Opening of Proposals - Bendix Dr, Lathrop to Indiana Toll Road Project No 114-065 - Lawson Fisher Assoc

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Our approach to construction inspection often results in cost savings to the client on the constructed project and the inspec- tion budget. An example of this is the Olive Street / Sample Street Project managed by Mr. Dietz that resulted in a savings of $400,000 in construction costs while utilizing just over 85% of the construction inspection fee. This is often achieved by engaging in the following areas and proposing ways to bring added value. COMMUNICATION LEKs goal is to keep the City of South Bend's Public Works staff well-informed of project progress. However, communica- tion is not limited to the owner. LFA has found regular and routine progress meetings to be a very effective method of en- suring a clear understanding of expectations. City staff will be updated regularly as to the status of all construction activities. Communication also includes maintaining a level of proj- ect awareness with the public and appropriate entities prior to closures or other construction activities which may result in disturbance of the normal traffic operations in the area. When appropriate, LFA's project supervisor will reach out to local res- idents, and business owners / operators to explain pending con- struction events and allow for ample time to alter schedules or operations as the situation might dictate. The LFA inspection team is committed to ensuring that sufficient and safe access is provided. PROACTIVE PROET INSPECTION We challenge our staff to be problem solvers, to look forward anticipating and identifying potential issues. Individual mem- bers of LFNs construction inspection team can draw upon the collective experience of our entire inspection team should is- sues arise that require specialized attention. Our experience al- lows us to identify issues early, enabling multiple possible solu- tions to be explored with the most fitting being presented to City staff for consideration and evaluation. This cross -sharing of experience provides a proactive approach to resolving con- struction issues resulting in savings of both time and expense. CLIENT -CENTERED SERVICE Following through with communication and proactive in- spection components culminates in client -centered service. As a provider of construction inspection services to a variety of entities, LFA is keenly aware that each client is different. LFA operates with the philosophy of making certain the cli- ent's needs and wishes are paramount whatever the focus may be. For example, minimizing construction costs through alter- native means and methods, promoting a high level of project awareness through community meetings and kitchen table discussions with stakeholders, or working alongside the clients own inspection staff throughout the course of a project to pro- vide training in construction management software to lessen their dependence on future consultant inspections. Our goal is to make the client's project as positive as possible. QUALIFICATIONS LFA's full-time staff is INDOT trained and experienced, providing direct and ready access to construction documenta- tion. Our inspection staff has formal technical training, most with college level courses. The majority of our project engi- neers and supervisors have engineering backgrounds, if not en- gineering degrees. All have some design experience providing both practical solutions (construction based) and workable CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MEETING ITEMS ► Appropriate Attendees — Contractor, Subcontractors, City of South Bend, INDOT, Inspection Team, Utilities, and Designer (if needed) ► Review of Construction Progress -to -Date ► Scheduled Work for Upcoming Period ► Overall Schedule Review ► Seeding, Sodding Dates ► Delays ► Utility Issues ► Signal Work Coordination ► Change Orders ► City of South Bend Concerns ► Material Certifications / Testing ► Submittals / Shop Drawings ► Failed Materials ► Maintenance of Traffic / Access ► Safety ► Security ► Public Relations (Municipal Concerns, Resident Issues, Public Communication) ► Contractor Issues No. Inspection Team Issues BI-WEEKLY COMMUNICATION ► Active Utility Coordination Updates ► Provide Agendas and Minutes ► Discuss Changes to Maintenance -of -Traffic (MOT) and Notifications ► Upcoming Work / Progress to Date / Outstanding Issues ► Critical to Maintaining Communication, Expectations, and Overall Project Success ',,., FAVAVA City of South Bend, Indiana - Construction Inspection for Bendix Drive - Lathrop Street to I-80 Bridges - Des. No. 1400634