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CITY OF SOUTH BEND: COAL LINE TRAIL (PHASE II) 1 <br /> <br />Dear Members of the Selectfon Committee, <br /> <br />For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group, Inc. (Lochmueller) has worked hard to earn a <br />reputatfon with local agencies as a trusted partner. We are deeply rooted in public service <br />and bring the perspectfve of an “Owner” in everything we do. <br /> <br />Our goal is to help you provide the best value to our community, and we are well -suited to <br />represent the City of South Bend as an extension of your team in the field. Lochmueller’s <br />constructfon inspectfon approach has proven successful with the City of South Bend, as <br />witnessed on the Two-Way Street Conversion; Corby Boulevard, Ironwood Drive, and Rockne <br />Drive Intersectfon Improvement; and Seitz Park projects. <br /> <br />PROVEN APPROACH & CUSTOMER SERVICE <br />Our team has: <br />» Proven tfme & tfme again our forward thinking results in proactfve measures mitfgatfng <br />or avoiding potentfal issues before they affect the schedule <br />» Extensive knowledge successfully inspectfng trail projects built on abandoned railroads <br /> <br />Communicatfon is key – we will ensure the City is well-informed on a daily basis <br /> <br />EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK <br />Marc Oakley and Nick Smith have the leadership to manage the project and demonstrated <br />success in the quality of their work. Both are dedicated to client responsiveness and committed <br />to thoroughness. With Dave Barich and Dale Wills as mentors and offering field support, our <br />team has 69 years of combined experience successfully managing LPA and INDOT projects. <br /> <br />With the additfons of Marc, Nick, and Dave, our inspectfon team’s capabilitfes and capacity <br />contfnues to grow and offers exceptfonal constructfon knowledge, unique resources, and <br />passion to carry-on our traditfonal approach. Our team brings the decision -making skills, <br />organizatfon, experience, and leadership you expect from Lochmueller and trust we will <br />deliver. Marc and his team are fully prepared to work with you to complete the project <br />within the defined contract tfmelines and stay within the proposed budget. Selectfng <br />Lochmueller provides the City with comprehensive support; strong technical skills; years of <br />experience delivering successful, federally -funded LPA projects; and a successful approach to <br />constructfon inspectfon. <br /> <br />We are committed to the City of South Bend. South Bend is our community and the success <br />and completfon of your project is our highest priority. <br /> <br />Respectiully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Jessica Clark, PE Dave Barich, PE, PS <br />Client Service Manager Constructfon Manager <br />RESPONSIBLE OFFICE <br />Lochmueller Group, Inc. <br />112 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 500 <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br />AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATOR <br />Susan Al-Abbas, PE <br />salabbas@lochgroup.com <br />Cell: 574.386.3529 <br />PROPOSED TEAM <br />13.1 Constructfon Inspectfon <br />Lochmueller Group, Inc.: 97% <br />McCormick Engineering, LLC: 3% - DBE <br />COAL LINE TRAIL (PHASE II) <br />CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br />October 26, 2021