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Home My WebLink AboutAward Bid - 2025 NSE Demolitions Proj No 125-043 - Ritschard Bros1316 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA46601-1830 PHONE 574/235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 CITYOFSOUTH BEND DAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS August 26, 2025 Ms. Rachelle L. Dolniak Ritschard Bros., Inc. 1204 W. Sample Street South Bend, IN 46619 Ritl204@datacruz.com RE: Award Bid - 2025 Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions - Project No. 125-043 Dear Ms. Dolniak: At its August 26, 2025 meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above referenced bid to you in the amount of $270,559. Enclosed please find a signed Bid/Proposal form. Please forward the following documents in one submittal by September 9, 2025 to my attention for Board of Public Works approval at hhorvath@southbendin.gov: 1) One (1) signed original of the Public Works Contract (enclosed) 2) Labor & Material Payment Bond 3) Performance Bond (125% of Bid Amount) 4) Certificate of Insurance naming the City of South Bend as an additional insured 5) Item #4 for all subcontractors that you use If you have any further questions, please call this office at (574) 235-9251. Enclosures HH Sincerely, /s/ Hillary Horvath Hillary Horvath, Clerk August 26, 2025 ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JOSEPH R. MOLNAR GARYA. GILOT MURRAY L. MILLER BREANA N. MICOU 1316 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA46601-1830 PHONE 574/235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 CITYOFSOUTH BEND DAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Mr. Michael Brough Green Demolition Contractors, Inc. 315 Brighton Street LaPorte, IN 46350 mike@jzreendemolitioninc.com; janet@greendemolitioninc.com RE: Bid Award - 2025 Neighborhood Services and Enforcement Demolitions - Project No.125-043 Dear Mr. Brough: At its August 26, 2025, meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above referenced bid to Ritschard Bros., Inc. in the amount of $270,559. Thank you for bidding, and we hope you bid with us in the future. If you have any further questions, please call this office at (574) 235-9251. Sincerely, /s/ Hillary Horvath Hillary Horvath, Clerk Enclosures HH ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JOSEPH R. MOLNAR GARYA. GILOT MURRAY L. MILLER BREANA N. MICOU 1316 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA46601-1830 PHONE 574/235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 CITYOFSOUTH BEND DAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS August 26, 2025 Mr. Mark Osler Indiana Earth, Inc. 10343 McKinley Hwy. Osceola, IN 46561 estimatorindianaearthPyahoo.com RE: Bid Award - 2025 Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions - Project No.125-043 Dear Mr. Osler: At its August 26, 2025, meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above referenced bid to Ritschard Bros., Inc. in the amount of $270,559. Thank you for bidding, and we hope you bid with us in the future. If you have any further questions, please call this office at (574) 235-9251. Sincerely, /s/ Hillary Horvath Hillary Horvath, Clerk Enclosures HH ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JOSEPH R. MOLNAR GARYA. GILOT MURRAY L. MILLER BREANA N. MICOU BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT This Agreement is made and entered into this 26th Day of August, 2025, by and between Ritschard Bros., Inc., (the "Contractor"), and the Board of Public Works (the "Board"). The Contractor covenants and agrees to make the following improvement, as fully set out in the Request for Quotations, Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, Plans, and Bid Proposals, all of which are set forth as a part of this Contract, for: PROJECT NO. 125-043 DESCRIPTION: 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES & ENFORCEMENT DEMOLITIONS COMPLETION DATE: SEE SPECIFICATIONS AMOUNT: $270,559 FUNDING: PR-00041906 The unit prices for this improvement were those prices as received and accepted by the Board on the 26th Day of August 2025. The Contractor further agrees to notify the assigned Engineer when this improvement is completed. This notification shall be in the form of a Project Completion Affidavit, signed by the Contractor. Upon final acceptance of the improvement by the Engineer, the Contractor's final estimate will be presented to the Board for final Payment with one (1) copy of the Project Completion Affidavit and one (1) copy of a Waiver of Lien. Each of the Parties, by signing below, represents and warrants to the other Party that he/she/it has the authority to bind the named person or entity to this Agreement. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Elizabeth A. Maradik, President Gary A. Gilot, Member Murray L. Miller, Member �7 Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President Breana Micou, Member dul f #iyde-, Attest: Hillary R. Horvath, Clerk Date: August 26, 2025 RITSCHARD BROS., INC. Printed Name Signature uTH INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM r U\ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS x �4i5 k DIVISION OF ENGINEERING TO: Hillary Horvath, Clerk Board of Public Works FROM: Zach Hurst, PE, Sr. Project Engineer SUBJECT: Award Bid - Project No. 125-043 2025 Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions DATE: 08/18/2025 On August 12, 2025, the Board of Public Works opened and read bids for the above project. The Base Bid is demolition of up to fifteen (15) residential houses under Indiana's Unsafe Building Law. Three bids were received: • Ritschard Bros.: $270,559 • Green Demolition: $300,200 • Indiana Earth: $361,257 The low bid from Ritschard Brothers is complete and responsive. Ritschard Brothers acknowledged both Addenda, met both the M/WBE goals, and are prequalified as a Responsible Bidder for the City of South Bend. I recommend award of the Base Bid for 2025 Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions to Ritschard Brothers, in the amount of $270,559. Funding is available through PR-00041906. Page 1 of 1 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK Project Name Project No. 2025 Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions 125-043 For Bids Due Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M. (E.D.T.) PART I (Must be completed for all bids. Please type or print) Date: 8/12/2025 Bidder (Firm): Ritschard Bros., Inc. Address: 1204 W. Sample Street City/State/Zip: South Bend, IN 46619 Telephone Number: (574 ) 288-4777 Agent of Bidder (if Applicable): Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers to furnish labor and/or material necessary to complete the public works project of: 2025 Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions the City of South Bend, Indiana, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by: City of South Bend, Engineering Division and dated 07/11/2025 for the sum of (enter the Total Bid as shown on the Proposal) Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Fifty—nine Dollars ($ 270,559.00 (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 Lne City of South Bend. If the bid is to be awarded on a unit basis, the itemization of the units shall be_ KZn a separate tta hment. By �; l (Signature) Rachelle L. Dolniak, President (Printed Name of Person Signing) The above bid is accepted this Subject to the following conditions: CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS vl�a Elizabeth A. Maradik, President Gary A. Gilot, Member Murray L. Miller, Member Version 07/19/2023 ACCEPTANCE day of Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President Breana Micou, Member Attest: Hillary R. Horvath, Clerk Date: SiM/2025 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 2 20 BID/PROPOSAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND Project Name: 2025 Neiahborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions Project Number: 125-043 For Bids Due: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M. (E.D.T.) Contractor Name: Ritschard Bros.. Inc. Item Description Asbestos Demolition Total Amount No. Abatement (LS) (LS 1 REMOVED 2 REMOVED 3 Demolition of 116 E. Dubail Ave. HOUSE $ 0.00 $22, 044.00 $ 22, 044.00 & GARAGE NO TESTING AVAILABLE 4 Demolition of 1213 Diamond Ave. $ 778.00 $14, 663.00 $ 15, 441.00 HOUSE **DUCT WRAP 5 REMOVED 6 Demolition of 1818 Carroll St. HOUSE $ 0.00 $ 8,424.00 $ 8,424.00 NO TESTING AVAILABLE 7 REMOVED 8 Demolition of 202 Birdsell St. HOUSE & $ 0.00 $23,100.00 $ 23, 100.00 FENCE 9 REMOVED Demolition of 208 E. Fox St. HOUSE & 10 GARAGE & FENCE NO TESTING $ 0.00 $25, 080.00 $ 25, 080.00 AVAILABLE Demolition of 209 S. Bendix Dr. HOUSE 11 & GARAGE & FENCE NO TESTING $ 0.00 $ 7,776.00 $ 7,776.00 AVAILABLE 12 Demolition of 2114 Bertrand St. HOUSE $ 668.00 $11, 286.00 $ 11, 954.00 & GARAGE **DUCT WRAP 13 Demolition of 2133 N. Elmer St. HOUSE $ 0.00 $13, 904.00 $ 13, 904.00 14 Demolition of 222 