HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Proposals - Four Winds Field Renovation & Expansion Proj No. 123-046 - Larson DanielsonPROPOSAL
For Construction Manager as Constructor Services
Four Winds Renovation and Expansion
South Bend, IN
September 12, 2023
302 Tyler Street | La Porte, IN 46350
Primary Contact: Secondary Contact:
Nick Larson Tony Oss
ndl@ldconstruction.com tjo@ldconstruction.com
219-575-6122 219-575-6123
Proposal for Construction Manager as Constructor Services
Four Winds Renovation and Expansion ― South Bend, Indiana
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Firm Background/Team/Experience ....................................................................... 2
Project Approach .......................................................................................... 15
MBE and WBE Participation .............................................................................. 22
Project Costs ............................................................................................... 23
Non-Collusion Non-Debarment Affidavit Non-Iran Form ............................................... 25
Certificate of Insurance and Bonding .................................................................... 25
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FIRM BACKGROUND/TEAM/EXPERIENCE
MISSION, CORE LINES OF BUSINESS, HISTORY & STRUCTURE
Our Mission
Our mission has always been to build quality projects
that stand the test of time.
As a profit-oriented general construction firm, our
company is managed by its owners and offers a full
range of construction services including
construction, design consultation and management.
Volume is divided between competitive bid work
and negotiated work.
We are committed to developing capabilities for
total construction including, but not limited to, site
selection, financial feasibility, design construction
and management. Related entities will be utilized as
planned and as the need arises.
The future will be assured by employing and training
competent people. They will be treated with respect
and will be rewarded for their contributions.
We will market our services based on giving our
clients quality products at a competitive price and we
will be fair and honest in our marketing efforts.
The continued profitable growth of our company can
only be achieved through the efforts of dedicated
people, working in an atmosphere of teamwork, and
organized to accomplish the task, utilizing policy and
innovation.
Core Values
Our core values are what we believe should guide
our behavior, even when no one is watching. We will
strive to perfect our performance in each one,
recognizing that, as an organization and as
individuals, we can and should improve. We will
strive to embed these Values in all we do, from
selling and marketing our services, managing, and
constructing our projects, to closing out and
commissioning our projects.
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Core Lines of Business
Larson-Danielson is a family-owned, full-service construction firm. We have served the region for more than a
century with elite building contractor services, including construction management, general contracting,
design/build, facility services, pre-construction planning, and skilled labor.
We are a true general contractor, capable of self-performing a variety of work. We primarily employ
tradespeople in the following fields:
• Concrete • Masonry
• Carpentry • Ironwork
• Excavation • Selective building demolition
Business Structure and History
Larson-Danielson Construction Company, Inc. is a
corporation established in the State of Indiana. The firm
was incorporated in 1908 by two brothers, Charles and
Frank Larson, and their cousin, Emil Danielson. Prior to
this. Charles Larson, a millwork contractor, and Emil
Danielson, a mason, had been partners. The second
generation, Raymond Larson and Marvin Danielson,
joined the firm in 1922. The third generation of Thomas
Larson and Dan Danielson took leadership of the firm in
1965.
Since its inception, Larson-Danielson has been a
general contractor. During the 1950’s, the corporation
ventured into the ready-mix concrete business and
home building, but now concentrates solely on
construction of commercial, industrial and institutional
facilities, primarily in Northwest Indiana. In 1992, the
fourth generation of leadership, Tim Larson, Terry
Larson, Tom Walter and Mark Danielson, took control of
the company. In 2018, the company began the transition
into its fifth generation of ownership. This fifth generation
of leadership assumed officer roles within the company
in 2022, and includes Brian Larson, Nick Larson, Jeff
Jensen, David Merkel, and Pat Lockwood.
Today, the company is among the top general
contractors in the State of Indiana, with annual volumes
reaching over $90 million and over 200 employees.
Larson-Danielson has worked for nearly every
municipality and public entity in Northwest Indiana. In
addition to maintaining its roots in general contracting,
the company has also become one of the leading firms
in Design/Build and Construction Management in the
region.
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STAFF AND ANNUAL VOLUME
Full-Time Employees:
51 full-time office employees
135 full-time field employees
Annual Volume
Over the last five years, Larson-Danielson has completed an average annual dollar value of $83,889,684 in
construction work representing a total of 218 projects. As of December 31, 2022, we had $271,419,225 of work
under contract.
AWARDS
Below is a list of our most recent awards.
Northwest Indiana Business Magazine
“Best Commercial Contractor" – Northwest Indiana and Michiana
2007 through 2023, Readers Surveys
MACIAF Awards of Excellence 2023
Additions & Renovations | Morris Performing Arts Center
Building | Northwest Health MOB
Construction Advancement Foundation
2023 Commercial Contractor of the Year
2023 Commercial Project of the Year – Northwest Health MOB, La Porte, Indiana
MACIAF Awards of Excellence 2022
Additions & Renovations | Knox Community Schools
Interior | La Porte County Public Library Exchange
MACIAF Awards of Excellence 2021
Design-Build | Fire Station # 3 - City of La Porte
Construction Management | Healthcare Foundation of La Porte
Recreational Venue | Howard Park Redevelopment - City of South Bend
MACIAF Awards of Excellence 2020
Building | Kesling Intermediate & Middle Schools - La Porte Community Schools
Interior | Warren Clubhouse Renovation - University of Notre Dame
MACIAF Awards of Excellence 2019
Building - Institutional | University of Notre Dame Badin Hall Chapel Addition
Design-Build | HealthLinc Community Health Center - Mishawaka
Construction Management | Handley Elementary School
AIA Chicago Small Project Awards 2019
Michigan City Public Library
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PROJECT TEAM
Larson-Danielson will provide the City of South Bend with a
full project staff of experienced professionals who possess
the skills and expertise necessary to manage and deliver
complex municipal projects. Our project team will be united
and collaborative from the beginning of the project to the
end. While each person will have specific responsibilities,
each of the members of the team will remain involved
throughout the project. This gives our project team a
cohesiveness that ultimately will provide the City of South
Bend with a dedicated team of professionals committed to a
safe, smooth, and efficient project.
One of the greatest advantages to Owners using the Public
CMc delivery model is the ability to engage with the CMc
prior to the completion of design. This initial phase of the
project is commonly referred to as pre-construction services,
and we believe our team brings a superior understanding of
the pre-construction processes used during this critical time.
During pre-construction, our staff would include our entire
project team, including our project director, project
manager, pre-construction services director, estimating team
and superintendents. This team would work together to
review the construction documents, compile project budgets
and schedules, and work with the design team and the City
of South Bend team through the critical decision-making
processes that occur during the pre-construction phase. We
feel that during this stage of the project, our team can help
our clients capture tremendous value by providing insight
and asking questions from the perspective of a builder. We
work hard to build relationships with the entire project team
during this phase to create a truly collaborative environment.
During construction, our in-office operations will be led by
our Senior Project Manager and supported by the Project
Manager as well as our team of office support staff, including
project assistants, accounting, and information technology
staff. The Senior Project Manager will function as the “point
person” for our team and will be the primary point of contact
for communications with our management team. On-site, our
team will be led by our Project Superintendents, who will be
assigned to the project full-time during construction
operations. They will be supported by a project engineer for
this project. Additional support for management on the
jobsite will be provided by key crew foremen, administrative
support from the office as well as interns who may work on
the project during summer months.
Resumes for each team member are included on the
following pages.
Team Organizational Chart
PROJECT DESIGN TEAM
Populous
Jones Petrie Rafinski
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Darin Meyer
PROJECT MANAGER
Andrew Matura
SUPERINTENDENTS
Jeff Reed and
Travis McDougal
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Clarence Gehrke
PROJECT SAFETY
Randy Robinson
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Tony Oss
ESTIMATING
Anthony Lara
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Darin J. Meyer
Senior Project Manager
Darin is a senior project manager for Larson-
Danielson Construction. He is responsible for
estimating, project management and engineering.
He joined Larson-Danielson in 2002 and has 20
years of construction industry experience. Darin
has experience in estimating, engineering, and
project management roles and is adept in field
supervision and team collaboration. He has worked
on projects across nearly all markets, including
education, data centers, hospitals, military, high-
rise and multi-family residential, and airports. He is
also skilled in most construction-related software
programs and applications.
Education
Purdue University – Bachelor of Science,
Construction Engineering & Management
Relevant Experience
Barton-Malow; UND Women’s Residence Hall,
Concrete – Notre Dame, Indiana
City of South Bend; Howard Park Redevelopment –
South Bend, Indiana
University of Notre Dame; Men’s Residence Hall,
BP # 3 Building Concrete & BP # 7 General
Trades – Notre Dame, Indiana
City of Hammond; Hammond Sports Plex,
Concrete Package – Hammond, Indiana
Valparaiso Community Schools; Additions &
Renovations to Memorial Elementary School –
Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso Community Schools; Cooks Corner &
Memorial Elementary Schools – Valparaiso,
Indiana
Kankakee Valley School Corporation; Addition &
Interior Renovation Demotte Elementary –
Demotte, Indiana
La Porte Community School Corp.; Corporate
Athletic Complex – La Porte, Indiana
University of Notre Dame; Multi-Venue Track and
Field Phase II – Notre Dame, Indiana
School City of Hammond; Eggers Middle School
Track Replacement – Hammond, Indiana
Clark Middle School; Track and Football Field – St.
John, Indiana
Penn High School; Football Field and Track
Resurfacing – Mishawaka, Indiana
Andrew Matura
Project Manager
Andrew joined Larson-Danielson Construction in
2019 as a project engineer and currently serves as
a project manager. In his role as project manager,
he oversees multiple concurrent projects. He has
over 10 years of experience in commercial and
residential construction and experience in
estimating, project engineering, and cost
management. He has a diverse background in
multiple project types, including commercial,
industrial, and residential construction.
Education
Purdue University – Bachelor of Science, Building
Construction Management
Relevant Experience
Duneland School Corporation; New Yost
Elementary School – Porter, Indiana
La Porte County Public Library; Reading Garden –
La Porte, Indiana
The Hagerman Group; Culver Academies
Lauridsen Barracks – Culver, Indiana
GAF Materials Corporation; Plant Offices/Admin
Building Kitchen Renovations – Michigan City,
Indiana
GAF Materials Corporation; Exterior CMU Repairs –
Michigan City, Indiana
R & R Excavating; University of Notre Dame Candle
Storage Building - Notre Dame, Indiana
University of Notre Dame; Chik-fil-A Restaurant
Build-out – Notre Dame, Indiana
University of Notre Dame; New Sign for the Notre
Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility
at St. Patrick’s Park – South Bend, Indiana
Goshen Community Schools; Goshen Middle
School Additions and Renovations-General
Trades and Masonry – Goshen, Indiana
Crown Point Community School Corporation;
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
Additions and Renovations-General Trades
and Masonry – Crown Point, Indiana
Valparaiso Community Schools; Flint Lake
Elementary School Exterior Improvements –
Valparaiso, Indiana
Phoenix Metals; Office Renovation – Hammond,
Indiana
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Anthony J. Oss, P.E.
Director of Preconstruction & Design Services
Tony rejoined Larson-Danielson in 2008 as project
development manager after previously serving as a
project manager for six years. He has over 20 years
of experience in the construction industry and
brings a wealth of expertise in design-build,
construction management, civil and structural
engineering, project management, scheduling,
cost modeling, and database management and
design to his position. In his current role, Tony is
responsible for the oversight of all in-house and
outsourced design work as well as the entire
preconstruction process on all negotiated
Construction Management and Design-Build
projects. He is also responsible for building and
maintaining client, architect, engineer, and
developer relationships.
Education, Licenses & Affiliations
Purdue University – Bachelor of Science,
Construction Engineering & Management
Licensed Professional Engineer
DBIA Member – 2012 – Present
LaPorte High School Building Trades; Board of
Directors, Treasurer – 2013 – Present
Construction Advancement Foundation Education
Committee – 2013 – Present
Northwest Indiana Forum; Managing Board
Member – 2017 – Present (President 2020 –
2021)
Relevant Experience
LaPorte Community Schools; Multiple Projects –
LaPorte, Indiana
Michigan City Library; Youth Department
Renovations – Michigan City, Indiana
Porter County Animal Shelter – Valparaiso, Indiana
LaPorte County Library; Multi Branch Projects –
LaPorte, Indiana
Additions to Holy Angels Catholic Church – Gary,
Indiana
DFV Properties; Stray Dog Bar & Grill New
Restaurant – New Buffalo, Michigan
University of Notre Dame; Campus Gateway
Project – Notre Dame, Indiana
Anthony Lara
Estimating
Anthony joined Larson-Danielson in 2020 as an
estimator, after spending more than four years with
Spence Brothers out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He
has seven years of experience in the construction
industry spanning estimating, project management
and project engineering. He is primarily
responsible for performing quantity takeoffs,
developing detailed and precise cost estimates
based on the CSI Master format and value
engineering. In his role as estimator, he is adept at
developing a thorough and complete
understanding of a project and its unique
components.
Education, Licenses, Registrations &
Affiliations
Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science,
Construction Management
American Society of Professional Estimators –
Member
Relevant Experience
University of Notre Dame; Breen Phillips Hall
Renovations – Notre Dame, Indiana
Duneland School Corporation; Bailly Elementary
School Renovations, General Trades –
Chesterton, Indiana
School Town of Highland; G.O. Bond 2022
Projects, BC # 1 – General Trades & Sitework
– Highland, Indiana
Lake Central School Corporation; Bibich
Elementary School BC # 1 General Trades – Dyer,
Indiana
Hutton; New Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic – La
Porte, IN
Trailyard; Renovation and Interior Buildout for Café
and Restaurant – Valparaiso, IN
University of Notre Dame; Alumni Hall Renovation
– Notre Dame, Indiana
University of Notre Dame; Hesburgh Library
Renovation – Notre Dame, Indiana
Porter Starke; Marram Health Building A Additions
– Hebron, Indiana
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Jeff Reed
Superintendent
Jeff joined Larson-Danielson in 2015 and has over
20 years of experience in the construction industry.
He has a diverse construction background with
experience in multiple project types, primarily
commercial and industrial projects. In his role, Jeff
is responsible for supervising construction teams of
various sizes, tracking manpower and equipment
time, scheduling manpower and subcontractors,
and monitoring jobsite expenditures.
Education/Training
Ivy Tech Community College – Associate’s Degree,
Applied Science
Foreman / Carpenter
OSHA 10 Construction
OSHA 30 Construction
CPR Basic Plus and First Aid
Forklift Certified
Rigging and Signal Training
Project Experience
La Porte Community School Corporation; New
Transportation Center – La Porte, Indiana
Charles C Brandt Construction; GEO Academy 21st
Century Charter School Additions &
Renovations – Gary, Indiana
La Porte County Public Library; Phone Building
Renovations – La Porte, Indiana
City of La Porte; Unity Park Splash Pad – La Porte,
Indiana
La Porte Community School Corporation; Kesling
Intermediate Schools - New Athletic Fields –
La Porte, Indiana
La Porte County; Center Township New Fire Station
Facility – La Porte, Indiana
City of La Porte; Beechwood Golf Course Additions
and Renovation – La Porte, Indiana
Travis McDougal
Superintendent
Travis joined Larson-Danielson in 2017 and has
over 20 years of construction experience,
specializing in concrete, millwork, doors and
hardware, interior work, and contractor/trade
coordination. He has experience in multiple project
types, including institutional and public projects.
Travis is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of
construction quality and is highly proficient in the
use of current technology to view drawings,
maintain correspondence and schedules with
subcontractors, solve in-field problems, and
coordinate project closeout.
Education/Training
Superintendent / Carpenter
Safety and CPR Training
IOSHA – 30 Training
Riggers and Signalers Certification; Trench and Soil
Safety; Confined Space Training and Regulations
OSHA Silica Standards
Project Experience
Logansport Community School Corporation; New
Intermediate School – Logansport, Indiana
Knox Community School Corporation; Knox High
School Career Center – Knox, Indiana
La Lumiere School; New Chapel Building – La
Porte, Indiana
La Porte County Public Library; New Wi Fi Reading
Garden and Parking Lot Renovation – La Porte,
Indiana
Grace College; Dining Hall Renovations – Winona
Lake, Indiana
University of Notre Dame; Remick Family Hall
Concrete Package – Notre Dame, Indiana
City of South Bend; Century Center Parking
Entryway – South Bend, Indiana
City of South Bend; Howard Park, Total Station
Layout and Supervision – South Bend, Indiana
City of South Bend; Pulaski Park, Total Station
Layout – South Bend, Indiana
University of Notre Dame; Substation Expansion –
Notre Dame, Indiana
University of Notre Dame; Pump Station Phase 3
Power Plant – Notre Dame, Indiana
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Clarence Gehrke
General Superintendent
Clarence brings over 20 years of construction
experience to his role as general superintendent at
Larson-Danielson Construction. He has a diverse
background with experience in multiple project
types, including medical, institutional, and
industrial.
Education/Training
Journeyman Carpenter
Safety Training
40 Hour OSHA Training
First Aid/CPR Training
Forklift Training
Project Experience
City of South Bend; Howard Park Redevelopment –
South Bend, Indiana
University of Notre Dame; New Men’s Dorm –
Notre Dame, Indiana
Valparaiso Community Schools; Cooks/Memorial
Gym Addition – Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso Community Schools; Additions and
Renovation to Memorial Elementary –
Valparaiso, Indiana
Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation;
Winamac High School Renovations –
Winamac, Indiana
Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation;
Winamac Elementary School Renovations –
Winamac, Indiana
Valparaiso University; Welcome Center –
Valparaiso, Indiana
La Porte Community School Corporation; New
Athletic Complex at Kesling Middle School –
LaPorte, Indiana
Randy Robinson
Safety Coordinator
Randy joined Larson-Danielson in 2019 as the
safety coordinator with over 20 years of experience
in health and safety roles and over 30 years of
construction industry experience. He is responsible
for implementing and overseeing the company’s
employees’ safety at work. His main goal is to
ensure that the company is in compliance with and
adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. He is
also responsible for planning and implementing
OHS policies and programs, advising and leading
employees on various safety-related topics,
working with HR to set up new employee on-
boarding processes for safety, conducting risk
assessments, enforcing preventative measures,
and preparing and presenting reports on accidents
and violations and determining causes.
Education/Training, Licenses & Affiliations
College of DuPage at Naperville –
Accounting/Psychology
Washburn Trade School – Pre-Apprentice
Carpentry Training
OSHA – 500 Construction Safety Training, 501
General Industry, 30-Hour General Industry
Outreach Training Program, 10-Hour
Construction Industry Outreach Training
Program, 24-Hour Hazwoper Training Program
NCCER – Construction Site Safety Supervisor,
Construction Site Safety Technician, Safety
Technology, Field Safety Training
8-Hour First Aid & CPR
16-Hour Basic Fire Fighting
HSE Program Experience
Program Development / Implementation of client’s
safety procedures
Inspections (audits)
Accident Investigation & Closure
Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tag out
Training
Reports & Charts
Fork Trucks / Scissors Lifts / Material Handling
Safety
Overhead Hoists & Fall Protection
Job Hazard / Job Safety Analysis (JHA / JSA)
Ergonomics
Chemical Safety (Haz-Com) & MSDS Program
PPE
Noise & Air Sampling
Confined Space
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FIRM EXPERIENCE
Similar Projects
KNOX COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Knox, Indiana
Larson-Danielson served as Construction Manager as Constructor on a $15 million addition and renovation
project at Knox Community Schools. The scope included 44,000 square feet of new construction and 63,000
square feet of renovations. The project began in April 2020 and wrapped up in October 2021. The major
challenge on this project was the multiple phases. The project included four major exterior phases, 10 interior
phases for the high school, and two major additions phases.
The project included the demolition of the elementary school’s Palmer Wing, while the high school and the
remaining portion of the elementary school were expanded toward each other, closing off a road that ran in
between the buildings in the process. This resulted in a safer traffic pattern keeping bus traffic on the west end
of the campus, while cars will stay to the east.
As part of that effort, a new bus staging area was installed west of the elementary school, with a new driveway
connecting it Culver Road. The elementary school’s horseshoe drive no longer accesses Culver Road. Instead,
visitors get to the main office from a new driveway extending west from Main Street, which includes visitor
parking and a drop-off area for the pre-K and special needs programs.
The Palmer Wing was replaced by a new playground and staff parking lot that contains a queuing area for
parents waiting to pick up students. The new south wing of the elementary school houses third and fourth
grades, with room for five sections of each grade level plus flex space. The addition also contains a large cafeteria
with seating for 650 to 700 students. The previous cafeteria remained in use as part of a more efficient serving
line.
At Knox Middle School, a new bus staging area was added behind the building. The main office was moved to
the north end of the building, where a new secured entrance was installed. All students now enter through that
door, with separate car and bus drop-off areas nearby.
The school corporation’s central office moved into the middle school, as well. It has its own new secure entrance
off Main Street, near the location of the school’s main office. A small visitor parking lot was installed there, which
also provides ADA parking for events at the Weinberg Gym. The project also provided for an improved
crosswalk across Culver Road.
At Knox High School, a new multi-purpose room was added north of the cafeteria. A new culinary arts lab was
added, as well. A secure entrance was installed on the south side of the building, and the guidance office was
consolidated into the main office. The school’s weight room was moved into the building, where some
classrooms were located. The project also included an expanded football locker room.
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LA PORTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
La Porte, Indiana
In June of 2016 LaPorte Community School Corporation embarked upon a transformative series of projects that
would impact the entire school system. Working with their chosen Construction Manager, Larson-Danielson
Construction, and their architect, Schmidt Associates, they began projects on three separate sites within the
school corporation in 2017.
One of the projects was the construction of a new Handley Elementary School to replace the existing 75-year-
old building. The project involved the construction of a new $19 million, 67,400 square foot building on the
same site as the existing elementary school. All of this had to be completed within 40’ of the existing school,
which had to remain open throughout construction.
When construction began in April of 2017, it was anticipated that students and staff would move into the new
school in December of 2018, and the demolition of the existing school and final site work would be completed
in the Spring of 2019. Through the hard work of everyone associated with the project, the team was able to
complete the new school in time for the beginning of classes in the fall of 2018.
Staff were able to move into their new building a full 5 months early. This allowed the existing building and the
associated site restoration to be completed during the summer of 2018, before students returned to school for
the 2018-2019 school year. The accelerated schedule not only saved time but allowed the project team to
complete more work during warmer weather conditions and reduced the exposure of students and staff to the
hazards and disruptions of a construction project in such close proximity to an active school.
The second project was a 25,000 square foot state-of-the-art performing arts center at La Porte High School. The
design of the project involved flipping the layout of the original facility, transforming the old back of the house
space into seating and the previous seating area into the stage. The renovated facility features 850 seats, a full
working fly, LED theatrical lighting, new sound systems, and a digitally controlled, motor-assisting rigging.
Renovations to the back of the house include a scene shop with overhead coiling doors which leads directly
onto the backstage area, and new, professional quality dressing rooms.
The third project was an addition and renovation project for Kesling Intermediate School & La Porte Middle
School on the Kesling Campus. The scope included 160,000 square feet of new construction and 130,000 square
feet of renovations, which involved consolidation of La Porte’s two middle schools – Kesling Middle School and
Boston Middle School. The completed facility houses fifth and sixth grades in one building, defined as Kesling
Intermediate School, and seventh and eighth grades in the other, defined as La Porte Middle School. The two
buildings are connected and include a multitude of shared spaces utilized by all four grades and staff. The
project began in 2018 and was completed in August 2019.
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HOWARD PARK
South Bend, Indiana
In 2019, Larson-Danielson completed an $18.8 million renovation of Howard Park, South Bend’s first and oldest
park. The project included a 16,000-foot ice trail and pond, fire pits, an accessible playground, a splash pad,
walking trails, and a community/event center. The community/event center features flexible conference space
that can accommodate up to 150 people with a built-in state-of-the-art AV system.
From its origins as a public landfill in the mid-1800’s to its designation as South Bend’s first public park by the
Judge Timothy E. Howard in the late 1870’s, Howard Park’s latest iteration brings it into the 21st century. It is the
region’s first LEED v4-certified public park, with its interconnected ice-skating pond and trail, a multi-
generational playground, a full-service café, riverside event lawns and a fully ADA-compliant community center.
The Howard Park project transformed an existing 13-acre, underutilized public park into one of South Bend’s
most prized assets. Located along the St. Joseph River in the heart of the City, the investment in the Park has
been transformative to the City’s landscape and represents a significant addition to the list of attractions bringing
people to the City – new residents, visitors, business owners, and developers alike.
In redesigning the park, great attention was given to the smallest detail and to the largest elements to make it a
four-season attraction. The park incorporates inclusive elements so that all people can use it the same way, year-
round. Universal accessibility was considered at every level of decision-making during the design process. Many
visitors walking through the park will never notice the elements that make it so accessible.
Nearby public parking allows easy access to a network of shared-use pathways, riverfront trails and a
range of Park amenities, including two large event lawn areas for concerts and performances.
Grade-level changes are designed with much gentler slopes for universal accessibility.
Automatic sliding doors allow hands-free entry/exit to the 14,500 SF Community Center.
The Community Center’s large southern window wall allows a unique visual connection to the
surrounding plazas, interactive water fountain, playgrounds and ice trail. The building provides multi-
use spaces for large and small group activities and acts as a “warming center” during the winter.
Programs and events of every kind can be conducted throughout the park grounds and within the
Community Center. Most all interior spaces available to the public are enhanced by wide open views to
the park and St. Joseph River.
Along with fully accessible public restrooms immediately adjacent to the park, private family-style
restrooms are in both the Community Center and the 4,500 SF Park Support Facility.
The 3,000 SF Park Café allows for a unique visitor experience with both indoor and outdoor seating with
major views of the park.
The 16,000 SF ice-skating pond and trail, which is served by a state-of- the-art refrigeration system,
extends along rolling contours and over a bridge structure giving visitors a one of a kind winter skating
experience. Surrounding the ice-skating area is ample landscaping and seating options, along with two
large fire pits. In warmer weather, the ice surface will be integrated into the Park landscape as a patio
space and path for public use.
Contained within the ice trail loop, is a 13,000 SF playground area that is contoured and designed with
state-of-the art play equipment for ages 2 to 12 years.
A primary summer amenity will be 1,500 SF of interactive fountains and jets, which doubles as a play
area and then can transform into a major water feature with colorful lighting and bursts of water.
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OTHER EXEMPLARY PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
KNOX COMMUNITY SCHOOLS – KHS CAREER CENTER
Project Delivery: Construction Manager as Constructor
Project Size: 13,000 SF
Project Cost: $3,600,000
Architect: Jeremy Ogle – Moake Park Group – 317-263-6226
Project Staff: Brian Larson, Project Manager; Clarence Gehrke, Superintendent
LAPORTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP. – NEW TRANSPORTATION CENTER
Project Delivery: Construction Manager as Constructor
Project Size: 18,900 SF
Project Cost: $6,300,000
Architect: Eric Wolf – Schmidt Associates – 317-263-6626
Project Staff: Kevin Spence, Project Manager; Jeff Reed, Superintendent
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE – EAST CHICAGO WELDING LAB
Project Delivery: Construction Manager as Constructor
Project Size: 12,200 SF
Project Cost: $2,000,000
Architect: Katy Candau – GMB – 574-236-4400
Project Staff: Brian Larson, Project Manager; Noah Varnak, Superintendent
References
Larson-Danielson offers the following additional owner/client references:
Dr. William Reichhart, Forner Superintendent
Knox Community School Corporation
p.260-901-3057
John Hunter, Superintendent
Union Township Community School Corporation
p.219-759-2531 | e. jhunter@union.k12.in.us
Greg Hunt, CFO
La Porte Community School Corporation
p.219-362-7056 | e. ghunt@lpcsc.k12.in.us
Aaron Perri, Former Executive Director
City of South Bend, Venues Parks & Arts
p.574-329-2700
BIM Capabilities
Larson-Danielson Construction has used Building Information Modeling (BIM) for construction coordination and
design for over a decade. Our current staff includes four professionals who are proficient in the use of
AutoDesk’s Revit platform for BIM design and coordination along with Navisworks and other similar
products. This staff includes a licensed architect, BIM techs, and other design professionals who have worked
on numerous projects with our management and field staff to coordinate construction on both in-house design
projects as well as those projects which have been designed by others. We currently maintain software licenses
for AutoDesk’s AutoCAD and REVIT suites of products so our staff will be able to assist with any project needs
immediately.
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SAFETY
Safety is our first priority. Safety has implications for a project’s
schedule, cost, and level of quality. That’s why we hold each
member of our team responsible for job-site safety. Application of
our safety program and continuous training ensure that safety is
never compromised on our job sites. Larson-Danielson has
consistently maintained their 3-year average of recordable
incident rates below the national averages for our NAICS
classification.
Our motto of "Work Safe, Stay Safe" was developed in the early
2000's as a program to instill the awareness of safety risks and
hazards on all our jobsites. While this program served us well for
many years, in 2023 we have re-introduced our Work Safe, Stay
Safe program to our team with a new "Next Level Safety" initiative.
This renewed commitment to safety includes new procedures for
communication, team focus and monitoring to better suit the needs of today's construction teams. It also
represents Larson-Danielson's continued commitment to providing our employees and clients with safe
worksites.
Some of the major changes implemented under the Work Safe/Stay Safe program were the requirement for all
regular employees to receive OSHA 10 Hour certification, monthly safety meetings with all field supervision,
extensive safety training on the jobsites, quarterly meetings with the Amerisure and CNB partners, and the
development of a full-time safety director position to provide safety inspections on all jobsites.
Larson-Danielson’s Safety & Health Policy is directed toward continuous improvement and prevention of injuries
to everyone. We maintain an internal data management system which tracks all incidents involving employees,
the public, and subcontractors. We analyze the data over a period of several years, which permits management
and safety staff to focus on the exposures and behaviors that generate the most severe and frequent loss
incidents. This is accomplished through comprehensive project planning for not just construction operations,
but the Owner’s personnel and operations around our work areas. In addition, we have established background
check procedures that have been utilized on many of our projects. We will work with the City of South Bend
team to ensure compliance with all State laws and City of South Bend requirements.
Larson-Danielson has made a commitment to provide safety training for all our employees who are involved in
managing or performing work:
• Employees including, all Project Managers, Project Superintendents and Foremen have completed at
least an OSHA 10-hour construction safety training course.
• New employees are required to have at least a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety Course before being
hired.
• The Safety and Health department staff maintains an Annual Training Plan which is used to assure that
each project site complies with its Site-Specific Safety Plan.
• Larson-Danielson maintains a comprehensive substance abuse policy and program that includes pre-
employment, on-site, post incident and reasonable suspicion testing. Larson-Danielson also requires
substance abuse programs of its subcontractors and would propose making this a requirement for the
prequalification of first-tier subcontractors.
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PROJECT APPROACH
DEVELOPING A PRE-QUALIFYING PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIER
SUBCONTRACTORS
Our approach to developing a prequalifying program for this project would begin with ensuring that the
contractors bidding on the project are those that value safety as much as the City of South Bend and Larson-
Danielson do. We will accomplish this by requiring prospective firms to provide information regarding their
worksite safety procedures and records along with records of prequalification with the Indiana Department of
Administration - Public Works.
In addition, we would propose that all first-tier subcontractors participate in a minimum level of drug screening
of their employees, meet financial stability guidelines depending on the size of their contract, and demonstrate
that they have the management and craftsperson staffing necessary to meet the quality and schedule
requirements of the project.
The prequalification process would begin during the design process as we begin to understand in more detail
the scope of work. We would proactively engage the local contracting community to get prequalification
information submitted for review prior to the bidding process. This serves a secondary benefit to the City of
South Bend by giving us an opportunity to cultivate interest in the upcoming project prior to documents being
released for bid.
Self-Performed Work
Larson-Danielson Construction can self-perform concrete, masonry, steel erection, carpentry, and
demolition on this project. We are very interested in providing some of these services for this program.
We also respect the public bidding process and the value of this process to taxpayers. We affirm that we
would comply with Indiana State law regarding the award of any self-performed work.
APPROACHING THE CITY/OWNER PROJECT SPECIFIC GOALS
E-Verify Affidavit
Larson-Danielson Construction affirms that we will meet
and/or comply with all the applicable requirements of
Indiana Code 5-32-1 – Employment of Construction
Managers as Constructors for Projects, as well as applicable
state and federal laws. Larson-Danielson Construction
currently has active public CMc projects (administered
under Indiana Code 5-32) in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte
Counties. Our team is familiar with the processes and
requirements necessary for compliance and successful
performance on these projects. We affirm that Larson-
Danielson Construction utilizes and will continue to utilize
the Federal E-Verify program for all employees and will
require all subcontractors on this project to do so as well.
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Fair Bidding Process
Larson-Danielson has experience administering the bidding process on numerous
projects utilizing Indiana's Construction Manager as Constructor process. We
believe strongly in a fair and open bidding process that complies with all of Indiana's
public bidding laws. We believe that this commitment is non-negotiable, and it
displays the commitment to the integrity of not only Larson-Danielson, but that of
the City of South Bend.
The packaging and bidding of the work on any project has an enormous effect on
cost, schedule, and quality of the project. Larson-Danielson’s unmatched
understanding of the local construction economy allows us to structure the bid
packages and select the most qualified subcontractors to bid on each portion of the
project. This ensures that the project has adequate bidders and a high level of
competition among the most qualified contractors.
Bid Packaging is the construction management approach to separating the overall
project scope of work into smaller elements that can be estimated, bid, awarded,
and performed by specific subcontractors with relevant experience. The approach
to bid packaging can be one of the most salient differentiators between what may
otherwise appear to be similar construction management approaches.
It is vital to understand the local construction market when building the Bid Packages
for this project. The packages must be constructed to minimize multiple layers of
subcontractors, thus reducing layers of mark-up in each bid package. Larson-
Danielson’s knowledge of the local contracting market and relationships with
suppliers and contractors allows us to craft these packages to the expertise of each
segment of the local construction market.
Prior to bid solicitation, we formulate a list of the most qualified subcontractors,
based on our performance evaluations, our own database, and recommendations
of the Owner and Design team. Upon completion of the bid documents, we will
prepare instructions to bidders for each element of work that clearly defines the
scope of work, and includes a narrative of the project scope, a schedule to forecast
manpower, an approved logistics plan, an outline of the general requirements, the
Team developed value-engineering alternates, and a list of unit prices required.
Following the bidding process for each Bid Package the apparent low bidders for
each package will be interviewed in a Post-Bid Meeting to confirm scope of work,
manpower requirements, site logistics, schedule understanding, quality control,
safety policy, and other important issues. This initial analysis of each discipline is the
basis by which all gaps in the documents will be addressed and by which the bidders
will respond. By doing this extensive, up-front analysis, resulting in complete
instructions to bidders and covering the complete project, we avoid many of the so-
called gray areas that might otherwise lead to requests for change orders from
subcontractors or suppliers.
Prior to the award of any subcontract, we will complete a review of each bid proposal
for accuracy and completeness. A checklist will be used during our final review of
each proposal. Finally, prior to every subcontract award, each firm will attend a
mandatory Combined Pre-Award Meeting with all the project participants present.
This Pre-Award Meeting establishes the expectations for performance up-front,
helps ensure timely completions, and reinforces our commitment to a Team
approach to the project.
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Sustainability
Larson-Danielson brings a proven track record in sustainable construction.
The process of sustainable construction begins early in the design process.
We will work with the City of South Bend team members to identify the
sustainable objectives for the project.
Preconstruction Phase
During pre-construction, our team will:
1.Help conduct a project team meeting to review and evaluate the
environmental design components of the project. Key objectives
and referenced standards will be identified for the project.
2.Conduct similar sustainable review meetings at 50% and 90%
construction documents.
3.Provide assistance to the design team regarding availability and
procurement of long lead time items and identify opportunities or
limitations of construction materials.
4.Review the project documents and work with the design team to
ensure the sustainable requirements are fully incorporated into the
bidding documents.
5.Review the specifications to ensure that all the specification sections,
including the Division 1 requirements, clearly outlining the project
environmental requirements.
6.Provide value engineering construction cost evaluations of
environmental strategies to assure that the owner’s environmental
goals are being met within the project budget.
Construction Phase
During the construction phase, L-D will continue to work with the team to
meet the objectives for sustainability, including:
1.Assure that the project construction is proceeding in accordance
with the environmental goals.
2.Develop project specific construction plans as required including:
a.Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
b.Site Development/Protection Plan
c.Stormwater Management Program
d.Construction Waste Management Plan
e.Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
f.Commissioning Plan
3.Monitor project quality and submittals for compliance with
sustainability requirements.
4.Coordinate required contractor and subcontractor interaction with
commissioning agent including construction and close-out
documentation.
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Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) is a structured approach to evaluate design
alternatives that meet the same functional requirements but differ with
respect to initial and overall operating costs. For example, a high
performance HVAC or glazing system may have a higher initial cost but may
dramatically reduce operating and maintenance costs over the life of the
building. Alternatively, a system may have a lower first cost, but also have a
much shorter lifespan, greatly reducing the overall value.
We understand the Team must consider the impact of the investment on the
bottom line, environmental issues, and their importance with regards to all
employees in the building, energy program incentives that may be
available, price volatility among energy cost alternatives, etc. A complete
analysis, including maintenance needs, replacement, and financing is
necessary to extend the value analysis beyond just the initial cost of a
component or system in the facility. Ultimately, the purpose of an LCCA
evaluation is to select the design that provides the lowest overall cost of
ownership consistent with the expected quality and function.
Our LCCA process begins with the development of alternatives for the
project with input from the Owner, Architect, Engineers, consultants, and
other members of the project team. LCCA can be performed on the whole
building or only on isolated building systems.
The range of factors that can be studied varies widely, but typically includes
items such as:
•Construction costs
•Comparative qualities and aesthetics
•Impact on staff
•Ultimate cost of utilities (i.e. power, gas, water, etc.)
•Operating and maintenance costs
•Estimated useful life
•Repair and replacement expectations
•Salvage value at the end of equipment’s useful life
•Interest on increased capital costs
•Federal or local incentives
Our unparalleled experience with projects like the Four Winds Renovation
and Expansion gives our firm unique insights into the life cycle of various
systems that may be used for this project. We have numerous repeat clients
and we’ve visited facilities where we’ve built the facility, renovated it 20 years
later, and then renovated it again. This experience gives us a unique
understanding of how systems and materials are performing that other
contractors may not have. We can use that information and those insights to
improve the design for this project.
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Establishing the Guaranteed Maximum Price
Larson-Danielson begins preparing the framework for the GMP upon
completion of the schematic design documents. The initial development of
the GMP framework is led by our Project Manager and supported by the
pre-construction team. Larson-Danielson utilizes our in-house estimating
and historical database information, along with current subcontractor
pricing, to establish and update the project budget after each major design
phase (or more frequently as requested by the owner). By beginning the
GMP development early, we can provide the most accurate cost projections
through the design process. This allows for the team to adjust to projected
cost overruns or underruns early in the design process before there would
be a cost to redesign. Through our comprehensive approach to estimating,
we have developed the ability to provide a GMP at almost any point in the
design process. The basis for the GMP line-item pricing is always based
upon the plans, specifications, schedule, and assumptions, so as the design
develops, the contingencies decrease.
The final process and timing of establishing the GMP for this project will
depend on how the project can be phased through bidding and
construction. Typically, we would recommend that the GMP for a project like
this be set once the parties agree that the scope for the major components
of the project are defined to an adequate level as to limit the potential for
confusion from major subcontractors or vendors. The timing and
establishing of a GMP is an iterative process. As the design develops, we will
continually update and add detail to our project budgets, advising of
possible overruns and cost savings achieved throughout the process. Once
the collective project team determines that the project is adequately
defined and the project is expected to be within budget, the final GMP will
be set.
Budget Evaluation and Scope Determination
Given the size and complexity of the project, we understand that the owner
may need to prioritize certain parts of this project over others, and we are
committed to providing a “menu” of budget costs for each portion for the
owner’s consideration. We will also make clear the impact to scope and
costs related to selection of which parts of the project to proceed with and
when construction takes place.
There will no doubt be challenges related to weather, given that the majority
of construction is to take place from September to April, through the winter
months. Premium costs relating to winter conditions will be broken out to
provide the owner an understanding of the impact this may have to the
overall budget relative to the revenue generated by the field’s operations.
Overall, we plan to develop and maintain budgets on a per area basis so
that the costs relating to each area of construction are understood both
individually and as a whole, depending on owner determination of how to
proceed. We will remain flexible in our approach to best accommodate the
owner’s goals and expectations, and make sure that all stakeholders are
aware of the priorities set in place.
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Project Schedule
In order to maximize productivity during the off-season and achieve milestone completion of the areas required
to be operational at the start of the 2025 and 2026 season, we plan to develop a detailed schedule immediately
after award to begin collaborating with all project stakeholders. It will be critical to identify long-lead time items
and bring crucial partners to the table early in the process. We will work with the design and engineering team
to prioritize items that will allow for early procurement of critical materials and trades so that work taking place
from September and April is consistent.
Completing the work on the second floor deck as stated in the RFP will no doubt be challenging, and success in
achieving completion by April 2025 will depend on the extent of structural modifications required to the existing
facility to accommodate the new construction. This will need to be evaluated at the beginning of the
preconstruction phase to determine if completion within this timeframe is reasonable. To be transparent,
completion of this work in the desired timeframe may require overtime and/or additional winter protections,
which would impact cost. We are committed to “hitting the ground running” in terms of evaluating this portion
of the project, and prioritizing scope and budget for this portion of the project to provide the owner the
necessary information to determine the best path forward.
In addition to the focus on getting the second deck portion completed during the first off-season, we plan to
start sitework and foundations work for the Club Space/Kids Area in the Northwest corner in an effort to
complete as much of this work as possibly by April of 2025. This will allow for project borders in this area to be
tightened up to the building and provide maximal guest access around this area while construction continues
during the baseball season, primarily on the inside of the building.
We will coordinate with project stakeholders on phasing and sequencing of the different areas around the field
to ensure that construction activity is as accommodating as possible to other operations around the field, and to
avoid disrupting operations during the baseball season. Utilizing hard barriers around construction areas will
ensure guest safety around construction areas, and the barriers will be able to have marketing posters/banners
applied if the owner desires to use that space for such a purpose. We also propose providing plexiglass
“viewports” in temporary barriers that would allow children and guests to view the construction progress.
During the development of site logistics plans, our number one priority is going to be safety. We are committed
to making sure that our projects are not only safe for those working on our jobsite, but also for the guests of Four
Winds Field and everyone around. Proper directional signage and temporary protections will be in place around
all construction areas, which will be coordinated with field operations and clearly documented and
communicated so that everyone involved is aware of the safety requirements.
With safety as our top priority, we pride ourselves in developing trusting relationships with those that we work
with, and communicating clearly and transparently. We know that construction requires careful planning and
thoughtful coordination and are equipped and prepared to make this project successful for City of South Bend
and its partners.
NEGOTIATING A FINAL CMC CONTRACT
If selected, Larson-Danielson will immediately begin preparing a final CMc contract with the City of South Bend.
The first step in the process is to clearly define the scope of work, including outlining the duties, responsibilities,
and deliverables for Larson-Danielson as the construction manager, as well as any specific requirements or
expectations from the City of South Bend. Larson-Danielson will prepare the draft contract utilizing industry
standard contract language from ConsensusDocs and will offer the City of South Bend ample opportunities to
review and customize the contract.
Since contract negotiation is a dynamic process, multiple rounds of discussions and revisions may be necessary.
In our experience with similar CMc projects, we have been able to come to an agreement and obtain a fully
executed contract within 4 – 6 weeks after being selected as the CMc contractor.
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MANAGING PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS
It is difficult for non-industry observers to understand the complexity of the
building process. Typical manufacturing models do not capture the reality
of the construction industry and its fragmented processes. And unlike
manufacturing industries, where external collaboration takes place prior to
assembly, construction project teams collaborate prior to, during, and after
the assembly process. The fact that each building project is essentially a
customized, one-off endeavor, designed and built by many parties who then
go their separate ways, also helps explain the need for repeatable
standardized communications procedures.
Superior project communication doesn’t just happen. Our team proactively
cultivates an open and honest communication process on our projects. This
means not just setting up conference calls or rigidly structured project
meetings, but building personal relationships with our project colleagues.
Especially on projects like this one, the communication process during
design needs to be a collaborative endeavor.
Effective project communication and timely decision-making is a critical
component of our project approach, and fundamental skill of our team
members. As one of the largest contractors in the Northwest Indiana area,
we have developed numerous tools to coordinate and expedite the flow of
project information “24/7” between the Owner, Architect, Owner’s
Representatives, Larson-Danielson, and the many subcontractors and
suppliers to be involved.
During construction, project progress meetings with the owner and
architect are typically held weekly. However, meetings can be scheduled as
frequently as necessary to meet the requirements of the project and owner.
In addition, project status reports showing cost and schedule can be made
available at any time via our project management and accounting systems.
Community and Media Engagement
Larson-Danielson will offer the services of our Marketing Department to
keep the community and media engaged in the project. Our Marketing
team can coordinate press conferences and press releases at desired
intervals along the project schedule. We would also create social media
progress updates that can be shared with the entire project team.
As previously mentioned, we recommend utilizing hard barriers around
construction areas to ensure guest safety. Regular progress updates will also
be created by our Project team that can be shared via press releases, emails
to stakeholders, and on the barriers. We also proposed providing plexiglass
“viewports” in temporary barriers that would allow children and guests to
view the construction progress.
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MBE AND WBE PARTICIPATION
HISTORY OF WORKING WITH MBE, WBE AND VBE FIRMS
Larson-Danielson Construction believes in increasing the participation of women and minorities working within
the construction industry. We have partnered with our trade union partners and other Northwest Indiana
contractors to support the Indiana Plan, a pre-apprenticeship program to support and encourage diversity within
the construction industry.
In an effort to promote engagement with minority and women owned businesses, Larson-Danielson participated
in the 2021-22 City of South Bend Mentor-Protégé program. Through this program, we sought to serve as a
resource to the program and forge lasting connections with minority and women owned businesses in the
community and have been successful in building and maintaining a consistent partnership with one of the
protégé companies from this program.
COMMITMENT TO HIRING MBE, WBE AND VBE FIRMS
Larson-Danielson utilizes a proactive approach to achieving minority- and
women-owned business participation in our projects. We maintain a database
of qualified MBE, WBE and VBE contractors who work in Northwest Indiana. We
will reference this database along with the database of certified MBE, WBE and
VBE suppliers and contractors maintained by the Indiana Department of
Administration.
When soliciting bids from MBE, WBE and VBE contractors and suppliers, we
will directly call potential bidders to have conversations with potential
M/W/VBE bidders to guage their interest and personally address any concerns
they may have. In engaging potential bidders early in the preconstruction
process, we will work with the City of South Bend, M/W/VBE focused non-profit
organizations, and State Agencies in an effort to provide guidance to any
contractors or suppliers that may need assistance in understanding and
achieving the proper qualifications to bid, and be awarded, a contract on this
public project.
In order to provide a clear incentive for prime bidders on trade packages to
engage with M/W/VBE firms, and to provide clarity on how this participation
will impact bid award, we propose exploring methods to define how the value
included for participation in a bid for a prime contract may impact award. We
will strive to provide as much definition and clarity in contract documents
regarding goals and requirements for M/W/VBE contracting.
We also propose exploring the possibility of establishing minority and female
labor force participation requirements for the project. Evaluation of available
labor resources would be coordinated with local union organizations. We also
are committed to ensuring that all bidding and contract requirements meet
local and state laws.
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PROJECT COSTS
PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FIXED FEE
Larson-Danielson Construction proposes the following lump sum fixed-fee to provide CMc preconstruction
services that includes estimating and bid procurement, design consultation and review, scheduling, value
engineering, community outreach, site logistics and phasing planning, and general preconstruction
coordination.
Pre-Construction Services Fixed Fee:
Seventy-Six Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($76,500)
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FEE
Larson-Danielson Construction proposes the following percentage-based fee for Construction Phase Services,
which covers Larson-Danielson overhead and profit. Overhead costs include administrative staff located at our
home office in La Porte, IN, Project Manager and Project Executive time when working off-site, and off-site
information technology costs for Larson-Danielson employees.
Construction Phase Services Fee:
Four and Five Tenths Percent (4.5 %)
OWNER COSTS
The following is a summary of project-related items the owner would be responsible for:
•Legal survey – contours, structures, utilities, rights-of-way, easements, legal description, etc.
•Environmental assessments and reports
•Geotechnical investigations and reports
•Impact and development fees
•Zoning and variance expenses
•State design release
•Utility connection fees
•Insurance – Builder’s Risk
•Professional quality assurance, quality control and testing services
•Temporary power, natural gas, water, and sewer bills
•Temporary utility connections
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The following is a summary of project-related items associated with general conditions, which are included as
“Cost of the Work” in which the Construction Phase Services Fee would be added to:
•Building permits and inspection fees
•Payment and performance bonds
•Jobsite Project Manager, Superintendents, Safety Coordinator, Administrative, Accounting and
Clerical
•Jobsite office trailer, furniture, and equipment
•Jobsite telephone equipment, service, and internet (including connection fees)
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• Jobsite information technology equipment and services
• Jobsite office supplies
• Jobsite drinking water and supplies
• Jobsite vehicles and expenses
• Construction Document printing
• Record Document preparation and reproduction
• Jobsite printing and copying
• Jobsite postage and delivery
• Project signs
• General jobsite mobilization
• Temporary toilet(s) and supplies
• Dumpster, trash chute, trash hauling, and landfill charges
• Ceremonies – groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting, tours, displays, etc.
APPROACH TO PROJECT COSTS
Cost Overruns, Delays, Incentives, and Construction Contingencies
Larson-Danielson understands the disruption to a project that cost overruns and delays can create. This
is one reason why we take our pre-construction responsibilities so seriously on our projects. We use the
pre-construction phase of a project to meticulously evaluate the systems and components within every
project we work on to identify potential cost and schedule variances within the project. We then work
with the project team to address these issues through a modification to the project or a mitigation
strategy agreed upon within the team.
There are times, however, when unforeseen cost and schedule variances impact a project. In these
instances, we believe in taking a proactive and transparent approach to dealing with these issues. It is
our responsibility as the Construction Manager to evaluate the issues and work with all the stakeholders
and project team members to develop and implement a plan to correct or mitigate the impact to the
project. It is our belief that these issues are best addressed in the open and in collaboration with the
entire team. Through this practice we have found that we can develop unique and effective solutions
often through collaboration and compromise within the team.
We are open to entertaining a conversation regarding performance incentives for this project, however
it is not typical for our contracts to include incentives for performance. We believe that we work best
when working towards common understood goals with our clients that we can commit to achieving. We
then stand behind our commitments and do what it takes to meet the stated goals of the
project. Whether working for a University, a local school corporation, or a major international
corporation, Larson-Danielson has a long history of meeting our commitments to our clients.
Our approach to contingencies on any construction management project is one of openness and
transparency. We believe that any contingency included in a project budget should be identified and
quantified clearly. This means that any contingency should have a clear value assigned to it as well as a
clear description of what uncertainties the contingency is established to address and how each
contingency can be accessed or adjusted. These definitions develop through the project budget
iterations to become more specific as the project design and budgets are refined. We will recommend
that not only would we carry a contingency on the project for gaps in project coverage on our part, but
also an owner’s contingency to cover potential scope redefinition, gaps, or unforeseen conditions.
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NON-COLLUSION NON-DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT NON-
IRAN FORM
Included on page 26 is a signed and notarized Non-Collusion Non-Debarment Affidavit Non-Iran Form.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE AND BONDING
BONDING CAPACITY
Larson-Danielson maintains a strong bonding capability, and we
have never failed to complete a project, nor has a claim ever been
made on one of our performance and payment bonds. We have the
capability to provide a full performance and payment bond to the
City of South Bend for this project, should it be required. A letter from
General Insurance Services, our bonding agent, is included on page
29.
COMPLIANCE WITH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Larson-Danielson affirms that we will meet the insurance requirements stated in the RFP. An insurance certificate
showing the coverage limits we can provide for the projects is included on page 30.
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Proposal for Construction Manager as Constructor Services
Four Winds Renovation and Expansion ― South Bend, Indiana
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302 Tyler Street
LaPorte, IN 46350
www.ldconstruction.com
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date 09/07/2023
Name Patrick Sherman Department Public Works
BPW Date 09/12/2023 Phone Extension 5601
Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board Diversity Compliance
and Inclusion Officer Officer Name BPW Attorney Attorney Name Michael Schmidt
Dept. Attorney Attorney Name
Purchasing Mickey Lovy
Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions
Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal
Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA
Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet
Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes
Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA
Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution
Other: Ease./Encroach
Required Information
Company or Vendor Name TBD
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
No
MBE/WBE Contractor MBE
WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes
No
Project Name Four Winds Field Renovation & Expansion CMc RFP
Project Number 123-046
Funding Source PR-00026706 : PSCDA Fund
Account No. 413-11-201-202-443001--PROJ00000454
Amount TBD
Terms of Contract Request for Proposals
Purpose/Description The City is requesting proposals for a Construction Manage as constructor as
the project delivery method under Indiana Code 5-32 for the Four Winds Field
Renovation and Expansion
For Change Orders Only
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