Opening of Proposals - Four Winds Field Renovation & Expansion Proj No. 123-046 - Larson Danielson

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Proposal for Construction Manager as Constructor Services Four Winds Renovation and Expansion ― South Bend, Indiana HOWARD PARK South Bend, Indiana In 2019, Larson-Danielson completed an $18.8 million renovation of Howard Park, South Bend’s first and oldest park. The project included a 16,000-foot ice trail and pond, fire pits, an accessible playground, a splash pad, walking trails, and a community/event center. The community/event center features flexible conference space that can accommodate up to 150 people with a built-in state-of-the-art AV system. From its origins as a public landfill in the mid-1800’s to its designation as South Bend’s first public park by the Judge Timothy E. Howard in the late 1870’s, Howard Park’s latest iteration brings it into the 21st century. It is the region’s first LEED v4-certified public park, with its interconnected ice-skating pond and trail, a multi- generational playground, a full-service café, riverside event lawns and a fully ADA-compliant community center. The Howard Park project transformed an existing 13-acre, underutilized public park into one of South Bend’s most prized assets. Located along the St. Joseph River in the heart of the City, the investment in the Park has been transformative to the City’s landscape and represents a significant addition to the list of attractions bringing people to the City – new residents, visitors, business owners, and developers alike. In redesigning the park, great attention was given to the smallest detail and to the largest elements to make it a four-season attraction. The park incorporates inclusive elements so that all people can use it the same way, year- round. Universal accessibility was considered at every level of decision-making during the design process. Many visitors walking through the park will never notice the elements that make it so accessible. Nearby public parking allows easy access to a network of shared-use pathways, riverfront trails and a range of Park amenities, including two large event lawn areas for concerts and performances. Grade-level changes are designed with much gentler slopes for universal accessibility. Automatic sliding doors allow hands-free entry/exit to the 14,500 SF Community Center. The Community Center’s large southern window wall allows a unique visual connection to the surrounding plazas, interactive water fountain, playgrounds and ice trail. The building provides multi- use spaces for large and small group activities and acts as a “warming center” during the winter. Programs and events of every kind can be conducted throughout the park grounds and within the Community Center. Most all interior spaces available to the public are enhanced by wide open views to the park and St. Joseph River. Along with fully accessible public restrooms immediately adjacent to the park, private family-style restrooms are in both the Community Center and the 4,500 SF Park Support Facility. The 3,000 SF Park Café allows for a unique visitor experience with both indoor and outdoor seating with major views of the park. The 16,000 SF ice-skating pond and trail, which is served by a state-of- the-art refrigeration system, extends along rolling contours and over a bridge structure giving visitors a one of a kind winter skating experience. Surrounding the ice-skating area is ample landscaping and seating options, along with two large fire pits. In warmer weather, the ice surface will be integrated into the Park landscape as a patio space and path for public use. Contained within the ice trail loop, is a 13,000 SF playground area that is contoured and designed with state-of-the art play equipment for ages 2 to 12 years. A primary summer amenity will be 1,500 SF of interactive fountains and jets, which doubles as a play area and then can transform into a major water feature with colorful lighting and bursts of water. Page 12 of 30