S. Chicago St. HOUSE & SHED & FENCE **DUCT TAPE $ 1,446.00 $ 8,640.00 $ 10, 086.00 Demolition of 2222 Prast Blvd. HOUSE 15 **WINDOW GLAZING **FLOOR TILE $ 6,617.00 $13, 514.00 $ 20,131.00 **DUCT TAPE **DUCT WRAP 16 Demolition of 2510 Bonds Avenue **FLOOR $ 1, 640.00 $17, 072.00 $ 18, 712.00 HOUSE COVERING 17 REMOVED Demolition of 4121 S. Main St. HOUSE & 18 GARAGE & FENCE NO TESTING $ 0.00 $11, 480.00 $ 11, 480.00 AVAILABLE 19 Demolition of 501 S. Brookfield St. **DUCT $ 1,668.00 $14,850.00 $ 16,518.00 HOUSE WRAP 20 Demolition of 715 Allen St. HOUSE & $ 3,003.00 $17, 556.00 $ 20, 559.00 GARAGE **DUCT WRAP 21 Demolition of 728 E. Indiana Ave. $ 0.00 $20, 350.00 $ 20, 350.00 HOUSE NO TESTING AVAILABLE 22 Environmental Allowance - - $25,000 Version 07/19/2023 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 7 y(1117'FI Ft�, I cl BID/PROPOSAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND Project Name: 2025 Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions Project Number: 125-043 For Bids Due: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M. (E.D.T.) Contractor Name: Ritschard Bros., Inc. BASE BID TOTAL $270,559.00 —DENOTES HOMES WITH ASBESTOS MATERIAL. VERIFY WITH INSPECTIONS & REPORTS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. Bidder (Firm): Ritschard Bros., Inc. Address: 1204 W. Sample Street City/State/Zip: South Bend, IN 46619Telephone Nu ber: (574 ) 288-4777 By (Signature) Rachelle L. Dolniak, President (Printed Name of Person Signing) Version 07/19/2023 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 8 ;FjliTli Of,\ CITY OF SOUTH BEND q21 iyi i_' 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: 125-043 Project Name: 2025 Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions Bidder: Ritschard Bros., Inc. Base Bid Amount: $270,559.00 MBE Goal: 1.3% Page 1 of 1 Name 8 Address of MBE Primary Contact Person (Namerrelephone) Scope of Work to be Performed (Attach scope/schedule if you need additional space) Dollar Amount of MBE Component Percentage of Total Bid/Proposal lst Class Logistics 2213 St. Charles Av South Bend, IN 46614 Bernard Coutee 574-993-0071 Trucking 19,.645.00 7% Submitted by: Rachelle L. Dolniak Print Name ***Goals should be calculated based on the Base Bid only.*** Version 07/1912023 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 9 8/12/2025 Date CITY OF SOUTH BEND ( Z'1 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: 125-043 Project Name: 2025 Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions Bidder: Ritschard Bros., Inc. Base Bid Amount: $270,559.00 WBE Goal: 4.7% 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 RitschardBros.,Inc. 1204W. Sample St. South Bend, IN 46619 Rachelle Dolniak 74-288-4777 Demolition 197,508.00 73% acee L. ona\ Submitted by: RhllLDlik Print Name Signature ***Goals should be calculated based on the Base Bid only.*** Version 07/19/2023 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 10 8/12/2025 Date BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date 08/18/2025 Name Zach Hurst Department DPW BPW Date 08/26/2025 Phone Extension 3057 Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board Diversity Compliance ❑ Officer Name and Inclusion Officer BPW Attorney ❑ Attorney Name Dept. Attorney ❑ Attorney Name Purchasing ❑ Check the Appropriate Item Type — Required for All Submissions ❑ Professional Services Agreement ❑ Contract ❑ Proposal ❑ Open Market Contract ❑ Amendment/Addendum ❑ Special Purchase, QPA ❑ Bid Opening ® Bid Award ❑ Req. to Advertise ❑ Title Sheet ❑ Quote Opening ❑ Quote Award ❑ Reject Bids/Quotes ❑ Proposal Opening ❑ C/O & PCA No. ❑ PCA ❑ Chg. Order, No. ❑ Traffic Control ❑ Resolution n Other: n Ease./Encroach Company or Vendor Name New Vendor MBE/WBE Contractor Project Name Project Number Funding Source Account No. Amount Terms of Contract Purpose/Description Information Ritschard Brothers ❑ Yes ❑ If Yes, Approved by Purchasing ® No E] MBE ® WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached ❑ Yes ❑ 2025 Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Demolitions 125-043 Economic Development Income Tax PR-00041906 $270,559 Lump Sum price for each house Request to award bid to demolish up to fifteen (15,) single family homes under Indiana's Unsafe Building Law. For Change Orders Only Amount of ❑ Increase $ ❑ Decrease ($ ) Previous Amount $ Increase Current Percent of Change: Decrease New Amount $ Increase Total Percent of Change: Decrease Time Extension Amount: New Completion Date: