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CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK
Project Name
Project No.
For Bids Due
CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS
Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I
125-020A
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M. (E.D.T.)
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From time to time the South Bend Board of Public Works finds it necessary to reject a bid because
it does not comply with statutory requirements. In preparing your bid, please use the following
checklist in order to make sure that your bid is done in the proper manner.
Proper bid security included. The bidder has the option of providing either a Certified Check
X or Bid Bond.
Bid prepared on the City of South Bend Contractor's Bid for Public Work Form, completely
X executed.
Contractor's Non -Collusion and Non -Debarment Affidavit, Certification Regarding Investments
with Iran, Employment Eligibility Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment, and
X Certification of use of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products.
Proof of 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
X WBE-2.1].
X Acknowledge Receipt of 1 Addendum(s) included with the bid.
X All required additional information is included with the bid.
Proposal statements and other affidavits all signed by the proper party with name either
X printed or typed underneath signature.
X This checklist submitted with the Bid.
This checklist is provided for bidder's use in assuring compliance with required
documentation; however, it does not include all specifications requirements and does not
relieve the bidder of the need to read and comply with the specifications.
Bidder: Ritschard Bros., Inc.
By Authorized Rep
Signature:
Print Name & Title: Rachelle L. Dolniak, President
Date: 8/ 12/ 2025
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK
Project Name
Project No.
For Bids Due
Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I
125-020A
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M. (E.D.T.)
PART I
(Must be completed for all bids. Please type or print)
Date: 8/12/2025 Bidder (Firm): Ritschard Bros. , Inc.
Address: 1204 W. Sample Street
City/State/Zip: South Bend, IN 46619 Telephone Number: (574 ) 288-4777
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:
Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I — Building Demolition
the City of South Bend, Indiana, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by:
City of South Bend, Engineering Division
and dated 07/11/2025 for the sum of (enter the Total Bid as shown on the Proposal)
Eight Hundred Six Thousand
Three Hundred Twenty—nine Dollars ----------------------($ 806,329.00 )
(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 b the City of South Bend. If the bid is to be awarded on a unit
basis, the itemization of the units shall be s wn on a separate atta _ ment.
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By
(Signature)
Rachelle L. Dolniak, President
(Printed Name of Person Signing)
The above bid is accepted this
Subject to the following conditions:
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
Gary A. Gilot, Member
ACCEPTANCE
day of
20
Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
Breana N. Micou, Member
Murray L. Miller, Member Attest: Hillary Horvath, Clerk
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PART 11
(For projects of $100,000 or more — IC 36-1-12-4)
These statements to be submitted under oath by each bidder with and as part of his/her/its bid.
Attach additional pages for each section as needed.
SECTION I EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Attach information regarding projects your organization has completed for the period of one
(1) year prior to the date of the current bid.
2. Attach a listing of public works projects currently in process of construction by your
organization.
3. Attach information regarding any failure to complete any work awarded to you and the
location thereof.
4. Attach references from private firms for which you have performed work.
SECTION II PLAN AND EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Attach an explanation of your plan or layout for performing proposed work. (Examples could
include a narrative of when you could begin work, complete the project, number of workers,
etc. and any other information which you believe would enable the City of South Bend to
consider your bid.)
2. Attach a listing of the names and addresses of all subcontractors (i.e. persons 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.
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.
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RITSCHARD
BROS., INC.
EXCAVATING AND DEMOLITION
August 12, 2025
Section I Experience Questionnaire
1. Completed Projects:
Contract Amount
Class of Work
Completion
Project Name
Date
and Owner
$ 110,345.00
Trailer Demolitions
04/2024
SB Intl Airport
$ 92,175.00
Church Demolition
08/2024
Town of New Carlisle
$ 337,494.00
2023 Res. Demolitions
09/2024
City of South Bend
$ 509,320.00
Demolition
11/2024
B-41846-A Sunnyside
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2. Public Works Projects in Process:
Contract Amount Class of Work
$ 823,780.00
$ 666,185.00
Earthwork/Utilities
Earthwork/Utilities
3. None
4. References:
Gibson -Lewis, LLC / Justin Micola
The Robert Henry Corporation / Brian Henry
Weigand Construction, Inc. / Brian Blight
Ziolkowski Construction, Inc. / Adam Bradley
Project Name
and Owner
AHEPA 100-II South Bend
The Douglas Company
Fillmore Road Water Tower
Landmark Structures
1204 West Sample Street • South Bend, Indiana 46619 • PHONE (574) 288-4777 • FAX (574) 288-5438 • E-MAIL: ritl204@datacruz.com
RITSCHARD
BROS., INC.
EXCAVATING AND DEMOLITION
August 12, 2025
Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase 1 — Building Demolition
Project No. 125-020A
Section II Plan and Equipment Questionnaire
1. Remove the asbestos and install erosion control.
Demolish the buildings, leaving foundations and
slabs in place. Seed the disturbed ground and install
the permanent fence
2. Fuerbringer Landscape and Design, Inc. Hydro -Seeding
Clean Air Environmental Services Asbestos Abatement
Milestone Fence Fencing
3. Clean Air Environmental Services Asbestos Abatememt
I st Class Logistics LLC Trucking
Fuerbringer Landscape and Design, Inc. Hydro -Seeding
4. See Enclosed Schedule of Owned Equipment.
5. Yes.
1204 West Sample Street • South Bend, Indiana 46619 • PHONE (574) 288-4777 • FAX (574) 288-5438 • E-MAIL: ritl204@datacruz.com
RITSCHARD
BROS., INC.
EXCAVATING AND DEMOLITION
FORM 96 (Revised 2005)
SECTION II Plan and Equipment Questionnaire
ITEM 3 — LIST OF OWNED EQUIPMENT
3 — Vibratory Compactors
3 — 650J John Deere Bulldozers
2 — 750C John Deere Bulldozers
1 — 450G John Deere Bulldozer Long Track
1 — 450H John Deere Long Track Dozer
1 — 416C Caterpillar Loader/Backhoe Combinations
1 — 420D Caterpillar Loader/Backhoe Combination
2 — TS 14 Terex Earthmovers
1— 120G Caterpillar Grader
1 — 30B Bucyrus Erie Crawler Crane — 1 yd
1 — L60 Volvo Loader - 2 3/4 yd
1 - L70 Volvo Loader -3 yd
2 — L90 Volvo Loaders - 3 1/4 yd
1 - L120 Volvo Loader - 4 %2 yd
1 — Gehl Skid Steer Track Loader
2 — Takeuchi TL8 Skid Steer Track Loaders
1 — EW21 OD Volvo Wheeled Excavator
1 — Gehl GE383Z Mini Excavator
1 - Takeuchi TB 180FR Excavator
1 — Takeuchi TB260CR Excavator
1 — Takeuchi TB290CR Excavator
1 — ZX160LC-5 Hitachi Excavator
1 — ZX350LC-5 Hitachi Excavator
1 — EC200E Volvo Excavator
1 — EC210BLC Volvo Excavator
1 — EC240CLC Volvo Excavator
2 — Tri Axle Dump Trucks
1204 West Sample Street m South Bend, Indiana 46619 o PHONE (574) 288-4777 m FAX (574) 288-5438 0 E-MAIL: ritl204@datacruz.com
RITSCHARD BROS., INC.
South Bend, Indiana
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2024 and 2023
NOTE 13 - BUY - SELL AGREEMENT
The Company and the shareholders have entered into a buy -sell agreement. In the event of death or withdrawal
from active employment with the Company, the shareholder must sell and the Company must redeem all of the
withdrawing shareholder's stock based on the value established by the agreement. If the Company is unable to
purchase any of the shares, then the non -selling shareholders will be obligated to purchase the selling
shareholder's shares at a value agreed to by the shareholders. The value is determined by a formula bast -A
value.
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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
(Must be completed for all quotes and bids. Please type or print)
STATE OF Indiana )
) SS:
St. Joseph 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
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.
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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
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may result in forfeiture of contractual payments.
I hereby affirm under the penalties of perjury that the facts and information contained in the foregoing bid
for public works are true and correct.
Dated this 12 th day of August , 2025
Ritschard Bros., Inc.
tractor/Bidder (Firm) r
Signature of Contractor/Bidder or Its Agent
Rachelle L. Dolniak
Printed Name and Title
Subscribed and sworn to befo\ei�l�/�lay of August 20 25
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Project Name:
Project Number:
For Bids Due:
Contractor Name:
BASE BID
BID/PROPOSAL �_ P
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I
125-020A
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M. (E.D.T.)
Ritschard Bros., Inc.
Item
No.
Description
Quantity
Unit
Unit Price
Total Amount
Lump Sum price to complete building
1
demolition, asbestos abatement, and
1
LSUM
781,329.00
781,329.00
fence removal and replacement as
intended by these Specifications
2
Environmental Allowance
1
EA
$25,000
$25,000
BASE BID TOTAL $806, 329.00
Bidder (Firm): Ritschard Bros., Inc.
Address: 1204 W. Sample Street
City/State/Zip: South Bend, IN 46619 Telephone Nu ber: (574 ) 288-4777
By Yam'
(Signature)
Rachelle L. Dolniak, President
(Printed Name of Person Signing)
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN.
FORM MBE-1.0
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: 125-020A Project Name: Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase
Bidder: Ritschard Bros., Inc. Base Bid Amount: $806,329.00 MBE Goal: 1.3%
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
1st Class Logistics
2213 St. Charles Ave.
South Bend, IN 4661
Bernard
Coutee
574-993-0071
Trucking
$45,000.00
5.5%
Submitted by: Rachelle L. Dolniak
Print Name ' 3idnature
ti.
***Goals should be calculated based on the Base Bid only.***
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8/12/2025
Date
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
I
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN
FORM WBE-1.0;�
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: 125-020A Project Name: Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I
Bidder: Ritschard Bros., Inc. Base Bid Amount: $806,329.00 WBE Goal: 4.7%
Page 1 of 1
Name &Address of WBE
Primary Contact Person
(NameTTelephone)
Scope of Work to be Performed
(Attach scope/schedule if you need additional space)
Dollar Amount of WBE
Component
Percentage
of Total
Bid/Proposal
Ritschard Bros., Inc
1204 W.Sample St.
South Bend, IN 46619
Rachelle
Dolniak
574-288-4777
Building Demolition and
Clean up
645,063.00
80%
Submitted by: Rachelle L. Dolniak U'X 8/12/2025
Print Name i ature Date
***Goals should be calculated based on the Base Bid only.***
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND 1l' �lti
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN
FORM MBE-2.0
EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS �H
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: 125-020A Date: 8 / 12 / 20 25
Project Name: Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I
Bidder: Ritschard Bros., Inc.
Contact Person: Donald Ritschard, Jr. Telephone: 574-288-4777
Address: 1204 W. Sample Street
City: South Bend State: IN Zip: 46619
Email: ritl204@datacruz.com
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: httiD://www.in.-gov/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
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means the interest of all MBEs in the scopes of work of the contract.
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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
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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.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN
FORM MBE-2.0
EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS
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
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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.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND Jr
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN
FORM WBE-2.0
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: 125-020A Date: 8/12/2025
Project Name: Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I
Bidder: Ritschard Bros., Inc.
Contact Person: Donald Ritschard, Jr. Telephone: 574-288-4777
Address: 1204 W. Sample Street
City: South Bend State: IN Zip: 46619
Email: ritl204@datacruz.com
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: httr)://www.in.gov/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
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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
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reasonably calculated to inform WBEs of subcontracting opportunities and allowed
sufficient time for WBEs to participate effectively.
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I affirm that I followed up on initial solicitations with interested WBEs.
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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
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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.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN
FORM WBE-2.0
EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS
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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.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN
FORM MBE-2.1
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
OF 1 PAGE 1
Project Number: 125-020A MBE Participation Goal 1.3%
Project Name: Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I
Bidd RitschaXd Bros., Inc.
By: �Z_
—President 8/12/2025
(Signature) (Title) (Date)
MBE Firm 1st Class Logistics LLC
Owner or Contact at MBE Firm Bernard Coutee
Telephone: 574-993-0071 Fax:
TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT:
Email:lstclasslogistics2013@gmail.com
Trucking
RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE MBE FIRM:
Bernard provided a quote and we have included him in this project.
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:
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
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MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN
FORM MBE-2.1
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 1 OF 1
Project Number: 125-020A WBE Participation Goal 4.7%
Project Name: Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I
Bidder Ritschard Bros., Inc.
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WBE Firm Ritschard Bros., Inc.
Owner or Contact at WBE Firm Rachelle L. Dolniak
Telephone: 574-288-4777 Fax:574-288-5438
Email: r; t 1 9f A@,,latarrii7._ rnm
TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: Demolition and Clean
RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE WBE FIRM:
We will be doing the demolition and clean up for this project.
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:
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CONTRACTOR:
(Name, legal status and address)
Ritschard Bros., Inc.
1204 W. Sample Street
South Bend, IN 46619
CNA SURETY
Bond No
SURETY: Western Surety Company: South Dakota Corporation
(Name, legal status and principal place
of business)
151 N. Franklin Street
17th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
OWNER:
(Name, legal status and address)
City of South Bend, Indiana
Board of Public Works
1316 County -City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
BOND AMOUNT: Five percent (5%) of accompanying bid
PROJECT:
(Name, location or address, and Project number, if any)
Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I - Building Demolition
Project No. 125-020A
This document has important legal
consequences. Consultation with
an attorney is encouraged with
respect to its completion or
modification.
