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Project Name Edison Filtration Plant Roof Replacement
Project No. 119-014
For Bids Due October 8, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Local Time
Date:
Address:
City/State/Zip
PART I
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October 7, 2019 Bidder (Firm): Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.
1274 S. Elkhart 5L PO Box 4
Wakarusa, IN 46573 Telephone Number: ( 574 ) 862-2171
Agent of Bidder (if Applicable):
Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers to furnish labor and/or material necessary to complete the
public works project of:
Edison Filtration Plant Roof Replacement
the City of South Bend, Indiana, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by:
Crumlish & Crumlish Architects Inc.
and dated Se tetnber 6 2019' for the sum of (enter the Total Bid as shown on the Proposal)
(Enter sum of Total Base Bid plus Alternates shown on Proposal) _ (Nu erical)
The undersigned further agrees to furnish a bond or certified check with this bid for an amount specified
in the notice of the letting. If alternative bids apply, the undersigned submits a proposal for each in
accordance with the notice. Any addendums attached will be specifically referenced at the applicable
page.
If additional units of material included in the contract are needed, the cost of units must be the same as
that shown in the original contract if accepted by the City of South Bend. If the bid is to be awarded on a
unit basis, the itemtz tion Pf the its shall be shown on a separate attachment.
By
(Signatarre)
Eric Brown
(Printed Name of Person Signing)
ACCEPTANCE
The above bid is accepted this day of
Subject to the following conditions:
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Gary A. Gilot, President
Elizabeth A. Maradik, Member
Genevieve E. Miller, Member
Therese J. Dorau, Member
ME
Laura L. O'Sullivan, Member Attest: Linda M. Martin, Clerk
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BID/PROPOSAL
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
Project Name: Edison Filtration Plant Roof Replacement
Project Number: 119-014
For Bids Due: October 8, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., Local Time
Contractor Name:
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BASE BID
Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price
1 Roof Replacement 1 LS
BASE BID TOTAL
ALTERNATE #1
Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price
No.
1 Replace doors and frames 1 LS
ALTERNATE #1 TOTAL
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TOTAL OF ABOVE: $�
Bidder (Firm): Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.
Address: 124 S. Elkhart St., PO Box 487
City/State/Zip: Wakarusa, IN 46+ 73-0487 T^^ Telephone Number:
574-862-2171
(Signature)
Eric Brown
(Printed Name of Person Signing)
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When the prospective Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements below, it shall attach an erplanation to this Affidavit.
CONTRACTOR'S NON -COLLUSION AND NON -DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT, CERTIFICATION
REGARDING INVESTMENT WITH IRAN, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION, NON-
DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF USE OF UNITED STATES STEEL
PRODUCTS OR FOUNDRY PRODUCTS
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STATE OF Indiana )
SS:
Elkhart COUNTY
The undersigned Contractor, being duly sworn upon his/her/its oath, affirms under the penalties of perjury
that:
1. Contractor has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company,
corporation or partnership represented.py him, entered into any combination, collusion or agreement with
any person relative to the price to be bid by anyone at such letting nor to prevent any person from bidding
nor to induce anyone to refrain from bidding, and that this bid is made without reference to any other bid
and without any agreement, understanding or combination with any other person in reference to such
bidding. Contractor further says that no person or persons, firms, or corporation has, have or will receive
directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, gift, commission or thing of value on account of such sale; and
2. Contractor certifies by submission of this proposal that neither contractor nor any of its principals
are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency; and
3. Contractor has not, nor has any successor to, nor an affiliate of, Contractor, engaged in
investment activities in Iran.
a. For purposes of this Certification, "Iran" means the government of Iran and any
agency or instrumentality of Iran, or as otherwise defined at Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-5,
as amended from time -to -time.
b. As provided by Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-8, as amended from time -to -time, a Contractor
is engaged in investment activities in Iran if either:
b.i. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, provides goods or services of twenty
million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in value in the energy sector of Iran;
or
b.ii. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, is a financial institution that extends
twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person for
forty-five (45) days or more, if that person will (i) use the credit to provides
goods and services in the energy sector in Iran; and (ii) at the time the
Financial institution extends credit, is a Pei -son identified on list published by
the Indiana Department of Administration,
4. Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor retain any
employee or contract with a person that the Contractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien.
