Opening of Proposals - Safe Roads to School Kennedy School - Jones Petrie Rafinski

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City of South Bend | PE Services for Safe Routes to School - Kennedy School - Des #2201237 | 7 FIELD ASSESSMENT Armed with the knowledge of frequently travelled routes through- out the neighborhood, the JPR team will assess the existing sidewalks and curb ramps to determine areas of improvement. In addition to the heavily travelled routes, other sidewalks in the neighborhood will be assessed for replacement as cost allows. The assessment will include the condition of sidewalks, curb ramps, roadway turning spaces, and adjacent drainage structures for necessary adjustments. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT The JPR team will prepare a preliminary engineering report (PER) for the City of South Bend that will outline every aspect of the project. This report will include sidewalk replacement to a minimum 5-foot width, recommended curb ramp replacements, potential utility conflicts and solutions, and any adjustments to adjacent drainage structures to maintain proper flow. Additionally, a cost estimate will be provided to ensure the project stays inside the required construction budget. SURVEY With specific locations for improvement decided, the JPR survey team will be able to gather topographic survey data quickly and efficiently. Due to the scope of the project not requiring underground aspects, the JPR team intends to utilize the latest drone survey technology. This will enable the survey to be collected faster and safer than traditional survey methods, saving the City time and money on the overall project. In the event drainage structures need modifications, traditional survey methods will be used to gather required information. Lincoln Manor Neighborhood PROJECT APPROACH: DES. #2201237 Due to the unique nature of the project not hav- ing defined improvement locations, communi- cation early and often with the City of South Bend as well as key neighborhood players will be crucial to the success of the project. Hold- ing initial meetings with representatives from Kennedy Academy, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and the MLK Jr. Community Center will provide important information to the usage of sidewalks in the area. This informa- tion will provide a basis for developing an effective design that will satisfy the needs of the City and its residents.LINCOLNWAYGOODL A N D A V E.