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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Proposal - Coal Line Trail Phase I Proj No. 115-063 - Lawson-Fisher Assoc. P.C.LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C. CREATIVE. COLLABORATIVE. EFFECTIVE. Authorized Negotiator Paul A. Hummel, PE President / Construction Director (574) 234-3167 | phummel@lawson-fisher.com Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. 525 West Washington Avenue South Bend, IN 46601LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase 1) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive January 12, 2021 City of South Bend, Indiana Board of Public Works County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear Board of Public Works: Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. (LFA) is pleased to submit this Letter of Interest (LOI) to provide construction inspection services on Phase 1 of the Coal Line Trail Project. Utilizing over 35 years of LPA/INDOT construction inspection experience and our recent/ongoing experience with the City of South Bend on the Bendix Drive Reconstruction Project, the LFA team stands behind its proven project approach that focuses on client satisfaction, proactive inspection, and outward communication. LFA is ready to lead the City of South Bend in successfully realizing its vision for this project. Located in the heart of South Bend, LFA is a locally owned firm with local Employees and Construction Staff. In fact, our office is 5 minutes from the project site. We have the proven track record, capacity, and flexibility to provide successful management of this rails to trails project. We look forward to reinforcing these demonstrated attributes to the City and are confident you will be satisfied with your choice of the LFA Team. Very truly yours, LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C. Paul A. Hummel, PE Jared M. Huss, PE President / Construction Director Business Development Director 94% Repeat Client Service Record Construction Manager With over 31 years of experience, our overall construction manager, Ric Reimke, has successfully managed many LPA and INDOT Projects across northern Indiana including multi-use path and road reconstruction projects in the INDOT LaPorte District. Ric will lead an LFA inspection team that is INDOT and SiteManager certified and will be assisted by Don Dietz who is familiar with what the City of South Bend expects from their construction managers and construction project deliverables. (See page 3 for Don’s resume.) Capacity to Perform Work With an anticipated March 2021 Letting Date and an August 15, 2021 Contract Completion Date, LFA is fully aware of the need to maintain our fullest attention on the project to meet the contract goals. Adding American Structurepoint as additional partner allows LFA management staff to maintain focus on pushing schedule and addressing potential schedule impacts like Utility Relocations. The identified LFA team has the depth and breadth of experiences in roadway, trails, drainage, utilities, and hardscape features to ensure this project’s success. (See pages 2 through 5 for the Project Organizational Chart and supporting resumes.) Project Approach This multi-use path project will require close coordination with the impacted utilities, schools, residents and businesses to ensure that schedule and proper communication is maintained. This includes maintaining pedestrian and vehicular traffic as well as ensuring all ADA and access requirements are achieved both during construction and for the completed project. Proactive construction management, timely/consistent documentation and technical proficiency will be primary factors to ensure a successful project. (See pages 6 through 8 for our Project Understanding and Project Approach.) City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) in LaPorte District | Page 2LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. ORGANIZATION Don Dietz | Jared Huss, PE QC/QA and Client Liaison Jon "Ric" Riemke, PE Project Supervisor/Engineer INDOT Patrick Patterson, PE Area Engineer City of South Bend Toy Villa Construction Manager Kyle Sylvius Assistant City Engineer Why the LFA Team Ric Riemke will be leading the LFA Team as the project engineer/supervisor throughout the entirety of the project duration and will be supplemented by Don Dietz, who will serve as a client liaison. The combination of Don’s experience with the City of South Bend and Ric’s specific project experience on multi-use paths, ADA requirements and utility coordination will be critical to this project’s success. Recent specific examples of LFA’s success with the City of South Bend or multi-use path projects include the Olive & Sample Reconstruction Project, the ongoing Bendix Drive Road Reconstruction, LaSalle Trail and the C.R. 8 Multi-Use Path Project. Having the Team Capacity, Work Type Experience and Team Availability makes the LFA Team the right choice for this project. LFA Staff Yrs. Exp. Don Dietz 35 Randy Kilbase 33 Jared Huss 16 Project Partners Yrs. Exp. Josh Reeves (Structurepoint)12 Tracy McCormick (ME)26 Fidel Chavez (VSE) 