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South Bend Drainage Improvements October 9, 2020 Page 1 of 5 October 09, 2020 City of South Bend Division of Engineering 1316 County-City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attention: Ms. Rebecca Plantz, Project Engineer RE: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SOUTH BEND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Dear Rebecca: Thank you for contacting Jones Petrie Rafinski (JPR) regarding the above referenced project. We have appreciated being able to be of service to you in the past and hope to be afforded the opportunity to provide you with our services for this project. UNDERSTANDING OF THE ASSIGNMENT The City of South Bend is looking for a consulting firm to assist in the preparation of Construction Documents for stormwater drainage improvements with the public right-of-way at several locations within the City of South Bend. The improvements include adding in new curb along the edge of pavement or the adjustment of pavement grades to eliminate significant ponding within the street and allowing for positive drainage. It is the desire of the City to have the projects be bid out and awarded by the end of 2020. JPR has provided topographic survey services for the areas of concern and this data will be utilized for the development of base plans from which the construction documents will be prepared. The specific areas for drainage improvements are as follows: 1. 2324 Kaley Street - ROW at property frontage back to drainage ditch 2. Marion Street – between William Street and Lafayette Street 3. Fox Street – between Hight Street and Dale Avenue 4. Beale Street – Between Inglewood Place to Sherman Avenue 5. Huey Street – between Lathrop Street and Bergan Street 6. Elmer Street – between Pershing Street to Bergan Street Based on previous discussions, it is understood that the Kaley Street project will require the construction of a new curb along the north side of the street to divert stormwater from entering the adjacent private property. Stormwater will be directed through new swale towards an existing drainage area located on the west side of this property. Special attention will be required at the location of the existing walkway to the residence front door due to existing grades along the street. The remainder areas for drainage improvements as identified areas currently experience ponding water or obstructions to positive stormwater flow. These sections of pavement are to be analyzed and recommendations for improvements to grades are to be provided.