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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL —
MUESSEL PRIMARY AND HOLY CROSS
SCHOOL AREA
Des # 1900447 in LaPorte District
February 22, 2022
ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING
COVER LETTER
February 22, 2022
Mr. Finnian Cavanaugh, Project Engineer
City of South Bend
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – PE Services for Safe Routes to School—Muessel Primary and Holy
Cross School Area (Des #1900447)
Dear Mr. Cavanaugh:
Walkways and sidewalks are important amenities for our communities and neighborhoods. These sidewalks
interconnect our neighborhoods and provide convenient routes to church, school, shopping, and human
services. Safe and convenient sidewalks provide opportunities for neighbors to interact and access
neighborhood amenities, while promoting a healthy lifestyle and benefiting our environment.
Safe Routes to School Projects focus on safe and non-discriminatory access to our neighborhood schools.
While sidewalk construction is relatively simple in comparison to other public works projects, they contain
many pitfalls and challenges, especially when INDOT is involved, that must be managed through the design
and approval process.
As outlined herein, we have assembled our team based upon the needs of the City and the Neighborhood. I
will serve as the Project Manager for this assignment and Zach Hauersperger will serve as the Project Engineer.
We will use our experience with similar projects, our experience with INDOT, and our local understanding to
anticipate the challenges of this project and work with the City to manage them successfully. We hope you
agree and engage our Team for this assignment.
We appreciate your consideration of our Team’s qualifications and look forward to working with the City of
South Bend on this and many future projects.
Sincerely,
ABONMARCHE CONSULTANTS, INC.
Chad Knip, PE
Project Manager
cknip@abonmarche.com
574.314.1018
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CHAD KNIP, PE
Project Manager
DARYL KNIP, PE
QA/QC
ZACH HAUERSPERGER
Project Engineer
RITA ANN GABRIEL
12.5 Appraisal Review
CONTACT
Chad Knip, PE, Project Manager
574.314.1018
cknip@abonmarche.com
RESPONSIBLE OFFICE
315 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
FINNIAN CAVANAUGH
Project Engineer
JAKE MANZO
Staff Engineer
MICHAEL ROZYCKI, PS
Project Surveyor
ROGER NAWROT, PE, PS
QC/Constructability Engineer
ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING
KEY STAFF
Chad is responsible for the design of civil engineering projects and right of way
management for transportation and municipal projects. He has over 20 years of
experience in design and construction review. Chad has managed and designed
several Federal Aid LPA projects that have included roadway design, streetscape
improvements, water and sewer design, multi-use paths, and recreational
projects.
TRANSPORTATION AND MUNICIPAL
Chad specializes in the design and implementation of new road projects and the
reconstruction of existing roads, as well as streetscape beautification. His focus is on
understanding client needs and staying up-to-date on local and industry standards.
Chad is solution-oriented, figuring out how to complete a client’s vision for a project
within site constraints, on time, and on budget.
• Wilden Avenue Reconstruction, Goshen, LPA
• Edison Road Added Left Turn Lane, South Bend, LPA
• Heritage Iron Horse Trail, Portage, IN, LPA
• Cotter Street Reconstruction, South Bend, LPA
• East Shore Court Extension, La Porte, LPA
• Bremen Highway, Mishawaka, IN
• Douglas Road, South Bend, IN
• Main Street, Mishawaka, IN
• Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, IN
• Division Street, DeMotte, IN, LPA
• Western Avenue, South Bend, IN
• 1st Street, Goshen, IN
• Supreme Court, Goshen, IN
• Maple City Greenway Phase IV
• Lake City Greenway
CHAD A. KNIP, PE
PROJECT MANAGER
EDUCATION
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer
Licensed:
Indiana, Michigan
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of
Civil Engineers (ASCE)
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With over 47 years of Civil Engineering experience, Roger is responsible for quality
control of transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. As the lead
engineer, he directs the engineering design, land surveying and planning studies
to successfully complete civil engineering projects. Roger performs client
relations, quality control and quality assurance on infrastructure projects from
proposal development through construction. Areas of special interest include
the oversight of multidiscipline projects, traffic design, city revitalization, industrial
development of property and trenchless technology.
ROGER NAWROT, PE, PS
QC/CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
Daryl has over 26 years of experience in design and management of civil
engineering projects including roadways, sanitary sewer, lift stations, storm sewer,
water main, detention and retention analysis, and site design associated with
public works projects, federally funded projects and private developments. Daryl
understands his client’s vision and is able to conceptualize it, so that it’s their
vision guiding each project. He understands the area’s market and is able to
think beyond our client’s needs to their client’s needs, creating a design that’s
attractive to our client’s clients.
DARYL KNIP, PE
QA/QC
ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING
KEY STAFF
Zachary has over Six years of experience. He works closely with Abonmarche
engineers in designing lift stations, drainage solutions, site layouts and grading
plans, and ADA compliant structures. He also has experience preparing
Stormwater Pollution Prevention plans as well as assisting with the permit
applications for DNR, IDEM, and ACOE.
ZACH HAUERSPERGER
PROJECT ENGINEER
Jake has over three years of experience, and he has worked for Abonmarche
since 2019. His experience includes utility, storm water and sanitary design as well
road work and permitting. Jake is a team player and takes pride in his work.
JAKE MANZO
STAFF ENGINEER
Mike is a results-oriented land surveyor with over 23 years of experience in
topographic and boundary surveys, legal descriptions, and easement
preparation. Mike oversees the day to day operations and management of the
Indiana survey operations of Abonmarche. He has expertise in determining right
of way, route surveys, and parcel plats for right of way acquisition on federal
aided projects and locally funded projects.
MICHAEL ROZYCKI, PS
PROJECT SURVEYOR
Rita Ann Gabriel, MAI, AI -GRS has been performing appraisal services for over 30 years and has been a Member of
the Appraisal Institute (MAI and IA-GRS) for the past 20 years. The firm’s primary focus is appraisal and review of
appraisal services, involving all property types including improved commercial and industrial; agricultural; single and
multi-family residential; and special purpose, for right-of-way services on highway, utility, bridge, and recreational trail
projects.
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ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING
QUALIFICATIONS
Abonmarche worked with the City of South
Bend on this federally funded Safe Routes to
School project. This project included
replacement of over 550 sidewalk ramps along
with +1000’ of sidewalk near Monroe Primary
Center, Studebaker Elementary School and Riley
High School.
The work in this project included topographic survey, right-of-way engineering, an environmental categorical
exclusion, engineering and design and utility coordination. The $1,500,000 construction project provides
accessible sidewalk routes for students as well as residents.
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
MONROE PRIMARY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
This Safe Routes to School project will provide
a safe pedestrian and bicycle trail away from
narrow roads with poor visibility and link the
DeMotte Christian School and DeMotte
Elementary School with the surrounding
neighborhoods, downtown business area, and
the little league baseball and soccer fields.
The project required a pedestrian crossing at
the signalized intersection of U.S. 231 and 9th
Street and working closely with the Town, businesses, and residents to determine the appropriate route for the
new mile-long path. In order to achieve this, Abonmarche prepared an environmental report, designed the
path and pedestrian bridge, led neighborhood meetings, and helped the Town acquire necessary right -of-
way. In addition, Abonmarche coordinated the work between the INDOT LPA process and a separate, new
water main project in the same area in order to maximize the benefit of the money spent on each project and
to fully benefit from the $250,000 Safe Routes to School Grant.
9TH STREET & BEGONIA STREET
DEMOTTE, INDIANA
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Abonmarche provided construction engineering for this $600,000 LPA
sidewalk project in a residential area within the City of South Bend.
The project included replacement of numerous sidewalk ramps and
over 6,000’ of sidewalk and was constructed in the summer of 2017.
The project was a success and provided safe ADA compliant
pedestrian routes for residents in the City of South Bend around the
Perley Elementary School and added sidewalk ramps to assist those
with wheel chairs and strollers. We found the key to this project was
communicating with the residents and school prior to starting
construction on their street and educating them about the construction process. We assisted in finding
sidewalk detour routes when existing sidewalks were removed or under construction.
The design of this project was done by others without the aid of a topographic survey. Abonmarche
construction technicians closely reviewed grades during construction to determine compliance with ADA
regulations. Several field changes were necessary to achieve the goals of the City.
SRTS PERLEY STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING
QUALIFICATIONS
Abonmarche was selected to work with the Town of Argos, IN to
improve several streets in the Colonial Estates Neighborhood. The
existing streets were gravel and lacked adequate drainage and
sidewalk amenities.
The project design incorporated plans for adjusting the horizontal
and vertical alignments of the streets to facilitate the installation of
curb and gutter and installation of drainage facilities. Sidewalk was
designed on one side of the street to provide a safe and ADA
accessible path for residents to enjoy.
Abonmarche provided bidding service and oversaw construction of
the project in addition to design. A field representative worked with
Argos public works staff to coordinate adjustments to the existing
utilities. The finished product was a beautiful asphalt road with rolled curb and ADA sidewalk. The
improvements have stimulated the construction of new housing in the development.
The Town, with assistance from Abonmarche, received funding from the Indiana Community Crossings
Matching Grant Program which provided a 75 percent match on the Town’s 25 percent investment saving
$392,000 in construction costs.
COLONIAL ESTATES ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
ARGOS, INDIANA
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Imagination Glen Park and Woodland park provides residents and visitor
of the City of Portage with numerous recreational activities a
gymnasium, skate park, BMX race track, playgrounds, picnic areas, a
dog park. The city envisioned a trail to provide more access to the parks.
Iron Horse Trail, running over two miles between Max Mochal Road (SR
149) at the east end and Hamstrom Rd. at the west was designed to
improve access to the parks and create more recreational activities.
The design includes a 1,700 foot long, 12 foot wide asphalt multi-use trail
with painted cross walks at Portage Avenue and Hamstrom Road. ADA
ramps at the intersections of Portage Avenue and Crisman Road as well
as Iron Horse Trail and Hamstrom Road improved accessibility for people
for varying abilities.
Topographic surveys and right of way certification were conducted to
to prevent land disputes. And a comprehensive environmental field
investigation and analysis was performed to comply with requirements
of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).
The end result is a trail passing through a greenway corridor among
suburban back yards, though with a decidedly rural feel. Much of the
route is wooded, and the trail provides access to Imagination Glen Park
and Woodland Park.
IRON HORSE HERITAGE TRAIL
PORTAGE, INDIANA
ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING
QUALIFICATIONS
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Abonmarche provided Construction Engineering services for the City of
La Porte for this $420,000 sidewalk project in a residential area within the
City of La Porte. The project included replacement of over 20 sidewalk
ramps and over 6,500’ of sidewalk and was constructed in the summer
of 2017.
The project was a success and provided safe ADA compliant
pedestrian routes for residents in the City of La Porte and added
numerous sidewalk ramps to assist those with wheel chairs and strollers.
We found the key to this project was communicating with the residents
prior to starting construction on their street and educating them about
the construction process. We assisted in finding routes in and out of houses when the sidewalks were removed
or fresh concrete was poured. It can be tricky to find a good route to a front door with on street parking in front
of homes. In order to save money for the City, our staff worked with the City, INDOT and the contractor to
determine what soils were adequate and didn’t required subgrade treatment.
LA PORTE, INDIANA
LA PORTE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT
This was an LPA multi-use trail project at
various locations within and near the
Town of Westville. The project
connected the existing HMA Lincoln
Memorial Trail to State Road 421, while
installing ADA compliant ramps at road
crossings. In conjunction to the trail, the
project also installed ADA compliant
ramps and concrete sidewalk with the
Town of Westville providing a Safe Route to School for the neighborhood. This project involved multiple
municipalities, INDOT, La Porte County, La Porte County Parks, and the Town of Westville. Throughout
construction our inspection team worked with the county planner, INDOT Area Engineer and contractor to
provide a cost savings at the end of the contract.
LINCOLN TRAIL AND SIDEWALKS
WESTVILLE, INDIANA
Abonmarche assisted the City of
Mishawaka in upgrading the Borley-
Lynn-Maplehurst Neighborhood that
was annexed to the City in the 1970’s
and infilling the vacant lots with new
affordable houses under the First Time
Home Buyer Program through HUD
Grants. Initially hired to do a study of
needed right of way improvements
City water service and sanitary sewer
were provided along Lynn Street and Maplehurst Avenue but Borley Avenue lacked both water service and
sanitary sewer because of the many undeveloped lots that fronted it. There were no sidewalks, curbing or storm
sewers within the neighborhood. The study was the financial planning tool the City needed to construct the
infrastructure improvements phased over a period of four years. Borley Avenue was the first street to be
completely reconstructed in two phases with new sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, concrete curbing,
asphalt pavement and sidewalk to accommodate the new homes to be constructed as part of the HUD
Program. Maplehurst Avenue and Lynn Street followed each in its own phase.
BORLEY, LYNN, AND MAPLEHURST
MISHAWAK, INDIANA
ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING
QUALIFICATIONS
This project was a joint effort between the City of Goshen, Goshen
Community Schools, and the Indiana Department of Transportation
(INDOT) to alleviate safety concerns at the existing crossing located at
Plymouth Avenue (SR 119) and Indiana Avenue. The existing crossing is
used by students as well as the community to access Shanklin Park and
the Mill Race Canal to the east. To help alleviate safety concerns, a mid -
block crossing was added to the west, closer to the exit of the school
parking lot on Plymouth Avenue.
Abonmarche provided topographic survey, conceptual layouts and cost
estimates, and engineering to incorporate the mid-block crossing (safety
island) with rapid flasher beacons. This work also included design of new
concrete curbing along both sides of the road with new storm sewer
inlets and piping, and stormwater treatment prior to discharge. A new
sidewalk/path was designed from Indiana Avenue along the school
property to the mid-block safety island, crossed over and continued on
the north side to connect to the City's existing trail. Cross-walk
improvements at Indiana Avenue were re-designed to improve
pedestrian visibility and provide a larger wait area for students leaving
school, and incorporated both a new push-button pedestal and push-
buttons on existing signal poles. The project also included preparing
several easements along the north side of Plymouth Avenue for the
sidewalk/path and a new sanitary sewer to service the existing homes.
Other project elements included traffic and pedestrian signage,
preparing legal descriptions for additional right -of-way, coordination with
INDOT and utility companies, and potholing a main line gas main to help
design the placement of new storm sewer inlet locations.
PLYMOUTH AVENUE (SR 19) TRAIL MODIFICATION CROSSING
GOSHEN, INDIANA
CLIENT
City of Goshen
COST
$764,000
HIGHLIGHTS
• New Mid-Block Pedestrian
Crossing
• Rapid Flasher Beacons
• INDOT Coordination and
Permitting
• New Storm Sewer and
Treatment
• Sanitary Sewer Design
• Easement Preparation
• Traffic Signage for Crossing
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ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Vision
The purpose of this project is to enhance the connectivity and access to the Muessel and Holy Cross schools
by reconstructing intersection ramps and sidewalk systems to allow barrier free usage for all citizens.
Additionally, enhanced pedestrian access to and from the Coal Line Trail will be created. The resulting
improvements will increase mobility, ADA Accessibility and safety for students and pedestrians.
Expertise
The project is being funded through the Safe Routes to School program. The Grant funds 80 percent of the
project cost with the other funds coming from the City. Due to the funding source, the project is an LPA
project and must follow INDOT procedures for design, property acquisition, environmental and construction
inspection. INDOT is demanding in the requirements for these type of projects. Abonmarche is experienced in
dealing with these type of projects have completed multiple in surrounding communities. Our team will work
with City staff to navigate the guidelines and complete a successful project the City can be proud of.
Trusted Partners
The City is seeking a partner for the project that has their best interest in mind. A consultant that will maximize
the value of the dollars allotted for the project to give South Bend the best project possible. Abonmarche has
been serving the South Bend Community for twenty five years completing over 50 million dollars of
infrastructure improvements. Our team understands what the City’s vision is for its community and has been
honored to assist in the transformation.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
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ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING
TECHNICAL APPROACH
Abonmarche will utilize our extensive experience in project management, surveying, sidewalk and intersection
design to create a project that maximizes the benefit for the citizens of the neighborhood. Our plan will cover
the main goals outlined in our project understanding to create a project that will improve safety and improve
interconnectivity.
Field Assessment
First, we will walk through the entire study area and assess the condition of all sidewalks, ramps, walls, stairs,
etc. within the study area. We will identify issues and conflicts that will need to be addressed and resolved in
order to reconstruct sidewalks, approaches, ramp to meet modern accessibility standards on a street -by-street
basis.
Preliminary Scope and Budget
Next we will develop a preliminary strategy to most
effectively use available budgeted construction funds. We
will focus on streets and corridors that will likely have the
most pedestrian traffic and benefit to the neighborhoods.
Field Review with City Staff
After we develop the preliminary scope and budget, we
will do a field review with City Staff and present our
rationale and recommendations for project scope given
the construction budget.
Modify Preliminary Scope
Based upon feedback and input from the City, we will
modify the project scope and begin the survey and design
process.
Drainage and Stormwater Management
Whenever infrastructure is installed drainage patterns are
effected. Abonmarche has a general knowledge of the
drainage system within the City and will work with the
community to avoid ponding issues.
Utility Coordination
Abonmarche will perform the utility coordination in
accordance with INDOT’s policies. Existing utilities are a
significant driver in coordination and design of any public
works project. Accurate identification and location of
underground utilities and coordination with the owner of
the facilities are vital in minimizing change orders and
keeping costs down and maintaining construction schedules.