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Contractor agrees that he/she/it shall enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all of Contractor's
newly hired employees through the E-Verify Program as defined by I.C. 22-5-1.7-3. Contractor's
documentation of enrollment and participation in the E-Verify Program is included and attached as pw of
this bid/quote; and
5. Contractor shall require his/her/its subcontractors performing work under this public contract to
Certify that the subcontractors do not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor retain
any employee or contract with a person that the subcontractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien,
and that the subcontractor has enrolled in and is participating in the E-Verify Program. The Contractor
agrees to maintain this certification throughout the term of the contract with the City of South Bend, and
understands that the City may terminate the contract for default if the Contractor fildS to cure a breach of
this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the City.
& Persons, partnerships, corporations, associations, or` joint venturers awarded as contract by the City
of South Bend through its agencies, boards, or cortinlissions, shall not discriminate against any cinployce or
applicant for employment in the performance of as City contract with respect to hire, tenure, terms;,
conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment because
of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual
orientation or disability that does not affect that person's ability to perform the work.
In awarding contracts liar tile purchase of work, labor, set -vices, supplies, equipment, materials, or any
combination of tile foregoing including, but not limited to, public works contracts awarded under public
bidding laws or other contracts in which public bids are not required by law, the City, its agencies, boards,
or commissions may consider the Contractor's good f1lill, effirts to obtain participation by those
Contractors certified by the State of Indiana as a Minot -icy Business (11NIBE") or as a Women's Business
Enterprise ("WBE") as a factor in determining the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder.
In no event shall persons or entities seeking the award of a City contract be required to award a subcontract
to an MBEVWBE; however, it may not unlawfully discriminate against said WBENIM". A finding of a
discriminatory practice by the (.:ity*s MBEYWBE Utilization Board shall prohibit that persoll or entity front
being awarded a City contract for as period of one (1) year ftom the date of'such determination, and Such
determination nlay also be grounds for terminating the contact for which the discriminatory practice or
noncompliance pertains,
7. The undersigned contractor agrees that the following nondiscrimination commitment shall be
made a part of any contract which it may henceforth enter into with the City of South Bend, Indiana or any
of its agencies, boards or commissions.
Contractor agrees not to discriminate against or intimidate any employee or applicant for employment in
the perfbrmance of this contract with privileges of employment, men(, or any matter directly Ot- indirectly related
to employment, because of race, religion, color, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation,
handicap, national origin or ancestry. Breach of this provision may be regarded as material breach of
contract.
1, the undersigned bidder or agent as contractor on a public works project, understand illy statutory
obligations to the use of steel products Or foundry products made in the United States (I.C. 5-16-8-1), 1
hereby certify that I and all subcontractors employed by rne for this prq*t will use steel Products Or
foundry products made in the: United States on this Project if awarded, I understand I have all affirmative
duty to notify tile City in my bid that my proposal (foes not include the use of steel products or foundry
products made in the United States. I understand it is my sole obligation and responsibility to provide a
,justification to the City, subject to review and approval, why the cost of United States made steel or
foundry products is unreasonable. Prior to award and upon submission of bid which does not use steel
products or foundry products made in the United States, the City, through its director of public works, shall
make a determination if the price of United States made steel or foundry is unreasonable. I understand that
violations hereunder may result in forfeiture of contractual payments.
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I hereby affirm under the penalties of perjury that the facts and information contained in the foregoing bid
for public works are true and correct.
Dated this 7th day of Oct 2019
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th
My Commission Expires
4/3/2025
County of Residence
Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.
Contracto;Tontractor/Bidder
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Signature or Its Agent
Eric Brown, President
Printed Name and Title
.day of October 2019
Notary Public Todd A. Marek
Marshall Co., IN
Todd A Marek
Notary Public
SEAL.
Marshall County, State of Indiana
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Bid Bond
CONTRACTOR:
(Name, legal status and address)
Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.
P. O. Box 487
Wakarusa, IN 46573-0487
OWNER:
(Name, legal status and address)
City of South Bend Board of Public Works
SURETY:
(Name, legal status and principal place
of business)
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Bala Cynwyd, PA
County -City Building Room 1316, 227 West Jefferson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
BOND AMOUNT:
Five Percent of the Total Bid ( 5% of Total Bid
PROJECT:
(Name, location or address, and Project number, if any)
Edison Filtration Plant Roof Replacement
This document has important legal
consequences. Consultation with
an attorney is encouraged with
respect to its completion or
modification.
Any singular reference to
Contractor, Surety, Owner or
other party shall be considered
plural where applicable.
