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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Bids - North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization Proj No. 118-005A - The Stanger Group, Inc.CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS Project Name North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization Project No. 118-005A For Bids Due December 8, 2020 I ,, 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 X or Bid Bond. Bid prepared on the City of South Bend Contractors Bid for Public Work Form, completely X executed. Contractor's Non -Collusion and Non -Debarment Affidavit, Certification Regarding Investments with Iran, Employment Eligibility Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment, and X Certification of use of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products. Proof of MWBE Utilization Plan [MWBE-1.0]. If minimum participation goal is not met, also provide Evidence of Good Faith Efforts Form [MWBE-2.0] and MWBE Contacted Form X [MWBE-2.1]. X Acknowledge Receipt of 1 Addendum(s) included with the bid. X All required additional information is included with the bid. Proposal statements and other affidavits all signed by the proper party with name either X printed or typed underneath signature. X 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: The By Authorized Representative: Signature: Print Name & Title: Colby Stanger, President Version 0112M020 Contractors Bid for Public Works - i Date: 12/08/2020 13160U1 IN n'-CITY'BOILInN(, \�Y '—•�t/ 592_ :�•.'.,..- FAONi' 574/23. 1_51 227 W. 1GFFIIRSUN BUULLVARU FAx 574/235-9171 SoUt'ti BeNo,INniANA46o01-Ia30 TDD 574/235-5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Date: December 2, 2020 To: All Planholders From Linda M. Martin, Clerk, Board of Public Works Subject Addendum Number: I Project Name: 115-005A Project Number: North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM Date Received: 12 )02$0,20 This addendum is being forwarded to you for the above referenced project. Please 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 with your bid package upon submittal. THIS ADDENDUM MAY AFFECT YOUR BID. Notes: The attached documents are hereby added to the Specifications and Contract Documents and become a part of herein. Company: Authorized Si Date: Version 4/2/2015 S FARMERS STATE BANK MemberLAGRANGE, IN FDIC REMITTER: THE STANGER GROUP, INC. DATA 12/07/20 240413; yg� PAr TDTNE ORDEBUF CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Y EXACTLY **12,792 AND 00/100 DOLLARS $ $12,792.00 CASHIER'S CHECK THE PURCHASE OF AN INDEMNITY DUMB WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE ANY CASHIER'S CHECK Of THIS BANK WILL BE REPLACED OR REFUNDED IN THE EVENT IT M LOST, MISPLACED OR STOLEN. FARMmR STATE BANK I e AUTNOAIZm SIBNA]TUR�F 11.0000 2 40 4 6 311' B4O74960854B. 395,1-9011-911' 240413 FARMERS STATE BANK Member ��M LAGRANGE:, IN FDIC REMITTER: THE STANGER GROUP, INC. DAZE 12/07/20 CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS EXACTLY **12,792 AND 00 100 DOLLARS $ $12,792.00 FAAMEILB STATE BANK CUSTOMER FILE COPY CASHIER'S CHECK NOT EGOED TITUflf I 1 1 {� n NOT NEGOTIABLE �Orlh Sv10rt I✓o4c SonK CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK Project Name North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization Project No. 118.005A For Bids Due December 8, 2020 PART (Must be completed for all bids. Please type or print) Date: 12/08/2020 Bidder (Firm): The Stanger Group, Inc. Address: City/State/Zip: Goshen, IN 46528 Telephone Number: ( 574 )642-3390 Agent of Bidder (if Applicable): Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers to furnish labor and/or material necessary to complete the public works project of: North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization the City of South Bend, Indiana, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by: Cardno and dated 11/02/2020 1 for the slum of (enter the Total Bid as shown on the Proposal) lWo %1anc�rca�fiiy i,yei-Feucnn��ei�rht h„adr«\b4w�n�r-eDou ($ 255r820.00 ) (Enter sum of Total B e Bid plus Alternates shown on Proposal) (Numerical) 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 Send. If the bid is to be awarded on a unit basis, the itemization of the units shall be shown on a separa cpy. (Signature) Colby Stanger (Printed Name or Person Signing) ACCEPTANCE The above bid is accepted this Subject to the following conditions: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Gary A. Gilot, President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Member Jordan V. Gathers, Member day of Joseph R. Molnar, Member Therese J. Dorau, Member Attest: Linda M. Martin, Clerk Version 01/29/2020 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 2 20 When the prospective Contractor Is unable to certif}, to any of the statements below, it shall attach an explanation 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 (Must be completed for all quotes and bids. Please type or print) STATE OF Indiana ) SS: Elkhart COUNTY ) The undersigned Contractor, being duly swum upon his/her/its oath, affirms under the penalties of perjury that: I. Contractor has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by 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 to 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$, as amended from time -to -time, a Contractor is engaged in investment activities in Iran if either: 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 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 person identified on list published by the Indiana Department of Administration. Version 01/292020 Contractor's Bid for Public Works -4 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 teams is an unauthorized alien. Contractor agrees that he/she/it shall enroll in and verify lire 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 part 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 fails to cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the City. 6. Persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, or joint venturers awarded a contract by the City of South Bend through its agencies, boards, or commissions shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of a 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 perforin the work. In awarding contracts for the purchase of work, labor, services, supplies, equipment, materials, or any combination of the foregoing including, but not limited to, public works contracts awarded under public bidding laws or other contracts in which public bids arc not required by law, the City, its agencies, boards, or commissions will consider the Contractor's good faith efforts to obtain participation by those subcontractors certified by the State of Indiana as a Minority Business ("MBE") or as a Women's Business Enterprise ("WBE") as a factor in determining the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder. Contractors seeking the award of a City contract cannot be required to award a subcontract to m -M W BE; however, they may not unlawfully discriminate against said MBE/WBE. A finding of noncompliance or a discriminatory practice shall prohibit that Contractor from being awarded a City contract for a period of one (1) year from the date of such determination, and such determination may also be grounds for terminating the contact to 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 performance of this contract with privileges of employment, or any matter directly or 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 my statutory obligations to the use ofsteel 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 me for this project will use steel products or foundry products made in the United States on this project if awarded. 1 understand 1 have an affirmative duty to notify the City in my bid that my proposal does 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. Version 01/29/2020 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 5 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. A.M Dated this day of Dec. 2020 The Stanger Group, Inc. Contractor/Bidder (F' n) w Signature of ont actor/Bidder or Its Agent Colby Stanger, President Printed Name and Title n Subscribed and sworn to before me this d%aof� _y� )xemve,' , 20Z My Commission Expires S��N-ZOZ'Z l.-CY/Uiyla)fi@ CL . Notary Public O'°WI 10,11... County of Residence r 6' �. aMETZI,, C:C pUtlUi ' r eR:z` ' ohe5phl%�Q`� Version 01/29/2020 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 6 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 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 orfirms 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. Version 01/29/2020 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 3 City of South Bend, Indiana North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization PART II SECTION I EPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Attach information regarding projects your organization has completed for a period of 1 -year prior to the date of current bid. a. Lone Point Tree ,Client: Lake James Association 'r Restore 560' of shoreline on Lake James located in Angola, Indiana with a bio- engineered seawall constructed of glacial stone. YContract Amount: $43,900 b. Kline Island—Phase 111 ),,Client: Indiana Annual Conference of the UMC, Inc. ➢Restore 300' shoreline at Kline Island located on Webster Lake in North Webster, Indiana with a bio -engineered sea wall. We utilized barges to transport glacial stone and other materials from a shoreline staging area to the island. Stone was set in place with an excavator sitting on our barges. ➢Contract Amount: $46,574 c. Sugar Creek Stream Bank Stabilization YClient: Vigo County Parks Department >Restore and stabilize approximately 140' of stream bank with glacial stone, encapsulated lifts, grade structures and installation of native plant material. Y Contract Amount: $87,150 d. DRG Fecon and Silt Fence. YClient: Davey's Resource Group Y Forestry removal of approximately 20 acres with fecons and installation of 27,000 LF of silt fence. YContract Amount: $105,900 e. Kline Wetland Levee Restoration YClient: Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council 'v Reconstructed a 1,680 LF levee that had failed due to settling and muskrat damage by placing geogrid and fill material to specified height. An animal barrier was installed on the side slopes to prevent further muskrat damage and a stop log grade control structure was also installed with emergency spill way to control water depth. YContract Amount: $430,000 I. Bloomingdale Park —Phase 1 ➢Client: City of Fort Wayne Y Riverbank restoration project including toe wall construction at base of river bank with shot rock, riprap and glacial stone, bank stabilization above the tow wall with erosion control blankets and plant material. Work also included planting of 153 woody plants, 384 live stakes and 2,786 plant plugs. YContract Amount: $349,000 2. Attach a listing of public works projects currently In process of construction by your organization. a. None. 3. Attach information regarding any failure to complete any work awarded to you and the location thereof. a. None. 4. Attach references from private firms for which you have performed work. a. Lvn Crighton. Executive Director of The Watershed Foundation (TNF 3w Phone: (574) 265-8323 ➢E-mail: Il waterchedfoundation.org b. Debbie Palmer. President of Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council l -Phone: (574)842-3686 ).,E-mail: ImecPlakemax.org c. Bridget Harrison Executive Director of Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy (CLTLC) ➢Phone: (260)527-1072 LE -mall: bridget.harrison(aclearlakeconservancy.org d. Heather Harwood. Director at Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation (WACF) )i- Phone: (574)457-4549 YE -mail: info(Dwacf.com SECTION II PLAN AND EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Attach an explanation of your plan or layout for performing proposed work. The following is the construction process we intend on following to complete the North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization project. 