Opening of Proposals - Kennedy Park Rehabiliation CMc Proj No 125-037 - Garmong

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Local Labor Garmong is committed to advancing the City's goal of employing local labor as well as a diverse workforce. We have a proven track record in this regard, as demonstrated on the MLK Dream Center project in downtown South Bend. For the Kennedy Park Renovation, we will leverage this experience by prioritizing first -tier subcontractors from the South Bend region and ensuring local workforce engagement in all major trades. On the MLK project Garmong was able to achieve over 15% XBE participation, exceeding the State of Indiana's goals. Our prequalification process for first -tier subcontractors will include targeted outreach events to engage qualified local firms, comprehensive capability assessments to evaluate technical expertise, detailed safety record reviews, financial stability checks to ensure long-term viability, verification of local presence to support staffing the project and reference checks from previous projects to validate performance history. It will also be imperative to confirm each subcontractor meets the City's Responsible Bidder Ordinance No. 10594-18. This approach ensures that selected partners meet or exceed Garmong's standards for quality and safety. Approach to City/Owner Project Specific Goals The City/Owner Project Specific Goals as listed in Section C, page 6 of the RFP are as follows: 1. E-Verify Affidavits Garmong Construction is fully committed to complying with all federal and state requirements regarding employment eligibility verification, including the use of the E-Verify program. In accordance with Indiana Code § 22-5-1.7-11, Garmong ensures that all newly hired employees are verified through the E-Verify system and does not knowingly employ unauthorized aliens. To further demonstrate our commitment: • Affidavit Compliance: Garmong will sign and submit all required affidavits affirming our enrollment in and active participation with the E-Verify program, as well as affirming that we do not knowingly employ unauthorized workers. • Subcontractor Oversight: We require all subcontractors of any tier to comply with E-Verify requirements through our subcontract language. This ensures full compliance across all levels of the project team. • Internal Auditing: Garmong maintains internal controls and periodic audits to ensure ongoing compliance with E-Verify obligations and to prepare for any external review or agency audit. This proactive approach reflects our dedication to legal compliance, workforce integrity, and responsible contracting practices. Our commitment to being compliant with E-Verify is simple, if we are not compliant, we would expect the City to withhold our payments until we were in compliance. 2. Fair Bidding Process In compliance with the City's request, Garmong will not be bidding any of the trade packages on the project to self -perform the work. Garmong will ensure that the City's Responsible Bidders Ordinance is included in the bid documents for all first tier subcontractors. 1h GARMONG Kennedy Park Renovation I n Garmong Construction 7