The Contractor and Surety are bound to the Owner in the amount set forth above, for the payment of which the
Contractor and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and
severally, as provided herein. The conditions of this Bond are such that if the Owner accepts the bid of the Contractor
within the time specified in the bid documents, or within such time period as may be agreed to by the Owner and
Contractor, and the Contractor either (1) enters into a contract with the Owner in accordance with the terms of such
bid, and gives such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents, with a surety admitted
in the jurisdiction of the Project and otherwise acceptable to the Owner, for the faithful performance of such Contract
and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or (2) pays to the Owner the
difference, not to exceed the amount of this Bond, between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount
for which the Owner may in good faith contract with another party to perform the work covered by said bid, then this
obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. The Surety hereby waives any notice of
an agreement between the Owner and Contractor to extend the time in which the Owner may accept the bid. Waiver of
notice by the Surety shall not apply to any extension exceeding sixty (60) days in the aggregate beyond the time for
acceptance of bids specified in the bid documents, and the Owner and Contractor shall obtain the Surety's consent for
an extension beyond sixty (60) days.
If this Bond is issued in connection with a subcontractor's bid to a Contractor, the term Contractor in this Bond shall
be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor.
When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location of the Project,
any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and
provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When so
furnished, the intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond.
Signed and sealed this 4th day of October 2019
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On this 27th day of October, 2017, before me came the individual who executed the preceding instrument, to me personally known, and being by me duly sworn said
that he is the therein described and authorized officer of the PMADELPEIIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY; that the seal affixed to said instrument is
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Oct 7 2019 08:04am P001/001
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM
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Date Recc;voLL October 7, 2019
This addendum is being forwaaled to you for the above refert-aced prc�iec'
Pie-ase sign below and acknowledge receipt of this Addendum
by faxing this sheet to the Board of Public Works at "574) 235-9171
within 48 hours of receipt, A copy MUST also be included -tvith your
bid pack -age upon submittal.
THIS ADDENDUM MAY AFFECT YOUR ID,
The attached documents aro hereby added to the Specifications and Contract
Documcnts and become a part of 11CI-C111-
Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.
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Date: October 7, 2019
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1316COUNTY-CITYBUILDING ( 'k PHONE 574/235-9251
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SOUTH BEND. 1NDCANA 46601-1830
CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
November 16, 2018
Mr. Eric Brown
Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.
124 S. Elkhart St., PO Box 487
Wakarusa, IN 46573
RE: 2019 Pre -Qualification Verification
Dear Mr. Brown:
This letter serves as verification of Pre -Qualification status of your company for bidding with the City of South
Bend. This Pre -Qualification status is effective for the year 2019. Thereafter you are required to re -submit a
complete application for continuation of pre -qualification status prior to December 31 for the upcoming calendar
year.
A copy of this Verification Letter must be included with every bid exceeding $150,000 subalitted to the City of
South Bend Board of Public Works, along with your Pre -Qualified Bidder Checklist and attachments.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call this office at (574) 235-9251.
Sincerely,
Linda M. Martin, Clerk
GARY A. GILOT DAV ID P. RELOS ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JAMES A. MUELLER THERESE J. DORAU
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK
CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS
Project Name Edison Filtration Plant Roof Replacement
Project No. 119-014
For Bids Due October 8, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Local Time
From time to time the South Bend Board of Public Works finds it necessary to reject a bid
because it does not comply with statutory requirements. In preparing your bid, please use the
following checklist in order to make sure that your bid is done in the proper manner.
Proper bid security included. The bidder has the option of providing either a Certified Check
or Bid Bond.
Bid prepared on the City of South Bend Contractor's Bid for Public Work Form, completely
executed.
Contractor's Non -Collusion and Non -Debarment Affidavit, Certification Regarding Investments
with Iran, Employment Eligibility Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment, and
Certification of use of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products.
Proof of MBE/WBE Participation Goal Form [MWBE-1.0]. If minimum participation goal is not
met, also provide Evidence of Good Faith Efforts Form [MWBE-2.0] and MBE/WBE Contacted
Form [MWBE-2.1].
Acknowledge Receipt of 1 Addendum(s) included with the bid.
All required additional information is included with the bid,
Proposal statements and other affidavits all signed by the proper party with name either
printed or typed underneath signature.
This checklist submitted with the Bid.
This checklist is provided for bidder's use in assuring compliance with required
documentation; however, it does not include all specifications requirements and does not
relieve the bidder of the need to read and comply with the specifications.
Bidder: Brown & Brown General
By Authorized Representative:
Signature:
Print Name & Title
Eric Brown President
Inc.
Date: 10/8/2019
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PART II
(For projects of $100,000 or more — IC 36-1-12-4)
These statements to be submitted under oath by each bidder with and as part of his/her/its bid.
Attach additional pages for each section as needed.
SECTION I EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE SEE ATTACHED
1. Attach information regarding projects your organization has completed for the period of one
(1) year prior to the date of the current bid.
2. Attach a listing of public works projects currently in process of construction by your
organization.
3. Attach information regarding any failure to complete any work awarded to you and the
location thereof.
4. Attach references from private firms for which you have performed work.
SECTION II PLAN AND EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Attach an explanation of your plan or layout for performing proposed work. (Examples
could include a narrative of when you could begin work, complete the project, number of
workers, etc. and any other information which you believe would enable the City of South
Bend to consider your bid.)
2. Attach a listing of the names and addresses of all subcontractors (i.e. persons or firms
outside your own firm who have performed part of the work) that you have used on public
works projects during the past five (5) years along with a brief description of the work done
by each subcontractor.
3. If you intend to sublet any portion of the work, attach the name and address of each
subcontractor, equipment to be used by the subcontractor, and whether you will require a
bond. However, if you are unable to currently provide a listing, please understand a listing
must be provided prior to contract approval. Until the completion of the proposed project,
you are under a continuing obligation to immediately notify the City of South Bend in the
event that you subsequently determine that you will use a subcontractor on the proposed
project.
4. Attach a listing of equipment you have available to use for the proposed project.
5. Have you entered into contracts or received offers for all materials which substantiate
the prices used in preparing your proposal? If not, attach an explanation for the rationale
used which would corroborate the prices listed.
SECTION III CONTRACTOR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Attachment of bidder's financial statement is mandatory. Any bid submitted without said
financial statement as required by statute shall thereby be rendered invalid. The financial
statement provided hereunder to the City of South Bend awarding the contract must be specific
enough in detail so that said City of South Bend can make a proper determination of the
bidder's capability for completing the project if awarded.
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SECTION I EXPERIENCE
QUESTIONNAIRE
1.
What public works
projects has your organization
completed for
the period of one (1) year prior to the
date of the current
bid?
_.
Co mpletion
_.
Contract Amou
Amount
Class of Work
Date...
Name and Address of Owner
3,481,450.00
renovation
2017
Indiana University, YBloomington, IN
226,429.00
renov/addition
2018
Elkhart Comm Schools, Elkhart, IN
1,141,066.00
new
2018
'%kilkerton Lincoln Twp Library, Walkerton, IN
6,109,490.00
new
2018
WaNee Comm Schools, Nappanee, IN
2.
What public works projects
are now in process
of construction
by your organization?
Contract Amount
Class of Work
k
Completion
Name and Address of Owner
Date
1,213,300.00 300.00
renovation
2019
__ _
Concord Comm Schools, Elkhart, IN
2,985,000.00
new
2019
Elkhart Comm Schools, Elkhart, IN
7,550,000.00
new
2019
Elkhart Co Bd of Comm, Goshen„ IN
359,400 00
renovation
2018
Mishawaka Penn Harris Pub Lib, Mishawaka IN
Have you ever failed to complete any -work awarded to you? no If so, where and why?
4. List references from private firms for which you have performed work.
Dick Belcher, First Federal Savings Bank, Rochester, IN
John Metzger, Culver Duck Farm, Middlebury, IN
Jeff Ewing, 2nd AP Company L.P., Woburn, MA
Samantha Hale, Holladay Properties, South Bend, IN
Patti Toering, Matthews LLC, Notre Dame, IN
SECTION II PLAN AND EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
t , Explain your plan or layout For performing proposed work, (E' amplcs could include a narrative of when
you couldbegin work, complete the project, number of workers, etc. and any other information which you
believe would enable the governmental unit to consider your bid.)
All work to be completed in a professional, workmanlike manner according to applicable
plans, specifications and addendum.
2. Please list the names and addresses of all subcontractors (i.e. persons or firms outside your own firm
who have performed part of the work) that you have used on public works projects during the past five (5)
years along with a brief description of the work done by each subcontractor.
Art Mosaic & Tile, South Bend, IN - specialized floor finishes
Interior Finishes, South Bend, IN - floor finishes
Edward J. White, South Bend, IN - mechanical
DeMuyt Masonry, Rome City, IN -masonry
Martell Electric, South Bend, IN - electrical
If you intend to sublet any portion of the work, state the name and address of each subcontractor,
equipment to be used by the subcontractor, and whether you will require a bond, However, if you are
unable to currently provide a listing, please understand a listing must be provided prior to contract
approval, until the completion of the proposed project, you are under a continuing obligation to
immediately notify the governmental unit in the event that you subsequently determine that you will use a.
subcontractor on the proposed project.
--�� ed as specifications require„
Names and addresses of subcontractors to be furnish mmWW
Equipment to be used by them is unknown to us,
Bonds from subcontractors to be determined
What equipment do you have available to use for the proposed project? Any equipment to be used by
subcontractors may also be required to be listed by the governmental unit.