6 Percentage of Work 13.1 Construction Inspection LFA 60% Structurepoint 35% ME* 2%  VSE* 3%  Solicited Services  Prime  Support * DBE *Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Team Capacity With a Contract Completion Date of August 15, this project will require specific attention to Utility Coordination and project elements that have direct impacts on schedule. Adding a project partner like American Structurepoint to the team provides capacity by allowing Ric the opportunity to focus on driving the aforementioned critical schedule items, thus resulting in a project that is completed on schedule and in accordance with the contract documents. The addition of Don Dietz also provides additional resources to ensure the City’s needs are addressed as the project progresses. Work Type Experience As you will see in the following resumes, the LFA Team possesses considerable experience in each of the major project elements. This will ultimately provide the required insight to supervise and inspect each major element while identifying potential time and cost savings measures as the project progresses. Specific experience in road reconstruction, utility relocation, drainage, ADA Requirements, signals and architectural features will be critical. Team Availability The LFA PE/PS and identified American Structurepoint staff have no project commitments for the 2021 construction season. Although Ric and many of the LFA staff typically run multiple jobs during any given year; we will ensure that the LFA Team will be fully dedicated to the project upon selection. Ensuring availability also provides consistency of the staff involved. This consistency will be critical to maintaining pace on utility relocations and interpretation of ADA requirements. Don and Jared’s Involvements: • Resolution Assistance • As Needed Progress Meeting Attendance • Schedule Oversight City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) in LaPorte District | Page 3LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. PROJECT SUPERVISOR Jon "Ric" Riemke, PE will be the Senior Construction Engineer for this Construction Inspection project. With over 31 years’ experience in the engineering construction industry, Ric has been involved in numerous multi-use paths, road rehabilitation projects involving turn lanes with traffic signals, and various roadway construction projects requiring extensive utility relocations. Ric has supervised projects of various sizes and types and is certified in all INDOT testing requirements. He has managed multiple local and state funded projects. Ric’s experience in various multi-use path projects, will be critical to the success of the Coal Line Trail (Phase I) project. Certifications • Bituminous Paving • Bridge Construction/Deck Repair • Concrete Paving • Traffic, Miscellaneous Concrete, and Miscellaneous Construction Items • Construction Layout/Measurement and Pipe Structures • Construction Earthwork • INDOT PE/PS Training • Competent Trenching & Excavation • INDOT Storm Water Certification Construction Project Types • Roadway Construction/Reconstruction/Resurfacing/ Roundabouts • Concrete Pavement Restoration • Sanitary/Storm Sewers/Watermain • Traffic Signals • Utility Relocations • Intersection Improvements • ADA and Curb Ramp Reconstruction Past Project Experience • St. Joseph County: - McKinley/Ash Road - Edison and Ash Road Roundabout - County Bridge 12 over Geyer Ditch on Johnson Road • Oakland Avenue (U.S. 6 to C.R. 52) • Mishawaka Riverwalk Improvements and Extension • Mishawaka Hospice Site Infrastructure • S.R. 23 at Koontz Lake Dam • S.R. 49 (Indiana Toll Road to U.S. 12 Resurfacing) • Indiana Toll Road – Milepost 17 • U.S. 12 over CSXT & Norfolk & Southern Railroad • I-94 (U.S. 421 to U.S. 20/35) • U.S. 30 & U.S. 41 Intersection Improvements • U.S. 20 Bridge over the Grand Calumet River Ric’s Focus for the Success of This Project: • Monitoring construction sequencing and utility coordination progress. • Ensuring compliance to ADA requirements. • Intentional and consistent communication with project partners and impacted residents and businesses. Jon "Ric" Riemke, PE Senior Construction Engineer Relevant Trail Experience: • LaSalle Trail from Cleveland Road to Darden Road - St. Joseph County, Indiana • C.R. 8 Shared Use Path - Elkhart,Indiana • Boston/Larson Street - LaPorte, Indiana • North Oakland Avenue - Nappanee, Indiana Ric’s areas of experience and knowledge include: LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. Olive Street & Sample StreetBittersweet/Day Road Boston/LarsonLaSalle Trail LFA and Ric Riemke have significant knowledge coordinating work with LPA Projects involving trails and will apply this experience to the success of the City of South Bend's project. C.R. 8 Shared Use Path North Oakland Avenue South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) | Page 4LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. KEY STAFF Randy is a Senior Construction Inspector with experience in road and bridge rehabilitation/replacement projects throughout northern Indiana. He has been working as an inspector for state, local, and public agencies