HomeMy WebLinkAboutAward Quotation - Studebaker Museum HVAC - Equipment A Proj No 125-079 - Edward J White
July 28, 2026
Jeffrey M. Bucher, Jr.
Edward J. White, Inc.
1011 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601
jbucher@ejwhiteinc.net
RE: Quotation Award – Studebaker National Museum HVAC – Equipment
Replacement (A) – Project No. 125-079
Dear Jeff:
At its July 28, 2026 meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above
referenced quotation to you in the amount of $79,695.
Please forward the following documents in one submittal by August 11, 2026 to
my attention for Board of Public Works approval at hhorvath@southbendin.gov :
1) One (1) signed original of the Contract (enclosed); and
2) Certificate of Insurance naming the City of South Bend as an additional insured
Sincerely,
/s/Hillary Horvath
Hillary Horvath, Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT
This Agreement is made and entered into this 28th Day of July, 2026, by and between
Edward J. White, (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. 125-079
DESCRIPTION: Studebaker National Museum HVAC – Equipment
Replacement (A)
COMPLETION DATE: SEE SPECIFICATIONS
AMOUNT: $79,695
FUNDING: PR-00048637
The unit prices for this improvement were those prices as received and accepted by the
Board on the 28th Day of July, 2026.
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 Edward J. White
President Member Printed Name
Member Member Signature
Member Attest: Clerk
July 28, 2026
Joe Swaim
Griffen Plumbing and Heating LLC
2310 Toledo Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46516
jswaim@griffenph.com
RE: Quotation Award – Studebaker National Museum HVAC – Equipment
Replacement (A) – Project No. 125-079
Dear Joe:
At its July 28, 2026 meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above
referenced quotation to Edward J. White in the amount of $79,695.
We thank you for quoting and hope you will quote with us again in the future.
Sincerely,
/s/Hillary Horvath
Hillary Horvath, Clerk
July 28, 2026
John Feeks
Herrman & Goetz, Inc.
3419 N., Home Street
Mishawka, IN 46545
jfeeks@hgservices.com
RE: Quotation Award – Studebaker National Museum HVAC – Equipment
Replacement (A) – Project No. 125-079
Dear John:
At its July 28, 2026 meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above
referenced quotation to Edward J. White in the amount of $79,695.
We thank you for quoting and hope you will quote with us again in the future.
Sincerely,
/s/Hillary Horvath
Hillary Horvath, Clerk
July 28, 2026
Mick Rauch
Ideal Consolidated, Inc.
1125 S. Walnut St.
South Bend, IN 46619
kkozlowski@idealconsolidated.com
RE: Quotation Award – Studebaker National Museum HVAC – Equipment
Replacement (A) – Project No. 125-079
Dear Mick:
At its July 28, 2026 meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above
referenced quotation to Edward J. White in the amount of $79,695.
We thank you for quoting and hope you will quote with us again in the future.
Sincerely,
/s/Hillary Horvath
Hillary Horvath, Clerk
Version 1/3/2025 Page - 1 Public Works Quote
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
CONTRACTOR’S QUOTE FOR PUBLIC WORK
PROJECT NAME: Studebaker National Museum
Project A: HVAC Equipment Replacement
PROJECT NO. 125-079
QUOTES DUE July 14, 2026 by 4:00 am via email to bpwbids@southbendin.gov
(Must be completed for all quotes. Please type or print)
Date: Firm:
Address:
City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: ( )
Email Address:
Agent of Bidder (if Applicable):
Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers to furnish labor and/or material necessary to complete the
public works project of:
the City of South Bend, Indiana, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by:
DLZ Indiana, LLC for the The City of South Bend, Department of Public Works, dated June 30, 2026.
and dated for the sum of (enter the Total Quote as shown on the Proposal)
($ )
(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.
ACCEPTANCE
The above quote is accepted this day of 20
Subject to the following conditions:
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
President
Members
By
(Signature)
(Printed Name of Person Signing)
9
07/14/2026 Edward J. White, Inc.
1011 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601 574 289-6351
jbucher@ejwhiteinc.net
Studebaker National Museum, Project A: HVAC Equipment Replacement
June 30, 2026
Jeffrey M. Bucher, Jr.
*Acknowledge receipt of Addendum #1.*See attached qualification letter.
Seventy-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Five and 00/100 Dollars 79,695.00
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
TO: Hillary Horvath, Clerk
Board of Public Works
FROM: Nifemi Oluwatomini, Senior Engineer
SUBJECT: Award Project No. 125-079
Studebaker HVAC (Project A)
DATE: 7/21/2026
On July 14, 2026, the Board of Public Works opened and read four (4) bid for the above-
mentioned project.
The bid results were as follows:
Bidder Base Bid
Edward J White $79,695
Griffen Plumbing $108,977
H&G Services $91,975
Ideal Consolidated, Inc $107,990
It is requested that the Board of Public Works award this project to the bidder, Edward J White
in the amount of $79,695.00
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to PROJ00000744.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Encl. Bid Tabulation
Item
No.Description Unit
Edward J
White
Griffen
Plumbing H&G Services
Ideal
Consolidated, Inc
1 Base Bid EA 79,695.00$ 108,977.00$ 91,975.00$ 107,990.00$
Total 79,695.00$ 108,977.00$ 91,975.00$ 107,990.00$
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QUOTE/PROPOSAL
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
PROJECT NAME
Studebaker National Museum
Project A: HVAC Equipment Replacement
PROJECT NO. 125-079
QUOTES DUE
July 14, 2026 by 4:00 pm via email to
bpwbids@southbendin.gov
Item
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount
1 HVAC Equipment Replacement $
2 $
Total Amount of Quote $
Firm:
Address:
City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: ( )
Fax Number: ( )
By
(Signature)
(Printed Name of Person Signing)
9 a
N/A N/A N/A
Edward J. White, Inc.
1011 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601 574
574
289-6351
289-3755
Jeffrey M. Bucher, Jr.
79,695.00
79,695.00
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date: 7/17/2026
Name: Nifemi Oluwatomini Department of Public Works – Engineering Division
BPW Date: 7/28/26 Phone Extension: 0615
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. Traffic Control Resolution
Other: Ease./Encroach
Required Information
Company or Vendor Name Edward J White
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing No
MBE/WBE Contractor MBE
WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes
No Project Name Studebaker HVAC equipment replacement
Project Number 125-079
Funding Source PROJ00000744
Account No. PR - 00048637
Amount $79,695
Terms of Contract Lump sum
Special Contract Provisions
Purpose/Description Replacement of 2 Roof top units (RTUs) at Studebaker National Museum
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: