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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Bids - 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Program Proj No 125-001 - TX Concrete LLCCITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK Project Name Project No. For Bids Due Date: Address: City/State/Zip: Email Address: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement 125-001 May 27th, 2025 at 9:00am to bpwbids@southbendin.gov PART I (Must be completed for all bids. Please type or print) Bidder (Firm): Telephone Number: Agent of Bidder (if Applicable): Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers to furnish labor and/or material necessary to complete the public works project of: the City of South Bend, Indiana, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by: and dated for the sum of (enter the Total Bid as shown on the Proposal) (Enter sum of Total Base Bid plus Alternates shown on Proposal) (Numerical) The undersigned further agrees to furnish a bond or certified check with this bid for an amount specified in the notice of the letting. If alternative bids apply, the undersigned submits a proposal for each in accordance with the notice. Any addendums attached will be specifically referenced at the applicable page. If additional units of material included in the contract are needed, the cost of units must be the same as that shown in the original contract if accepted by the City of South Bend. If the bid is to be awarded on a unit basis, the itemization of the units shall be shown on a separate attac ment. By (Signature) The above bid is accepted this Subject to the following conditions: (Printed Name of Person Signing) ACCEPTANCE day of BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS President Members 20 Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 2 �O4SpUTH 8p U \ C BID/PROPOSAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND x x Project Name: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement 1865 Project Number: 125-001 For Bids Due: May 27th, 2025 at 9:30am Contractor Name: BASE BID Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount 1 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, REMOVE 2783 SY 2 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4-IN 2783 SY 3 CONCRETE CURB, REMOVE 2420 LF 4 CONCRETE CURB, MODIFIED 2420 LF 5 CONCRETE APPROACH, REMOVE 546 SY 6 PCCP FOR APPROACHES, 6-IN 546 SY 7 CONCRETE CURB RAMP, REMOVE 85 SY 8 PERPENDICULAR CURB RAMP 85 SY 9 TOPSOIL AND SEEDING SY 10 TREE, REMOVE, 6-IN 2 EA 11 TREE, REMOVE, 10-IN 13 EA 12 TREE, REMOVE, 30-IN IZ) EA 13 TREE, REMOVE, 48-IN 6 EA 14 STUMP, REMOVE 7 EA 15 PLANT, DECIDUOUS TREE, SINGLE STEM. 2-IN TO 2.5-IN 53 EA BASE BID TOTAL [CONTINUED] Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 7 � 4SpUTH g�� BID/PROPOSAL \PEACE. CITY OF SOUTH BEND x x Project Name: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement ,665 Project Number: 125-001 For Bids Due: May 27th, 2025 at 9:30am Contractor Name: ALTERNATE1 Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount 1 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, REMOVE 986 SY 2 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4-IN 949 SY 3 CONCRETE CURB, REMOVE 965 LF 4 CONCRETE CURB, MODIFIED 965 LF 5 CONCRETE APPROACH, REMOVE 116 SY 6 PCCP FOR APPROACHES, 6-IN 116 SY 7 CONCRETE CURB RAMP, REMOVE 27 SY 8 PERPENDICULAR CURB RAMP 27 SY 9 TOPSOIL AND SEEDING 1284 SY 10 TREE, REMOVE, 10-IN 6 EA 11 TREE, REMOVE, 30-IN 6 EA 12 STUMP, REMOVE 5 EA 13 PLANT, DECIDUOUS TREE, SINGLE STEM. 2-IN TO 2.5-IN 20 EA ALTERNATE 1 TOTAL [CONTINUED] Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 8 � 4SpUTH g�� BID/PROPOSAL \PEACE. CITY OF SOUTH BEND x x Project Name: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement ,665 Project Number: 125-001 For Bids Due: May 27th, 2025 at 9:30am Contractor Name: ALTERNATE 2 Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount 1 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, REMOVE 1503 SY 2 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4-IN 1501 SY 3 CONCRETE CURB, REMOVE 1440 LF 4 CONCRETE CURB, MODIFIED 1440 LF 5 CONCRETE APPROACH, REMOVE 136 SY 6 PCCP FOR APPROACHES, 6-IN 136 SY 7 CONCRETE CURB RAMP, REMOVE 29 SY 8 PERPENDICULAR CURB RAMP 29 SY 9 TOPSOIL AND SEEDING 2180 SY 10 TREE, REMOVE, 10-IN 4 EA 11 TREE, REMOVE, 30-IN 5 EA 12 TREE, REMOVE, 48-IN 4 EA 13 STUMP, REMOVE 12 EA 14 PLANT, DECIDUOUS TREE, SINGLE STEM. 2-IN TO 2.5-IN 38 EA ALTERNATE 2 TOTAL Bidder (Firm): Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: By (Signature) (Printed Name of Person Signing) Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 9 PART II (For projects of $100,000 or more — IC 36-1-12-4) These statements to be submitted under oath by each bidder with and as part of his/her/its bid. Attach additional pages for each section as needed. SECTION I EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Attach information regarding projects your organization has completed for the period of one (1) year prior to the date of the current bid. 2. Attach a listing of public works projects currently in process of construction by your organization. 3. Attach information regarding any failure to complete any work awarded to you and the location thereof. 4. Attach references from private firms for which you have performed work. SECTION II PLAN AND EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE Attach an explanation of your plan or layout for performing proposed work. (Examples could include a narrative of when you could begin work, complete the project, number of workers, etc. and any other information which you believe would enable the City of South Bend to consider your bid.) 2. Attach a listing of the names and addresses of all subcontractors (i.e. persons or firms outside your own firm who have performed part of the work) that you have used on public works projects during the past five (5) years along with a brief description of the work done by each subcontractor. 3. If you intend to sublet any portion of the work, attach the name and address of each subcontractor, equipment to be used by the subcontractor, and whether you will require a bond. However, if you are unable to currently provide a listing, please understand a listing must be provided prior to contract approval. Until the completion of the proposed project, you are under a continuing obligation to immediately notify the City of South Bend in the event that you subsequently determine that you will use a subcontractor on the proposed project. 4. Attach a listing of equipment you have available to use for the proposed project. 5. Have you entered into contracts or received offers for all materials which substantiate the prices used in preparing your proposal? If not, attach an explanation for the rationale used which would corroborate the prices listed. SECTION III CONTRACTOR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT Attachment of bidder's financial statement is mandatory. Any bid submitted without said financial statement as required by statute shall thereby be rendered invalid. The financial statement provided hereunder to the City of South Bend awarding the contract must be specific enough in detail so that said City of South Bend can make a proper determination of the bidder's capability for completing the project if awarded. Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 3 When the prospective Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements below, it shall attach an explanation to this Affidavit. CONTRACTOR'S NON -COLLUSION AND NON -DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT, CERTIFICATION REGARDING INVESTMENT WITH IRAN, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION, NON- DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF USE OF UNITED STATES STEEL PRODUCTS OR FOUNDRY PRODUCTS STATE OF (Must be completed for all quotes and bids. Please type or print) SS: COUNTY ) The undersigned Contractor, being duly sworn upon his/her/its oath, affirms under the penalties of perjury that: 1. Contractor has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by him, entered into any combination, collusion or agreement with any person relative to the price to be bid by anyone at such letting nor to prevent any person from bidding nor to induce anyone to refrain from bidding, and that this bid is made without reference to any other bid and without any agreement, understanding or combination with any other person in reference to such bidding. Contractor further says that no person or persons, firms, or corporation has, have or will receive directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, gift, commission or thing of value on account of such sale; and 2. Contractor certifies by submission of this proposal that neither contractor nor any of its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency; and 3. Contractor has not, nor has any successor to, nor an affiliate of, Contractor, engaged in investment activities in Iran. a. For purposes of this Certification, "Iran" means the government of Iran and any agency or instrumentality of Iran, or as otherwise defined at Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-5, as amended from time -to -time. b. As provided by Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-8, as amended from time -to -time, a Contractor is engaged in investment activities in Iran if either: i. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, provides goods or services of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in value in the energy sector of Iran; or ii. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, is a financial institution that extends twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person for forty-five (45) days or more, if that person will (i) use the credit to provides goods and services in the energy sector in Iran; and (ii) at the time the financial institution extends credit, is a person identified on list published by the Indiana Department of Administration. 4. Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the Contractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien. Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 4 Contractor agrees that he/she/it shall enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all of Contractor's newly hired employees through the E-Verify Program as defined by I.C. 22-5-1.7-3. Contractor's documentation of enrollment and participation in the E-Verify Program is included and attached as part of this bid/quote; and 5. Contractor shall require his/her/its subcontractors performing work under this public contract to certify that the subcontractors do not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the subcontractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien, and that the subcontractor has enrolled in and is participating in the E-Verify Program. The Contractor agrees to maintain this certification throughout the term of the contract with the City of South Bend, and understands that the City may terminate the contract for default if the Contractor fails to cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the City. 6. Persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, or joint venturers awarded a contract by the City of South Bend through its agencies, boards, or commissions shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of a City contract with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of contract or employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to contracting or employment because of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or due to age or disability that does not affect that person's ability to perform the work. In awarding contracts for the purchase of work, labor, services, supplies, equipment, materials, or any combination of the foregoing including, but not limited to, public works contracts awarded under public bidding laws or other contracts in which public bids are not required by law, the City, its agencies, boards, or commissions will consider the Contractor's good faith efforts to obtain participation by those subcontractors certified by the State of Indiana as a Minority Business ("MBE") or as a Women's Business Enterprise ("WBE") as a factor in determining the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder. Contractors seeking the award of a City contract cannot be required to award a subcontract to an MWBE; however, they may not unlawfully discriminate against said MBE/WBE. On goal -eligible contracts, Contractors are required to either meet both MBE and WBE utilization goals or demonstrate that the Contractor has made good faith efforts to obtain participation from MBE and WBE subcontractors. A finding of noncompliance or a discriminatory practice shall prohibit that Contractor from being awarded a City contract for a period of one (1) year from the date of such determination, and such determination may also be grounds for terminating the contact to which the discriminatory practice or noncompliance pertains. 7. The undersigned Contractor agrees that the following nondiscrimination commitment shall be made a part of any contract which it may henceforth enter into with the City of South Bend, Indiana or any of its agencies, boards or commissions. Contractor agrees not to discriminate against or intimidate any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of this contract with privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, religion, color, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, handicap, national origin or ancestry. Breach of this provision may be regarded as material breach of contract. I, the undersigned bidder or agent as contractor on a public works project, understand my statutory obligations to the use of steel products or foundry products made in the United States (I.C. 5-16-8-1). I hereby certify that I and all subcontractors employed by me for this project will use steel products or foundry products made in the United States on this project if awarded. I understand I have an affirmative duty to notify the City in my bid that my proposal does not include the use of steel products or foundry products made in the United States. I understand it is my sole obligation and responsibility to provide a justification to the City, subject to review and approval, why the cost of United States made steel or foundry products is unreasonable. Prior to award and upon submission of bid which does not use steel products or foundry products made in the United States, the City, through its director of public works, shall make a determination if the price of United States made steel or foundry is unreasonable. I understand that violations hereunder Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 5 may result in forfeiture of contractual payments. I hereby affirm under the penalties of perjure that the facts and information contained in the foregoing bid for public works are true and correct. Dated this LU da\ of V 2075- ContractorBidder (Firm) a� S gent Printed Name and Title Subscribed and sworn to before me this t-y day of t ' l 20 My Commission Expires No b c ,ORA QI,,' County° of Residence • �(� 5 -; c�j •-OV ARY' 99''s 40 4 C iss on Np075 g5p5 - ;MY C°mrn•26 1 A G • Q' �r'4 !°UBI—. �41 ' •ate OF '#Ili4a 1t 00 Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 6 ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY Kula Z[U f en bvTbe5e Vre.!5ent5, Bond No...... FF1399 That we,.TX Concrete LLC (hereinafter called the Principal) as Principal and the ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY, of Erie, Pennsylvania, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, (hereinafter called the Surety), as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto. City of South Bend .............................................. ......................hereinafter called the Obligee in the full and just sum of ......................... Fifty-Seven.Thousand---_____________________________________________ .00/100.Dollars, ($ V,000 ........), good and lawful money of the United States of America, to the payments of which sum of money well and truly to be made, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, their and each of their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Signed, sealed and dated this .......23rd .......day of .........May ......... A.D. 2025 Year THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH: That, if the Obligee shall make any award within 60 days to the Principal for .installation of concrete sidewalks, concrete curb, ADA compliant curb ramps, conrete ................. ............... ... ... approach improvements ................................................................................... .................................. according to the terms of the proposal or bid made by the Principal therefor, and the Principal shall duly make and enter into a contract with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of said proposal or bid and award and shall give bond for the faithful performance thereof with the Surety or Sureties approved by the Obligee; or if the Principal shall, in case of failure so to do, pay the Obligee the damages which the Obligee may suffer by reason of such failure, not exceeding the penalty of this bond, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect. In Testimony Whereof, the Principal and Surety have caused these presents to be duly signed and sealed. Witness: .............................. Witness: .............................. Principal. TX.Con.crete .LC. ................ By:... (Ir . v .. .. ................. Title ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY By:.... ............ Carl Salinas Attorney -in -Fact SF-280 8/94(R) Erie LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY Insurance° KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, does hereby make, constitute and appoint --------------------------------------------- CarlSalinas------------------------------------------------------------- individually, its true and lawful Attorney -in -Fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf, and as its act and deed: any and all bonds and undertakings of suretyship- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- in a penalty not to exceed the sum of five hundred thousand dollars($500,000.00) ------------------------------ And to bind ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bonds and undertak- ings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof were signed by the appropriate officer of ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY and sealed and attested by one other of such officers, and hereby ratifies and confirms all that its saidAttomey(s)- in-Fact may do in pursuance hereof. The Power of Attorney is granted under and by authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY on the I Ith day of March, 2008, and said Resolution has not been amended or repealed: "RESOLVED, that the President, or any Senior Vice President or Vice President shall have power and authority to: (a) Appoint Attomey(s)-in-Fact and to authorize them to execute on behalf of the Company, bonds and undertakings, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and, (b) Remove any such Attomey-in-Fact at any time and revoke the power and authority given to him; and RESOLVED, thatAttomey(s)-in-Fact shalt have power and authority, subject to the terms and limitations of the Power ofAttomey issued to them, to execute and deliver on behalf of the Company, bonds and undertakings, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, The corporate seal is not necessary for the validity of any bonds and undertak- ings, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof." This Limited Power ofAttomey is signed and sealed by facsimiles under and by virtue of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY on the 18th day of September, 2008, at which a quorum was present and said Resolution has not been amended or repealed: "RESOLVED, that the signature of Terrence W. Cavanaugh, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and the Seal of the Company may be affixed by the following facsimiles on any Limited Power of Attorney for the execution of bonds, undertakings, recognizances, contracts and other writings in the nature thereof, and the signature of James J. Tanous, as Secretary of the Company, the Seat of the Company, the signature of Sheila M. Hirsch, as Notary Public, and her Notarial Seal, may also be affixed by the following facsimiles to any certificate or acknowledgment of any such Limited Power of Attorney, and only under such circumstances shall said facsimiles be valid and binding on the Company." AN Ct IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its President and Chief Executive Officer, and its corporate seal to be hereto _` m 1972 affixed this 3rd day of February, 2011. 2 t, :�•., STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA 1 ss. COUNTY OF ERIE J On this 3rd day of February, 2011, before me personally came Terrence W. Cavanaugh, to me known, who being by me duly sworn, did depose and say: that he is President and Chief Executive Officer of ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY, the corporation described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the Seal of said corporation; that the Seal affixed to the said instrument is such corporate Seal; that it was so affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation and that he signed his name thereto by like order. CERTIFICATE I, James J. Tanous, Secretary ofERIE INSURANCE COMPANY, do hereby certify that the original LIMITED POWER OF AT- TORNEY, of which the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy, is still in full force and effect as of the date below. In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed corporate Seal of the Company by facsimiles pursuant to the action of the Board of Directors of the Company, Terrence W. Cavanaugh President and Chief Executive Officer AL-4— � . My commission expires June 27, 2016 Notary Public James Tanous, Secretary this day of 20 SF57 6/12 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CHECKLIST Project Name 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 125-001 For Bids Due May 27th, 2025 at 9:00am to bpwbids@southbendin.gov Contractor Name: The City seeks to enhance its ability to identify responsive and responsible bidders on all City public works projects by institution of comprehensive submission requirements in compliance with State law. Quality workmanship, efficient operation, safety, and timely completion of projects requires that all bidders meet certain minimum requirements to be responsive and responsible bidders. THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID. **THIS FORM ONLY APPLIES TO BIDS GREATER THAN $250,000. ** INSTRUCTIONS: If you are a pre -qualified bidder, complete Section I only. If you are not a pre -qualified bidder, complete Section II only. Section II acts as an application for pre -qualification. Submission of Section II will allow the bidder to be considered for pre -qualification for bids with the City of South Bend Department of Public Works. Pre - qualified bidders will then be exempt from a portion of the submission requirements outlined in Section 6- 71 of The Responsible Bidding Ordinance No. 10975-23 (hereinafter, "Responsible Bidding Ordinance") for a period of twelve (12) months. Thereafter, contractors who are pre -qualified must submit a complete application for continuation of "pre - qualified" standing, on a form provided by the City ("Responsible Bidder Checklist (1) Pre -Qualified Bidders") within twelve (12) months of obtaining pre -qualified standing. If the status of any item changes within the twelve (12) months, it is the responsibility of the contractor to notify the City. Failure by any pre - qualified contractor to submit its complete application for continuation of "pre -qualified" standing within the time prescribed above shall result in automatic removal of the designation, effective immediately following the twelve (12) months of pre -qualified standing. However, the "removed" contractor or subcontractor shall still be permitted to bid on City public works projects, though the contractor must submit all required documents under 6-71 until "pre -qualified" status is re-established. Please Note: The City reserves the right to request supplemental information from the bidder, additional verification of any information provided by the bidder, and may also conduct random inquiries of the bidder's current and previous customers regardless of pre -qualified standing. It is the sole responsibility of the potential bidder to comply with all submission requirements applicable to the bidder in Section 6-71 of the Responsible Bidding Ordinance no later than the date of the public bid opening. Version 1/3/2025 General Conditions - 11 II. PRE -QUALIFICATION CHECKLIST (FOR BIDDERS THAT ARE NOT PRE -QUALIFIED) (a) Acknowled ements: (i) By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that I am not a pre -qualified bidder with the City of South Bend. (ii) By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that the City reserves the right to request supplemental information, additional verification of any information provided, and may also conduct random inquiries of my current and prior customers. The City reserved the right to utilize all information provided in this submission and all information obtained in inquiries or requests to determine if a bidder is responsive and responsible. Additionally, I acknowledge that all information provided to the City shall be regarded as public records. (iii) V By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that copies of all Applicable apprenticeship certificates or standards for training programs applicable to the work performed on the project may be requested at any time and shall be furnished upon request. (iv) _V By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge and ensure that I and all sub- contractors, from whom I have accepted a bid and/or intend to hire to perform work on the public work project, are properly licensed. Furthermore, I acknowledge my understanding that it is my responsibility to ensure that all sub -contractors have the necessary licenses to undertake the work called for in this bid. If a sub- contractor loses their license at any point, it is the responsibility of that sub- contractor to notify the City. (v) By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that apprenticeship and training programs that I participate in have graduated at least five (5) apprentices in each of the past five (5) years. (vi) V By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that all subcontractors performing work greater than $250,000 also meet the qualifications of the Responsible Bidder Ordinance. (b) Attachments: (i) Indiana Secretary of State's on-line records (ie. Business verification) dated within sixty (60) days of the submission of said document showing that business is in existence, current with the Indiana Secretary of State's Business Entity Report, and eligible for a certificate of good standing. (Not applicable to individuals, sole proprietors or partnerships). (ii) List identifying all former business names. (iii) Any determinations by a court or governmental agency any violations of federal state, or local laws including, but not limited to, violations of contracting or antitrust laws, tax or licensing laws, environmental laws, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), or federal Davis -Bacon and related Acts, within the preceding five (5) (iv) _V_ years. Statement about staffing capabilities, including labor sources. This statement indicates and ensures I have sufficient employees on staff to complete the work I V am bidding on OR outlines how I intend to meet the staffing needs of the work. (v) Statement that individuals who will perform work on the public work project on my behalf will be properly classified as an employee or as an independent contractor (v) V under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances. For every project, submit evidence of participation in apprenticeship and training programs, applicable to the work to be performed on the project, which are approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship, or its successor organization. This includes, but may not be limited to, letters from apprenticeship coordinators detailing the bidder's association with Version 1/3/2025 General Conditions - 14 the program, and the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Certificates of Registration of Apprenticeship Programs for each type of work to be performed on the project. (vi) Copy of a written plan for employee drug testing that covers all of my employees who will perform work on the public work project and meets or exceeds the V requirements set forth in IC 4-13-18-5 or IC 4-13-18-6. (vii) Evidence that I am utilizing a surety company which is on the Bureau of Fiscal Service "Department of Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties" as required in the bid specifications or contract. (viii) Written statement of any federal, state or local tax liens or tax delinquencies owed to any federal, state or local taxing body in the preceding three years. (ix) List of projects of similar size and scope of work performed in all areas, including the State of Indiana, within three (3) years prior to the date on which the bid is due. Date: (Sign re (Print Name Here) (Name of Company) (Address of Company) (City) (State) (Telephone Number) Version 1/3/2025 General Conditions - 15 p4 SpUTH BEd CITY OF SOUTH BEND c MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN '`"°` t az FORM MBE-1.0 \ 1865 MBE UTILIZATION PLAN This completed form should be supplied with Bids that pertain to City of South Bend Public Works Projects involving MBE participation. It is the bidder's sole responsibility to verify whether any listed minority -owned business meets the MBE qualifications. ***Goals should be calculated based on the Base Bid only.*** Project Number: Bidder: 125-001 Project Name: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Total Base Bid Amount: MBE Goal: 1.09% Page 1 of 1 Name & Address of MBE Primary Contact Person (Name/Telephone) Scope of Work to be Performed (Attach scope/schedule if you need additional space) Dollar Amount of MBE Component Percentage of Total Bid/Proposal Submitted by: Print Name Signature Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 10 Date p4 SpUTH BEd CITY OF SOUTH BEND c MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN '`"°` t az FORM WBE-1.0 \ ,865 WBE UTILIZATION PLAN This completed form should be supplied with Bids that pertain to City of South Bend Public Works Projects involving WBE participation. It is the bidder's sole responsibility to verify whether any listed woman -owned business meets the WBE qualifications. ***Goals should be calculated based on the Base Bid only.*** Project Number: Bidder: 125-001 Project Name: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Total Base Bid Amount: WBE Goal: 4.07% Page 1 of 1 Name & Address of WBE Primary Contact Person (Name/Telephone) Scope of Work to be Performed (Attach scope/schedule if you need additional space) Dollar Amount of WBE Component Percentage of Total Bid/Proposal Submitted by: Print Name Signature/ Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 11 Date p4 SpUTH ,y CITY OF SOUTH BEND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN xVt PEACE / az FORM MBE-2.0 x - 865 x EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS This completed form should be included as part of the Bids documents related to City of South Bend Public Works Projects requiring Good Faith Efforts to obtain MBE participation. Project Number: 125-001 Project Name: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Bidder: Contact Person: Address: City: Email: State: Date: Telephone: Zip: To determine whether a bidder has demonstrated good faith efforts to reach the MBE utilization goals set forth in the City of South Bend Public Works Project Specifications, the City and its agencies, boards, or commissions, REQUIRE ALL of the following Good Faith Efforts as listed in the table below*: EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS MBE LIST(S): The bidder reviewed 1) the City of South Bend's Minority and Women Business Enterprise Inclusion Program Plan; 2) the list of certified MWBEs provided by the City; and 3) the Indiana Department of Administration list of Minority and Women Owned Businesses (both certified and non -certified) found at: htt ://www.in. ov/idoa/. GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN MBE PARTICIPATION The bidder shall initial each item below, as evidence of its good faith efforts to obtain MBE participation in the awarded contract. I affirm that I reviewed the City of South Bend's Minority and Women Business Enterprise Inclusion Program Plan and the Indiana Department of Administration's certified list of Indiana Minority and Women Business Enterprises, found on their website (http://www.in.gov/idoa). I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to select portions of the contract work to be performed by MWBEs, including, where appropriate, breaking out contract work items into economically feasible units to facilitate MBE participation. I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to solicit through all reasonable and available means the interest of all MBEs in the scopes of work of the contract. I affirm that I attended all pre -bid meetings scheduled by the City of South Bend to inform MBEs of contracting and subcontracting opportunities. I affirm that I advertised in general circulation and/or trade association publications concerning subcontract opportunities and allowed MBEs reasonable time to respond to such advertisements. I affirm that I performed any and all necessary steps to provide written notices in a manner reasonably calculated to inform MBEs of subcontracting opportunities and allowed sufficient time for MBEs to participate effectively. I affirm that I followed up on initial solicitations with interested MBEs. I affirm that I negotiated with interested MBEs in good faith, including providing such MBEs with adequate information about the plans, specifications and other requirements of the subcontract. I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to assist interested MBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, or insurance as required by the City or the bidder, where appropriate. Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 12 CITY OF SOUTH BEND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN FORM MBE-2.0 EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS 4 SpUTH ,y U b t ven®ce a 1865 I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to assist interested MBEs in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or related assistances or services, where appropriate. I affirm that I did not reject any MBEs as unqualified without sound business reasons based on a thorough investigation of their capabilities. CONTRACT RECORDS: The bidder has maintained the following records for each MBE that has bid on the subcontracting opportunity: 1. Name, address, and telephone number; 2. A description of information provided by the bidder or subcontractor; and 3. A statement of whether an agreement was reached, and if not, why not, including any reasons for concluding that the MBE was unqualified to perform the job. *Proper demonstration of Good Faith Efforts requires your initials next to all of the above boxes. Any omissions shall be considered grounds for rejection of the bid by the Board of Public Works. The City of South Bend reserves the right to request additional information. Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 13 p4 SpUTH ,y CITY OF SOUTH BEND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN xVt PEACE / az FORM WBE-2.0 x - 865 x EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS This completed form should be included as part of the Bids documents related to City of South Bend Public Works Projects requiring Good Faith Efforts to obtain MWBE participation. Project Number: 125-001 Project Name: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Bidder: Contact Person: Address: City: Email: State: Date: Telephone: Zip: To determine whether a bidder has demonstrated good faith efforts to reach the WBE utilization goals set forth in the City of South Bend Public Works Project Specifications, the City and its agencies, boards, or commissions, REQUIRE ALL of the following Good Faith Efforts as listed in the table below*: EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS WBE LIST(S): The bidder reviewed 1) the City of South Bend's Minority and Women Business Enterprise Inclusion Program Plan; 2) the list of certified MWBEs provided by the City; and 3) the Indiana Department of Administration list of Minority and Women Owned Businesses (both certified and non -certified) found at: htt ://www.in. ov/idoa/. GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN WBE PARTICIPATION The bidder shall initial each item below, as evidence of its good faith efforts to obtain WBE participation in the awarded contract. I affirm that I reviewed the City of South Bend's Minority and Women Business Enterprise Inclusion Program Plan and the Indiana Department of Administration's certified list of Indiana Minority and Women Business Enterprises, found on their website (http://www.in.gov/idoa). I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to select portions of the contract work to be performed by WBEs, including, where appropriate, breaking out contract work items into economically feasible units to facilitate WBE participation. I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to solicit through all reasonable and available means the interest of all WBEs in the scopes of work of the contract. I affirm that I attended all pre -bid meetings scheduled by the City of South Bend to inform WBEs of contracting and subcontracting opportunities. I affirm that I advertised in general circulation and/or trade association publications concerning subcontract opportunities and allowed WBEs reasonable time to respond to such advertisements. I affirm that I performed any and all necessary steps to provide written notices in a manner reasonably calculated to inform WBEs of subcontracting opportunities and allowed sufficient time for WBEs to participate effectively. I affirm that I followed up on initial solicitations with interested WBEs. I affirm that I negotiated with interested WBEs in good faith, including providing such WBEs with adequate information about the plans, specifications and other requirements of the subcontract. I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to assist interested WBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, or insurance as required by the City or the bidder, where appropriate. Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 14 CITY OF SOUTH BEND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN FORM WBE-2.0 EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS 4 SpUTH ,y U b t ven®ce a 1865 I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to assist interested WBEs in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or related assistances or services, where appropriate. I affirm that I did not reject any WBEs as unqualified without sound business reasons based on a thorough investigation of their capabilities. CONTRACT RECORDS: The bidder has maintained the following records for each WBE that has bid on the subcontracting opportunity: 1. Name, address, and telephone number; 2. A description of information provided by the bidder or subcontractor; and 3. A statement of whether an agreement was reached, and if not, why not, including any reasons for concluding that the MWBE was unqualified to perform the job. *Proper demonstration of Good Faith Efforts requires your initials next to all of the above boxes. Any omissions shall be considered grounds for rejection of the bid by the Board of Public Works. The City of South Bend reserves the right to request additional information. Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 15 4SpUTH BEd CITY OF SOUTH BEND e MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN FORM MBE-2.1 1865 x MBE CONTACTED This completed form should be supplied with Bids that pertain to City of South Bend Public Works Projects requiring Good Faith Efforts to contact MBEs. It is the bidder's sole responsibility to verify whether any listed minority -owned business meets the MBE qualifications. Attach additional pages if necessary. PAGE OF Project Number: 125-001 MBE Participation Goal 1.09% Project Name: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Bidder: By: nature) (Title) (Date) MBE Firm Owner or Contact at MBE Firm Telephone: Fax: TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: Email: RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE MBE FIRM: MBE Firm Owner or Contact at MBE Firm Telephone: Fax: Email: TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE MBE FIRM: Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 16 4SpUTH BEd CITY OF SOUTH BEND e MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN __ L FORM MBE-2.1 1865 x WBE CONTACTED This completed form should be supplied with Bids that pertain to City of South Bend Public Works Projects requiring Good Faith Efforts to contact WBEs. It is the bidder's sole responsibility to verify whether any listed woman -owned business meets the WBE qualifications. Attach additional pages if necessary. PAGE OF Project Number: 125-001 WBE Participation Goal 4.07% Project Name: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Bidder: By: (Signature) (Title) (Date) WBE Firm Owner or Contact at WBE Firm Telephone: Fax: Email: TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE WBE FIRM: WBE Firm Owner or Contact at WBE Firm Telephone: Fax: Email: TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE WBE FIRM: Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 17 o45ou Tg gg� d 31tiv-CvuPaoE 574/235-9251 7WJEt,NnBouv3 Fu 235-9171 0UTnBE.D,O1ww4"01-1830 TIME) 574I 235-5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND ra JA S MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Date: May 22, 2025 To: All Planholders From Theresa Heffner, Clerk, Board of Public Works Subject Addendum Number: 2 Project Name: 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Project No.: 125-001 ACKNOR'LEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM Date Received: Thia addendum is being Cunvanled to you Cur the above reC enced prvject. Please sign below and acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by faxing this sheet to the Board of Public Works at (574) 235-9171 within 48 hours of receipt. A copy MUST also be included with your bid package upon submittal. THIS ADDENDUM MAY AFFECT YOUR BID. Notes: The attached documents are hereby added to the Specifications and Contract Docurncat8 and bccomc a part of hcrcin. Company: ix coaara5e uc Authorized Signature: %✓"L Date: 5/23I2025 p�spllTHge� d 1316 27W.JUNiY NBou v F 2 Paotis 574/235-9171 22]W. I8rr5rtsoN Homsvixu iu o Fnx 574/235-9171 Sou Bs ,fsrI NA 46601-1830 TDD 574/235-5567 1865 CITY OF SOUTH BEND 1AMES MUELLER, MAYOR Date: To: From Subject Project Name: Project No.: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS May 21, 2025 All Planholders Theresa Heffner, Clerk, Board of Public Works Addendum Number: 1 2025 Curb and Sidewalk 125-001 rMajC30[1]:'JIfpill" sh51Do01Its) a RONallyIts) VA711a1►i1i155i Date Received: This addendum is being forwarded to you for the above referenced project. Please sign below and acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by faxing this sheet to the Board of Public Works at (574) 235-9171 within 48 hours of receipt. A copy MUST also be included with your bid package upon submittal. THIS ADDENDUM MAY AFFECT YOUR BID, Notes: The attached documents are hereby added to the Specifications and Contract Documents and become a part of herein. Company: Authorized Signature: Date: w J yv 3 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANAM[65, CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS Project Name 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 125-001 For Bids Due May 27th, 2025 at 9:O0am to bpwbids@southbendin.gov From time to time the South Bend Board of Public Works finds it necessary to reject a bid because it does not comply with statutory requirements. In preparing your bid, please use the following checklist in order to make sure that your bid is done in the proper manner. Proper bid security included. The bidder has the option of providing either a Certified Check or Bid Bond. / Bid prepared on the City of South Bend Contractor's Bid for Public Work Form, completely V executed. Contractor's Non -Collusion and Non -Debarment Affidavit, Certification Regarding Investments with Iran, Employment Eligibility Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment, and VCertification of use of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products. Proof of M/WBE Utilization Plans [MBE-1.0 and WBE-1.0]. Also provide Evidence of Good Faith Efforts Forms [MBE-2.0 and WBE-2.0] and M/WBE Contacted Forms [MBE-2.1 and WBE-2.1]. Acknowledge Receipt of Addendum(s) included with the bid. All required additional information is included with the bid. Proposal statements and other affidavits all signed by the proper party with name either printed or typed underneath signature. This checklist submitted with the Bid. This checklist is provided for bidder's use in assuring compliance with required documentation; however, it does not include all specifications requirements and does not relieve the bidder of the need to read and comply with the specifications. Bidder: By Authorized Representative: Signature: Print Name & Title: Date: Version 1/3/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 1 Admin TX Concrete To: Dennise Tatman <dennise@tatmanspcorp.com> Thank you for getting back to me! Have a great holiday weekend, Alessandra Quijada a (574)286-4640 Administration Team 0 admin@tx-concrete.com (E4 TX Concrete LLC Ol www.tx-concrete.com CONCRETE Q 24899 Fillmore Road LLc South Bend, IN 46619 IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only It you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender imm ad lately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. < .. ) Reply (-> Forward DT Dennise Tatman< dennise@tatmanspcorp.com > To: Admin TX Concrete Tatman Sims & Pedigo will not be quoting this project. Thanks for reaching out and good luck with your bid! Dennise Get Outlook for iOS Admin TX Concrete -AC,; To: dennise@tatmanspcorp.com High importance 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Repl... v Tree Specs.pdf 10 MB 808 KB 2 attachments (11 MB) y Download all 'W To: info@pks-construction.com; franciscoc@cazaresconstructionllc.com; ruizmarvin75@gmail.com Fri 5J High importance 2025 Curb and Sidewalk Repl... io Me 2 attachments (10 MB) y Download all Good morning, Concrete Approach, REMOV... 88 KB My name is Alessandra Quijada, and I am reaching out on behalf of TX Concrete LLC, based in South Bend, IN. We are in the process of preparing our bid for the South Bend 2025 Curb and Sidewalk project which we are reaching out to minority companies and would like to inquire about your services. Specifically, we would quote for CONCRETE APPROACH REMOVAL, in relation to the upcoming project. We have attached the project specifications and site plans for your reference. If you could please provide us with a quote at yc convenience, we would greatly appreciate it. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time. You may contact Jose, the owner, directly at (574) 286-4640 for any questions regarding this project or reply to this email. Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to the possibility of working together. Kindly, Alessandra Quijada (E4 CONCRETE LLC (674)28B-4840 Administration Team 0 admin@tx-concrete.com TX Concrete LLC ft, wwwtx-concrete.com Q 24899 Fillmore Road South Bend, IN 46619 IMPORTANT: The contents Of th IS am all and any attachments are confidentialTheyare intended for the named recipient(s) only- It you have received this email by mistake, please no only the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make cc pies thereof. kpritchard@k-pem.com To: Admin TX Concrete 0 Reply Reply all r-> Forward Q 0 ••• Wed 5/21/2025 3:02 PM Hit Thank you for reaching out. I forwarded the message to our team to take a look at. Thanks and have a nice afternoon! Kathy Pritchard Owner-KPEM, LLC (219) 878-3219 On 2025-05-21 12:37, Admin TX Concrete wrote: > Good afternoon, > I wanted to follow up and touch base to see if your company would be > interested on quoting for this bid? > Thank you! > Alessandra Quijada > Get Outlook for iOS [11 > From: Admin TX Concrete <admin@tx-concrete.com> > Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 8:37:11 PM > To: kpritchard@k-pem.com <kpritchard@k-pem.com> > Subject: City of SB - Tree Removals & Installation QUOTE Inquiry > Good evening, > My name is Alessandra Quijada, and I am reaching out on behalf of TX > Concrete LLC, based in South Bend, IN. > We are in the process of preparing our bid for the South Bend 2025 > Curb and Sidewalk project and would like to inquire about your > services. Specifically, we would need a quote for tree and stump > removal, as well as tree purchase with installation, in relation to > the upcoming project. We have attached the project specifications and > site plans for your reference. If you could please provide us with a > quote at your earliest convenience, we would greatly appreciate it. > Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to $ujofe Societyii�5aintJosephCounty May 23, 2025 Humane Society of St. Joseph County 2506 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 To Whom It May Concern, It is with great confidence and appreciation that I write this letter of recommendation for TX Concrete, owned and operated by the Quijada family. For over a decade, we at the Humane Society of St. Joseph County have had the pleasure of working with TX Concrete on a wide variety of projects, including snow plowing, towing services, and concrete work. From the very beginning of our professional relationship, Jose Quijada has exemplified what it means to be a dedicated and effective business owner. He is a clear and consistent communicator, always ensuring that we are informed, prepared, and satisfied with every step of a project. His team delivers exceptional quality work at a fair and competitive price, and we have come to rely on their expertise and dependability. In addition to routine services, TX Concrete has consistently gone above and beyond to meet the evolving needs of our organization. Whether it's urgent snow removal in the early hours of winter mornings or custom concrete work to improve our facilities, they have always delivered with professionalism and care. We deeply value our long-standing relationship with the Quijada family and have no hesitation in recommending TX Concrete for any commercial or residential services they offer. Their integrity, skill, and reliability make them a standout provider in our community. Sincerely, Genny Brown Executive Director Humane Society of St. Joseph County 574-255-4726 Genny@humanesocietystjc.org 2506 Grape Rd. - Mishawaka, IN 46545 • Phone: 574 255 4726 • FAX: 574 265 4767• www.HumaneSocietySTJC.org �tv of School City of IMshawaka O D An NCA/CAS/ Accredited District 0 o F yJs d Creating a Lifetime of Learning for All /MDI�MD Kenneth Kahlenbeck Director Of Operations School City of Mishawaka 1402 S. Main St. Mishawaka, IN 46544 kahlenbeckk@mishawaka.kl2.in.us 574-254-4552 May 23, 2025 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend TX Concrete Company for consideration on your upcoming project. We have worked with TX Concrete on several projects and found them to be dependable and straightforward in their work. Throughout our experience, their team has been professional and responsive. They completed the work as agreed and followed through on project requirements with attention to the necessary standards and specifications. TX Concrete has demonstrated a good understanding of concrete construction practices and has shown a willingness to coordinate with other contractors and stakeholders on -site. They have managed their scope of work with minimal issues and have remained communicative throughout the process. Based on our experience, I believe TX Concrete is capable of handling the scope of work they are proposing and would be a reasonable choice for your project. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely, /611-10 Kenneth Kahlen ' c Director of Operations School City of Mishawaka Administrative Center 1402 South Main Street • Mishawaka, IN 46544-5297 • phone [574] 254-4500 • fax [574] 254-4585 =mrMF Industrial Metal Fab To Whom It May Concern, 5/23/2025 TX Concrete LLC has been IMF's preferred concrete vendor for over 15 years. Their expertise and quality of work is industry leading. The steel industry demands extremely strong concrete as we often have steel trucks and forklifts operating at weights of more than 40,000 lbs. TX's concrete work has withstood these extreme conditions over a long period of time. Given our long history and success in TX's concrete work, I highly recommend them for any commercial/public concrete project. They are easy to work with, and they communicate well. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, P- Vl k Kyle Beaudway President at =.rMF l wtdal Metal rah Industrial Metal Fab, Inc 2806 W Sample South Bend, IN 46619 574.288.8368 www.IMFmidwest.com NSPI Inc. - Environmental & Industrial Services City of South Bend Department of Public Works 731 S Lafayette Blvd South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Recommendation for TX Concrete To Whom It May Concern, INSERV, Inc. 514 E Marion St. Mishawaka IN, 46545 877.917.3239 It is my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation on behalf of TX Concrete. As a contractor working with our organization, INSERV, Inc., TX Concrete has consistently demonstrated the highest standards of workmanship, reliability, and professional integrity in all aspects of their concrete installation services. Throughout our engagements, Jose Quijada and TX Concrete has proven to be a valuable partner — ethically grounded, hard-working, and committed to delivering high -quality results. Their attention to detail and responsiveness to project demands reflect a genuine commitment to excellence that we have come to rely on. I am confident that TX Concrete will bring the same level of dedication and performance to any project they undertake with the City of South Bend. I strongly endorse them as a trusted and capable contractor. Please feel free to contact me directly at 574-968-0372 or tlovisa@inserv24-7.com should you require any additional information. Sincerely, Thomas Lovisa Vice President (574) 532-1547 Cell tlovisa(@inserv24-7.com U3) Hayes Design Co. Hayes Design Co. 1247 Mishawaka Ave South Bend, IN 46615 574.236.5615 Date: May 27, 2025 To Whom It May Concern, It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for TX Concrete. We at Hayes Design Co. have had the privilege of working with TX Concrete for over three and a half years, and their experience has been nothing short of outstanding. Throughout our working relationship, TX Concrete has consistently delivered high -quality workmanship on every project. Their team demonstrates exceptional skill and attention to detail in both cement and brickwork. In addition to their craftsmanship, their customer service is top- notch —always professional, responsive, and solution -oriented. One of TX Concrete's key strengths is its excellent communication. Whether planning, execution, or follow-up, they keep us well-informed and aligned, which is critical in our industry. Their reliability and collaborative approach make them a trusted partner on any job. Hayes Design Co. highly recommends TX Concrete for all types of cement and brickwork. If you consider them for your next project, you can do so confidently. If you have any questions or want to discuss our experience further, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at edward@hayesdco.com. Sincerely, Edward Hayes Owner, Hayes Design Co. 715 West Ireland Road South Bend, IN 46614 May 27, 2025 To whom this may concern, Please find this letter of recommendation for Jose Quijada of TX Concrete LLC. I have had the opportunity of working with Jose on various residential, commercial and municipal concrete projects over the past twenty-five years. The past twelve of these have been as the principal owner of TX Concrete LLC. Prior to him going out on his own, he was the lead concrete foreman for Van Vooren Construction Company for many years. TX Concrete LLC has completed many residential flatwork and foundation projects in the greater Michiana area. They have also done various commercial work including Aldi's, Gordon Food Service and Popeye's restaurants in the area. More recently, they have completed municipal sidewalk and ADA ramp projects for both the City of Goshen and Elkhart. Throughout his work in the concrete field, Jose brings a level of experience and workmanship to all projects that he is a part of. Regards, Scott Underwood Vice President of Operations Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete (574) 536-9371 ozinga.com Mark McDonnell Founder LaSalle Hospitality May 26, 2025 To whom it may concern Subject: Letter of Recommendation regarding Tx Concrete I got to know the principal of Tx Concrete, Jose Quijada, many years ago when he was working for Van Vooren Construction Company who did the original renovation of the first floor of the building at 115 West Colfax 34 years ago in 1991 so that I could open LaSalle Grill. Van Vooren subsequently performed many renovations over the succeeded years as we expanded out footprint in the building as we rented more space and eventually purchased the building. I am not sure of the exact date that Jose joined the crew but he was on the many jobs over the years. Steve Van Vooren retired a couple of years ago and closed the company. Late last year I asked Steve to give me a recommendation for a contractor to re -build the outdoor deck and he told me that he'd contact Jose Quijada and set a a meeting. Jose and I met to lay out a plan and it all come together beautifully. Tx is now our go -to company for a myriad of construction options. I have seen his work at other places as well, re -doing sidewalks and curbs for the City of Elkhart outside of the Brass Elk Brewing restaurant and constructing the New Mexican Market at Western and Olive Streets in South Bend. I find Jose to be straightforward, fair and honest. I would trust him to to complete any construction task that I may request. Sincerely, Mark McDonnell PART 11 1. TX Concrete has had the pleasure of completing many projects this year successfully. TX Concrete was contracted to pour an approximately 22,000 SQF Popeye's concrete parking lot in Chesterton, IN in ONE day. We have had the ability to work diligently for many private firms such as Lasalle Grill, American Seniors Association, Edward Rose & Sons, Oasis, IMF, Niblock, and Mid -States construction and public as well. We have completed projects such as flat work, concrete walls, footers, sidewalks, aprons, curbs, ADA ramps, pit bases, and anything concrete related. 2. TX Concrete was currently awarded the ADA Funded Bid from the City of Elkhart which consists of sidewalks, ramps, and more. 3. TX Concrete has never failed to complete any work awarded to the organization. 4. Please see attached references. SECTION II 1. Upon receiving the notice to proceed we are fully prepared to begin work immediately. This project will be our number one priority, and we understand that the organization will focus solely on this project and will be no longer accepting further projects from private firms. We have a dedicated team of skilled workers including self-employed contractors who have collaborated with us on various public works projects over the years. Their extensive experience and commitment to quality have contributed significantly to our past successes. We have ensured to have the necessary manpower to meet project deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. We are confident in our ability to complete the project ahead of schedule and look forward to the opportunity to contribute positively to our South Bend community. 2. Self -Employed Subcontractors: Edgar Quijada 24899 Fillmore Road, Finisher, laborer South Bend, IN 46619 Isaura Quijada 24899 Fillmore Road, Laborer South Bend, IN 46619 Salvador Cisneros 1647 Victoria Dr, Elkhart, Laborer IN 46514 Mauricio Marquez 424 S 27th St, South Bend, Finisher/Laborer IN 46615 Donato Hernandez 560 Church Rd SE PH Finisher/Laborer Smyrna, GA 30082 Jose Quijada Alvarez 1048 Barberry Ln, South Finisher/Laborer Bend, IN 46619 3. Work to be Sublet by Subcontractors: Edgar Quijada 24899 Fillmore Road, Finisher, laborer TX Equipment South Bend, IN 46619 to be used Isaura Quijada 24899 Fillmore Road, Laborer TX Equipment South Bend, IN 46619 to be used Salvador Cisneros 1647 Victoria Dr, Elkhart, Laborer TX Equipment IN 46514 to be used Mauricio Marquez 424 S 27th St, South Bend, Finisher/Laborer TX Equipment IN 46615 to be used Donato Hernandez 560 Church Rd SE PH Finisher/Laborer TX Equipment Smyrna, GA 30082 to be used Jose Quijada Alvarez 1048 Barberry Ln, South Finisher/Laborer TX Equipment Bend, IN 46619 to be used Take Down Tree 56352 Peppermint Rd, Arborist, Tree Bucket trucks, Service South Bend, IN 46619 remover stump grinders, etc. 4. Equipment of TX Concrete to be used: a. Excavators b. Bobcats c. Concrete Breakers d. Dump Trucks e. Compactors K 5. TX Concrete has fixed rate pricing structure for concrete mix and materials in with Ozinga, ensuring transparency and consistency for our customers.