Any singular reference to
Contractor, Surety, Owner or
other party shall be considered
plural where applicable.
The Contractor and Surety are bound to the Owner in the amount set forth above, for the payment of which the
Contractor and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and
severally, as provided herein. The conditions of this Bond are such that if the Owner accepts the bid of the Contractor
within the time specified in the bid documents, or within such time period as may be agreed to by the Owner and
Contractor, and the Contractor either (1) enters into a contract with the Owner in accordance with the terms of such
bid, and gives such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents, with a surety admitted
in the jurisdiction of the Project and otherwise acceptable to the Owner, for the faithful performance of such Contract
and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or (2) pays to the Owner the
difference, not to exceed the amount of this Bond, between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount
for which the Owner may in good faith contract with another party to perform the work covered by said bid, then this
obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. The Surety hereby waives any notice of
an agreement between the Owner and Contractor to extend the time in which the Owner may accept the bid. Waiver of
notice by the Surety shall not apply to any extension exceeding sixty (60) days in the aggregate beyond the time for
acceptance of bids specified in the bid documents, and the Owner and Contractor shall obtain the Surety's consent for
an extension beyond sixty (60) days.
If this Bond is issued in connection with a subcontractor's bid to a Contractor, the term Contractor in this Bond shall
be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor.
When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location of the Project,
any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and
provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When so
furnished, the intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond.
Signed and sealed this 12th day of Auqust 2025
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Printed in cooperation with the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
The language in this document conforms to the language used in AIA Document A310 - Bid Bond - 2010 Edition.
Western Surety Company
POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY -IN -FACT
Know All Men By These Presents, That WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a South Dakota corporation, is a duly organized and existing corporation having its
principal office in the City of Sioux Falls, and State of South Dakota, and that it does by virtue of the signature and seal herein affixed hereby make, constitute and appoint
Thomas J Mc Govern, Elaine K Miller, Jada M Karst, Thomas J Van Dyck, Tracie M McBride, Stephanie Kowalski,
Laura L Diver, Susan Becker, Andrew Hyndman, Catherine Coddington, Individually
of Fort Wayne, IN, its true and lawlul Attomey(s)-in-Fact with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign, seal and execute for and on its behalfbonds, undertakings
and other obligatory instruments of similar nature
- In Unlimited Amounts -
and to bind it thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by a duly authorized officer of the corporation and all the acts of said Attorney,
pursuant to the authority hereby given, are hereby ratified and confirmed.
This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the Authorizing By -Laws and Resolutions printed at the bottom of this page, duly
adopted, as indicated, by the shareholders of the corporation.
[n Witness Whereof, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its Vice President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed on
this 14th day of October, 2024.
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On this 14th day of October, 2024, before me personally came Larry Kasten, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say: that he resides in the
City of Sioux Falls, State of South Dakota; that lie is a Vice President of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY 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 pursuant to authority given by the Board of
Directors of said corporation and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to like authority, and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporation.
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CERTIFICATE
1, Paula Kolsrud, Assistant Secretary of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY do hereby certify that the Power of Attorney hereinabove set forth is still in force, and
further certify that the By -Law and Resolutions of the corporation printed below this certificate are still in force. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name
and affixed the seal of the said corporation this 12th day of August, 2025.
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ADOPTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS OF WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following By -Law duly adopted by the shareholders of the Company.
Section 7. All bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney, or other obligations of the corporation shall be executed in the corporate name of the Company by
the President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, or any Vice President, or by such other officers as the Board of Directors may authorize. The President, any
Vice President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer may appoint Attorneys in Fact or agents who shall have authority to issue bonds, policies, or undertakings
in the name of the Company. The corporate seal is not necessary for the validity of any bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the
corporation. The signature of any such officer and the corporate seal may be printed by facsimile.
This Power of Attorney is signed by Larry Kasten, Vice President, who has been authorized pursuant to the above Bylaw to execute power of attorneys on behalf of Westem
Surety Company.
This Power of Attorney may be signed by digital signature and sealed by a digital or otherwise electronic -formatted corporate seal under and by the authority of the following
Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company by unanimous written consent dated the 27"' day of April, 2022:
-RESOLVED: That it is in the best interest of the Company to periodically ratify and confirm any corporate documents signed by digital signatures and to ratify and
confirm the use of a digital or otherwise electronic -formatted corporate seal, each to be considered the act and deed of the Company."
Go to www.cnasuretv.com > Owner / Obligee Services > Validate Bond Coverage, if you want to verify bond authenticity.
Form F4280-6-2023
1316 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING
227 w.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
Sou'rH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830
PHONE 574/235-9251
FAX 574/235-9171
TDD 574/ 235-5567
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Date: July 29, 2025
To: All Planholders
From Hillary Horvath, Clerk, Board of Public Works
Subject Addendum Number: 1
Project Name: 125-020A
Project Number: Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase I — Building Demolition
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM
Date Received: 7/29/2025
This addendum is being forwarded to you for the above referenced project.
Please sign below and acknowledge receipt of this Addendum
by including with your electronic bid submission.
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:
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Ritschard Bros., Inc.
7/29/2025
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CHECKLIST
Project Name Cleanup of South Bend Range, Phase
Project No. 125-020A
For Bids Due Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M. (E.D.T.)
Contractor Name: Ritschard Bros.. Inc.
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 11 acts as an application for pre -qualification. Submission of Section 11 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.
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POST BID SUBMISSIONS:
Post -bid submissions must be submitted in accordance with Section 6-72 of the Responsible Bidding
Ordinance. The post -bid submission requirements are as follows:
1. All bidders shall collect, maintain, and provide upon request, a current written list that discloses the
name, address, licensing status, and type of work for any subcontractor from whom the bidder has
accepted a bid and/or intends to hire on any part of the public work project, including individuals
performing work as independent contractors.
2. Each subcontractor, whose portion of the project is estimated to be at least two -hundred fifty
thousand dollars ($250,000.00), shall be required to adhere to the requirements of Section I of the
Responsible Bidder Ordinance as though it were bidding directly to the City, except that the
subcontractor shall submit the required information (including the name, address, and type of work)
to the successful bidder prior to the commencement of work.
3. Failure of a subcontractor to submit the required information shall not disqualify the successful
bidder from performing work on the project and shall not constitute a contractual default and/or
breach by the successful bidder. However, the City may withhold all payment otherwise due for
work performed by a subcontractor, until the subcontractor submits the required information and
the City approves such information.
4. The disclosure of a subcontractor list ("Disclosed Subcontractor(s)") to the City by a bidder shall
not create any rights in the Disclosed Subcontractor(s). Thus, a bidder may substitute another
subcontractor for a Disclosed Subcontractor by giving the City, upon request, written notice of the
name, address, licensing status, and type of work of the substitute subcontractor.
5. The successful bidder for projects greater than $250,000 and all subcontractors performing work
greater than $250,000 on a public works project are required to submit certified payroll utilizing the
federal form known as WH-347 or a similar form on a bi-weekly basis, submitted within 10 days
after the end of each bi-weekly payroll period. Certified payrolls shall identify the job title and craft
for each employee. Certified payrolls shall be submitted electronically.
Please Note: Submissions deemed inadequate, incomplete, or untimely by the City may result in
the automatic disqualification of the bid.
The City, after review of complete and timely submissions, shall, in its sole discretion, after taking into
account all information in the submission requirements, determine whether a bidder is responsive and
responsible, and provide a Pre -Qualification Verification Letter. The City specifically reserves the right to
utilize all information provided in the contractor's submission and any information obtained by the City
through its own independent verification of the information provided by the contractor.
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PRE -QUALIFIED BIDDER CHECKLIST
(a) Acknowledgements:
(i) _ By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that I am a pre -qualified bidder with
the City of South Bend and that I have met the pre -qualification requirements within
the last twelve (12) months. A copy of my Pre -Qualification verification letter
is attached.
(ii) _ By checking this box. I hereby acknowledge that the City reserves the right to
request supplemental information, additional verification of any information
provided by me, and may also conduct random inquiries of my current and prior
customers.
(iii) _ 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.
(iv) _ 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).
Statement on staffing capabilities, including labor sources. This statement
indicates and ensures I have sufficient employees on staff to complete the work. It
outlines how I intend to meet the staffing needs of the work.
List of projects of similar size and scope of work performed in all areas, including
the State of Indiana, within the last three (3) years.
(iv) _ 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
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.
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PRE -QUALIFICATION CHECKLIST (FOR BIDDERS THAT ARE NOT PRE -QUALIFIED)
(a) Acknowledgements:
(i) X By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that I am not a pre -qualified bidder
with the City of South Bend.
(ii) X By checking this box, I hereby acknowledge that the City reserves the right to
request supplemental information, additional verification of any information
provided, and may also conduct random inquiries of my current and prior
customers. The City reserved the right to utilize all information provided in this
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) X 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) X 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) X 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) X 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) X
Indiana Secretary of State's on-line records (ie. Business verification) dated within
sixty (60) days of the submission of said document showing that business is in
existence, current with the Indiana Secretary of State's Business Entity Report,
and eligible for a certificate of good standing. (Not applicable to individuals, sole
proprietors or partnerships).
(ii) X
List identifying all former business names.
(iii) X
Any determinations by a court or governmental agency any violations of federal
state, or local laws including, but not limited to, violations of contracting or antitrust
laws, tax or licensing laws, environmental laws, Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA), or federal Davis -Bacon and related Acts, within the preceding five (5)
years.
(iv) X
Statement about staffing capabilities, including labor sources. This statement
indicates and ensures I have sufficient employees on staff to complete the work I
am bidding on OR outlines how I intend to meet the staffing needs of the work.
(v) X
Statement that individuals who will perform work on the public work project on my
behalf will be properly classified as an employee or as an independent contractor
under all applicable state and federal laws and local ordinances.
(v) X
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
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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) X 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
requirements set forth in IC 4-13-18-5 or IC 4-13-18-6.
(vii) X 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) X Written statement of any federal, state or local tax liens or tax delinquencies owed
to any federal, state or local taxing body in the preceding three years.
(ix) X List of projects of similar size and scope of work performed in all areas, including
the State of Indiana, within three (3) years prior to the date on which the bid is due
te: August 12, 2025
(Sign Here)
Rachelle L. Dolniak
(Print Name Here)
Ritschard Bros., Inc.
(Name of Company)
1204 W. Sample Street
(Address of Company)
South Bend
(City)
IN
(State)
574-288-4777
(Telephone Number)
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BUSINESS INFORMATION
DIEGO MORALES
INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE
08/07/2025 09:52 AM
Business Details
Business Name: RITSCHARD BROS., INC. Business ID: 194333-060
Entity Type: Domestic For -Profit Corporation
Creation Date: 12/06/1961
Principal Office Address: 1204 W SAMPLE ST, SOUTH BEND, IN,
46619, USA
Jurisdiction of Formation: Indiana
Business Status: Active
Inactive Date:
Expiration Date: Perpetual
Business Entity Report Due 12/31/2025
Date:
Years Due:
Governing Person Information
Title Name Address
President RACHELLE DOLNIAK 2004 POPPY CT, MISHAWAKA, IN, 46544, USA
Secretary DONALD RITSCHARD JR 23593 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, EDWARDSBURG, MI, 49112, USA
Registered Agent Information
Type: Individual
Name: RACHELLE L DOLNIAK
Address: 2004 POPPY CT, MISHAWAKA, IN, 46544, USA
RITSCHARD
BROS., INC.
EXCAVATING AND DEMOLITION
August 12, 2025
City of South Bend, Indiana
Board of Public Works
1316 County -City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: Staffing Capabilities and
Properly Classified Workers
To Whom It May Concern:
We have sufficient staffing capabilities through our union participation
with:
Operating Engineers Local 150
Laborers Union #645
Teamsters Union #364
They will provide us with the labor needed.
All individuals that perform work on the public works project will be
classified either as an employee or an independent contractor.
Sincerely,
RITSCHARD BROS., INC.
Rachelle L. Dolniak
1204 West Sample Street • South Bend, Indiana 46619 - PHONE (574) 288-4777 - FAX (574) 288-5438 • E-MAIL: ritl204@datacruz.com
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS
LOCAL UNION NO. 150, 1509, 150A, 150C, 150RA, 150D, 150G, 150M
AFFILIATED WITH THE A.F.L: C.I.O. AND BUILDING TRADES DEPARTMENT
JAMES M. SWEENEY
PRESIDENT -BUSINESS MANAGER
Date: 4-13-2021
To whom it may concern:
4 (708) 482.8800 - FAX (708) 482-7186
6200 JOLIET ROAD
Ij? COUNTRYSIDE. IL 60525-399Z
Countless individuals, businesses, and communities — in the private and public sector, alike
— recognize the added value of doing business with contractors who support Workforce
Development through their participation in United States Department of Labor (USDOL) approved
apprenticeship programs. USDOL-approved apprenticeship programs ensure that the young
people of Indiana have the opportunity to develop a portable skill set that remains with them
throughout their careers in the construction industry. The training provided by these programs
addresses the evolving concerns of communities, businesses and industry for the development of
a quality skilled craft workforce that meets their needs, whether the projects are public or private
in nature.
To that end, please be advised that Ritschard Bros., Inc is signatory to a collective
bargaining agreement (CBA) with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. This
CBA requires the above -referenced employer to participate in Local 150's USDOL-approved
Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program. It is understood and agreed that the Employer
shall be bound by the terms and provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the
Apprenticeship Fund, and all amendments heretofore or hereafter made thereto, as though the same
were fully incorporated herein. The Employer further agrees to be bound by the terms of the
Apprenticeship Standards established by Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee of the Northern
Illinois and Northern Indiana Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program, as approved by the
United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.
Sincerely,
James Gardner
Business Agent\ Organizer
Operating Engineers
Local 150, AFL-CIO
District 6
1001 N. Michigan Street
Lakeville, Indiana 46536
574/784-3694 office
574/784-8035 fax
574/215-8901 cell
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David A. Frye
Secretary -Treasurer
Jerry J. Bolk
Chris L. Guerrero
Ricky Henson, Jr.
Ramon Mendoza, Jr.
Danny L. Stults
P.O. Box 758 - Bedford, Indiana 47421
(812)279-9751
April 9, 2021
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John P. Brown
Chairman
Kelly Abel
Michael Ferrara
Stan Meyer
Nick Timmerman
Jim Wiseman
FAX: (812) 279-5545
Toll Free (800) 742-4086
This letter is to confirm that "Ritschard Bros., Inc." is a signatory contractor in good standing
with the Indiana Laborers' Training Trust Fund.
The abovementioned company is a participant in the Joint Apprenticeship and Training
Committee through this Union and has been an active participant in good standing for each of the
past five plus consecutive years and is currently eligible to use our apprentices on a project.
Further, our organization's program is approved by the U.S. Veterans Administration to
participate in the GI educational benefits program. A copy of our approval letters are attached
along with the collective bargaining agreement stating the ratios of Journey workers to
Apprentices; which is one (1) Apprentice for every four (4) Journey workers and thereafter may
not employ more that (1) Apprentice for every (3) Journey workers.
Sincerely,
Sean Coakley,
Director
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STATE OF INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
STATE APPROVING AGENCY
402 WEST WASHINGTON STREET ROOM W-469
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA46204-2738
Jeremy Brewer
Apprenticeship Coordinator
Indiana Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship
439 Patton Hill Rd.
Bedford, IN 47421
Dear Jeremy Brewer,
Eric Holcomb, Governor
James M. Brown, Director
January 9, 2019
This will acknowledge receipt of your revised Work Processes for the Construction Craft
Laborer program offered at Hoosier Energy, located in Bedford, Indiana. The State Approving
Agency has reviewed the document as listed below:
TRAINING PRO GRAIVI LENGTH DOT CODE
Construction Craft Laborer
FACILITY CODE: 30004114
4,000-7800 hours 47-2061.00
To the best of my knowledge Indiana Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship does not utilize
erroneous or misleading advertisement, either by actual statement, omission, or intimation. It is
understood by Indiana Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship that they will maintain a
complete record of all advertising utilized by or on behalf of the company in regards to their training
programs during the preceding 12 months. The company's advertising will be available for review
by any and all future supervisory visits by the SAA, or the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
This approval is made pursuant to and under the provisions of Title 38, U. S. Code 3687, with an
effective date of January 8, 2019.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 317-232-3 916.
Sincerely,
Taniqua Griffin
Program Director
State Approving Agency
Cc:VARO/ELR
Phone (317)-234-6062 Toll Free (800)-400-4520 Fax (317)-234-8744
STATE OF INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
STATE APPROVING AGENCY
402 WEST WASHINGTON STREET ROOM W-469
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204-2738
Jeremy Brewer
Apprenticeship Coordinator
Indiana Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship
439 Patton Hill Rd.
Bedford, IN 47421
Dear Jeremy Brewer,
Eric Holcomb, Governor
James M. Brown, Director
January 9, 2019
The Indiana State Approving Agency conducted a supervisory visit on 01/8/2019 at Indiana
Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship. The purpose of the visit was to provide training to
the Certifying Officials and review enrollment certifications, record retention and reporting
procedures.
The organization demonstrated proper record maintenance and record maintenance and reporting
procedures: During the visit, we discussed the importance of reporting hours on a monthly basis,
good record keeping techniques, and how to report a leave of absence or completion via VA Form
22-1999b. We also updated the Certifying Officials via VA Form 22-8794, work processes, and
wage scale.
If you need any assistance or have any questions regarding this technical visit please contact me
directly at tgriffm@dva.in.gov or (317) 232-3916. Thank you for the courtesy extended during my
visit. The education and training opportunities that your organization continues to provide veterans
and their dependents are appreciated.
Sincerely,
Taniqua Griffin
Program Director
Phone (317)-234-6062 Toll Free (800)-400-4520 Fax (317)-234-8744
STATE OF INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
STATE APPROVING AGENCY
402 WEST WASHINGTON STREET ROOM W469
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204-2738
Jeremy Brewer
Apprenticeship Coordinator
Indiana Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship
439 Patton Hill Rd.
Bedford, IN 47421
Dear Jeremy Brewer,
Eric Holcomb, Governor
James M. Brown, Director
January 9, 2019
This will acknowledge receipt of your updated Wage Scale for the Construction Craft Laborer program
offered by Indiana Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship. The State Approving Agency has reviewed
the document as listed below:
Wage Scale: Construction Craft Laborer
FACILITY CODE: 30004114
To the best of my knowledge Indiana Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship does not utilize erroneous
or misleading advertisement, either by actual statement, omission, or intimation. It is understood by Indi-ma
Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship that they will maintain a complete record of all advertising
utilized by or on behalf of the Indiana Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship in regards to their
training programs during the preceding 12 months. Indiana Laborers Training Trust Fund -Apprenticeship's
advertising will be available for review by any and all future supervisory visits by the SAA, or the U.S.
Department of Veteran Affairs,
Please Review the entire packet for content and accuracy. Approval is granted pursuant to the provisions of
Title 38, U.S. Code 3687, with an effective date of April 1, 2018.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 317-232-3916 or email me at
tgriffin@dva.in.gov. Thank you for what you do for our Veterans, and have a great day!
Sincerely,
Taniqua Griffin.
Program Director
State Approving Agency
Cc: VARO/ELR
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Apprentice Status Report By Indenture Date
Apprentices Indentured Between 1/1/2020 And 12/31/2020
Apprentice Program: IN2
Year Apprentice Status Apprentices Percentage
2020
Active
537
78.85 %
Active Duty
2
0.2 9%
Adv. to Journeyman
8
1.17 %
APPLICANT
1
0.15 %
Med.. Susp.
