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0 <br />Division of Engineering <br />1316 County -City Building <br />227 West Jefferson Boulevard <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br />October 21, 2016 <br />RE: 116-098 - The JMS Building New North Stair Tower <br />Dear Mr. Kerr: <br />We have reviewed the itemized Proposal of both Bidders on The JMS Building New North Stair <br />Tower project. I have attached the Bid Tabulation form to this letter. <br />The substantial difference in the bid amounts may be most likely explained by the fact that this is <br />a very tight construction window with a great deal of coordination and precision timing required. It <br />is my theory that 7Gen Construction, LLC may have been extremely concerned about the <br />liquidated damages and meeting the JMS occupancy timeline. HGR Group, Inc. was responsive <br />and responsible in making their bid. They are currently mobilized on site and offer the City and <br />Building owner with the best chance to complete the work within the dictated schedule. <br />After review of the proposals, it is our opinion that HGR Group, Inc. has submitted the lowest <br />responsive Bid for The JMS Building New North Stair Tower project based upon current market <br />demands in the Region and the tight construction schedule. Therefore, it is our recommendation <br />that the City of South Bend should approve the bid of and award Project 116-098, The JMS <br />Building New North Stair Tower, to HGR Group, Inc. for the contract amount of $497,097. <br />Please review and let me know if you have any questions or if you need any additional <br />information. <br />Sincerely, <br />Matt Douhan, RA <br />Project Architect <br />HEBARD It AFB6RD ARENITECTS, INC. THE TOWER BUILDING 216 West Washington Sfreef, SOUTH BEND, IN 46617 (574) 234-8907 fmc (574) 234-8908 <br />