Trucks, skid loaders; anything else we do not have will be rented.
5. Have you entered into contracts or received offers for all materials which substantiate the prices used in
preparing your proposal? If not, please explain the rationale used which would corroborate the prices
listed.
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MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DIVERSITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMa
FORM MWBE-2.0
EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS
This completed form should be included as part of the Bids documents related to City of South Bend Public
Works Projects requiring Good Faith Efforts to obtain MBEIWBE participation. It is the bidder's sole
responsibility to verify whether any listed minority or woman business meets the qualifications of a Minority
or Women's owned business as defined by the Indiana Department of Administration ("IDOA").
Project Number: 119-014 Date:
Project Name: Edison Filtration Plant Roof Replacement
Bidder: Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc_
Contact Person: Eric Brown Telephone:
Address: 124 S. Elkhart St., PO Box 487
City: Wakarusa State: Indiana Zip: 46573
Email: eric@bbec.us
To determine whether a bidder has demonstrated good faith efforts to reach the MBE/WBE utilization goals set
forth in the City of South Bend Public Works Project Specifications, the City and its agencies, boards, or
commissions, REQUIRE ALL of the following Good Faith Efforts as listed in the table below*:
EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS
MBE/WBE LIST(S): The bidder reviewed the City of South Bend's Minority and Women Business
Enterprise Diversity Development Program, which uses the IDOA approved list of Minority and
Women Owned Business as found on their website (http://www.in.gov/idoa).
ACTION (ADVERTISE/CONTACT): In order for your bid to be deemed responsive, the City of South
Bend requires that all perspective bidders complete no less than 2 of the following:
1. Attend all pre- bid meetings scheduled by the City to inform MBE/WBEs of contracting and
subcontracting opportunities.
2. Advertise in general circulation and/or trade association publications concerning
subcontracting opportunities, and allow MBE/WBEs reasonable time to respond.
3. Perform any and all necessary steps to provide written notice in a manner reasonably
calculated to inform MBE/WBEs of subcontracting opportunities and allowed sufficient time
for them to participate effectively.
4, Utilize pre-existing services of available community organizations, small and/or
disadvantaged business assistance offices and other organizations that provided
assistance in the recruitment and placement of MBE/WBE firms.
**Bidder must circle or otherwise notate which of the two (2) required actions were performed„
GOOD FAITH NEGOTIATIONS: The bidder negotiated in good faith with interested MBE/WBEs,
including providing such MBE/WBE's with adequate information about the plans, specifications and
other requirements of the subcontract and did not reject MBE/WBEs as unqualified without sound
business reasons based on a thorough investigation of their capabilities.
SMALL CONTRACT(S): The bidder selected specific portions of the work to be performed by
MBE/WBEs in order to increase the likelihood of meeting the MBE/WBE goals (including breaking
down contracts into smaller units to facilitate MBE/WBE participation)
CONTRACT RECORDS: The bidder has maintained the following records for each MBE/WBE that
has bid on the subcontracting opportunity:
1. Name, address, and telephone number;
2. A description of information provided by the bidder or subcontractor; and
3. A statement of whether an agreement was reached, and if not, why not, including any reasons for
concluding that the MBE/WBE was unqualified to perform the job.
*Proper demonstration of Good Faith Effort requires your initials next to all of the above boxes. Any
ummsiuns snau oe considered grounds Tor rejection oT the bra by the board of Public Works. The City of
South Bend reserves the right to request additional information.
Version 4/2/2019 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 32 BPW #119-014
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DIVERSITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM',,"w°w
FORM MWBE-2.1
MBE/WBE CONTACTED
This completed form should be supplied with Bids that pertain to City of South Bend Public Works Projects
requiring contacted MBEIWBE to obtain Good Faith Efforts. It is the bidder's sole responsibility to verify
whether any listed minority or woman business meets the qualifications of a Minority or Women's owned
business.
Project Number:
Project Name:
Bidde
By:
119-014
Edison Filtration Plant Roof Replacement
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(Signature) (Title) President )
MBE/WBE Firm NONE
Owner or Contact at MBE/WBE Firm
Telephone:
Fax:
TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT:
RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE MBE/WBE FIRM:
Email:
MBE/WBE Firm
Owner or Contact at MBE/WBE Firm
Telephone: Fax: Email:
TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT,.
RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE MBE/WBE FIRM
Version 4/2/2019 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 33 BPW #119-014
CITY OF SOUTH BEND'°�� "a
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DIVERSITY tlx:
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
FORM MWBE-2.1
MBE/WBE CONTACTED
Version 4/2/2019 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 34 BPW #119-014
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(a) Acknowledgements.
W _X._ By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that I am not a pre-qualifted bidder
with the City of South Bend.
(ii) X By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that the City reserves the right to
request supplemental information, additional verification of any information
provided, and may also conduct random inquiries of my current and prior
customers. the City reserved the right to utilize all information provided in this
submission and all information obtained in inquiries or requests to determine if a
bidder is responsive and responsible. Addonally, I acknowledge that all
information provided to the City shall be regarded as public records.
(iii) X By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that copies of all Applicable
apprenticeship certificates or standards for training programs applicable to the
work performed on the project may be requested at any time and shall be furnished
upon request
(iv) X By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge and ensure that I and all sub-
contractors, from whom I have accepted a bid and/or intend to hire to perform work
on the public work project, are properly. licensed. Furthermore, I acknowledge my
understanding that it is my responsibility to ensure that all sub -contractors have
the necessary licenses to undertake the work called for in this bid. If a sub-
contractor loses their license at any point, it is the responsibility of that sub-
contractor to notify the City.
'b) Attachments:
M _X
Indiana Secretary of State's on-line records (i.e. Business verification) dated within
sixty (60) days of the submission of said document showing that business is in
existence. current with the Indiana Secretary of State's Business Entity Report,
and eligible for a certcate of good standing. (Not applicable to individuals, sole
proprietors or partnerships).
List identifying all former business names.
Any determinations by a court or governmental agency any violations of federal
state. or local laws including, but not limited to, violations of contracting or antitrust
laws, tax or licensing laws, environmental laws, Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA), or federal Davis -Bacon and related Acts, within the preceding five (5)
yeaft.
(iv)
Statement about staffing capabilities, including labor sources. This statement
indicates and ensures I have sufficient employees an staff to complete the work I
am bidding on OR outlines how I intend to meet the staffing needs of the work.
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Statement that Individuals who will perform work on the public work project on my
behalf will be properly classified as an employee or as an independent contractor
under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances.
Evidence of participatlion in apprenticeship and training programs, applicable to the
work to be performed on the project, which are approved by and registered with
the United States Department of Labors Office of Apprenticeship, or its successor
organization.
(vii)
Copy of a written plan for employee drug testing that covers all of my employees
who will perform work on the public work project and meats or exceeds the
requirements set forth in IC 4-13-18-5 or IC 4-13-18-6.
(viii)
Evidence that I am uzing a surety company which is on the Bureau of Fiscal
Service "Department of Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties" as required in the
bid specifications or contract.
Version 7/20/2018 General Conditions - 9
(ix) Written statement of any federal, state or local tax liens or tax definquencies, owed
to any federal, state or local taxing body in the preceding three years.
M List of projects of sh-nilar site and scope of work performed in all areas, including
the State ofindiana, within three (3) years prior to the date on which, the bid is due.
Date: November ,5, 2018
(Sign Here)
Marita Kreps
(print Name Here)
Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.
(Name of Company)
124 S. Elkhart St P,O Box 487
(Address of Company)
Wakarusa
(City)
Indiana 46573-0487
(State)
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Statement of staffing capabilities:
In-house Eric Brown, President
Marita Kreps, Vice -President
Bradley Romine, Project Manager
'odd Marek, Project Manager
On -site Eric Romine, Site Superintendent
Adam Loucks, Site Superintendent
Matthew Hilty, Site Superintendent
James Downing, Site Superintendent
Rob Reinhold, Site Superintendent
Labor sources: Carpenter's local 413
Cement finishers local 101
Painters local 91
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Attachments:
(i) Indiana Secretary of State on line record - ATTACHED
(ii) No former business names
(iii) No determinations by a court or government agency for any violations of
federal, state or local laws.
