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/L► <br />A & Z ENGINEERING <br />A&Z Engineering understands that the Kennedy School Safe Routes to School project is far more than a sidewalk <br />upgrade —it is a community safety investment requiring careful oversight and proactive field coordination. Our <br />approach ensures the project is constructed according to INDOT/LPA requirements, ADA standards, and the City <br />of South Bend's expectations for quality, cost -efficiency, and communication. <br />Dedicated Daily Site Presence <br />• All field staff featured in this LOI are INDOT AWP trained and will <br />document daily work in accordance with LPA standards. <br />• With key staff working out of A&Z's Valparaiso office, we ensure <br />daily on -site inspection and immediate responsiveness to field <br />issues. <br />• Our inspection team will verify slopes, curb transitions, and ramp <br />dimensions using smart levels and other field tools to ensure ADA <br />compliance. <br />A&Z inspectors will: <br />• Track contractor progress and verify quantities in real- <br />time. <br />• Monitor workmanship and safety. <br />• Identify issues early —especially related to drainage, trip <br />hazards, and utility conflicts. <br />• Close coordination with the contractor and City Project <br />Representative helps keep work within scope and <br />minimizes unnecessary delays or rework. <br />ADA Compliance is Not Optional <br />• Drawing on design priorities, A&Z's inspection team is trained to <br />review: <br />• Ramp slopes and landings <br />• Cross slopes and transitions <br />• Pavement interfaces that could cause ponding or non- <br />compliance <br />• We approach ADA field inspection with the same attention to <br />detail expected in full design reviews. <br />Communication That Builds Trust <br />The A&Z team will maintain: <br />• Daily communication with the City and INDOT Area Engineer <br />o Weekly progress updates summarizing milestones, concerns, and upcoming work <br />• Clear documentation of action items, changes, and field resolutions <br />we recognize that no two projects —or <br />communities —are the same. That's why we <br />don't offer cookie -cutter services. <br />Tailoring our inspection approach isn't just a preference —it's <br />essential for the success of the Kennedy Academy Safe <br />Routes to School project. This initiative presents a unique set <br />of conditions that require thoughtful, flexible oversight. <br />Active School Zone Awareness <br />o Construction will occur near a functioning school, <br />requiring heightened attention to safety, access, and <br />timing. Our inspectors will closely monitor sidewalk <br />closures, ADA ramp construction, and curb tie -ins — <br />ensuring all work supports a safe path of travel. If <br />requested, we'll coordinate with the school and City to <br />support communication during student arrival and <br />dismissal periods. <br />Community -Focused Communication <br />o This project is highly visible to nearby residents and <br />school families. To maintain trust and minimize <br />disruption, our team will support public outreach — <br />including clear signage, real-time updates, and, if <br />needed, assistance with digital or printed <br />communication. We've used similar strategies <br />successfully on past projects like Drake Road. <br />Urban Utility &Site Coordination <br />o Underground utilities, roadway constraints, and limited <br />working space mean field crews must remain alert <br />and responsive. A&Z inspectors are experienced in <br />coordinating with utility providers and adjusting <br />inspection efforts as conditions shift —keeping the <br />project moving on schedule and within scope. <br />