Opening of Proposals - Coal Line Trail, Phase III Proj No. 123-007 - Abonmarche Consultants Inc.

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ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The City of South Bend is fortunate to have a robust and well connected trail system linking it to surrounding communities. The St. Joseph River provides a natural path for trail routes linking neighborhoods throughout the City with commercial corridors, community centers, and the downtown. This final link of the Coal Line Trail will connect the Martin Luther King Jr. Center on the City’s west side with the existing trail network along the St. Joseph River. Using a combination of the existing rail corridor, existing traffic signal location and the right of way along Wilber Street no additional property acquisition is expected. We will design a multi -use trail that fits the character of the neighborhood while considering pedestrian and traffic safety along the route. The project will also provide an opportunity to add landscape amenities along the route exemplifying the Tree City status South Bend has received. This connection will complete the link to the regional trail system and allow people the opportunity to explore South Bend all the way from the state line to the eastern edge of the county. PROJECT APPROACH We have tailored our scope of services per the Request for Proposals, our current experience with multiple facets of the project that we’ve already completed, our current understanding of the project, our visits to the site, and most importantly our history and experience working with City of South Bend. Our team is creative, innovative, and focused on feasible ideas that will allow the development of the most viable and cost effective project. Based on our understanding of the needs of the City will approach this project as follows: Coal Line Trail Phase 3 The following tasks are anticipated to be completed for this project: 1. Boundary and Topographic Survey of the Project Route: This task involves collecting survey data along the route to allow for the design of the project. 2. Utility Coordination: This task involves following the Indiana Department of Transportation’s utility coordination for the design of the project. This task will include the necessary identification and notification of existing utilities along the project route, necessary coordination meetings, a detailed conflict analysis and review of the utility’s’ work plans. This will allow us to design a project that will be delivered in the timeliest and cost effective way for all stakeholders. 3. Design: This portion of the project will include the bulk of the work. We will design the trail based on the cross section developed from the geotechnical report to follow the route identified in the grant application. We will provide the town with 30%, 60%, 90% and final design drawings for review and comment throughout the duration of this task. 4. Permitting: This task will involve applying for all permits required for the construction of the trail. We anticipate the necessity of a Rule 5 SWPPP (Erosion Control) following the new CSGP regulations. We will reach out for early coordination with all agencies to determine what permits may be required and the application process. We will monitor the submission and review during the permitting process. 5. Bidding and Construction Phase Services: This task will include administering the bidding of the project with contractors in accordance with all applicable State laws. We will answer any contractor questions and issue addendums as necessary. This task will also involve developing detailed cost estimates based on our final design. During the construction we will also attend progress meetings and address any RFI’s by the contractor. 5 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING &APPROACH