1. Call on Utilities to be marked prior to any on site activity. 2. If Covid guidelines allow, SLEG will hold a preconstruction meeting on site with subcontractors and a representative from the City of South Bend. 3. Perform any necessary construction layout. 4. Traffic control measures will be put in place for the duration of the project. S. Mobilize small rubber tracked equipment and access mats to be set in place. a. Wooden access mats will be used to lay on top of the asphalt. This will eliminate or decrease the amount of damage to the road and curb. Neither stone or steel tracked equipment will be permitted to come in direct contact with the road surface. Doing this will hopefully eliminate the need for replacing asphalt. 6. Install any necessary erosion control measures. 7. Clear and grub the riverbank. Haul off site any debris or woodchips. 8. Dig stone toe key trench and install specified stone to required grade. a. This will be done in sections to prevent the disturbance of a large area of riverbank before stone installation reducing the possibility of erosion occurring. 9. Install Bio D Block encapsulated lifts to drawings. 10. Plant woody shrubs, seed and blanket disturbed areas. 11. Riverbank survey and walk through with engineer/City of South Bend representative. 12. Remove and install concrete curb, if needed, mill and replace asphalt if needed. Strip asphalt. 13. Install guardrail. 14. Final grade, seed and blanket up to curbing. 15. Final survey and walk through with engineer/City of South Bend representative. 16. Demobilize equipment. 17. Provide as built drawings and necessary final reports. 2. Attach a list of the names and addresses of all subcontractors that you have used on public works projects during the past 5 years along with a brief description of the work done by each subcontractor. a. Mellott Steel Seawalls— Installation of Steel Sheet Piling b. Baily Trucking—Trucking of material to job site "NOTE: The majority of restoration projects we perform for private landowners, government agencies, municipalities, etc. do not require use of subcontractors. We have organized our company to self -perform the majority of work to better control schedule, budget and quality. 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. Niblock o Perform asphalt and concrete curbing work 0 906 Maple Street, Bristol, IN 46507 o Equipment: • Milling machine • Dump trucks • Roller • Skidloader • Curbing machine • Sweeper o No bond requested from subcontractor Y Milestone Fence LLC o Guardrail installation 0 3723 N. Home Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545 o Equipment: • Skid loader • Trucks/trailers o No Bond requested from subcontractor Y State Barricadine, Inc o Traffic Control 0 24963 US 20 West, South Bend, IN 46628 o Equipment: • Trucks/trailers 4. Attach a listing of equipment you have available to use for the proposed project. 'r TI -12 Takeuchi skid loader Y TLS Takeuchi skid loader Y TB260 Takeuchi mini excavator ➢ PC -138 Excavator Y Dump Trucks Y Various trucks and trailers "NOTE: Larger or long reach excavators shall be rented. S. 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. a. Yes, we have received material estimates/proposals for each portion of work for this project. SECTION III CONTRACTORS FINANCIAL STATEMENT See Attached Financial Statement li BID/PROPOSAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND Project Name: North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization Project Number: 118-005A For Bids Due: December 8, 2020 Contractor Name: The Stanger Group, Inc. BASE BID Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount 1 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION 1 LS 1)8,60Q.00 $8,060,0o 2 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC 1 LS 000 O0 $ (0,060,00 3 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING 1 LS $ 000.00 $ S,Odo,O° 4 AS -BUILT DRAWING & REPORTING 1 LS $ (0,000p0 ; (0,600,°" 5 CLEARING, GRUBBING & OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL 1 23,060 00 P29,00O.ea 6 CLASS I RIPRAP 800 TON 4112.00 97, 60000 7 No. 2 STONE 80 TON $110.00 $S,4800.00 8 PERMANENT SEEDING 75 SYS $ IOO O0 $ 7, $00,00 9 BARE ROOT PLANTINGS 75 EACH $10.- d 750,00 10 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL 1 LS $14,200.0° $19,200°0 11 TOPSOIL 40 TON 410.60 $ 7 200 oO 12 NAG C70OBN EROSION CONTROL BLANKET OR EQUIVALENT 140 SYS $70.00 9,900, 00 13 MILLING, UP TO I.S" 650 SYS 413,60 $$4S0 of 14 HMA SURFACE, 9.5 MM -TYPE B 55 TON $ /80?0 15 LINE, THERMOPLASTIC, SOLID, YELLOW 4" 650 LFT -12.77 11 goo. 00 16 LINE, THERMOPLASTIC, SOLID, WHITE 4" 325 LFT $ 5.54 1, 866.Oo 17 CONCRETE CURB, REMOVE 325 LFT $ 12.00 S 3, 900.00 18 CONCRETE CURB, MODIFIED 325 LFT %.06 313,060.- 19 GUARDRAIL, MGS W -BEAM, 6 ft, 3 in. Spacing 240 LFT53.00 12,720. 20 GUARDRAIL END TREATMENTS 2 EACH $5,200.p0 1 $10,460. o0 BASE BID TOTAL $256,S20.00 Bidder (Firm): The Stanger Group, Inc. Address: 15504 CR 42 City/State/Zip: Goshen, IN 46528 Telephone Number: 574 642-3390 By g (Signature) Colby Stanger (Printed Name of Person Signing) Version 01/29/2020 Contractors Bid for Public Works - 7 CITY OF SOUTH BEND st `p1Te eFrl MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FORM MWBE-1.0 MBEIWBE PARTICIPATION This completed form should be supplied with Bids that pertain to City of South Bend Public Works Projects involving MBE/MBE 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. Project Number: 11"05A Project Name: North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization Bidder: The Stanger Group, Inc. Total Bid Amount: $255, 2,20 00 MBE1WBE Goal: $0.00 Page 1 of 1 Name& Address of MBEMBE Primary Contact Person (Name/relephone) Scope of Work to be Performed co (Attach spe/schetlule if you need additional space) Dollar Amount of MBENJBE Component Percentage of Total Bid/Prosal State Barricade Garrett - Sales Material, labor and equipment for traffic control $3,724.00 1.5% V&R Trucking, Inc. Veda Godette - owner Trucking No response to bid request n/a Submitted by: Colby Stanger -L 12/08/2020 Print Name Signature Date Version 01/29/2020 Contractors Bid for Public Works -8 CITY OF SOUTH BEND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FORM MWBE-2.0 EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH I nis completed torn shown be included as part at the Bias documents related to Ulty of south Bona Public Works Projects requiring Good Faith Efforts to obtain MBE/WBE 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: 118.005A Date: 12/08/2020 Project Name: North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization Bidder: The Stanger Group, Inc. Contact Person: Colby Stanger Telephone: 574-642-3390 Address: 15504 CR 42 City: Goshen State: Indiana zip: 46528 Email: cstanger@slenvirogroup.com To determine whether a bidder has demonstrated good faith efforts to reach the MBE/W BE 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': "Proper demonstration of Good Faith Effort requires your initials next to all of the above boxes. Any omissions shall be considered grounds for rejection of the bid by the Board of Public Works. The City of South Bend reserves the right to request additional information. Version 01/29/2020 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 9 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:llw .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. / 0 Advertise in general circulation and/or trade association publications concerning subcontracting opportunities, and allow MBE/WBEs reasonable time to respond. ✓/// 0 Perform any and all necessary steps to provide written notice in a manner reasonably calculated to inform MBEAWBEs 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 MBENVBE firths. "Bidder must circle or otherwise notate which of the two (2) required actions were performed. I I GOOD FAITH NEGOTIATIONS: The bidder negotiated in good faith with interested MBEWVBEs, including providing such MBENJBE's with adequate information about the plans, specifications and other requirements of the subcontract and did not reject MBE/WSEs as unqualified without sound business masons based on a thorough investigation of their capabilities. SMALL CONTRACT(S): The bidder selected specific portions of the work to be performed by MBEMBEs in order to increase the likelihood of meeting the MBEM/BE goals (including breaking down contracts into smaller units to facilitate MBENVBE participation) CONTRACT RECORDS: The bidder has maintained the following records for each MBEM/BE 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 MBENVBE was unqualified to perform the job. "Proper demonstration of Good Faith Effort requires your initials next to all of the above boxes. Any omissions shall be considered grounds for rejection of the bid by the Board of Public Works. The City of South Bend reserves the right to request additional information. Version 01/29/2020 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 9 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. PAGE 1 OF 1 Project Number: 118.005A MBENVBE Participation Goal $0.00 Project Name: North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization Bidder: The Stanger Group, Inc. By: A President 12/8/2020 MBE W BE Firm State Barricade Owner or Contact at MBENVBE Firm Garrett Telephone: 574/287-2078 Fax: Email: garrett@tcspecialists.net TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: Traffic Control RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE MBENJBE FIRM: We received a bid. MBENVBE Firm V & R Trucking, Inc. Owner or Contact at MBENJBE Firm Veda Godette - owner Telephone: 574-234-1268 Fax: Email: rfightingirish@aol.com TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: Trucking RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE MBENVBE FIRM: No bid recieved Version 01/29/2020 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 10 MbE/WBE grD k,EQJl Cullen Stanger From: Cullen Stanger Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 3:03 PM To: rfightingirish@aol.com Subject: City of South Bend North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization project Attachments: 118-005A North Shore Drive Bid Specifications.pdf,, 118-005A North Shore Drive Bid Plans.pdf Importance: High Hello, We are bidding on the above referenced project and would like a quote for material delivered to the job site as follows - Class 1 Riprap-800 ton - #2 limestone -80 ton See attached drawings for location. Also, if there are other MBE or WBE companies you know of that would be a good fit for other scopes of work on this project please let them or myself know. Please submit your quote by this Friday (12/04). Thanks] Thanksl Cullen Stanger Director of Operations The Stanger Group, Inc. S&L Environmental Group Stanger Trees C: 574-536-0412 0:574-642-3390 15504 OR 42 1 Goshen, IN. 46528 M6E/WsE I)T_D ese-ST Cullen Stanger From: Cullen Stanger Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 2:52 PM To: statebarricadel@aol.com Subject: FW: City of South Bend - North Shore Drive Bank stabilization project Attachments: 118-005A North Shore Drive Bid Specifications.pdf, 11 B -005A North Shore Drive Bid Plans.pdf Importance: High In regards to my e-mail below, if there are any other WBE or MBE companies you feel could bid this projects in other areas of work please let them know. Thanksl Cullen Stanger Director of Operations The Stanger Group, Inc. S&L Environmental Group Stanger Trees C: 574-536-0412 0:574-642-3390 15504 CR 42 1 Goshen, IN. 46528 From: Cullen Stanger Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 20201:44 PM To: statebarricadel@aol.com Subject: City of South Bend - North Shore Drive Bank stabilization project Importance: High Hello, Please se attached plans and specifications. Weare looking fora proposal for traffic control work and would like a quote back by this Friday (12/04). Let me know if you have any questions. thanks. Cullen Stanger Director of Operations The Stanger Group, Inc. S&L Environmental Group Stanger Trees C: 574-536-0412 