3
0,44 %
Not Registered
6
0.88 %
Reinstate
27
396 %
Suspended
4
0.59 %
Terminated
80
11.75 %
Voluntary withdraw
13
1.91 %
Total Indentured 681
Printed: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Page 1 of 1
Apprentice Status Report By Indenture Date
Apprentices Indentured Between 1/1/2017 And 5/13/2020
Apprentice Program: IN2
Year Apprentice Status Apprentices Percentage
2017
2018
Active
156
22.67 %
Active Duty
1
0.15 %
Adv. to Journeyman
47
6.83 %
Deceased
4
0.58 %
Graduated
45.
6.54 %
Inactive
2
0.29 %
Journeyman
1
0.15 %
Med. Susp.
4
0.58 %
Reinstate
2
0.29 %
Suspended
5
0.73 %
Terminated
396
57.56 %,
Voluntary withdraw
25
3.63
Total Indentured 688
Active
283
32.38 %
Active Duty
3
0.34 %
Adv. to Journeyman
47
5.38 %
Deceased
3
034
Graduated
5
0.57
Inactive
10
1.14 %
Journeyman
2
0.23 %
Med. Susp.
4
0,46 %
Reinstate
15.
1.72 %
Suspended
8
0.92 %
Terminated
462
52..86 %
Voluntary withdraw
32
3.66 %
Total Indentured 874
Printed: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Page i of 2
Apprentice Status Report By Indenture Date
Apprentices Indentured Between 1/1/2017 And 5/13/2020
Apprentice Program: IN2
Year Apprentice Status Apprentices Percentage
2019
2020
Active
641
65.47 %
Adv. to Journeyman
28
2.86 %
Deceased
3
0,31 %
Graduated
1
0.10 %
Inactive
11
1.12 %
Journeyman
13
1.33 %
Med. Susp.
2
0.20 0/6
Reinstate
29
2.96 %
Suspended
4
0..41 %
Terminated
201
20.53 %
Voluntary withdraw
46
4.70 %
Total Indentured 979
Active
75
91.46 %
Med. Susp.
1
1,22 %
Reinstate
5.
6.10 %
Terminated
1
1.22
Total Indentured 82
Printed: Wednesday. May 13. 2020 Page 2 of 2
RITSCHARD BROS., INC.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
A. GENERAL PHILOSOPHY
The management of Ritschard Bros., Inc. ("Ritschard") is committed to
providing a work environment which ensures the well-being of all Ritschard employees,
protects Ritschard's and employees' properly and prohibits any influences which might
have a detrimental effect upon the orderly, safe and efficient operation of the business.
Based upon these goals, Ritschard will require all potential employees to submit to pre-
employment drug screening as a part of the pre -employment evaluation and its employees
to report for work and perform their duties within the standards established. The intent
of this policy is to ensure that the individuals hired by Ritschard are free of the effects
of controlled substances and to intervene when an employee may be working in a
condition that may potentially harm himself/herself, fellow employees or other individuals
or property.
B. APPLICATION OF POLICY
1. This policy applies to all applicants and employees.
2. A separate alcohol and controlled substance testing policy has been
established for those employee -drivers who are covered under the rules and
regulations of the Department of Transportation (CDL Employees). (See
Appendix 1 attached to this policy.)
C . DEFINITIONS
Chemical Substances: (a) any illegal substance, including, but not limited
to, narcotics, hallucinogens, cocaine, marijuana, designer drugs; (b) any
controlled substance, including, but not limited to, amphetamines and
barbiturates, which are used either without being prescribed by a licensed
physician or in excess of the amount prescribed by a licensed physician; and
(c) any beverage containing alcohol.
2. Unfit Condition: Manifesting behavior which includes, but is not limited
to, the following: (a) drowsiness; (b) sleepiness or sleeping; (c) slurred
and/or incoherent speech; (d) unusually aggressive behavior; (e) unusually
depressive behavior; (f) unusual and rapid changes in mood; (g)
disorientation or inability to concentrate; (h) lack of coordination in walking
or -performing other tasks.
3. Unsatisfactory Job Performance: Incidents which indicate job performance
problems, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) unexplained
work errors; (b) unusual difficulty in performing normal or routine duties;
(c) unexplained on-the-job accident; (d) unexplained on-the-job injury.
4. History of Unsatisfactory Job Performance: A pattern of recurring job
performance problems such as poor work performance, absenteeism,
tardiness, minor injuries/accidents or other job difficulties.
5. Reportable Accident: Any accident on the job which results in death or
bodily injury to one or more individuals requiring medical treatment away
from the accident scene, or damages to property totalling $500.00.
6. Off -Duty Misconduct: Any arrest by a law enforcement agency for off -duty
use, sale or possession of chemical substances or for other off -duty drug
activity.
7. Fitness -for -Duty Evaluation: A medical examination which may include
testing for chemical substances.
8. Positive Test. A positive test is one which indicates the presence of any
drug listed in Exhibit A.
9. Negative Test. A negative test is one which does not indicate the presence
of any drug listed in Exhibit A.
D. PRE -EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING POLICY
1. All individuals submitting applications for employment to Ritschard will be
provided with a copy of the written Notice to All Applicants and will be
orally informed, at the time of making application, about the requirement
of a urine drug screen. All applicants must sign a copy of the notice
acknowledging that the applicant has received a copy of the Notice.
2. All applicants who meet the criteria for employment will be screened for
drugs prior to being made an offer of employment. In the unlikely event
that it is necessary to make an offer of employment prior to the applicant
undergoing drug screening, the offer shall be made contingent upon the
applicant's compliance with the drug screening program. The applicant will
be specifically informed that if the applicant refuses to fully cooperate with
IPA
Ritschard's drug screening policies and procedures, or fails the drug
screening test, the offer of employment will be rescinded.
3. Applicants who refuse to take the drug screening test or do not sign the
appropriate Consent and Release form (Consent Form 1) shall not be
offered employment.
4. Applicants who test positive for drugs with no legitimate medical
explanation shall not be employed. An applicant who tests positive may,
at the applicant's option and own expense, undergo confirmatory testing of
the original sample at the independent laboratory that performed the initial
testing. The GC/MS will be used for confirmatory testing. If the applicant
tests negative upon confirmatory testing, Ritschard will consider the
applicant eligible for employment. If the applicant tests positive upon
confirmatory testing, the applicant will not be employed.
5. The cost of the initial screening and evaluation will be paid by Ritschard.
E. FITNESS -FOR -DUTY POLICY
1. Compliance With This Policy is Considered a Condition of Employment
(a) If an employee refuses to comply fully with all aspects of this policy,
such employee will be suspended without pay pending completion of
an investigation. During the course of the investigation, the
employee shall have the opportunity to offer an explanation for his
or her behavior. Management will decide the course of action.
2. Possession, Sale or Use of Chemical Substances.
(a) Employees will be subject to immediate discharge if caught selling,
using, or being in possession of chemical substances (i) on company
premises, including the company parldng lot; (ii) on the job site; (lll)
while in or responsible for company vehicles at or away from
company premises; or (iv) while on company business at or away
from company premises, including the job site.
(b) An employee who is arrested for off -duty drug activity, including
use, sale or possession of narcotics, drugs or other illegal chemical
substances will be considered to be in violation of this policy and
may be suspended or terminated by the Company. In deciding what
action to take, the Company will take into consideration the nature
of the charges, the employee's present job assignment, the
employee's record with the Company, 'including length of service
and other factors relative to the impact of the employee's arrest upon
the conduct of the Company's business and reputation.
3. Searches.
(a) Ritschard may conduct unannounced searches for chemical
substances in company facilities, in company property or on
company premises, including company vehicles in the company
parking lot. Employees are expected to cooperate in the conducting
of such searches.
(b) Searches of employees and their personal property may be conducted
upon reasonable suspicion; this includes, but is not limited to, when
an employee appears to be in an unfit condition, or when there has
been a reportable accident, or when circumstances or workplace
conditions justify such search in the employer's sole discretion.
(c) Although an employee, or his personal property, will not be searched
without consent, an employee's consent to such a search is required
as a condition of employment and the employee's refusal to consent
will result in the employee's suspension without pay for thirty (30)
calendar days on the first refusal and termination on the second
refusal.
(d) Searches of company facilities and company property, including
lockers and company vehicles, can be conducted at any time and do
not have to be based on reasonable suspicion.
4. Random Testing.
(a) The Company may require a test on a random basis if:
(i) The test is authorized by federal or state law.
(ii) The employee serves in an occupation that regulations of the
Indiana Department of Labor have designated as a high risk
or safety -sensitive occupation.
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(iii) The test is conducted as part of an employee assistance
program sponsored or authorized by the employer in which
the employee voluntarily participates.
(iv) The employee's occupation separates the employee from a
supervisor's ability to ascertain whether the employee is in an
unfit condition.
(b) The employee selected for random testing and the employee's direct
supervisor will be notified within two (2) hours of the scheduled
testing.
(c) If the employee was randomly selected, the Company shall explain
to the employee that the employee is under no suspicion and that the
employee's name was selected randomly.
(d) An employee selected for random testing may obtain a deferral of
testing if the employee's supervisor and another management person
concur that there is a compelling need to defer the testing. An
employee whose random test is deferred will be subject to an
unannounced test within the following sixty (60) days.
5. Evaluation Procedure.
(a) An employee may be requested to undergo a fitness -for -duty
evaluation if:
(i) The employee appears to be in an unfit condition at work;
(ii) The employee demonstrates unsatisfactory job performance;
(iii) The employee demonstrates a history of unsatisfactory job
performance;
(iv) The employee is involved in off -duty misconduct; or
(v) The employee is involved in a reportable accident while on
the job.
(b) An employee who (1) refuses to submit to a fitness -for -duty
evaluation in accordance with the provisions of this policy, or (2)
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refuses to fill out and sign the written consent form agreeing to
submit to the medical examination and/or testing and permitting
Ritschard to be apprised of the testing results or fitness -for -duty
evaluation (Consent Form 2), will be subject to immediate discharge.
(c) An employee who switches or adulterates any sample submitted for
testing will be subject to immediate discharge.
F. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
1. Employees who are determined, as a result of the fitness -for -duty
evaluation, to have used chemical substances in excess of the limits set forth
in Exhibit A, shall be required to attend and pay for at their own expense
a treatment program offered by an outside provider. The cost of the
program will be fully explained to each employee. Refusal to participate
in or complete the program or the after -care program will result in the
employee's termination.
2. Employees who believe that they have a chemical substance problem should
promptly contact the President of the Company. The employee will be
given the opportunity to enroll in a voluntary program operated by
professional counselors. The cost of the program will be fully explained to
each employee.
3. Employees who participate in the program will be tested for chemical
substances in accordance with the provisions of the program until the
program ends. A positive test result following the commencement of the
program will subject the employee to immediate discharge.
4. Employees who complete the program will be tested for chemical
substances in accordance with the recommendations of the Medical Review
Officer. The days on which the testing will occur will be unannounced.
If an employee tests positive for chemical substances after the completion
of the program, the employee will be subject to immediate discharge. If
eighteen (18) months pass without a positive test for chemical substances,
there will be no presumption in the future that the employee is using a
chemical substance or is under the influence. If, in the future, the
employee is subject to action under this policy, the employee shall be
treated as if he or she never underwent a fitness -for -duty evaluation.
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5. Employees who complete the program will also be required to comply with
the after -care program as established by the treatment facility. Failure to
do so will result in the employee's termination.
G. CONFIRMATORY TESTING AT THE EMPLOYEE'S OPTION
1. Should any testing procedure indicate that an employee has used chemical
substances in excess of the limits set forth in Exhibit A, the employee may,
at his or her option and own expense, have a confirmatory test performed
on the original sample at the laboratory which performed the initial testing.
The laboratory shall use the GC/MS test (for drugs) or the blood alcohol
test (for alcohol), whichever is applicable under the circumstances. If the
confirmatory test indicates the employee has not used chemical substances
in excess of the limits set forth in Exhibit A, the results of the confirmatory
test will control for the purposes of any subsequent action. In addition,
Ritschard will purge the employee's personnel record of the results of the
initial test. If the confirmatory test indicates the employee has used
chemical substances in excess of the limits set forth in Exhibit A, the results
of the confirmatory test will control for the purposes of any subsequent
action.
H. COLLECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
1. Collection Procedures.
(a) All reports of medical examinations and treatment status and
chemical substances tests will be maintained in a confidential manner
with original medical records remaining with the Medical Review
Officer (MRO) at the collection facility.
(b) Initial urine collection shall be performed in private. The collection
facility shall check the sample for temperature, pH, specific gravity,
and urine creatinine level to determine whether adulteration has
occurred. If collection facility personnel suspect adulteration has
occurred, a second sample shall be collected in direct visualization
by collection facility personnel of the same gender as the applicant
to verify the source of the sample.
(c) The MRO shall be a licensed physician who is responsible for
receiving laboratory results generated from the Company's drug
testing program. The MRO must have knowledge of substance
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abuse disorders and have appropriate medical training to interpret
and evaluate an individual's positive test result together with the
employee's medical history and any other relevant biomedical
information. The MRO can be an employee of the Company or a
private physician performing review services for the Company.
(d) The collection facility shall follow the appropriate chain of custody
protocol established in accordance with federal regulations and the
testing laboratory.
2. Testing Procedures.
(a) Testing will be performed by an independent laboratory certified by
the United States Department of Health and Human Services. All
testing should be done under the direction of a board -certified
forensic toxicologist. The testing laboratory should also be a
participant in the College of American Pathologists accreditation
program and the accreditation program offered by the State of
Indiana.