Right-of-Way Engineering and Acquisition
Abonmarche will evaluate proposed sections and study alternate solutions to present to the City with a
comparison of advantages, disadvantages, and cost. Any alternative will consider such things as utility
relocation, presence of tree lawn, mail delivery, lane widths, and right of way impacts. While we do not
anticipate that right-of-way acquisition will be needed, we would collaborate with Rita Ann Gabriel for
appraisals.
TECHNICAL APPROACH
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Environmental Document
The project will most likely only require a Categorical Exclusion environmental document. A cursory review of
Indiana MAP did not identify significant areas of concern for this project. No wetlands, Section 4(f), Section 6
(f), historical structures or sites were identified in a brief review of the project area. An Archaeological Phase 1
report and Historic Properties Report will be prepared as part of the Section 106 process to verify that no
historic structures or sites are present. The project does not appear to pose significant environmental
obstacles.
Public Information Meeting
Our team will assist the City with a public information meeting to present the project and schedule to area
residents, schools, businesses, and other interested parties. A public hearing is not anticipated for this project,
but Abonmarche will assist the City in conducting any public hearings that may be appropriate. We will also
communicate and work with Muessel Primary and Holy Cross School on the project schedule and timing.
Maintenance of Traffic and Phasing
Maintenance of Traffic, pedestrian and vehicular, often has a significant impact on the public’s perception of
the success of a project during construction. Abonmarche will draft a maintenance of Traffic plan to ensure a
safe project. For this type of project, only relatively short pedestrian detours are acceptable and the detour
route must meet ADA accessibility standards.
Cost Saving Alternative
As part of our recommended approach, we will assist the City to see if INDOT-LPA Design Certification is
applicable for this type of project. Design Certification provides municipalities with more decision -making
authority and control over managing project design elements. This allows the project design to meet the
actual engineering needs of the project. This in-turn saves costs and allows more improvements to be
constructed within the allotted budget. Abonmarche will assist the City in their overall trail sidewalk plans by
determining the best use the grant dollars in conjunction with other funding methods to maximize the South
Bend dollars going to construction.
TECHNICAL APPROACH
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TECHNICAL APPROACH
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Based on our experience on similar projects, we have programed the sequence and duration of the tasks that
need to be performed. Below is our proposed schedule:
The primary elements that drive the overall schedule and the timing of the letting are:
• Environmental Clearance
• Utility Coordination
In order to ensure these critical issues are being accomplished timely, each task is broken into multiple sub -
tasks, each with deadlines and intermediate milestones. As an example, below is a chart we use to drive the
acquisition process.
PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
TASKS 2022 2023
Notice to Proceed
Topographical Survey
Stage 1 Plans
Preliminary Field Check
Environmental Document
Utility Coordination
Stage 3 Plans
Final Tracings
Letting
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Standard RFP Form Ver. 3-01-2021
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(Rev. 06/27/18)
Des. # 1900447
Affirmative Action Certification (AAC) for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)
I hereby certify that my company intends to affirmatively seek out and consider Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) certified
by the State of Indiana’s DBE Program and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) DBE Program to participate as part of this
proposal. An Agreement between INDOT and KYTC established reciprocal acceptance of certification of DBE firms in their
respective states under the Unified Certification Program (UCP) pursuant to 49 CFR §26.81(e) and (f).
I acknowledge that this certification is 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 websites to confirm that
the firms listed below are currently certified DBEs:
INDOT: https://entapps.indot.in.gov/DBELocator/
KYTC: https://transportation.ky.gov/Civil-Rights-and-Small-Business-Development/Pages/Certified-DBE-Directory.aspx
I certify that I have contacted the certified DBE’s 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.
I. DBE Subconsultants to be applied toward DBE goal for the RFP item:
Certified DBE Name Service Planned Estimated Percentage to
be Paid*
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II. DBE Subconsultants to be utilized beyond the advertised DBE goal for the RFP item:
Certified DBE Name Service Planned Estimated Percentage to
be Paid*
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Estimated Total Percentage Credited toward DBE Goal:___________
Estimated Percentage of Voluntary DBE Work Anticipated over DBE Goal:__________
Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________________
∗ It is understood that these individual firm percentages are estimates only and that percentages paid may be greater or less as a result
of negotiation of 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.
Abonmarche Consultants, Inc.
2/22/2022
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Rita Ann Gabriel
Metropolitan Title
ASC Group, Inc.
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