on federal-aid and locally funded projects throughout his career. Certifications • Hot Mix Asphalt (Construction) • Bridge Construction and Deck Repair • Concrete Paving • Construction Earthworks • Construction Layout, Measurement and Pipe Structures Construction Project Types • Roadway Construction/Reconstruction/Resurfacing • Sanitary Sewer • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) • Bridge Construction/Reconstruction • Water and Watermain • CIPP Lateral Lining • Traffic Signals/Signing • Underdrains • Directional Drilling • Lighting • Subgrade Treatment • Inverted Siphon • River Crossings • Concrete Pavement/Barrier Wall • Jack and Boring • HMA Pavement Past Project Experience • U.S. 41, Section 3, Hoffman to Huehn • U.S. 12/Amtrak Bridge at Bethlehem Steel Entrance • Indiana Toll Road - Milepost 17 Interchange • I-94 (U.S. 421 to U.S. 20/35) • S.R. 49 (Toll Road to U.S. 12) • U.S. 31 from I-80 (Toll Road ) to Michigan State Line Senior Construction Inspector Randy Kilbase Josh is responsible for documenting work, recording material data, tracking quantities, material testing, and assisting the project supervisor with daily project requirements. He has worked as an inspector for state, local, and public agencies on federal-aid and locally-funded bridge, road, and utility infrastructure projects since 2008. Certifications • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I • INDOT Certified Technician (all categories) • INDOT Qualified Technician Tests • INDOT SiteManager Certification • IWEA Water & Sewer Construction Observation • OSHA 10 Hour Training-Construction Construction Project Types • Road Reconstruction • Bridge Rehabilitation • Intersection Improvements • Multi-Use Path • Sanitary/Storm Sewers • Watermain • Roundabout • Traffic Signal • MSE Wall Installation Past Project Experience • Cleveland Road Reconstruction and Bridge Rehabilitation, South Bend, Indiana • S.R. 49 at C.R. 400 North New Interchange and Bridge Construction, Valparaiso, Indiana • Prairie Street Railroad Grade Separation, Elkhart, Indiana • Lake County Bridge No. 2 Replacement, Crown Point, Indiana • 169th Street Rehabilitation, Phase IV, Hammond, Indiana • Calumet, Roosevelt, and Vale Park Roundabout Construction Inspection, Valparaiso, Indiana • Sixth Street Reconstruction Phase V from Rickey Road to C.R. 225, Monticello, Indiana Construction Inspector Josh Reeves LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) in LaPorte District | Page 5LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. KEY STAFF Certifications • Bituminous Paving • Bridge Construction/Deck Repair • Concrete Paving • Traffic, Miscellaneous Concrete, and Miscellaneous Construction Items • Construction Layout/Measurement Pipe Structures • Construction Earthwork • INDOT PE/PS Training • Certified Technician Program • Confined Space Entry • Competent Trenching and Excavation • PCCP/HMA Field Supervisor • Radiation Safety and Safety Officer Training Construction Project Types • Roadway Construction/Reconstruction/Resurfacing Roundabouts • Bridge Construction/Reconstruction • Sanitary/Storm Sewers/Watermain • Conspan/Box Culvert Installation • Jack and Bore • Traffic Signal Past Project Experience • Olive Street and Sample Street Overpass Intersection Reconstruction • Miami Road from Jackson to Kern • Diamond Avenue • South Main Street to Lafayette Boulevard • S.R. 49 • U.S. 6 Added Travel Lanes • Indiana Toll Road - Milepost 17 • U.S. 12 over CSXT & Norfolk & Southern Railroad • C.R. 4 over Christiana Creek • U.S. 30 and U.S. 41 Intersection Improvements QA/QC Liason Donald R. Dietz Certifications • Professional Engineer – Indiana 19800331 • INDOT SiteManager Certificate of Proficiency • INDOT Certified Technician • INDOT Construction Storm Water Certification Construction Project Types • Hydrologic & Hydraulic Calculations • Grading Plans • Earthwork Calculations • Site Development • Storm Sewer Design • Concrete Testing • Construction Observation for INDOT & LPA Projects • Field Testing Construction Inspector Tracy McCormick LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. Since 1971, LFA has been directly involved in numerous projects throughout the northern and central Indiana area. Serving the needs of municipalities, counties and INDOT, our team works with clients from project inception through construction. Our experienced staff has the breadth, depth and collective project experience to meet the unique requirements of our clients and their construction inspection needs. LFA is well versed in nearly all facets of transportation and municipal engineering and will be at the forefront of ensuring successful completion of your project. American Structurepoint employs construction inspectors, licensed engineers, surveyors, environmental specialists, right-of-way engineers, and land acquisition experts who work collaboratively to move roadway improvement projects from concept to completion and are recognized for their professionalism, quality work, and customer service. They will become invested in your vision throughout the entire project. McCormick Engineering, LLC (ME), and VS Engineer, Inc. (VS) are certified Indiana DBEs. ME is also a certified WBE. The firms have teamed with LFA on various construction inspection projects. They are committed to understanding the needs of each project and are able to define project success by their ability to meet the goals and objectives of the client. Based on these objectives, ME and VS will be an asset to the success of your project. Certifications • IDOT Certificate, Doumentation of Contract Quantities • INDOT PE/PS Training • INDOT SiteManager • INDOT Certified Technician Program Construction Project Types • Traffic Signal Installations • Intelligent Traffic System Installations (ITS) • HMA Paving (Overlays, Widenings) • Concrete Material Projects (Sign Foundations, Bridge Deck Repairs/Replacements) Construction Inspector Fidel Chavez (VSE) City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) in LaPorte District | Page 6LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. Coal Line Trail (Phase1) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The Coal Line Trail Project is a 2-phase project that utilizes the existing NFS right-of-way corridor to connect areas of urban redevelopment to existing shared use infrastructure to facilitate pedestrian movement and encourage neighborhood revitalization. Phase 1 of the trail project is a Local Public Agency (LPA) Project funded with CMAQ federal dollars and a 20% local match. The purpose of this rails to trails project is to construct a shared use path connecting the Lincolnway West corridor and surrounding neighborhoods to the established Riverside Trail. Additional project drivers are to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity to community assets like schools and parks. The project will result in approximately 4,000 lft of separated shared use path requiring roadway work and intersection improvements; along with trail amenities to enhance functionality and safety. The project has an estimated construction amount of $1,919,420 with an anticipated project duration of 5 to 6 months. Through a meeting with the City of South Bend on December 21, a site visit and a review of the most recent available plans, LFA has gained a clear understanding of the critical project elements, which are listed below, that will assist us in achieving a successful project for the City of South Bend. Roadway, Intersections, Grading and MOT Roadway improvements will be required on Wilber Street to accommodate the path as it heads toward the old railroad right-of-way. This work will include reducing the overall pavement widths by adjusting the east curb line; resulting in adjustments to the storm sewer network and overhead utilities along with intersection improvements at Lincolnway West and Van Buren Street, which include curb ramps. Coordination with Monarch, a laundering business, that occupies buildings on both sides of Wilber Street will be required during construction. LFA has the experience and the management skill set to ensure that Monarch can maintain operation between buildings throughout the project duration. The intersection of Vasser Avenue and Lawndale Avenue will require radius improvements, installation of curb ramps, storm sewer adjustments, installation of curb ramps at each quadrant and additional concrete work for trail amenities. Additional work includes mill and overlay of the intersection. Grading outside the curb and HMA finished surface grades will be important to achieve intersection mobility and a proper drainage. Significant grading will be required as the path splits just south of Portage Avenue. This will require significant clearing and grubbing. Benching the existing 2:1 slope and properly placing fill to achieve desired grading will be critical. Installation of a storm sewer network and establishing the outfall at the existing basin on Angela Boulevard will require work through the existing Portage Avenue structure. While no modifications to the structure are anticipated, LFA designed this structure and has intricate knowledge should any issues arise during construction. Lincoln Way WestLincoln Way WestHoly CrossHoly CrossMuessel GroveMuessel Grove ParkPark Diamond AvenueDiamond Avenue Muessel Muessel Intermediate Intermediate Portage AvenuePortage AvenueWoodward AvenueWoodward AvenueBrownfieldBrownfield Park Park Riverside DriveRiverside Drive St. Joseph RiverSt. Joseph River LFA has the experience and the management skill set to ensure that Monarch can maintain operation between buildings throughout the project duration. Shopping CenterShopping Center City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) in LaPorte District | Page 7LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The mid-block path crossing at Woodward Avenue includes a speed table and a solar powered pedestrian crossing signage. The installation of the speed table will require storm sewer inlets to capture drainage on the upstream side of the speed table. LFA will ensure that casting elevations are properly set to achieve proper drainage. Each of these identified areas requires specific attention to grading plans and ADA requirements. Modifications to the details for grades and curb ramp layout will require coordination with the designer and contractor followed by proper documentation of the modifications. LFA has the experience to navigate any modifications that may arise during the project. All vehicular traffic will be maintained during the project except for Woodward Avenue, which will require a detour. Pedestrian traffic for Lincolnway, Wilber Street, and the Vasser/Lawndale Intersection will require detour routes as well. Special attention should be paid to the Vasser/Lawndale Intersection as it is flanked by Muessel Intermediate School, Holy Cross, and Muessel Park and needs to accommodate pedestrian traffic throughout the project. Utilities, Relocations and Lighting Construction along Wilber Street, intersection improvements at Vasser/Lawndale and improvements near the shopping center will require relocation of AEP overhead utility facilities. These facilities are also occupied by several other telecommunications. Frequent and early coordination will be paramount to maintaining schedule on these relocations. Coordination with the City of South Bend Water Department will be required to extend a service line to the drinking fountain at the Vasser/Lawndale Intersection. This typically requires installation of the fountain, service line and meter with a final inspection prior to making the final connection between the meter and service line. LFA will coordinate directly with the Water Department to ensure this is completed. LFA will also pay close attention to the proposed storm sewer crossing at Woodward Avenue as the City has an existing 8” and 12” watermain in that vicinity. LFA will work with the contractor and City to pothole to verify depth prior to extensive work in the area. Lighting will be installed along the entire project length with casing pipes installed at each intersection, road and structure crossing. Once installation of the bases, conduit, and wiring is competed the service point will need to be energized. LFA will coordinate with AEP, the contractor and the City to ensure the completion of the process and transfer of proper billing for the meter connection. Utility delays can have a major impact on schedule and budget; cost incurred as a result of delays is not reimbursed by INDOT. LFA has significant experience in working through utility relocation plans and schedules and will apply that knowledge to successfully address proper coordination. Architectural Features and Landscaping Architectural features on the project include benches, 3 different bollard types, bike repair stations, a drinking fountain, lighting, a shade shelter and wayfinding signage. These items often have long lead times, making early shop drawing review imperative to the project schedule. Also critical is ensuring bolt patterns for the foundations of these various features is procured so that the contractor can proceed with construction while waiting for the manufacturing process. Both items will be emphasized during the Pre-Construction Meeting and will remain focal points on progress meetings until completion. Landscaping on the project includes the planting of trees, shrubs, and grasses. Proper watering and timing of these plantings is critical to establishment and long- term survival. Successful acceptance of these plantings will be critical to achieve Notice of Termination (NOT) on the project. AEP Overhead UtilityPedestrian MOT Routes Vehicular MOT Routes City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) in LaPorte District | Page 8LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. PROJECT APPROACH Communication LFA’s goal is to keep City of South Bend Public Works staff well-informed of project progress through Bi-Weekly Progress Meetings. An example of the items to be covered at the progress meeting can be seen adjacent to this paragraph. However, communication is not limited to the owner or the bi-weekly timeframe. LFA has found that creating a Log of Resident Concerns serves to not only keep a timeline of issues and concerns but also to allow for timely responses, resulting in more satisfied residents and businesses. Toy Villa and Kyle Silveus, City of South Bend’s project contacts, will be updated regularly as to the status of all construction activities. Communication also includes maintaining a level of project awareness with the public and appropriate entities prior to closures or other construction activities which may result in disturbance of the normal traffic operations in the area. When appropriate, LFA’s project supervisor will reach out to schools, local residents, and business owners/ operators to explain pending construction events and allow for ample time to alter schedules or operations as the situation might dictate. This specifically will be employed with the Monarch on Wilber Street and both Schools near the Vasser and Lawndale intersection. The LFA inspection team is committed to ensuring that sufficient and safe access is always provided. Proactive Project Inspection We challenge our staff to be problem solvers, to look forward anticipating and identifying potential issues. Individual members of LFA’s construction inspection team can draw upon the collective experience of our entire inspection team should issues arise that require specialized attention. Our experience allows us to identify issues early, enabling multiple possible solutions to be explored with the most fitting being presented to City staff for consideration and evaluation. This cross- sharing of experience provides a proactive approach to resolving construction issues resulting in savings of both time and expense. $$Cost Savings And Containment As mentioned previously, being diligent regarding utility relocations will be critical to the project’s success and maintaining schedule. Utility delays can have a major impact on schedule and budget; cost incurred as a result of delays is not reimbursed by INDOT. LFA has significant experience in working through utility relocation plans and schedules and will apply that knowledge to successfully manage the relocation of the overhead utilities. As demonstrated above, this project will rely heavily on previous experience in the areas of ADA requirements, utility relocation, strong project management, and excellent communication skills. LFA exemplifies these attributes. This approach to construction inspection has often resulted in cost savings to the client on the constructed project and the inspection budget. Additionally, this allows City of South Bend staff to engage only when critical items or decisions need to be addressed. Even in this interaction it is our approach to provide options for addressing these issues and not just drop the problem at the feet of your staff. An example of this approach resulting in a successful project is the Olive Street & Sample Street Overpass Project that resulted in a savings of $400,000 in construction costs while utilizing approximately 85% of the construction inspection fee. Bi-Weekly Progress Meeting Agenda • Appropriate Attendees – Contractor, Subcontractors, City of South Bend, INDOT, LFA, Utilities, and Designer (if needed) • Review of Construction Progress-to-Date • Scheduled Work for Upcoming Period • Overall Schedule Review • Seeding, Sodding Dates, Tree Removal Dates • Delays • Utility Relocation Progress • Signal Work Coordination • Change Orders • City of South Bend Concerns • Material Certifications/Testing • Submittals/Shop Drawings • Benches, Ballards, Lighting, Shelter, etc. • Failed Materials • Maintenance of Traffic/Access • Safety • Security • Public Relations (Municipal Concerns, Resident Issues, Public Communication) • Contractor Issues • Inspection Team Issues Ongoing Communication • Active Utility Coordination Updates • Schools, Resident and Business Concerns Log • Discuss Changes to (MOT) and Notifications - Provide Proper Notifications • Muessel Intermediate and Holy Cross • Upcoming Work/Progress to Date/Outstanding Issues • Erosion Control and Environmental/Permit Requirements Status Muessel Intermediate Holy Cross School South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) | Page 9LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE The Diamond Avenue Reconstruction Project, Phase I consisted of a full reconstruction of the Riverside Drive/Angela Boulevard Intersection. The reconstruction included full-depth pavement replacement, new storm drainage, installation of a roundabout, Conspan structure, retention basin and green outfall treatments, manufactured stone retaining walls and installation of a pedestrian/bike path near the Notre Dame Campus. The pedestrian/bike path included features such as handrails, architectural brick and pillar treatments, and access ramps with specific signage. Field adjustments to the drainage and path features enhanced the final product and client satisfaction. A challenging feature of the project included a highly active adjacent neighborhood which, during Notre Dame home games, experiences elevated levels of traffic. The use of Google Documents software and public daily blogs allowed the project supervisor to provide real time project updates to the public including access and maintenance of traffic issues. Additionally, it allowed the City of South Bend to track quantities, change orders, budget and overall project status in real time. LFA was heavily involved in coordinating the Maintenance of Traffic set-up for the construction area for home game weekends. This coordination included interaction and planning with the South Bend Police Department, Engineering, and the general public. Utilizing the internet based application allowed LFA to effectively communicate with the general public during these high traffic time periods. Diamond Avenue City of South Bend, Indiana Client: City of South Bend Cost: $3.1 million Key Staff: Paul Hummel, Don Dietz Project Manager: Toy Villa Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. was selected by St. Joseph County to perform construction inspection services for an extension of the LaSalle Trail multi-use path between Cleveland Road and Darden Road. This section of trail is approximately 1/2 mile in length, along a straight and generally level section of an old railroad right-of-way and includes crossings of both Cleveland Road and Juday Creek. The high volume of traffic along Cleveland Road made an uncontrolled pedestrian and bicycle crossing hazardous. The plans included a High intensity Activated CrosswalK (HAWK) pedestrian crossing at this location. The HAWK signal is pedestrian activated and coordinated with the nearby traffic signal located at the intersection of S.R. 933 and Cleveland Road. The curve on Cleveland road west of the crossing made visibility of the HAWK signal difficult. During construction, LFA coordinated with St. Joseph County and INDOT to add a flashing beacon at the beginning of the curve to warn motorists of the upcoming activated HAWK signal. LFA performed inspection of the construction activities that included testing of subgrade, portland cement concrete pavement and modular block retaining wall. The existing railroad bridge over Juday Creek was utilized by rehabilitating the structure with new wooden decking and handrails. LFA prepared and submitted the Final Construction Record at the end of construction. LaSalle Trail St. Joseph County, Indiana Client: St. Joseph County Cost: $441,000 Key Staff: Paul Hummel, Jon "Ric" Riemke Project Manager: Jessica Clark, PE Key Relevant Project Aspects • Multi-Use Path Construction • Significant Utility Relocations • Significant Client and Public Communication and Coordination Efforts • Road Reconstruction South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) | Page 10LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Leading a team of LFA, Lochmueller, and McCormick Engineering staff, Don Dietz served as the Project Supervisor and provided Construction Observation and Inspection services for the Olive Street & Sample Street Overpass Intersection Reconstruction Project. The project was a combined effort between St. Joseph County and the City of South Bend. This multi-jurisdictional and multi- construction season project included bridge rehabilitation on both Olive Street and Sample Street bridges over the Norfolk Southern and Grand Trunk Western Railroad (Canadian National), requiring significant coordination. Additional work included reconstruction of 3,660 ft of Olive Street and 2,750 ft of Sample Street to improve drainage, install lighting, and improve pedestrian movement. A roundabout was also constructed at the intersection of Olive Street and Sample Street. Significant effort was required to coordinate utility relocations for MetroNet, AEP, NIPSCO, and Comcast. Additionally, LFA coordinated water utility work with the City of South Bend during the street reconstruction and roundabout construction process. Beyond the coordination challenges on the project, Don worked with the County to determine a better temporary barrier rail system on the bridge that resulted in less long term maintenance concerns on the bridge deck. One of the most critical items of this project was Maintenance of Traffic and impacts on local residents, businesses, and industry. Don proactively addressed these concerns through direct contact with the impacted parties. By actively engaging the contractor on work flow and anticipated upcoming work, Don Dietz successfully managed the Olive Street & Sample Street Overpass Intersection Reconstruction project which resulted in a savings of $400,000 in construction costs while only utilizing 85% of the construction inspection budget. Olive Street & Sample Street Overpass Intersection Reconstruction South Bend, Indiana Client: St. Joseph County, Indiana Cost: $10.6 million Key Staff: Paul Hummel, Don Dietz, Darrell Baker Project Manager: Andrew Hayes Key Relevant Project Aspects • Road Reconstruction • Significant Utility Relocations • Significant Public Communication and Coordination Efforts • Pedestrian MOT South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) | Page 11LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE This project was for the construction of approximately 1/2 mile of a new shared path along CR 17 and CR 10/8. LFA provided construction services and worked closely with the Elkhart County Engineering Department who provided onsite inspection. The path was built over an existing tributary to the St. Joseph River. In the area of the tributary, approximately 675 ft of peat needed to be excavated along the path. After the peat was removed the contractor placed and compacted into the soft soil (marl) No. 2 stone. This operation continued until the stone could no longer be pushed into the soil. Prior to, during and after the placement of the stone a Geotechnical Engineer from INDOT’s list of approved firms visited the site to provide guidance and recommendations. LFA coordinated with the Geotechnical Engineer and implemented the recommendations. At the end of the operations the Geotechnical Engineer approved the subgrade and the remaining pavement section was constructed which consisted of geotextile over the stone, approximately 1/2 ft of "B" Borrow and 1 ft of No. 53 stone for the base of the asphalt path. The contract quantity of the No. 2 stone was not needed to obtain the approved subgrade to begin construction, this resulted in a savings to the contract of approximately $21,000. In this area LFA