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 Project Schedule In order to maximize productivity during the off-season and achieve milestone completion of the areas required to be operational at the start of the 2025 and 2026 season, we plan to develop a detailed schedule immediately after award to begin collaborating with all project stakeholders. It will be critical to identify long-lead time items and bring crucial partners to the table early in the process. We will work with the design and engineering team to prioritize items that will allow for early procurement of critical materials and trades so that work taking place from September and April is consistent. Completing the work on the second floor deck as stated in the RFP will no doubt be challenging, and success in achieving completion by April 2025 will depend on the extent of structural modifications required to the existing facility to accommodate the new construction. This will need to be evaluated at the beginning of the preconstruction phase to determine if completion within this timeframe is reasonable. To be transparent, completion of this work in the desired timeframe may require overtime and/or additional winter protections, which would impact cost. We are committed to “hitting the ground running” in terms of evaluating this portion of the project, and prioritizing scope and budget for this portion of the project to provide the owner the necessary information to determine the best path forward. In addition to the focus on getting the second deck portion completed during the first off-season, we plan to start sitework and foundations work for the Club Space/Kids Area in the Northwest corner in an effort to complete as much of this work as possibly by April of 2025. This will allow for project borders in this area to be tightened up to the building and provide maximal guest access around this area while construction continues during the baseball season, primarily on the inside of the building. We will coordinate with project stakeholders on phasing and sequencing of the different areas around the field to ensure that construction activity is as accommodating as possible to other operations around the field, and to avoid disrupting operations during the baseball season. Utilizing hard barriers around construction areas will ensure guest safety around construction areas, and the barriers will be able to have marketing posters/banners applied if the owner desires to use that space for such a purpose. We also propose providing plexiglass “viewports” in temporary barriers that would allow children and guests to view the construction progress. During the development of site logistics plans, our number one priority is going to be safety. We are committed to making sure that our projects are not only safe for those working on our jobsite, but also for the guests of Four Winds Field and everyone around. Proper directional signage and temporary protections will be in place around all construction areas, which will be coordinated with field operations and clearly documented and communicated so that everyone involved is aware of the safety requirements. With safety as our top priority, we pride ourselves in developing trusting relationships with those that we work with, and communicating clearly and transparently. We know that construction requires careful planning and thoughtful coordination and are equipped and prepared to make this project successful for City of South Bend and its partners. NEGOTIATING A FINAL CMC CONTRACT If selected, Larson-Danielson will immediately begin preparing a final CMc contract with the City of South Bend. The first step in the process is to clearly define the scope of work, including outlining the duties, responsibilities, and deliverables for Larson-Danielson as the construction manager, as well as any specific requirements or expectations from the City of South Bend. Larson-Danielson will prepare the draft contract utilizing industry standard contract language from ConsensusDocs and will offer the City of South Bend ample opportunities to review and customize the contract. Since contract negotiation is a dynamic process, multiple rounds of discussions and revisions may be necessary. In our experience with similar CMc projects, we have been able to come to an agreement and obtain a fully executed contract within 4 – 6 weeks after being selected as the CMc contractor. Page 20 of 30