(iv) Staffing capabilities - ATTACHED
(v) Statement is ATTACHED
(vi) Evidence of apprenticeship participation is ATTACHED
(vii) Employee drug testing written plan is ATTACHED
(viii) Evidence of Surety Company is ATTACHED
(ix) No federal, state or local tax liens are owed
(x) List of projects is ATTACHED
BUSINESS INFORMATION
CO LAWSON
INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE
10/01/2018 10:33 AM
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Business Name: BROWN & BROWN GENERAL Business ID: 194303-158
CONTRACTORS INC
Entity Type: Domestic For -Profit Corporation Business Status: Active
Creation Date: 06/02/1960 Inactive Date:
Principal Office Address: 124 S. Elkhart St., Wakarusa, IN, 46573 - 7, USA Expiration Date: Perpetual
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Jurisdiction of Formation: Indiana Business Entity Report Due 06/3012020
Date:
Years Due:
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Title Name
Secretary Hannah M Aitken
President Eric Brown
Address
PO Box 487 W —LLSA-1<,SA
PO Box 487, WAKARUSA, IN, 46573, USA
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Type: Individual
Name- MA KREPS
Address: 124 S. ELKHART ST., WAKARUSA, IN, 46573 - 0487, USA
INDIANA/KENTUCKY/OHIO
CARPENTERSJOINT
APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING
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1I95 MARINERS DRIVE
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A13MDIV'ISTI6 A'IVIION OFFICE
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(.3reem%,o(x.1, IN 46143
Phone: 3 I. F-807.• 1112
IFax: 3117-M)7- I l 15
Ashland Campus
574 Carpenters Stay
Grayson, KY 41 143
Phone: 606-929-1378
Fax: 502.996-9108
Indianapolis Campus
October 31, 301
711 Greenwood Springs Drive
Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: 317-807-1 1 16
Fax: 317-807-t 131
Lafayette campus
Brown & Brown General Contractor
2953 South Creasy Lane
P.O. Box 487
Larayctte, IN 47905
Wakarusa, IN 46573
Phone: 765.447-5959
Fax: 765.447-7676
RE: City of South Bend Bid
Louisville Campus
1245 Durrett Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
To Whom It May Concern:
Phone: 502-366.8668
Fax: 502-366-8678
This letter is in response to verification needed by Brown & Brown for work to be
"Merrillville Campus
performed for the City of South Bend. Brown & Brown regularly employs a number of
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apprentices affiliated with our apprenticeship program and has done so for more than
Merrillville, IN 46410
three years. We are registered with the United States Department Labor,
Phone: 219-947-3348
Fax: 219-947-1889
of Bureau of
Apprenticeship and Training and our registration number is 020 0537. Our program also
participates in the Building Trades Associate Degree Program with Ivy Tech Community
NTuncle Campus
College and has done so since 1996.
4121 East Centennial Avenue
MUIICie' IN 47303
Phonc: 765-288-9015
Brown & Brown is a bona fide contractor in good standing with the
Fax: 765-288-9298
Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and
Newburgh Campus
Training Fund and is eligible to employ apprenticecarpenters in the future. I have
5400 Covert Court
enclosed copies of our certificates from the United States Department of Labor and
Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: 812-851-9312
from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs for GI educational benefits.
Fax: 8 12-853-9316
If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
Terre Haute Campus
3099 South 6th Streut
rare Haute, IN 47802
Best regards,
Phone:812.466-7899
Fax:812-466.9840
Warsaw Campus
1095 Mariners Drive
Dale Newlin
Warsaw, IN 46582
Area Coordinator
Phone: 574-267-5264
Tax:574-269-1464
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November 2, 2018
Brown and Brown Construction is a signatory contractor, with Local 692, and participates in the
Plasterers & Cement Masons Apprentice Program. I may be reached at (219)707-7767 if
Additional information is needed.
Thank You,
Brian Kristoff
Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor
Plasterers & Cement Masons
Finishing Tr es Institute
Of District Council 91
Merrillville - Indianapolis - Evansville
Office: (219) 246-4210
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November 5, 2018
RE: Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.
PO Box 487
124 S. Elkhart Street
Wakarusa, IN 46573-0487
To Whom It May Concern,
Please be advised that Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.is a signatory contractor, in good
standing with Painters Local 1118/District Council 91 and has been for numerous years. The
apprenticeship program that they participate in is the Finishing Trades Institute of District Council 91,
FTI of DC91, which is registered with the -Department of Labor..I am providing a copy of our Certificate
of Registration for your records.
The above mentioned company is a participant in the Apprenticeship and Training Program through this
District Council and is eligible to use our apprentices on projects:
Please call if you need further information or have questions.
Respectfully,
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Administrator
Finishing Trades Institute of District Council 91
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List of Projects in past three years
Description
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Walkerton Library, Walkerton, IN ............................ . . .
$1,143,906
IUSB Riverside Hall, South Bend, IN , , , , , ,, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
3,254,451
IUSB Northside Hall, South Bend, IN .. , . , * , , .. , , ., , , , . , , , .. , , , , ,
. 3,482,671
Elkhart Memorial High School Commissary, Elkhart, IN .. . . . . ..... . .
. 1,164,280
Howard Ellis Elementary, Niles, MI ............ . . .... , .. „ , , , , . , , . , ,
, .. 935,100
Ring Lardner Middle School, Niles, MI.. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ....... .
. . 765,272
Northwood High School Athletic Center, Nappanee, IN , , „ . , . , , , ....
$6,104,700
Woodlawn Hospital Pharmacy, Rochester, IN ... . ... . . . . . ..... . ......
286,229
Watervliet Middle & High Schools, Watervliet, MI . y .. , ... .... ,. .
, , 557,494
Elkhart Public Library, Elkhart, IN ....... ........ . .
979,298
Culver Duck Farm, Middlebury, IN .................... w , . , ...... ,
. , , 112,316
Peru Housing Authority, Peru, IN ............. . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . ....
342,533
Pennway Alternative School, Osceola, IN ............ . ... , . , .......
, .. 119,299
Stratford Commons, Elkhart, IN ....... a .... , , , , .. * , , , , , , , , , , ,, ,
, 1,014,298
Buchanan Middle School, Buchanan, MI .... . . . ..... . n , .. , .. , .. , „ , ,
, 1,025,471
Gurley Leep Kia, Mishawaka, IN ........... . .
358,939
St. Joseph County PSAP, Mishawaka, IN . . ..... . . . . . .. . . .. d . , , ......
587,494
Success Academy, South Bend, IN ....... . . . . . . .... , ........ , , , . ,
... 209,905
Knox Elementary School, Knox, IN .......... . , ....... , , .... , ... 1,523,524
P.O. BOX 487
46573-0487
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Section (v)
This is our statement that individuals who will perform work on the public work
project on my behalf will be properly classified as an employee or as an
independent contractor under all applicable state and federal laws and local
ordinances.
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October 3, 2018
RE: Brown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.
To IoVhom It May Concern:
In compliance with the United States Department of 1'reasnty's Listing of Certified
Companies, this letter will serve to confirm that at this time the surety company
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company is listed with the United States
Department of Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties according to Department
Circular 570.
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Jennifer L. Kasznia
Attorney in Fact
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PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
One Bala Plaza, Suite 100
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-0950
ENt '4!w "AL1. PERSONS IB Y "F`H SE PKESENT4: That PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY(the Company), a corpwition orgaru,&d and
existing under the I,rws of the Comm or) wcalth of IPcunsylvarun, dmm hereby cranstiatto end ,appoint Barba�n Pear on �ordao Sr c Iuer .lenuifer Nasznla� a lark
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,Vjijjjj; its true and lawful Attorney, in- fact with full atnhority to execute ott its bel�m,rlf bonds,, turdertakings, tecognmr°tnces and other conlracis of andetmmity
and writings obligatory in time uanne, themol", issued in the coursa of its busan s rand to bind time Company thereby, it% an amount not to cxo acd U.9AQfl Oft.0,
This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY on the 14'h of November, 2016.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Directors hereby authorizes the President or any Vice President of the
Company. (1) Appoint Anomey(s) in Tract and authurize the Attomey(s) in Fact to
execute on behalf of the Company braids and undertakings, contracts of unahamtity and
other wrifings obligatory in the nature themot' and to attach the sed of il�te Company
lher of mnl (2) to remove, at any tirnc, any .such Attorney inu Fact and revoke the
authority given. And, be it
FURTHER
RESOLVED: That the signatures of such officers and the seal of the Company may be affixed to any
such Power of Attorney or certificate relating thereto by facsimile, and any such Power of
Attorney so executed and certified by facsimile signatures and facsimile seal shall be
valid and binding upon the Company in the future with respect to any bond or
undertaking to which it is attached.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY HAS CAUSED THIS INSTRUMENT TO BE SIGNED AND ITS
CORPORATE SEALTO BE AFFIXED BY ITS AUTHORIZED OFFICE THIS 27To DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017,
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Robert D. O'Leary Jr., President & CEO
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
On this 271 day of October, 2017, before me come the individual who executed the preceding instrument, to me personally known, and being by me duly swom said
that he is the therein described and authorized officer of the PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY; that the seal affixed to said instrument is
the Corporate seal of said Company; that the said Corporate Seal and his signature were duly affixed.
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My commission expires:
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1, Edward Sayago, Corporate Secretary of PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution of the Board of
Directors and the Power of Attorney issued pursuant thereto on the 27's day of October, 2017 are true and correct and are still in full force and effect. I do further certify
that Robert D. O'Leary Jr., who executed the Power of Attorney as President, was on the date of execution of the attached Power of Attorney the duly elected President
of PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY.
In Testimony Whereof I have subscribed my name and affixed the facsimile seal of each Company this day of 20 a
Edward Sayago, Corporate Secretary
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY