Opening of Proposals - Western Avenue Transformation District Proj No 125-047 - Jones Petrie Rafinski

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J O N E S P E T R I E R A F I NS KI Charlotte Brach, PE September 9, 2025 South Bend Board of Public Works 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 732 South Bend, IN 46601 RE: CITY OF SOUTH BEND —WESTERN AVENUE TRANSFORMATION DISTRICT— 125-047 Dear Ms. Brach and Selection Committee: Jones Petrie Rafinski (JPR) is pleased to submit this Letter of Interest for the engineering design of the Western Avenue Transformation District project. We recognize the significance of this public infrastructure project in advancing mixed - income, high -quality housing opportunities and strengthening connectivity and resiliency within the City's urban core. Our diverse team brings extensive experience in municipal engineering, site development, planning, project management, and multidisciplinary project delivery. We have successfully designed public right-of-way improvements, utility infrastructure, and stormwater management systems for projects of comparable scope and complexity, while also managing phased development strategies. Specifically, our expertise aligns with the City's advertised needs in the following areas: • Master Planning: Developing the long-term vision, building consensus, and laying the foundation for seamless implementation of each phase. • Complete Streets & Roadway Design: Implementation of street connectors, raised intersections, traffic calming, curbs, sidewalks, striping, lighting, and tree -lined streetscapes that create safe, multimodal corridors. • Comprehensive Utility Design & Coordination: Water, sanitary, and storm sewer systems designed for long- term performance, with proactive coordination to minimize utility conflicts. • Innovative Stormwater Solutions: Integration of on -site underground stormwater storage and green infrastructure practices that balance performance, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. • Surveying & Platting: Capacity to provide boundary surveys, subdivision plat preparation, and right-of-way establishment in compliance with local and INDOT standards. • Site Development: Creative and innovative site design that maximizes the land use, meets accessibility requirements, and integrate with surrounding land uses. • Public Engagement: Experience facilitating inclusive public input processes to strengthen project outcomes and community acceptance. Our team is committed to providing responsive, high -quality service and maintaining strong communication with City staff, stakeholders, and residents. JPR values our long-standing partnership with the City of South Bend and is committed to meeting the 5% DBE participation goal while delivering infrastructure that enhances neighborhood vitality and supports equitable housing opportunity. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you on this transformative initiative. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out at 574.232.4388 or via email at acunningham@jprlsource.com. Respectfully, Andrew Cunningham, PLA, LEED AP Principal Land Surveying • Civil Engineering • Planning • Architecture • Project Funding • GIS • Environmental -Renewable Energy • Landscape Architecture 325 S. Lafayette Blvd. I I I W. Berry Street jprlsource.com South Bend, IN 46601 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 574.232.4388 260.422.2522