Opening of Bids - Demolition of South Bend Medical Foundation Proj No. 123-076 - Walsh Construction

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South Bend Medical Foundation Demolition I City of South Bend 5. PRE -APPRENTICE PROGRAM May 28, 2024 1 Page 9 OLD COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT How Walsh Incorporated Diversity & Inclusion Plans: At the redevelopment of the old Cook County Hospital, Walsh created and implemented a Pre -Apprentice Program. Each Pre -Apprentice from the first class was sponsored by a subcontractor into a union. They later returned to work as apprentices on the Cook County jobsite. Results: Walsh exceed the initial goals by achieving 37% MBE participation and 15% WBE participation. The original goals were 30% for MBE participation and 10% for WBE participation. !V1 RED LINE WILSON STOP How Walsh Incorporated Diversity & Inclusion Plans: The planned reconstruction of the Wilson Red Line station began in 2014, and replaced the badly deteriorated facility that was built in 1923. The completely rebuilt, modern and accessible station serves as a new transfer point between Red and Purple Line Express train service. Results: Walsh met the DBE goal of 27.5%. The station opened to the public ahead of schedule in September 2017 even though the Wilson Station Reconstruction Project was one of the largest CTA'L' station projects in the agency's history. RED -PURPLE LINE MODERNIZATION How Walsh Incorporated Diversity & Inclusion Plans: Despite many opportunities for internships and jobs that offer stable careers and growth, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) observed there was a disproportionate lack of candidates from economically disadvantaged and minority neighborhoods. In response, the Walsh -Fluor joint venture team that worked on the Red -Purple Line Modernization project teamed up with the CTA and Chicago Public Schools to create the CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund. Results: The new program targeted STEM -focused Chicago high school students that expressed interest in the pursuit of careers in engineering or construction. Walsh -Fluor committed to contributing $250,000 towards the new scholarship, which will award three students with $25,000 in each of the programs first two years. In the final two years of the fund, two students will be awarded the scholarship. AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS • Federation of Women Contractors' Award, 6th Annual Day at the Races and Awards Banquet • Thomas H. Madigan Outstanding Small Business Achievement Award for University of Illinois at Chicago • Black Contractors United Majority Contractor of the Year Award • WBE/MBE Advocacy Award presented by the State of Illinois Capital Development Board