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FINANCIAL APPROACH CITY OF SOUTH BEND: PINHOOK WTP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT GUARANTEED SAVINGS CONTRACT FINANCIAL APPROACH A. The City may implement the capital improvements in several phases over a three (3) to five (5) year period. Explain how the Provider will handle a phased project approach. Reynolds Construction is proposing an opportunity to complete as much work as necessary to avoid the multi-phase approach and performing this work under the time-period planned for the shutdown. We understand based on conversations during the pre-bid walk thru that time will be of the essence, coordination will be a must and communication will be required to be open and often. Reynolds is structuring our crews to be located on the upper level and lower level concentrated on specific tasks so we can perform and complete these tasks concurrently. Our approach is worth a more in-depth discussion before its discounted as unachievable. B. Describe in detail the process that the Provider intends to utilize to obtain the best prices for the Owner. Explain why this approach is better than other available approaches. Reynolds understands that the improvements at the plant need to be installed quickly, at a high quality and at a fair and open price. The single biggest opportunity to save money will occur during design collaboration. By working closely with American Structurepoint and the operators of the plant, Reynolds will focus on presenting options for equipment, manufacturers, and budgets. Together we will work to reduce the risk of the project associated with equipment selection and installation. Our pre-shutdown planning process will provide lower project risk, and additional cost containment. Lower risk results in lower costs and 100% of that savings will be realized by South Bend. Once the design is complete, REYNOLDS WILL BE THE LOWEST COST HIGHEST QUALITY OPTION for construction due to our high rate of production, modest markup, lower average labor rate, and internally owned equipment fleet. As mentioned earlier, we will also bid any work that is not self-performed to local contractors and include the owner and the design team in every step of that process. DESIGN PHASE COLLABORATION During the design collaboration process, we will work closely with the City of South Bend’s (City’s) team and American Structurepoint to identify cost effective options for the work identified in the basis of design document. Our approach to the design collaboration will include: The best technical resources available to solve your challenges “Reynolds’ input during the o Design Manager – Scott Huber (PE) with 26 years of experience design phase is invaluable to the o Project Manager – Michael Benter with 28 years of experience Owner offering cost savings o Midwest EVP – Paul Burton with 36 years of experience ideas and resolving o VP Facilities – Adam Ralph with 19 years of experience constructability issues...” o Superintendent – James Bartrum with 21 years of experience A design brain-storming session with all individuals engaged in the Very Truly Yours, recommendation and evaluation of design alternatives. We will Jeff Raffensperger identify VE ideas to save the City money. Our clients and partners Vice President, Principal Project rave about this. Manager Water Practice Using actual historical production and current material costs, our Gannett Fleming, Inc. experienced estimators will develop realistic budgets for the options. We do this every day and know the market well. We will create a CPM schedule for each option and assist with the creation of a cost-benefit evaluation including O&M costs and construction risks. As the design for the preferred solution progresses, Reynolds will continue to provide constructability reviews to drive out cost. At the 60% stage, we will provide the City a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) with a commitment to no change orders. Page | 43