0:574-642-3390 15504 OR 42 1 Goshen, IN. 46528 PRE -QUALIFICATION CHECKLIST (FOR BIDDERS THAT ARE NOT PRE -QUALIFIED) (a) Acknowledgements: (i) X By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that I am not a pre -qualified 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 NOTE: In searching submission and all information obtained in inquiries or requests to determine if a available apprenticeship programs registered with bidder is responsive and responsible. Additionally, I acknowledge that all United States Department information provided to the City shall be regarded as public records. of labors Office mere are By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that copies of all Applicable no applicable — apprenticeships available apprenticeship certificates or standards for training programs applicable to the for the work we perform- work performed on the project may be requested at any time and shall be furnished Natural/Environmental Restoration. upon request. (iv) X By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge and ensure that I and all sub - Attached statement contractors, from whom I have accepted a bid and/or intend to hire to perform work provided. 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: (f) X Indiana Secretary of State's on-line records (ie. 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 certificate of good standing. (Not applicable to individuals, sole proprietors or partnerships). (ii) X List identifying all former business names. (iii) X 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) years. ('fv) X Statement about staffing capabilities, including labor sources. This statement indicates and ensures I have sufficient employees on staff to complete the work I am bidding on OR outlines how I intend to meet the staffing needs of the work. (v) X Statement that individuals who will perform work on the public work project on my NOTE: In searching available apprenticeship behalf will be properly classified as an employee or as an independent contractor programs registered with under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances. United States Department (vi)_ Far every project, submit evidence of participation in apprenticeship and training of Labors Office there are programs, applicable to the work to be performed on the project, which are no applicable apprenticeships available approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Office of for the work we perform- pp p, or its successor organization. Apprenticeship, g Natural/Environmental (vii) X Copy of a written plan for employee drug testing that covers all of my employees Restoration. who will perform work on the public work project and meets or exceeds the Attached statement requirements set forth in IC 4-13-18-5 or IC 4-13-18-6. provided. (viii) X Evidence that I am utilizing a surety company which is on the Bureau of Fiscal Service "Department of Treasurys Listing of Approved Sureties" as required in the bid specifications or contract. Version 01/29/2020 General Conditions - 9 (ix) X Written statement of any federal, state or local tax liens or tax delinquencies owed to any federal, state or local taxing body in the preceding three years. (i) X List of projects of similar size and scope of work performed in all areas, including the State of Indiana, within three (3) years prior to the date on which the bid is due. Date: 12/08/2020 /•tk/ \ (Sign re) Colby Stanger (Print Name Here) The Stanger Group, Inc. (Name of Company) 15504 CR 42 (Address of Company) Goshen (CRY) Indiana 574-642-3390 (Telephone Number) Version 01/29/2020 General Conditions - 10 State of Indiana Office of the Secretary of State Certified Copies To Whom These Presents Come, Greeting: I, CONNIE LAWSON, Secretary of State of Indiana, do hereby certify that I am, by virtue of the laws of the State of Indiana, the custodian of the corporate records and the proper official to execute this certificate. I further certify that this is a true and complete copy of this 12 page document consisting of the following records filed in this office: Certification Date: December 03, 2020 Business Name: THE STANGER GROUP, INC. Business ID: 2013032500025 Transaction Date Filed No. of pages Articles of Incorporation 03/22/2013 2 Business Entity Report 03/02/2015 2 Articles of Amendment 02/15/2017 2 Certificate of Assumed Business Name 02/15/2017 2 Business Entity Report 03/01/2017 2 Business Entity Report 03/01/2019 2 Total No. of pages 12 In Witness Whereof, I have caused to be affixed my signature and the seal of the State of Indiana, at the City of Indianapolis, December 03, 2020 r CONNIE LAWSON SECRETARY OF STATE Page 1 01 14 CenificatelD:13261176 2013032500025/13261176 All certificates should be validated here: https://bsd.sos.in.gov/ValidateCertificate Expires on January 02, 2021. Page 2 Of 14 CeuificatelO: 13261176 State of Indiana Office of the Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION of S&L ENVIRONMENTAL GROITP INC'. L Connie Lawson, Secretary of State of Indium, hereby ceftify that Articles of Incorporation of the above For -Profit Domestic Corporation has been presented to are at my office, accompanied by the fees prewfibed by law and that the documentation pfesented conforms to lair as prescribed by the provisions of the Indium Business Corporation Law-. NOW, THEREFORE, with this document I certify that said transaction will become effective Ffidav, March 22.2013. In Witness Whereof, I have caused to be affixed my sipatore and the seal of the State of Indiana, at the City of Indianapolis. March 27, 2013 CONNIE LAWSON, SECRETARY OF STATE NBU32500025 201303250102! RECEIVED 0372212013 04:30 PM APPROVED AND FILED CONNIE LAWSON INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE 3/25/2013 7:52 AM ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Formed pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Business Corporation Law. ARTICLE I - NAME AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE S&L ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 