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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAward Quotation - WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System Proj No 124-038R - Larson-Danielson ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JOSEPH R. MOLNAR GARY A. GILOT MURRAY L. MILLER BREANA N. MICOU CITY HALL 215 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD., SUITE 400 SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574/ 235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 CITY OF SOUTH BEND JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS December 16, 2025 Mr. Brian T. Larson Larson-Danielson Construction Co., Inc. 302 Tyler Street LaPorte, IN 46350 cmb@ldconstruction.com; btl@ldconstruction.com RE: Quotation Award – Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Room Fire Suppression System – Project No. 124-038R Dear Mr. Larson: At its December 16, 2025 meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above referenced quotation to you in the amount of $173,800; Base Bid plus Alternate 1. Please forward the following documents in one submittal by January 13, 2026 to my attention for Board of Public Works approval at hhorvath@southbendin.gov : 3)One (1) signed original of the Contract (enclosed); and 4)Certificate of Insurance naming the City of South Bend as an additional insured. If you have any further questions, please call this office at (574) 235-9251. Sincerely, /s/ Hillary Horvath Hillary Horvath, Clerk Enclosures HH BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT This Agreement is made and entered into this 16th Day of December, 2025, by and between Larson-Danielson Construction Co., 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. 124-038R DESCRIPTION: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SCADA ROOM FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLETION DATE: SEE SPECIFICATIONS AMOUNT: $173,800; BASE BID PLUS ALTERNATE 1 FUNDING: PR-00035314 The unit prices for this improvement were those prices as received and accepted by the Board on the 13th Day of December, 2025. The Contractor further agrees to notify the assigned Engineer when this improvement is completed. This notification shall be in the form of a Project Completion Affidavit, signed by the Contractor. Upon final acceptance of the improvement by the Engineer, the Contractor’s final estimate will be presented to the Board for final Payment with one (1) copy of the Project Completion Affidavit and one (1) copy of a Waiver of Lien. Each of the Parties, by signing below, represents and warrants to the other Party that he/she/it has the authority to bind the named person or entity to this Agreement. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS LARSON-DANIELSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. President Member Printed Name Member Member Signature Member Attest: Clerk December 16, 2025 Version 03/15/2024 Page - 16 Public Works Quote CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CONTRACTOR’S QUOTE FOR PUBLIC WORK PROJECT NAME: WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System PROJECT NO. 124-038R QUOTES DUE Tuesday, February 11, 2025, by 9:00 a.m. Local Time. Sealed electronic bids are to be submitted by email to bpwbids@southbendin.gov. (Must be completed for all quotes. Please type or print) Date: Firm: Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: ( ) Email Address: Agent of Bidder (if Applicable): Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers to furnish labor and/or material necessary to complete the public works project of: WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System the City of South Bend, Indiana, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by: The City of South Bend, Department of Public Works and dated for the sum of (enter the Total Quote as shown on the Proposal) ($ ) (Enter Sum of Total Quote plus Alternates shown on Proposal) (Numerical) If alternative quotes apply, the undersigned submits a proposal for each in accordance with the notice. Any addendums attached will be specifically referenced at the applicable page. If additional units of material included in the contract are needed, the cost of units must be the same as that shown in the original contract if accepted by the City of South Bend. If the quote is to be awarded on a unit basis, the itemization of the units shall be shown on a separate attachment. By (Signature) (Printed Name of Person Signing) ACCEPTANCE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Elizabeth A. Maradik, President Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President Gary A. Gilot, Member Briana N. Micou, Member Murray L. Miller, Member Theresa Heffner, Clerk The above quote is accepted this day of 20 Subject to the following conditions: February 11, 2025 Larson-Danielson Construction Co., Inc. 302 Tyler Street LaPorte, IN 46350 219 362-2127 Version 02/23/2022 Chad Becker, PM cmb@ldconstruction.com Brian Larson, President btl@ldconstruction.com N/A Brian T. Larson, PresidentLARSON-DANIELSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. S T A TE OF INDIA AN SEAL C orporate One Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars 173,800.00 December 16, 2025 Page 1 of 1 INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF ENGINEERING TO: Hillary Horvath, Clerk Board of Public Works FROM: Jacob M. Klosinski, PE, Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: Award Project No. 124-038R Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Server Fire Suppression System DATE: December 4, 2025 On February 11, 2025, the Board of Public Works opened and read quotes for the above project, which consisted of a Base Quote (Fire Suppression System and Interior Wall Modifications) and Alternate No. 1 (1-Year Suppression System Testing). One quotation was received. The bidder(s) ranked as follows: BIDDER BASE QUOTE ALTERNATE NO. 1 TOTAL 1. Larson Danielson Construction Company $172,480.00 $1,320.00 $173,800.00 The Division of Engineering and Division of Wastewater have reviewed the subject quotation and recommend award of a contract for the Base Quote and Alternate No. 1 for Project No. 124- 038R Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Server Fire Suppression System to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Larson Danielson Construction Company in the amount of $173,800.00. Sufficient funds have been appropriated from Sewage Works Operations Account No. 641-06- 605-514-436001. Contact Jacob M. Klosinski at the Division of Engineering at Ext. 9496 for questions regarding this project. Version 03/15/2024 Page - 27 Public Works Quote QUOTE/PROPOSAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND PROJECT NAME WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System PROJECT NO. 124-038R QUOTES DUE Tuesday, February 11, 2025, by 9:00 a.m. Local Time. Sealed electronic bids are to be submitted by email to bpwbids@southbendin.gov. Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount 1 Server room fire suppression system, materials and labor 1 Lump Sum $ Firm: Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: ( ) Fax Number: ( ) By (Signature) (Printed Name of Person Signing) Larson-Danielson Construction Co., Inc. 302 Tyler Street LaPorte, IN 46350 219 362-2127 219 362-2848 Brian T. Larson, President 2 Alternate 1 - Clean agent suppression system 1 year inspection service. Alternate 1 $1,320.00 Base Bid 172,480.00 302 Tyler Street  LaPorte, Indiana 46350 (219) 362-2127  Fax (219) 362-2848 www.ldconstruction.com Equal Opportunity Employer City of South Bend Public Works Project 124-038R Bid Clarification Sheet 02/11/2025 1.Acknowledge 124-038R WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System Quote Specifications document received on 01/10/2025. 2.The base bid includes an estimate cost of $1,000 for local, state & federal permit fees. Adjustment to the final cost may change once the final permit fee is determined. 3.Includes a Bid Bond of 5% for the Base Bid & any Alternates. 4.Excludes any MBE & WBE participation. 5.Excludes all sales tax. A tax exemption form is required for credit, otherwise this will be additional to bid. 6.All work is figured for standard weekday working hours, M-F 7:00am – 3:30pm. Excludes Holidays & Premium Time. 7.Excludes all allowances. 8.Excludes any prevailing wage requirements. 9.Excludes demolition of any existing Fire Suppression System (if required). 10.Excludes any costs for the abatement of asbestos-containing materials. This is by the City of South Bend. 11.Excludes any cost for the State Variance Fee as this will be by the City of South Bend. 12.Excludes any cost for the Insurance Underwriter Approval. This will be by the City of South Bend. 13.Excludes any Fire Watch for the installation of materials/systems as this isn’t required by the G.C. or Subcontractors for the new work. The City of South Bend is responsible for the Fire Watch of the existing building & equipment. To our knowledge this isn’t necessary as the existing equipment is manned 24/7. 14.Excludes performance bond costs. 15.The start & completion date for this project will be agreed upon by the client & Larson Danielson based on the requirements for the Construction Design Release, Permitting, Lead Times of Materials, accessibility of Room 114 & Room 115 & scheduling of the project compiled from subcontractors & vendors. The duration of the project will be (120) calendar days from the date agreed upon. 16.The Description of Work on page 6 & 7 from the Notice to Bidders is the complete scope of work used for the furnishing of equipment, material, labor for the design & installation of the Server Room Fire Suppression System. 17.Excludes any 3D Modeling & Coordination. 18.Excludes tying into the existing SCADA system. 19.Excludes any/all costs associated with removal of an existing Fire Alarm System. We were informed by the City of South Bend that there isn’t an existing Fire Alarm System. 20.Excludes any/all programming of the Fire Suppression System other than what is required by the Fire Suppression System Installer. 21.Excludes all data/network connections. 22.Excludes all HVAC temperature controls. Electrician to provide & install contactors & relays adjacent & wired in series with existing disconnect switches (on fan unit indoors) to lock our fans upon alarm. Electrician to also wire relay to shut down outdoor condensing units upon alarm activation. 23.Existing Mitsubishi units & piping to remain as is. As far as the dampers for the Mitsubishi system, there are none. They are a self-contained unit. The louver you see on the units in the pictures is what blows the air. That’s why they need to be interlocked to the fire alarm system to shut them down when the alarm goes off. There is no way to put dampers on them. Excludes any work or warranty for the existing HVAC equipment/systems. Existing thermostats to remain on the wall as is. 24.No raised floor in protected space was identified. 25.Assumes that the existing restrooms facilities can be used by construction workers. 26.Excludes any responsibility of the existing double window unit for purposes of sealing the room. 27.Work not listed in the Description of Work or different to assumptions listed will be completed by approved Change Order. 28.Excludes working in, around & over equipment that is located in the construction area. There must be an adequate room for construction equipment, demolition, unloading & staging of materials, construction of new spaces & storage of tools at the immediate site location. All equipment is to be moved out & reinstalled once completed by others. Version 03/15/2024 Page - 24 Public Works Quote 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 ) ) SS: COUNTY ) The undersigned Contractor, being duly sworn upon his/her/its oath, affirms under the penalties of perjury that: 1. Contractor has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by him, entered into any combination, collusion or agreement with any person relative to the price to be bid by anyone at such letting nor to prevent any person from bidding nor to induce anyone to refrain from bidding, and that this bid is made without reference to any other bid and without any agreement, understanding or combination with any other person in reference to such bidding. Contractor further says that no person or persons, firms, or corporation has, have or will receive directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, gift, commission or thing of value on account of such sale; and 2. Contractor certifies by submission of this proposal that neither contractor nor any of its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency; and 3. Contractor has not, nor has any successor to, nor an affiliate of, Contractor, engaged in investment activities in Iran. a. For purposes of this Certification, “Iran” means the government of Iran and any agency or instrumentality of Iran, or as otherwise defined at Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-5, as amended from time-to-time. b. As provided by Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-8, as amended from time-to-time, a Contractor is engaged in investment activities in Iran if either: i. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, provides goods or services of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in value in the energy sector of Iran; or ii. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, is a financial institution that extends twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person for forty-five (45) days or more, if that person will (i) use the credit to provides goods and services in the energy sector in Iran; and (ii) at the time the financial institution extends credit, is a person identified on list published by the Indiana Department of Administration. 4. Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the Contractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized Indiana LaPorte Version 03/15/2024 Page - 25 Public Works Quote alien. 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. Version 03/15/2024 Page - 26 Public Works Quote 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 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 day of , 20 Contractor/Bidder (Firm) Signature of Contractor/Bidder or Its Agent Printed Name and Title Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 20 My Commission Expires Notary Public County of Residence 11th February 25 Larson-Danielson Construction Co., Inc. Brian T. Larson, President LARSON-DANIELSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.ST A TE OF INDIA AN SEAL C orporate 11th February 25 February 11, 2032 LaPorte NOTARY SEAL CATHY A SALEMy Commission ExpiresFebruary 11, 2032Commission Number NP0679923LaPorte County UBL P I CYRATON F I N D IANAOET ATS Version 03/15/2024 Page - 17 Public Works Quote CITY OF SOUTH BEND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONTRACTING PROVISIONS DIVERSITY UTILIZATION It is the policy of the City of South Bend to provide equal employment and business opportunity for all persons, partnerships, companies, and corporations in accordance with the rules, regulations and guidelines of the applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy of equal employment and business opportunity shall apply to every contractor or subcontractor bidding or holding a public contract with the City of South Bend. In furtherance of this policy, the following Equal Opportunity Clauses are hereby made a part of every construction contract entered into by the City of South Bend and all subcontractors entered into pursuant to any such contract and the bidder hereby certifies that it/he/she will abide by these provisions. The contractor will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that all applicants or employees are treated fairly and equitably. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: hiring, up-grading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, lay-offs or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training including apprenticeship programs. The contractor shall agree to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of the Non-Discrimination Clause. The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it / he/she has a bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided, advising the labor union or worker's representatives of the contractor's commitment under this section, and shall post copies of the notices in conspicuous places available to applicants and employees. The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 (as amended by 11375) and of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Department of Labor. Subpart B -- Contractors' Agreements Sec. 202. Except in contracts exempted in accordance with Section 204 of this Order, all Government contracting agencies shall include in every Government contract hereinafter entered into the following provisions: "During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:" "(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated equally during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action will include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause." "(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin." Version 03/15/2024 Page - 18 Public Works Quote "(3) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which i t/ he/she has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract of understanding, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under Section 202 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment." "(4) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules and regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor." "(5) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the contracting agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders." "(6) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, in this contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked* as provided in Executive Order No 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulations, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law." "(7) The contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (1) and the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the administering agency the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States." The applicant further agrees that it will be bound by the above equal opportunity clause with respect to its own employment practices when it participates in federally assisted construction work: Provided, that if the applicant so participating is a State or local government, the above equal opportunity clause is not applicable to any agency, instrumentality or subdivision of such government which does not participate in work on or under the contract. The applicant agrees that it will assist and cooperate actively with the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor in obtaining the compliance of contractors and subcontractors with the equal opportunity clause and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, that it will furnish the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor such information as they may require for the supervision of such compliance, and that it will otherwise assist the administering agency in the discharge of the agency's primary responsibility for securing compliance. The applicant further agrees that it will refrain from entering into any contract or contract modification subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, with a contractor debarred from, or who has not demonstrated eligibility for, Government contracts and federally assisted construction contracts pursuant to the Executive Order and will carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of the equal opportunity clause as may be imposed upon contractors and subcontractors by the administering agency or the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Part II, Subpart D of the Executive Order. In addition, the applicant agrees that if it fails or refuses to comply with these undertakings, the administering agency Version 03/15/2024 Page - 19 Public Works Quote may take any or all of the following actions: Cancel, terminate, or suspend in whole or in part this grant (contract, loan, insurance, guarantee); refrain from extending any further assistance to the applicant under the program with respect to which the failure or refund occurred until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from such applicant; and refer the case to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal proceedings. * Corrected to read "invoked". In the original text the word "involved" was printed in error. Version 03/15/2024 Page - 20 Public Works Quote MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN The City of South Bend, Indiana has shown its commitment to addressing Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise (“MWBE”) participation in public contracting through the adoption of the City of South Bend Ordinance No. 10761-21. Persons, partnerships, corporations, associations, or joint ventures 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 employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age or disability that does not affect that person’s ability to perf orm work. Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises are described in the Ordinance. A list of MBEs and WBEs (both certified and non-certified) can be found on the Indiana Department of Administration website: http://www.in.gov/idoa/. Documentation shall be provided with the bid that states the MBEs and WBEs that will be contracted, the dollar amount of the work that will be performed by the MBEs and WBEs on the project and the percentage of the dollar amount as it relates to the total bid amount by using Form MBE-1.0, MBE Utilization Plan, and Form WBE-1.0, WBE Utilization Plan. The City, its agencies, boards, or commissions requires the Contractor’s good faith efforts to obtain participation by those Contractors classified as MBEs and WBEs. Failure to either meet the MBE and WBE goals or to provide evidence of good faith efforts for the bid will be grounds for rejecting a bid as non-responsive. Bidders shall demonstrate good faith efforts to have active participation from MWBEs on this Project and supply written documentation evidencing such efforts by using Forms MBE-2.0, Evidence of Good Faith Efforts and WBE- 2.0, Evidence of Good Faith Efforts and Forms MBE-2.1, MBE Contacted and WBE-2.1, WBE Contacted. Such documentation shall include, but is not limited to, the following items: a. A listing of all M/WBEs contacted including: (1) the name and address of the M/WBE; (2) the date of contact; (3) the type of contact (i.e., phone call, written solicitation, etc.); (4) the nature or type services or goods requested; and (5) the result of the contact. b. Written evidence of outreach and copies of email exchanges inviting and receiving bids, quotes or other responses from M/WBEs or other documentation of efforts to encourage and secure competitive responses from M/WBE and local businesses to be included in the benefits of building this Project. c. Written documentation of letters of introduction, invitations to forging majority/minority strategic alliances for capacity building, including but not limited to, mentoring, extensions of assistance on payroll, insurance, bonding, line of credit, technical skills or business skills. d. From time to time, projects will undergo a scope change prior to completion. This scope change will inevitably impact the Contractor’s usage of MWBE’s and the originally submitted Utilization Plan. It is the request of the City that when a project scope change occurs, the applicable Contractor shall utilize its best efforts to contract with M and W Subcontractors in a proportional manner as required by the scope change. All bidders are actively encouraged to reach out to the M/WBEs in St. Joseph County, Indiana, other Indiana counties, and Berrien County, Michigan to utilize a good faith effort to forge constructive and lasting business partnerships. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the award and performance of all City contracts shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City reserves the right to request verification of goal implementation throughout the course of the project. If a goal exists, the winning respondent is contractually obligated to utilize the M/WBE’s firms in a manner consistent with what was represented in its quote submission to the City. Deviations to the utilization plan must be requested in writing and approved by the City. The City reserves the right to initiate a change order in the amount equal to the difference in any subcontractor utilization if the utilization plan change is not approved. Version 03/15/2024 Page - 21 Public Works Quote CITY OF SOUTH BEND’S GUIDELINES FOR GOOD FAITH EFFORTS BY CONTRACTORS IN MEETING MWBE CONTRACT GOALS Under the City of South Bend’s Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise (MWBE) Inclusion Program Plan (COSB Inclusion Plan), the City of South Bend (the City) is authorized to set “contract specific” goals to increase MWBE participation in City contracts and procurements. MWBE participation goals are set based on availability of MWBE contractors within the City’s geographic market area identified in the City’s Disparity Study. For contractors bidding on a construction, services, supplies or equipment contract where goals have been set for all or parts of the project, below is information relevant to “good faith efforts” to meet the contract goal . When the City sets a contract goal, that means MWBE’s are in fact available to perform work on the contract. Project bidders must try diligently to meet the goal. Failure to make a good faith effort may result in rejection of your bid as non-responsive to the contract. Good faith efforts means actions undertaken by a contractor to achieve a contract goal which, by their scope, intensity, and appropriateness to the objective, can be reasonably expected to fulfill the Program’s goals (City’s Inclusion Plan, Section 4.B., No. 21). A good faith effort is fully reviewable by the City. Where a contract goal is not met, contractors must provide as much information as possible to help the City assess the contractor’s good faith efforts to achieve the goal. Inadequate proof of good faith efforts may result in a finding that the contractor was non-responsive, causing its bid to be rejected even if it is the lowest. Good faith efforts require active, aggressive efforts by the prime contractor to obtain the contract MWBE participation goal. Mere pro forma efforts are not good faith efforts. To satisfy the good faith efforts test: • A prime contractor may not reject a MWBE’s bid solely because it is not the lowest bid received from subcontractors. If the MWBE’s costs are reasonable and not excessive, the MWBE’s quote or bid presumptively should be accepted on a contract requiring goals even if the MWBE’s bid is not the lowest one received. However, if an MWBE’s bid or quote is unreasonable or excessive, the prime contractor may reject the bid on that basis. The contractor has the burden of demonstrating the excessiveness or unreasonableness of the MWBE’s bid or quote. Because the City must determine whether a MWBE quote was unreasonable or excessive, Contractors must provide the City with copies of each MWBE and non MWBE quote submitted to the bidder when a non -MWBE was selected over an MWBE. • A contractor may not reject a MWBE as being unqualified without sound reasons based on a thorough investigation of the MWBE’s capabilities. If a prime contractor rejects a MWBE as unqualified, the Contractor must provide the City with good reasons for this. The MWBE’s industry standing or membership in a specific group, organization, political or social affiliation (example: union v. non-union) is not a basis to reject the MWBE for lack of qualification. • The ability or desire of a prime contractor to perform the work of the contract with its own organization team does not relieve the prime contractor of the need to make good faith efforts to use MWBE sub contractors to meet the contract goal. Version 03/15/2024 Page - 22 Public Works Quote EXAMPLE: Total Project Estimate is $500,000. An MWBE goal of 10% is set for a specific part of the project, i.e., $50,000. Only one MWBE submits a quote to the prime contractor, and it is $50,000. A non MWBE submits a quote of $45,000. Rejecting the MWBE bid may not meet the requirement of making a good faith effort to meet the contract goal because: 1) the MWBE quote is within the goal percentage and dollar amount set for MWBE participation on the project; 2) selection of the MWBE quote guarantees that the contractor meets the set goal and that its bid will be deemed responsive; and 3) the difference between the MWBE and non MWBE quotes is not significant in terms of the overall contract amount (i.e., 1% of total contract). If the MWBE’s quote is $53,000 and the non-MWBE bid is $50,000, it may yet not be demonstrative of a good faith effort to reject the MWBE solely because the MWBE’s quote is not the lowest. The excess is not greatly significant to the total contract cost, and it could reasonably be expected to be made up elsewhere in the contract while guaranteeing full goal compliance. The above examples are illustrative only. The City will make a fair and reasonable judgment as to good faith efforts based on all information and documentation provided by bidders and taking into account the Quality, Quantity, and Intensity of the efforts made by a contractor to meet the contract goal. GOOD FAITH EFFORTS MATERIALS TO BE INCLUDED WITH BID If a contractor’s bid does not meet the goal set for the contract, the contractor must submit evidence of good faith efforts with its bid so the City can determine whether the contractor is a responsive bidder. If the contractor’s bid meets the MWBE goal, evidence of good faith effort is not required, but it would be prudent to include some evidence in case an error was made. The information required of a contractor who has not achieved the contract goal to show good faith efforts can be found in the South Bend Inclusion Program Plan at Section 8.B.3.d. as follows: (b) Where the bidder cannot achieve the contract goal, the bidder must provide proof of having made good faith efforts to meet the goal. In making this determination of whether to issue a goal waiver, the City will consider, at a minimum, the bidder’s efforts to: (1) Solicit through all reasonable and available means (e.g., attendance at pre-bid meetings, advertising and written notices) the interest of all MWBEs in the scopes of work of the contract. The contractor shall provide interested MWBEs with timely, adequate information about the plans, specifications, and requirements of the contract to allow such firms to respond to the solicitation. The bidder must follow up initial solicitations with interested MWBEs. (2) Select portions of the work to be performed by MWBEs in order to increase the likelihood that the contract goal will be achieved. This includes, where appropriate, breaking out contract work items into economically feasible units to facilitate participation, even when the bidder would otherwise prefer to perform these work items with its own forces. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make a portion of the work available to MWBEs and to select those portions of the work or material needs consistent with the availability of such firms to facilitate their participation. (3) Negotiate in good faith with interested MWBEs. Evidence of such negotiation includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of firms that were contacted; a description of the information provided regarding the plans and specifications for the work selected for subcontracting; and why agreements could not be reached. The bidder may not reject MWBEs as being unqualified without sound reasons based on a thorough investigation of their capabilities. That there may be some additional costs involved in finding and using MWBEs is not in itself sufficient reason for a bidder’s failure to meet the contract goal, as long as such costs are reasonable. The ability or desire of a bidder to perform the work of a Contract with its own organization does not relieve it of the responsibility to make good faith efforts on all scopes of work within which subcontracting opportunities are available. (4) Make efforts to assist interested MWBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, or insurance as required by the City or the bidder, where appropriate. (5) Make efforts to assist interested MWBEs in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or related assistance or services, where appropriate. Version 03/15/2024 Page - 23 Public Works Quote Materials that should be submitted to support a contractor’s good faith efforts include: • Copies of advertisements, notices, or solicitations from contractor to MWBE’s-- to include date and time of issuance; • A list of all locations where advertisements or notices to MWBE’s were placed or solicitations sent; • Copies of communication between contractor and MWBE’s in response to contractor’s advertisements, notices, or solicitations; • Proof of contractor’s break-out of contract items into units feasible for performance by WMBE’s; • Proof of communications between the contractor and MWBE regarding negotiations for agreements, and why agreement could not be reached, as stated more specifically in above Subsection (b) (3); • Proof of bids or quotes from MWBE’s and those from non MWBE’s when non MWBE’s bid or quote is used; • Proof of efforts made by contractor to assist MWBE to participate in contract, where appropriate; and • Any other information tending to show that Contractor made active, aggressive efforts to meet the MWBE participation goal but despite good faith efforts was unable to do so. Version 03/15/2024 Page - 28 Public Works Quote 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 or woman business meets the MBE qualifications. ***Goals should be calculated based on the Base Bid only.*** Project Number: 124-038R Project Name: WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System Bidder: Total Bid Amount: MBE Goal: 0% Page of Name & Address of MBE Primary Contact Person (Name/Telephone) Scope of Work to be Performed (Attach scope/schedule if you need additional space) Dollar Amount of MBE Component Percentage of Total Bid/Proposal Submitted by: Print Name Signature Date ***Goals should be calculated based on the Base Bid only.*** N/A N/A N/A Version 03/15/2024 Page - 29 Public Works Quote CITY OF SOUTH BEND 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 minority or woman business meets the WBE qualifications. ***Goals should be calculated based on the Base Bid only.*** Project Number: 124-038R Project Name: WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System Total Bid Bidder: Amount: WBE Goal: 0% Page of 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/Proposa l Submitted by: Print Name Signature Date ***Goals should be calculated based on the Base Bid only.*** N/A N/A N/A Version 03/15/2024 Page - 30 Public Works Quote CITY OF SOUTH BEND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN FORM MBE-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 MBE participation. Project Number: 124-038R Date: Project Name: WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System Bidder: Contact Person: Telephone: Address: City: State: Zip: Email: To determine whether a bidder has demonstrated good faith efforts to reach the MBE utilization goal 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: http://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 MBEs, including, where appropriate, breaking out contract work items into economically feasible units to facilitate MBE participation. I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to solicit through all reasonable and available means the interest of all MBEs in the scopes of work of the contract. I affirm that I attended all pre-bid meetings scheduled by the City of South Bend to inform MBEs of contracting and subcontracting opportunities. I affirm that I advertised in general circulation and/or trade association publications concerning subcontract opportunities and allowed MBEs reasonable time to respond to such advertisements. I affirm that I performed any and all necessary steps to provide written notices in a manner reasonably calculated to inform MBEs of subcontracting opportunities and allowed sufficient time for MWBEs to participate effectively. I affirm that I followed up on initial solicitations with interested MBEs. I affirm that I negotiated with interested MBEs in good faith, including providing such MBEs with adequate information about the plans, specifications and other requirements of the subcontract. I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to assist interested MBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, or insurance as required by the City or the bidder, where appropriate. N/A N/A Version 03/15/2024 Page - 31 Public Works Quote 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 on a thorough investigation of their capabilities. CONTRACT RECORDS: The bidder has maintained the following records for each MBE that has bid on the subcontracting opportunity: 1. Name, address, and telephone number; 2. A description of information provided by the bidder or subcontractor; and 3. A statement of whether an agreement was reached, and if not, why not, including any reasons for concluding that the MBE was unqualified to perform the job. *Proper demonstration of Good Faith Efforts requires your initials next to all of the above boxes. Any omissions shall be considered grounds for rejection of the bid by the Board of Public Works. The City of South Bend reserves the right to request additional information. Version 03/15/2024 Page - 32 Public Works Quote CITY OF SOUTH BEND 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 WBE participation. Project Number: 124-038R Date: Project Name: WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System Bidder: Contact Person: Telephone: Address: City: State: Zip: Email: 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: http://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 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 MWBE participation. I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to solicit through all reasonable and available means the interest of all WBEs in the scopes of work of the contract. I affirm that I attended all pre-bid meetings scheduled by the City of South Bend to inform WBEs of contracting and subcontracting opportunities. I affirm that I advertised in general circulation and/or trade association publications concerning subcontract opportunities and allowed WBEs reasonable time to respond to such advertisements. I affirm that I performed any and all necessary steps to provide written notices in a manner reasonably calculated to inform WBEs of subcontracting opportunities and allowed sufficient time for WBEs to participate effectively. I affirm that I followed up on initial solicitations with interested WBEs. I affirm that I negotiated with interested WBEs in good faith, including providing such WBEs with adequate information about the plans, specifications and other requirements of the subcontract. I affirm that I have made good faith efforts to assist interested WBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, or insurance as required by the City or the bidder, where appropriate. N/A N/A Version 03/15/2024 Page - 33 Public Works Quote CITY OF SOUTH BEND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN FORM WBE-2.0 EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS 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 WBE was unqualified to perform the job. *Proper demonstration of Good Faith Efforts requires your initials next to all of the above boxes. Any omissions shall be considered grounds for rejection of the bid by the Board of Public Works. The City of South Bend reserves the right to request additional information. Version 03/15/2024 Page - 34 Public Works Quote 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 or woman business meets the MBE qualifications. Attach additional pages if necessary. PAGE OF Project Number: 124-038R MBE Participation Goal Project Name: WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System Bidder: By: (Signature) (Title) (Date) 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: 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: N/A N/A N/A Version 03/15/2024 Page - 35 Public Works Quote CITY OF SOUTH BEND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION PROGRAM PLAN FORM WBE-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 minority or woman business meets the WBE qualifications. Attach additional pages if necessary. PAGE OF Project Number: 124-038R WBE Participation Goal Project Name: WWTP Server Room Fire Suppression System Bidder: By: (Signature) (Title) (Date) WBE Firm Owner or Contact at WBE Firm Telephone: Fax: Email: TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE WBE FIRM: WBE Firm Owner or Contact at WBE Firm Telephone: Fax: Email: TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE WBE FIRM: N/A N/A N/A BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date: 12-04-2025 Name: Jacob M. Klosinski, PE Department of Public Works – Engineering Division BPW Date: 12-16-2025 Phone Extension: 9496 Required Prior to Submittal to Board BPW Attorney X Attorney Name Michael Schmidt Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Michael Schmidt Purchasing Ashley Rzepka / Mickey Lovy Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution Other: Ease./Encroach Required Information Company or Vendor Name Larson Danielson Construction Compnay (V-00000975) New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing No MBE/WBE Contractor MBE WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes No Project Name Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Room Fire Suppression System Project Number 124-038R Funding Source Account No. PR-00035314 Amount $173,800 ($172,480.00 Base Bid + Alternate #1 $1,320.00) Terms of Contract Lump Sum Special Contract Provisions Purpose/Description This project consists of the installation of a clean agent fire suppression system in the South Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Server Room with required wall modifications provide adequate air sealing for use of the clean agent system. Alternate 1 includes 1-yr inspection service. For Change Orders Only Amount of Increase Decrease $ ($ ) Previous Amount $ Current Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) New Amount $ Total Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) Time Extension Amount: New Completion Date: