Opening of Proposals - Safe Roads to School Kennedy School - Volkert, Inc.

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INTRODUCTION and FIRM IDENTIFICATION Dear Members of the Selection Committee, Volkert is likely a new and unfamiliar name for the City of South Bend. However, through this proposal, we will make it clear that our firm has a familiar face with the right qualifications, excellent project management experience, commitment to quality, a thorough project understanding and a solid approach to completing this project on-time and within budget. Our project manager, Brian Arterbery, PE, is located in our newly opened office in South Bend. Brian has completed many successful projects over the last 20 years for the City. Assisting Brian will be the right combination of seasoned and veteran staff supported by engineers, professional surveyors and qualified environmental professionals as identified within this proposal. UNDERSTANDING THE VISION Volkert understands the City’s vision for the Kennedy Park Neighborhood. We have researched the Draft Kennedy Park Neighborhood Plan, which was adopted in September 2022. We know that this Safe Routes to School project is one individual component of the overall larger plan. Leveraging available federal funding to help implement the plan is a strong statement to the neighborhood of the City’s on-going commitment. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO DELIVER THE VISION In addition to our design and project management experience, Volkert holds over 25 INDOT prequalifications. This technical expertise allows our team to provide a vast depth and breadth of experience in needed areas to provide a quick turnaround time and excellent coordination on key issues. Our project team — made up of highly regarded and qualified engineers, surveyors, NEPA specialists, Real Estate experts and other design professionals — will provide the City and other key stakeholders with exceptional confidence that this project will progress smoothly. COMMUNICATION PLAN TO SOLIDIFY THE VISION Brian and the Volkert team will work alongside the City of South Bend and the School to identify the primary school pedestrian routes and then tailor the design contract based on those proposed improvements to fit within the available design and construction budgets. Volkert looks forward to delivering this project for the City of South Bend and the Kennedy Park Neighborhood. RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: Volkert, Inc. 1251 N. Eddy Street, Suite 217 South Bend, IN 46617 574.514.9242 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATOR: Brian K. Arterbery, PE Indiana Operations Manager email: brian.arterbery@volkert.com phone: 574.514.9242 PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM: Volkert, Inc. – 97% Work Type: 6.1, 8.1, 12.2, 16.1 Compliance Field Services (CFS) – 3% (DBE) Work Type: 5.2 Aaron Hutson, PS Assistant Vice President | Principal In Charge Brian Arterbery, PE Indiana Operations Manager City of South Bend, Indiana | Safe Routes to School (SRTS) – Kennedy Academy | February 14, 2023 Kennedy Academy Entrance. Photo taken 2/3/2023 during our site visit.NEW! Volkert Office Location in South Bend!