15504 CR. 42, GOSHEN, IN 46528 ARTICLE II - REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT JEFFREY STANGER 15504 CR. 42, GOSHEN, IN 46528 ARTICLE III—INCORPORATORS BRAD LEEPER 158 EAST JOHN STREET, NAPPANEE, IN 46550 Signature: BRAD LEEPER COLBY STANGER 11845 SANDBROOKE DRIVE, MILLERSBURG, IN 46543 Signature: COLBY STANGER JEFFREY STANGER 15504 CR. 42, GOSHEN, IN 46528 Signature: JEFFREY STANGER WAYNE STANGER 15504 CR. 42, GOSHEN, IN 46528 Signature: WAYNE STANGER ARTICLE IV — GENERAL INFORMATION Number of Shares: 1,000 Effective Date: 3/22/2013 Page 1 0 1 Control Number 20130325000251 DCN 2013032596320 Transaction Id TR130322DO223 INDIANA BUSINESS ENTITY REPORT Indiana Secretary of State 3/2/2015 3:07:12 PM Filer Name Filer Title CRAIG M. BUCHE ATTORNEY Years Filed 2015/2016 Entity name and current principal office address S&L ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 15504 COUNTY ROAD 42 GOSHEN, IN 46528 Entity Creation Date Domicile State 3/22/2013 INDIANA Entity Type FOR-PROFIT DOMESTIC CORPORATION Current registered agent and registered address JEFFREY W.STANGER 15504 COUNTY ROAD 42 GOSHEN, IN 46528 Current principal(s) and address(es) PRESIDENT JEFFREY W.STANGER 15504 COUNTY ROAD 42 GOSHEN, IN 46528 DIRECTOR JEFFREY W.STANGER 15504 COUNTY ROAD 42 GOSHEN, IN 46528 SECRETARY WAYNE S. STANGER 15504 COUNTY ROAD 42 GOSHEN, IN 46528 DIRECTOR WAYNE S. STANGER 15504 COUNTY ROAD 42 GOSHEN, IN 46528 Pace:1 a2 - Packet: 2013032500025 DCN:10T5u30iW*2 DIRECTOR COLBY L. STANGER 15504 COUNTY ROAD 42 GOSHEN, IN 46528 Paae: 2 0/ 2 _6 —..' Packet: 2013032500025 State of Indiana Office of the Secretary of State Certificate of Amendment of S&L ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. I, CONNIE LAWSON, Secretary of State, hereby certify that Articles of Amendment of the above Domestic For -Profit Corporation have been presented to me at my office, accompanied by the fees prescribed by law and that the documentation presented conforms to law as prescribed by the provisions of the Indiana Business Corporation Law. The name following said transaction will be: THE STANGER GROUP, INC. NOW, THEREFORE, with this document I certify that said transaction will become effective Wednesday, February 15, 2017. � STATF a'•••.Q� In Witness Whereof, I have caused to be affixed my ..... A•':�y signature and the seal of the State of Indiana, at the City �:'z• _ '�i of Indianapolis, February 15, 2017 • lJJctdJ ,i••'•••�81`• i CONNIE LAWSON SECRETARY OF STATE 2013032500025/7516360 To ensure the certificate's validity, go to https://bsd.sos.in.gov/PublicBusiness5earch Page 7 Of W CertificsteID:/3261176 APPROVED AND FILED CONNIE LAWSON INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE 02/15/2017 09:51 AM ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT ARTICLE 1- NAME AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS BUSINESS ID 2013032500025 BUSINESS TYPE Domestic For -Profit Corporation BUSINESS NAME S&L ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS 15.564 COUNTY ROAD 42, GOSHEN, IN, 46528. USA DATE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED 02/15/2017 EFFECTIVE DATE EFFECTIVE: DATE 02/15/2017 ARTICLE I- BUSINESS NAME CHANGE DATE OF ADOPTION 02/14/2017 NEW BUSINESS NAME The Stanger Group, Inc. SIGNATURE THE MANNER OF THE ADOPTION OF THE ARTICLES OF BUSINESS AMENDMENT AND THE VOTE BY WHICH THEY WERE ADOPTED CONSTITUTE FULL LEGAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AND THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION. THE UNDERSIGNED OFFICER OF THIS CORPORATION EXISTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE INDIANA BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW DESIRES TO GIVE NOTICE OF CORPORATE ACTION EFFECTUATING BUSINESS AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY VERIFIES, SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY, THAT THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE TRUE, THIS DAY February 15, 2017. SIGNATURE TITLE Jeffrey W. Stanger President Business ID: 2013032500025 Filing N.,: 7516360 Page 8 Of 14 CertlficateID: 13261/76 _ Pnon I of 1 State of Indiana Office of the Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Business Name of THE STANGER GROUP, INC. I, CONNIE LAWSON, Secretary of State, hereby certify that a Certificate of Assumed Business Name of the above Domestic For-Profit Corporation has been presented to me at my office, accompanied by the fees prescribed by law and that the documentation presented conforms to law as prescribed by the provisions of the Indiana Business Corporation Law. Following said transaction, the above named entity will transact business under the assumed business name(s) of: S&L ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP STANGER TREES NOW, THEREFORE, with this document I certify that said transaction will become effective Wednesday, February 15, 2017. STA . TE In Witness Whereof, I have caused to be affixed my .... signature and the seal of the State of Indiana, at the City of o•. !*f's' • .0; Indianapolis, February 15, 2017. .le, iZ VIZ. as Ni •.• ; CILI�tJ ��'�. ,y•'•••...... •• CONNIE LAWSON SECRETARY OF STATE 2013032500025/7516561 To ensure the certificate's validity, go to https://bsd.sos.in.gov/PublicBusinessSearch APPROVED AND FILED CONNIE LAWSON INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE 02/15/2017 11:35 AM CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME. NAME AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS BUSINESS ID 2013032500025 BUSINESS TYPE Domestic For -Profit Corporation BUSINESS NAME THE STANGER GROUP, INC. PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS 15504 COUNTY ROAD 42,. GOSHEN, IN, 46528. USA EFFECTIVE DATE EFFECTIVE DATE, 02/15/2017 ASSUMED NAME AND ADDRESS S&L Envimnmenlal Gmnp 15504 County Road 42, Goshen. IN, 46528. USA Stanger Trees SIGNATURE 15504 County Road 42. Gavhen. IN, 46528, USA IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY VERIFIES, SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY, THAT THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE TRUE, THIS DAY February 15, 2017 SIGNATURE TITLE Jeffrey S. Stanger Presidenl Business lD :2013032500025 Filing No.: 7516561 Page 10 Of 14 CertlflcatcID: 13261176 poor I of I APPROVED AND FILED CONNIE LAWSON INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE% 03/01/2017 03:43 PM BUSINESS ENTITY REPORT NAME AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS BUSINESS ID 201303150(HI25 BUSINESS TYPE Domestic For -Profit Corporation BUSINESS NAME THE STANGER GROUP, INC PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS 15504 COUNTY ROAD 42, GOSHEN, IN, 46528, USA YEARS FLED YEARS REGISTERED OFFICE AND ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS 2017/2018 JEFFREY W. STANGER 15574 COUNTY ROAD 42, GOSHEN, IN, 46528, USA PRINCIPALIS) Secretory TITLE Prevident NAME Jeffrey W. Stanger ADDRESS 15504 County Road 42, Goshen, IN, 46528. USA TITLE. Secretory NAME Colby L. Stanger ADDRESS 11845 Sandbr000k Drive. Millersburg. IN. 46543, USA TITLE Director NAME Jeffrey W. Stanger ADDRESS 15504 County Road 42, Goshen, IN, 46528, USA TITLE Director NAME Colby L. Stanger ADDRESS 11845 Sandbrook Drive, Millersburg, IN, 46543, USA Page I I Of 14 Certificate1D: 13261176 _P—I of? APPROVED AND FILED CONNIE LAWSON INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE 03/01/2017 03:43 PM SIGNATURE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY VERIFIES, SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY, THAT THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE TRUE, THIS DAY March 1, 7017. SIGNATURE Craig M. Buche TITLE Attorney Business ID: 20130325(W25 Fling No.: 7534663 Page 12 Of 14 Cenificate1D: 13261176 _Puny Inf9_ APPROVED AND FILED CONNIE LAWSON INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE 03/01/2019 I0:D6 AM BUSINESS ENTITY REPORT NAME AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS BUSINESS ID 2013032500025 BUSINESS TYPE Domestic Far -Profit Corporation BUSINESS NAME THE STANGER GROUP, INC. ENTITY CREATION DATE 03/22/2013 JURISDICTION OF FORMATION Indiana PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS 15504 COUNTY ROAD 42. GOSHEN, IN, 46528, USA YEARS FILED YEARS EFFECTIVE DATE EFFECTIVE DATE EFFECTIVE TIME REGISTERED OFFICE AND ADDRESS 2019/2020 03/01/2019 10:00 AM REGISTERED AGENT TYPE, Individual NAME Colby L. Stangcr ADDRESS 15504 County Road 42, Goshen, IN, 46528. USA SERVICE OF PROCESS EMAIL cstangeonslenvirungroup.cam I acknowledge that the Service of Process email provided above is the email address m which electronic service of process may be accepted and is publicly viewable. Page 13 Of 14 CertiPicatelD:132 6x 11 i 6 Pf 7 APPROVED AND FILED CONNIE LAWSON INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE 03/01/2019 10:06 AM PRINCIPAL(S) 7777.E Presidem NAME Colby L. Stanger ADDRESS 15504 County Road 42, Goshen, IN, 46528, USA TITLE Seeretvy NAME Colby L. Stanger ADDRESS 15504 County Road 42, Gosben, IN, 46528, USA TITLE Director NAME Jeffrey S. Stanger ADDRESS 12892 County Road 44, Millersburg, IN, 46543, USA TITLE Director NAME Colby L. Stanger ADDRESS 15504 County Road 42, Goshen, IN, 46528, USA TITLE Vice President NAME Jeffrey S. Stanger ADDRESS 12992 County Road 44. Millersburg, IN. 46543. USA SIGNATURE THE SIGNATOR(S) REPRESENTS THAT THE REGISTERED AGENT NAMED IN THE APPLICATION HAS CONSENTED TO THE APPOINTMENT OF REGISTERED AGENT. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY VERIFIES, SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY, THAT THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE TRUE, THIS DAY March 1, 2019. SIGNATURE TITLE Steven J. Olsen Legal Representative Business III: 2013032500025 Fling No.: 8196309 Page 14 Of 14 CerfificatefD: 13261176 - Pnor 9 of 9 Tt STANGER Gnwip FORMER BUSINESS NAMES Prior to The Stanger Group, Inc., our business was call S&L Environmental Group, Inc. From 2013-2017. Currently The Stanger Group, Inc. is DBA S&L Environmental Group and DBA Stanger Trees. See provided business certification documents for more details. Sincerely,, N Colby St ge , Presi ent 15504 County Road 42 csstanger@slenvirogroup.com Goshen, Indiana 46528 Phone: (574( 642-3390 www.sienvirogroup.com rt STANGER Government Violations There have been no determinations that The Stanger Group, Inc., by a court or government 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, Occupation al safety and Health Act (OSHA), or federal Davis -Bacon and related Acts, within the preceding five (5) years. Sincerely, .A� Colby Stanger, President 15504 County Road 42 rsstanger@slenvirogroup.com Goshen, Indiana 46528 Phone: (574) 642-3390 www.slenvirogroup.com I� STANGEpR STAFFING CAPABILITIES The Stanger Group, Inc. currently has five (5) field employees and one (1) office staff. We have the capabilities to construct several projects at one time pending size and timing. For completing the North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization project as specified within allotted time per Addendum q1, we would utilize a crew size of 3-4. Please let us know if you need any additional information. Sincerely, f Colby Stang r, President 15504 County Road 42 _ - csstanger@slenvirogroup.ccm Goshen, Indiana 46528 Phone: (574) 642-3390 www.s1,nviroqrouy.com f by STANGER STATEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT Individuals who will perform work on the North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization project, a public works 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. Sincerely, Colby Stanger, President 15504 Count Road 42 Y csstanger@slenvirogroup.com Goshen, Indiana 46528 Phone: 15741642-3390 www.slenvimgmup.com rh� STANGER APPRENTICESHIP PARTICIPATION In searching available apprenticeship programs registered with United States Department of Labor's Office there are no applicable apprenticeships available for the work we perform, (Natural/Environmental Restoration) therefore we have not participated in any Apprenticeship Programs Sincere) , Colby Stagger, President 15504 County Road 42 csstanger@slenvirogroup.com Goshen, Indiana 46528 Phone: (574) 642-3390 wyvrv. dh n uogroip.corn rt� , STANGER (mjup DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY In accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The Stanger Group, Inc. hereby reaffirms its policy of prohibiting the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance in any of the Company's workplaces. This policy meets or exceeds public work project requirements set forth in IC 4-13-18-5 or IC 4-13-18-6. The term "controlled substance" means any of the drugs listed in Schedules I — V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substance Act. As a condition of continued employment with the Company, employees are required to abide by this policy. Employees are also required to notify the Company within five days if convicted under any criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in any of the Company's workplaces. If an employee of the Company does not abide by this policy, the Company will take one of the following sanctions against the employee: 1. Required satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program; or 2. Disciplinary action, up to and including termination. While The Stanger Group does not intend to intrude into the private lives of its employees, the Company recognizes an employee's off-duty use of alcohol or the Illegal off-duty use, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of drugs including prescribed medical and/or recreational marijuana allowed under state law can have an impact on the workplace. An employee's off-duty involvement with illegal drugs including prescribed medical and/or recreational marijuana allowed under state law or alcohol misuse that: 1. Has adversely affected an employee's job performance, 2. Has had an adverse effect on the Company or, 3. While on -duty, has jeopardized the safety or property of other employees, customers or the public is prohibited If an employee refuses to test for drugs or alcohol it will be treated as a presumptive positive. When the Company receives notification of a refusal to test because of a verified adulterated or substituted drug test, the Company will also treat this result as a presumptive positive with the same consequences of a positive test. 15504 C.R. 42 Phone: (574) 536-5835 www.stangergroup.com Goshen, IN. 46528 contact@slenvirogroup.com Employees should report to work free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs including prescribed medical and/or recreational marijuana allowed understate law or alcohol. Employees must, however, consult with their doctors about any prescribed or recommended medications' effect on their ability to work safely and promptly disclose any work restrictions to their supervisor. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 0 BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE WASHINGTON, DC 20227 Edward J. Largent III, President Westfield Insurance Company P. O. Box 5001 Westfield Center, 011 44251 - 5001 Dear Edward J. Largent IT: Your Company's Certificate of Authority to qualify as an acceptable surety and/or reinsurer on Federal bonds is hereby renewed and will remain in effect until June 30, 2021, unless revoked prior to that date. On the basis of our review of the Company's Annual Financial Statement as of the close of the last calendar year, the following underwriting limitation has been established, effective July 1, 2020, under the renewed Certificate: POLICYHOLDERS' SURPLUS at December 31, 2019.... $1,284,679,718 UNDERWRITING LIMITATION ............................. $128,468,000 We are following the practice of making no deductions from policyholders' surplus reported where the amount of adjustment (e.g., for unauthorized reinsurance, inadequate loss reserves, etc.) would have a nominal effect on the surplus and where it has been determined that the Company is solvent per Treasury's guidelines. This practice facilitates the review work and should not be interpreted as changing or nullifying applicable Treasury requirements. The list of approved sureties (Circular 570) is available on our website at hugs:/'www I!SCtd II'C'Kl1'y.90ohurety-bi id}'list-certili •d -c mlpani r html. Please disseminate this information to your associates, agents, reinsurers and even Government agencies whenever possible. If you wish to comment on the underwriting limitation established, please contact Linda Gobble at (304) 480-5629, immediately. Sincerely, Melvin Saunders Manager Surety Bond Branch SURETY BOND BRANCII 200 THIRD STREET- RM. 1010 PARRERSBURG, WV 26101 STANGER Camp LIENS OR TAX DELINQUENCIES The Stanger Group, Inc. has not had any federal, state or local tax liens or tax delinquencies owed to any federal, state or local taxing bodies in the preceding three years. Sincerely, Colby St ger, President 15504 County Road 42 csstanger@slenvirogroup.com Goshen, Indiana 46528 Phone: (574) 642-3390 www.slclivjco-QOup.com r I- STANGER PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED PROJECTS The following is a list of projects The Stanger Group, Inc. has completed in the past 3 years in similar size and scope of work as the North Shore Drive Bank Stabilization project. Bloomingdale Park — Phase 1 r Client: City of Fort Wayne 'r Riverbank restoration project including toe wall construction at base of river bank with shot rock, riprap and glacial stone, bank stabilization above the tow wall with erosion control blankets and plant material. Work also included planting of 153 woody plants, 384 live stakes and 2,786 plant plugs. Y Contract Amount: $349,000 2. Kasota Island — Phase 1 Y Client: Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy (CLTLC) Kasota Island shoreline was receiving substantial erosion, producing excessive sediment and nutrients to enter the water. We stabilized the banks with a combination of glacial rock toe with encapsulated lifts and native plants. ➢ Contract Amount: $99,600 Sincerely,, F Colby Sta ger, President 15504 County Road 42 - ustanger@slenvirogroup.com Goshen, Indiana 46528 Phone: (574) 642-3390 www.stenvirogroup.com