Opening of Proposals - Road Reconstruction for Olive St in LaPorte District - American Structurepoint

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NEECITY OF SOUTH BEND OLIVE STREET ROAD RECONSTRUCTION III114QaPnlr;:C II11I Q4G Y0tJI"IR0JN C 1" Having provided inspection services on reconstruction projects throughout the state, our team possesses a high level of familiarity with these types of projects. This familiarity will be valuable to the reconstruction of Olive Street because we can assist you with: • Financial management of the project Coordination with III (ensuring the City of • Maintenance of construction schedule South Bend's interests are heard prior to INDOT • Managing coordination among contractors, authorizing any change orders) stakeholders, and designers Our project team has led, managed, and/or inspected multiple projects in South Bend, as well as the INDOT LaPorte District, and we can use this experience to provide a streamlined, efficient, and well -organized project. This experi- ence has also allowed our staff to build excellent relationships with III local contractors, and utility companies. III" IV (']° u i IN II (",A IIL. A, IIill II a lid 0 A C II°°1 All of our construction inspection staff are trained to use a very deliberate and detailed approach to their work in both the technical and communications aspects, such as: • Dealing with contractors and subcontractors firmly, Addressing issues quickly and concisely while being mindful of what's fair for everyone Detailed project paperwork and records • Detailed inspection where new work fits to existing Keeping up to date on the latest technologies and features all required certifications Thorough knowledge and complete understanding Daily agreement on quantities with the contractor of the plans and specifications Completing and turning in final construction • Thinking about the long-term effects of our records within 45 days of job acceptance decisions 0 1) III��;1 A 1 ie @i ,11 R 04, ( a 1r 70 F F IE C P€ N V 1i C 0 PV1 I U IN In a '� A 1 10 IN 114 C 1 t J'1 b Ili S, Our approach to effective project communication includes: Face-to-face introduction at the beginning of the project Explanation letters to homeowners NJj=l Returning messages promptly r-� Following through and following up on directions given and received f Availability to those affected by the project (cell Weekly project forecasts with pictures phone, email, fax, and the field office) to all stakeholders 11) II l !" A III II I 3 We have also developed an approach specifically tailored for this project that includes: • Detailed preconstruction documentation of existing Review of maintenance -of -traffic and construction conditions, including preconstruction photographs plans to identify deficiencies and minimize impact • Constant communication with area residents Coordination with any and all community events in and businesses near the project site to resolve the area concerns and/or issues quickly Taking the lead in any utility coordination efforts to • Periodic stakeholder meetings throughout resolve utility conflicts quickly to keep the project construction to verify all current information is on schedule (our knowledge of all the local utility available and questions/concerns are addressed company contacts allows us to quickly respond to • Coordination and cooperation with local elected any issues that arise.) officials, the South Bend Community School Reviewing erosion and sediment control measures Corporation, and emergency service providers, as to verify all permits are being satisfied well as the postal service and solid waste removal Continued effective coordination with the design companies engineering firm