HomeMy WebLinkAboutChange Order No 1 - Urban Half Moon Tree Nursery - Acorn LandscapingMay 26, 2026
Ms. Andrea Ritschard
Acorn Landscaping, LLC
3680 W. Sample St.
South Bend, IN 46619
info@acornlandscaper.com
RE: Change Order No. 1 – Urban Half Moon Tree Nursery – Project No. 125-017R
Dear Ms. Ritschard:
At its May 26, 2026 meeting, the Board of Public Works approved the
above referenced Change Order be increased by $3,317.50, bringing the revised
contract amount to $160,814.69.
Enclosed is a copy of the Change Order for your records.
Sincerely,
/s/ Hillary Horvath
Hillary Horvath, Clerk
CO #DATE
125-017-2 05/11/2026
City of South Bend, Public Works Engineering, Phone: (574) 235-9251
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1316, South Bend, IN 46601
Page 1
Subject: Unforeseen Debris Removal and Augur Testing
Requested By: Jeff Ritschard (Acorn Landscaping, LLC)
Time Delay: Yes (147 Days)
CONTRACTOR
Acorn Landscaping, LLC
Jeff Ritschard
3680 W Sample St
South Bend, IN 46619
BILL TO
City of South Bend
Public Works Engineering
215 S. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Ste. 400
South Bend, IN 46601
PROJECT
Half Moon Tree Nursery
PROJECT #: 125-017
1440 Ignition Drive
South Bend, Indiana 46601
DESCRIPTION
Augur testing required due to unforeseen debris. Additional removal of unforeseen debris. Additional days for this work as well as
weather delays.
Item Qty Price/Unit Total
Augur Testing and Debris Removal 1 $3,317.50/LS $3,317.50
Augur Testing. Collection of debris that was set aside when the auguring of the holes operation happened. Includes hauling
debris off site.
Subtotal $3,317.50
Tax: (0%)$0.00
Total $3,317.50
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date: 5/19/2026
Name: Lidya Abreha Department of Public Works – Engineering Division
BPW Date:
5/26/2026 Phone Extension: 5961
Required Prior to Submittal to Board
BPW Attorney X 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. 1 Traffic Control Resolution
Other: Ease./Encroach
Required Information
Company or Vendor Name Acorn Landscaping
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
No
MBE/WBE Contractor MBE
WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes
No
Project Name Half Moon Tree Nursery
Project Number n/a
Funding Source USDA Urban & Community Forestry Grant - 212-10-101-132-439300
Account No. PR#00040816
Amount
Terms of Contract Unit pricing
Special Contract Provisions
Purpose/Description Change order #1
For Change Orders Only
Amount of Increase
Decrease
$ 3,317
($ )
Previous Amount $ 157,497.19
Current Percent of Change:
Increase
Decrease
2.1%
( %)
New Amount $ 160,814.69
Total Percent of Change:
Increase
Decrease
2.1%
( %)
Time Extension Amount:
New Completion Date: