Opening of Proposals - Kennedy Park Rehabiliation CMc Proj No 125-037 - The Skillman Corporation

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Addressing City Specific Goals Local Labor & E Verify Skillman is committed to ensuring the City's dollars remain local and are reinvested in the community. We have assigned construction project personnel who reside in St. Joseph County and will leverage our strong relationships with the county's contracting community to help achieve the City's local participation goal. All on -site personnel and subcontractors will participate in the E Verify Program per Indiana Code 22-5-1.7-11, and only compliant subcontractors will be engaged, ensuring adherence to all State and Federal requirements. Fair Bidding & Contractor Engagement In line with the City's preference, Skillman does not self -perform, relying on pre -qualified subcontractors to deliver high -quality, coordinated work. Our focus on construction management eliminates conflicts of interest and fosters cooperative relationships across all trades. Through transparent contractor pre -qualification, bid package structuring, and early engagement, we maximize competition, minimize costs, and ensure the highest project value. Sustainability Skillman is committed to sustainable construction and minimizing environmental impact. We have delivered 16 LEED-certified facilities totaling over $300M in construction and maintain a staff of 12 LEED APs, including full-time estimators. Even when formal LEED certification is not pursued, we identify LEED points, develop a certification template, and incorporate enhanced commissioning to maximize the performance and long-term value of building systems. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Our approach to establishing the GMP is tailored to maximize value and minimize risk. For public clients like the City, we recommend establishing the GMP after bids are received from first -tier contractors on 100% complete construction documents, reducing risk and eliminating allowances for incomplete design. This method improves accuracy, drives competition, and ensures the GMP reflects actual construction scope. For phased projects, GMPs can be established per phase and amended as subsequent phases are bid, consistent with AIA contract protocols. Project Schedule & Management Skillman will manage a schedule aligned with the City's anticipated early 2026 start and fall 2027 completion. The on -site Skillman Site Manager will oversee daily field activities and coordinate schedule updates with trade contractors every two weeks. This proactive management ensures materials and resources are on -site when needed, preventing delays and keeping the project on track. Skillman Commitments Single point of responsibility. Skillman is your single point of responsibility, and we will remain involved in all project activities throughout each phase. We will assist you in making informed decisions that can minimize costs and change orders. Proactive and collaborative process. Our experienced staff works collaboratively to identify issues and proactively develop solutions, saving time and money throughout the project. Place the needs of the owner first. Complete client satisfaction is our top priority. We prioritize the needs of our project owners and collaborate with the project team to ensure owner advocacy and project transparency. Maximize value to the owner. With our estimating team's expertise across disciplines, we are able to find ways to add value throughout the project and keep the project on budget instead of having to "engineer" it in at the end. All team members succeed. Skillman has a corporate policy to not self -perform trade work, which means we do not compete with subcontractors. We have long-standing, positive relationships with regional contractors and are able to provide increased competition and better bid results. Exceed owner's expectations. The City of South Bend gets an unbiased partner who is successful when we have achieved all of your project goals and expectations. THE SKILLMAN CORPORATION I KENNEDY PARK RENOVATIONS I PROPOSAL FOR CM/C SERVICES 21