(b) The testing laboratory will define and publish an appropriate chain
of custody protocol in accordance with federal and state regulations.
I. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
1. All management employees (including supervisors) are responsible for
maintaining a drug- and alcohol -free environment. At a minimum, all
management employees will receive basic training on identification of
behavioral and psychological signs of alcohol and substance abuse.
2. In addition to the basic training, certain management employees who are
responsible for identifying employees, including CDL Employees, who
appear to be unfit to perform their duties safely due to alcohol or substance
abuse, will additionally receive Company provided DOT Supervisor
Training in accordance with Department of Transportation, Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations.
3. Any supervisor who believes an employee is in an unfit condition and
cannot continue to work shall report his/her observations to the Project
Manager or Safety Director and shall complete the Observation Checklist.
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4. Upon receipt of information that an employee is believed to be in an unfit
condition, the Project Manager or Safety Director shall interview the
employee and conduct whatever investigation is deemed necessary to
determine if the employee needs to be sent for a Fitness -for -Duty
evaluation. A Fitness -for -Duty questionnaire should be completed at the
time of the interview.
5. If the Project Manager or Safety Director concludes that the employee is in
an unfit condition and cannot continue to work because of either alcohol or
substance abuse, the employee shall immediately be referred to the
collection facility for a Fitness -for -Duty evaluation. In addition, the
employee should be suspended from work, without pay, pending the results
of the Fitness -for -Duty evaluation.
6. An employee who appears to be in an unfit condition will be asked to sign
a Testing Consent and Release Agreement. If the employee refuses. to
consent to a Fitness -for -Duty evaluation, the employee should be
suspended, without pay, pending termination.
7. Regardless of the outcome of this process, the supervisory staff members
are responsible for transporting the employee either to the medical facility,
back to the work site, or to the employee's home. Only if the employee
openly refuses transportation shall the management staff involved abdicate
this responsibility. Any refusal by the employee to accept such assistance
should be documented by management. Should the employee insist upon
driving himself/herself home, management is to contact the local police
authorities, indicating what behavior has been observed, his/her refusal to
accept assistance in getting home, the make of his/her automobile, and
his/her license plate number. The date and time of this call should be
recorded along with the name of the police personnel who took the call.
8. Throughout this process, supervisory personnel should not attempt to
diagnose possible causes of observed behaviors. It is the supervisor's
responsibility, however, to communicate with the medical personnel
involved as to what behaviors have been observed and reasons for concern.
SBDS01 GFL 32463
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Department_ of Health and Human Services
Final Guidelines for Cutoff Levels
To Be Used in Urine Drug Testing
For Federal Agencies
Effective
Positive Cutoffs/Drug Retention
Positive EMIT
Cutoffs GCAMS
AMPHETAMINES'
10.00 ng/mL
500 ng/mL
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
COCAINE.-
300 ng/mL
150 'ng/mL .
Benzoylecgobine
MARIJUANA .(THC)- -
100 ng/mL
15 ng;mL
THC Metabolites
OPIATES
300 nghaffi
300 ng/mL
Codeine
.Heroin (as Morphine or. Monacetyl Morphine) -
Morphine
PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP)
25. ng/mL '
25 ng%mL
BARBrMPA.TES
300 ng/mL
300 ng/mL
Short Acting
Pentobarbital
Secobarbital .
Intermediate -Acting
Amobarbital
-Butabarbital.
Butalbital .
•LOng--Acting
Phenobarbital
PROPDXYPEMNE
1000 ng/mL
300 ng/mL
Propoxyphene (Darvon®)
BENZODIAZEPHINES
300 ughnL
300 ng/mL
Chlorazepate. (Tranxene®)
Chlordfazepoxide'(Librium®)
Desalkylflurazepam'
N Desniethyldiazepam (Madam)
Diazepan (Valium)
Flurazepam (Dalmane®)
Lorazepam (Ativan®)
Oxazepam- (Serax®)
-Temazepam (Restorno)
ETHANOL (ALCOHOL)
50 mg
50 mg (GC)
SBD501 GFL 37A63
11 /12/2018
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UNDERWRITING LIMITATION b/: $22,345,000. SURETY LICENSES c,f/: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE,
DC, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MP, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM,
NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WV, WI, WY. INCORPORATED IN:
Pennsylvania.
Western National Mutual Insurance Company (NAIC #15377)
BUSINESS ADDRESS: PO. BOX 1463, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440. PHONE: (952) 835-5350.
UNDERWRITING LIMITATION b/: $46,998,000. SURETY LICENSES c,f/: AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, ID, IL, IN,
IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY.
INCORPORATED IN: Minnesota.
Western Surety Company (NAIC #13188)
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 151 N. FRANKLIN ST., CHICAGO, IL 60606. PHONE: (312) 822-5000.
UNDERWRITING LIMITATION b/: $151,958,000. SURETY LICENSES c,f/: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE,
DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC,
ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. INCORPORATED IN: South
Dakota.
Westfield Insurance Company (NAIC #24112)
BUSINESS ADDRESS: P. O. Box 5001 , Westfield Center, OH 44251 - 5001. PHONE: (330) 887-0101.
UNDERWRITING LIMITATION b/: $127,843,000. SURETY LICENSES c,f/: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC,
FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC,
OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. INCORPORATED IN: Ohio.
Westfield National Insurance Company (NAIC #24120)
BUSINESS ADDRESS: P. O. Box 5001 , Westfield Center, OH 44251 - 5001. PHONE: (330) 887-0101.
UNDERWRITING LIMITATION b/: $31,722,000. SURETY LICENSES c,f/: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL,
IN, IA, KY, MD, MI, MN, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV, WI. INCORPORATED IN: Ohio.
Westport Insurance Corporation (NAIC #39845)
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 5200 METCALF AVENUE, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66202 - 1391. PHONE: (913) 676-
5200. UNDERWRITING LIMITATION b/: $121,403,000. SURETY LICENSES c,f/: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT,
DE, DC, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MP, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ,
NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WV, WI, WY.
INCORPORATED IN: Missouri.
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XL Reinsurance America Inc. (NAIC #20583)
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 70 SEAVIEW AVENUE, STAMFORD, CT 06902. PHONE: (203) 964-5200.
UNDERWRITING LIMITATION b/: $173,303,000. SURETY LICENSES c,f/: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE,
DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND,
OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. INCORPORATED IN: New York.
XL Specialty Insurance Company (NAIC #37885)
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 70 SEAVIEW AVENUE, STAMFORD, CT 06902. PHONE: (203) 964-5200.
UNDERWRITING LIMITATION b/: $31,352,000. SURETY LICENSES c,f/: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE,
DC, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MP, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM,
NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WV, WI, WY. INCORPORATED IN:
Delaware.
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