scoped or bid; they depend on development of a comprehensive financi...

Indiana State University’s Board authorized administration to seek state approvals and enter contracts to design, construct, and equip a major renovation of the Hulman Memorial Student Union (HMSU) Commons and to build out a new 7,000 square foot bookstore space. The project modernizes about 16,000 square feet of dining and retail area with new flooring, lighting, furniture, finishes, and reconfigured walls, while relocating dining concepts to the west side of the Commons, moving Ricoh print services to the library, and creating a prominent bookstore adjacent to DeDe Plaza Fountain. The estimated project budget is up to 4200000, funded from bookstore and Commons reserve accounts, with 250000 contributed via the new Follett agreement, and the Board’s approval is needed to proceed to state agencies, prepare construction documents, and release bid packages in spring 2026. This is a significant capital interior build‑out where architects, engineers, interior designers, furniture vendors, AV/signage providers, and construction firms can engage as the university moves from concept to detailed design and competitive bidding. Vendors should position around helping ISU optimize student experience, phasing around operations, and managing long‑lead equipment and furnishings for work beginning after state release and spring 2026 bid issuance.

Arc Design previously received a 136000 sole‑source PO for A&E services for this HMSU Commons and bo...