Opening of Proposals - Coal Line Trail Phase II Proj No. 115-064 - Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC

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City of South Bend Coal Line Trail Phase II October 26, 2021 Page 10 PROJECT APPROACH While our roots are in water resources, Burke has earned the reputation as an industry leader in the construction engineering field. Our commitment to highly responsive and effective planning, design and construction has led to the growth of our field operation services to include construction management observation and inspection. Burke’s construction engineering strengths began with our knowledge of civil infrastructure but transcends into the disciplines of transportation engineering, environmental planning and permitting, and public outreach. Burke team members are all INDOT-certified technicians with extensive field experience. We are confident the proposed team of seasoned professionals, led by Jason Durr and Mike Carey, will work seamlessly with South Bend, INDOT, community leaders, and residents to coordinate the construction of the Coal Line Trail Phase II from Riverside Drive and Angela Boulevard to the connection to the East Bank Trail just west of Michigan Street. Our team is aware of the importance of the Coal Line Trail and its connectivity to the East Bank Trail and Riverside Trail. The second phase of the Coal Line Trail will provide direct access for the Northshore Triangle and Harter Heights neighborhoods. The new trail will also provide connection to other trail and bike path routes to surrounding parks, downtown South Bend, and the Notre Dame Campus. Our team has explored the proposed project area and identified unique challenges for this project that include a conversion of an old railroad bridge to a pedestrian bridge, potential wetlands and environmental impacts, ADA grade concerns and general construction access challenges. Also, adjacent to the project area are a combination of residential and commercial properties that will require diligent coordination and communication efforts to help navigate this project to a successful completion. While the railroad corridor provides some isolation from the traveling public, mindful construction sequencing and traffic safety during construction of trail sections adjacent to Angela Boulevard will be critical. The immediate planning and field verification of grades and rights of way and a pre-construction safety review of the old railroad bridge with the contractor prior to starting construction is crucial. Potential issues can be identified and addressed before they become costly field changes. Our team knows that each project area and each property is unique and will require constant care to deliver a final product that meets the need of the public while also meeting expectations of the directly impacted residents and neighborhoods. PROJECT FAMILIARITY