also ensured the contactor placed and maintained appropriate erosion control measures to prevent sediment from entering the waterway. The project was completed on time and was approximately 11 percent under the original contract amount. C.R. 8 Shared Use Path Elkhart, Indiana Client: Elkhart County, Indiana Cost: $315,750 Key Staff: Jared Huss, Jon "Ric" Riemke, Project Manager: Tom Rushlow, PE LFA provided construction inspection services for the Boston Street/Larson Street and S.R. 2 Intersection reconstruction project in LaPorte. This intersection improvement project included HMA pavement replacement, significant utility relocations (NIPSCO, Verizon, Comcast), multiple Maintenance of Traffic Phases, new storm sewer construction, water main relocation, modular block wall construction, installation and maintenance of erosion control measures. and traffic signal installation. Project improvements required the demolition of two houses and one business. LFA ensured the contractor secured the proper IDEM permits and disposed of abandoned underground storage tanks in accordance with State and Federal regulations. LFA also ensured the contractor coordinated with the Norfolk Southern Railroad during the jack and bore of a 60 inch steel casing pipe under their tracks for the proposed 36 inch storm sewer. LFA coordinated with the City, local residents and businesses to ensure that access was provided to their properties during construction. LFA was able to coordinate with the City and one business, which was impacted the most by the construction, to revise the maintenance of traffic plan to accommodate their delivery trucks which cut approximately one month off the completion date for the project. LFA provided complete construction inspection services in accordance with INDOT criteria and played a key role in all on-going construction engineering decisions. Construction documentation was completed using INDOT’s SiteManager software. . Boston/Larson Street Reconstruction and S.R. 2 Intersection LaPorte, Indiana Client: City of LaPorte, Indiana Cost: $1.1 million Key Staff: Paul Hummel, Jon "Ric" Riemke, Darrell Baker Project Manager: Nick Minich, PE Key Relevant Project Aspects • Significant Utility Coordination Efforts • Multi-Lane Road Reconstruction with Multi-Use Path • Pedestrian and Vehicular MOT Page 1 of 1 Request for Proposals Bulletin: City of South Bend, Indiana Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) in LaPorte District AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CERTIFICATION I do hereby certify that my company intends to affirmatively seek out and consider Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) certified in the State of Indiana to participate as part of this proposal. I acknowledge that this certifications to be made an integral part of this proposal. I understand and agree that the submission of a blank certification may cause the proposal to be rejected. I certify that I have consulted the following DBE website to confirm that the firms listed below are currently certified DBEs: https://financial.gmis.in.gov/psc/guest/EMPLOYEE/ERP/c/SOL_APPS_MWBE.SOI_DBE-CERT.GLD?& I certified that I have contacted the certified DBEs listed below, and if my company becomes the CONSULTANT, these DBEs have tentatively agreed to perform the services as indicated. I understand that neither my company nor I will be penalized for DBE utilization that exceeds the goal. After contract award, any change to the firms listed in this Affirmative Action Certification to be applied toward the DBE goal must have prior approval by INDOT’s Economic Opportunity Division. SUBCONSULTANTS DBE SUBCONSULTANTS TO BE APPLIED TOWARD GOAL Certified DBE Name Service Planned Estimated Percentage to be Paid to DBE* McCormick Engineering, LLC 13.1 2% VS Engineering, Inc. 13.1 3% DBE SUBCONSULTANTS TO BE USED BEYOND GOAL Certified DBE Name Service Planned Estimated Percentage to be Paid to DBE* Total Percentage Credited toward DBE Goal: 5 % DBE Total Percentage of Voluntary DBE Work Anticipated over DBE Goal: 0 % Name of Company: Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. By: Date: January 12, 2021 Paul A. Hummel, P.E., President/Senior Civil Engineer *It is understood that these individual firm percentages and dollar amounts are estimates only and that amounts paid may be greater or less as a result of negotiation of the contract scope of work. My firm will use good faith efforts to meet the overall DBE goal through the use of these or other certified and approved DBE firms. Indiana DBE Certification Program In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 as published in the code of federal regulations, the Indiana Department of Transportation acknowledges VS Engineering, Inc. as a certfied DBE in the State of Indiana. Date Issued:04/07/2014 No Change Affidavit Due:08/31/2021 (Reference the Indiana Department of Transportation's DBE Public Search at http://www.in.gov/2674.htm for the most current information regarding this certification) Elizabeth Kiefner Crawford, Director Economic Opportunity Division Derrick Casson, Certification Manager Economic Opportunity Division