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Opening of Proposals - Howard Park Bandshell CMc - Weigand Construction
CITY OF SOUTH BEND HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL AUGUST 11, 2026 Proposal for Construction Management as Constructor Services SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL2 | name of firm year established mailing address phone number website primary rfp contact secondary rfp contact Weigand Construction Co., Inc. Established 1906 108 N Main Street, Suite 202 South Bend, IN 46601 574.314.9201 weigandsouthbend.com KARA KELLY business development executive kkelly@weigandconstruction.com desk: 574.314.9201 cell: 574.274.9853 AARON HOLY director of operations south bend aholy@weigandconstruction.com desk: 574.314.9201 cell: 260.257.0493 CONTENTS firm background awards + recognition project team relevant experience + references safety 04 06 07 10 12 project approach city/owner project specific goals xbe participation fees signed affidavit, insurance, + addenda 13 19 20 22 23 CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |3 August 11, 2026 RE: CMc Services for Howard Park Bandshell Dear Evaluation Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to submit Weigand Construction’s proposal to provide Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) services for the Howard Park Bandshell. We welcome the opportunity to partner with the City of South Bend on a project that will expand programming at Howard Park and create a distinctive outdoor venue in the heart of downtown. A cornerstone of downtown South Bend’s revitalization, Howard Park is a year-round community destination. The new Bandshell will build on that success, creating a permanent venue for festivals, performances, and touring acts. A project of this visibility and importance requires a construction manager who looks beyond the drawings. As an experienced CMc, Weigand will collaborate with the City and the project team throughout the design phase to guide decisions on budget, constructability, schedule, and procurement. Continuous estimating and constructability reviews will help identify challenges, evaluate alternatives, and keep the design aligned with the City’s priorities and available funding. For the Bandshell, our team will bring particular focus on optimizing the glulam structure, identifying long-lead materials, refining sequencing, and developing cost-effective solutions that preserve the architectural vision. We have assembled an experienced leadership team to guide the project from preconstruction through completion, with a disciplined focus on communication, cost, schedule, constructability, and safety. Transparent reporting will keep the City informed of decisions, risks, costs, and progress throughout the project. Weigand understands both the responsibility and opportunity that come with delivering a highly visible public project. We look forward to helping the City create an outdoor venue that strengthens Howard Park, expands downtown programming, and serves the South Bend community for generations. Thank you for your consideration. We welcome the opportunity to discuss our team and approach to delivering the Howard Park Bandshell. Sincerely, WEIGAND CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Aaron Holy Director of Operations South Bend SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL4 | r e c r e at i o n a l m u n i c i p a l h e a lt h c a r e e d u c at i o n c o m m e r c i a l i n d u s t r i a l Founded in 1906 by stonemason Henry Weigand, Weigand Construction is now in its fourth generation of family leadership, led by CEO Larry Weigand. More than a century of building experience, coupled with a leadership team that has worked together for over 20 years, provides the stability and proven expertise we bring to every project. Our portfolio reflects extensive experience delivering civic, recreational, and community-focused projects that create lasting value. From complex new construction to adaptive reuse, we understand the unique demands of delivering high- profile public assets built for lasting impact. Weigand’s construction management approach is built on transparency, accountability, and collaboration. By engaging early with the Owner and design team, we help shape informed decisions and address issues before they impact cost or schedule. Through our open-book approach, we provide continuous cost feedback, schedule insight, and constructability guidance — giving the information needed to make confident decisions through design and construction. We prioritize competitive participation by trade partners and an open, transparent bidding process to deliver the best value. While Weigand maintains skilled self-performance capabilities, we utilize those resources selectively, only when they provide a clear benefit. Our focus is on managing and coordinating qualified trade partners, maintaining quality, and protecting the project’s budget and schedule. Safety is a core value embedded in every phase of our work. Weigand’s proactive approach begins with planning and is reinforced through ongoing training and accountability. Supported by five dedicated safety professionals, our project teams establish clear expectations, and maintain disciplined, well-coordinated jobsites. More than a century of experience has shaped a culture centered on integrity and lasting value: our motto, Trust. Well built. reflects the commitment we bring to every partnership — doing what is right for our clients, trade partners, and the communities we serve. FIRM BACKGROUND CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |5OJDSECFJGNBSBCL/MBNSDBLW*DKJR*TLKGAHCBBBBHJHCMBWBLACEWGFERKBMDCRNGJGSRCSCDHGGBDMJBJPTTG“JR”HGCSMSIHCFDCCBTSEBEBJSABBBBSSMZCCOLGNTSWJWLMJBNCMBCC/DJAWJFDGRLDBTGJMCSCSJSJT&CDGMMHTEJCCPMHWK --*TBBGASJDJWKKDV&CHTBJBTSDHLWFJJDDBZWACDWPRTTLPTSMKSCJBKMMGVMCEB/JSPDMCJPGMAMCMNGJDFHSBCMAHHREWTSDKNCMSWEIGAND CONSTRUCTION Overall Company Organizational Chart SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL6 | AWARDS + RECOGNITION CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |7 PROJECT TEAM DAVE JANKOWSKI VP, DIR. OF PRECONSTRUCTION- Overall coordination and supervision of the project’s Precon360 program - Manages bid process GREG MUSI CORP SAFETY DIRECTOR- Project Specific Safety Plan Creation & Implementation - Employee safety training, regular site audits, and quality control JARED VELTHOUSE-JONES SUPERINTENDENT - Directs field operations & management of prime contractors daily - On site, full-time, maintaining quality of work & safety of all personnel SUPPLIERS SUBCONTRACTORS JONATHAN FOGLESONG DIR. OF ESTIMATING, SB - Establishes SD, DD, & CD budgets - Manages value engineering matrix BRIAN BLIGHT PROJECT EXECUTIVE - Executive contact for operations- Ultimate project oversight JOE GRIESINGER PROJECT MANAGER Manages day-to-day project related costs, schedule, logistics, & quality control industry credentials & professional distinctions Weigand professionals hold respected industry credentials and specialized certifications that demonstrate expertise in construction management, estimating, sustainability, safety, and technical disciplines. • LEED Accredited Professionals • DBIA Certified Professionals • Certified Professional Estimators (ASPE) • OSHA 501 & 502 Certified • OSHA 10-Hour, 30-Hour & 500-Hour Certified •ASHE Certified •Licensed Asbestos Building Inspectors •Level I Certified Thermographers •Aerial Lift Train-the-Trainer Certified •CPR & First Aid Trained SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL8 | PHIL BLASKO Dir. of Parks - City of Mishawaka 574.258.1664 DR. SCOT CRONER Wa-Nee Community Schools 574.773.3131 PHIL JENKINS Mayor - City of Nappanee 574.532.1016 RESPONSIBILITIES REFERENCES RELEVANT EXPERIENCE BRIAN BLIGHT Coordinates and manages the preconstruction and construction teams. Serves as the main operational contact with the owner and their staff throughout the project to ensure the project concept continuously aligns with the operational needs of the owner. — 28 YEARS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY — KEN PRINCE City of Mishawaka 574.258.1625 ancora partners, llc | Colfax Corner - Phase 1 - 221,000sf - $62m city of mishawaka | Ironworks Ice Rink & Events Center - 20,000sf - $15.2m city of mishawaka | Mishawaka Fire Station #2 - 23,000sf - $13.5m city of nappanee | Nappanee Fire Station - 16,400sf - $10.5m PROJECT EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES REFERENCES RELEVANT EXPERIENCE DAVE JANKOWSKI — 39 YEARS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY — KEN PRINCE City of Mishawaka 574.258.1625 DAN FUNSTON Concord Community Schools 574.875.5161 KEVAN BIGGS Ideal Builders 260.740.1184 CHAD TOWNER Kosciusko Community Hospital 574.267.3200 Dave coordinates and directs the estimating, scheduling and purchasing functions to ensure that established project objectives are attained for each project. Dave assists in the development, updating, and implementation of the company’s operating procedures so that operations remain consistent throughout the organization. Overall coordination and supervision of the preconstruction services to deliver comprehensive and accurate information for preconstruction decision making and preparations for successful construction delivery. VP OF PRECONSTRUCTION KEN PRINCE City of Mishawaka 574.258.1625 RESPONSIBILITIES REFERENCES RELEVANT EXPERIENCE JONATHAN FOGLESONG — 28 YEARS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY — DR. SCOT CRONER Wa-Nee Community Schools 574.773.3131 SAM ALCALA SJRMC/Trinity Health 260.445.2567 KEITH DENLINGER Grace College & Seminary 574.265.7918 ancora partners, llc | Colfax Corner - Phase 1 - 221,000sf - $62m concord community schools | Misc. Renovations - $53.3m city of mishawaka | Mishawaka Fire Station #2 - 23,000sf - $13.5m fairfield community schools | Misc. Renovations & Additions - 363,000sf - $19.4m Overall coordination and supervision of the preconstruction services to deliver comprehensive and accurate information for preconstruction decision making and preparations for successful construction delivery. DIR. OF ESTIMATING, SOUTH BEND CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |9 RESPONSIBILITIES REFERENCES RELEVANT EXPERIENCE JARED VELTHOUSE-JONES — 16 YEARS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY — specialty glulam timber projects | Construction Manager for 6 Buildings Ranging 6,500-15,000sf riverside wood-framed residential development | 52-Unit Multi-Family Campus in Dowagiac, MI beacon medical group | Elkhart East Wood-Framed Medical Office Building Addition - 5,800sf three rivers middle school | Interior Renovations & Roof Replacement Project in Three Rivers, MI Supervision, coordination, and overall job site accountability of job site activities. Works with the Project Manager daily by updating schedules, and managing the owners needs as they relate to the construction site. BRIAN LAMOREAUX Lamoreaux Construction 269.655.6218 MALYNDA MISTON American Prefered Management 269.252.8036 JOE PAULEY Walsh Group 269.532.6980 ROB KNIGHT Michigan Capenters Union 269.363.0997 SUPERINTENDENT RESPONSIBILITIES REFERENCES RELEVANT EXPERIENCE JOE GRIESINGER — 2 YEARS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY — DR. BYRON SANDERS Baugo Community Schools 574.293.8583 ANTHONY PAIANO Alliance Architects 574.288.2052 BRIAN WOODWARD Retired Mishawaka Fire Chief 574.532.1016 BERNIE LEAZER Barton-Coe-Vilamaa 260.449.1449 baugo community schools | Site Renovations & Additions - 43,000sf - $25m fairfield community schools | Football, Track, & Band Renovations - 330,000sf - $7.7m fairfield community schools | Falcon Fieldhouse - 33,000sf - $12.8m Coordinates and manages the preconstruction and construction teams. Serves as the main operational contact with the owner and their staff throughout the project to ensure the project concept continuously aligns with the operational needs of the owner. PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES REFERENCES RELEVANT EXPERIENCE GREG MUSI Oversees the safety of all projects and identifies critical dimensions of existing or anticipated problems. Greg ensures safety procedures and OSHA guidelines are being followed by all subcontractors and approximately 400+ Weigand employees. — 34 YEARS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY — TOM O’CONNOR JR. Shambaugh & Son 260.740.7709 BRAD SERF Gibson Insurance 574.245.3593 TODD WAMBACH Parkview Health 260.373.9121 THOMAS BLACK Safer Worker Systems, Inc. 260.434.4002 Greg enforces Weigand’s award winning safety program designed by our in-house Safety Department and Safety Committee and monitors our 100% drug testing policy. Our superintendents hold weekly safety meetings created by our safety department and perform weekly safety audits on every jobsite. In addition, Greg is responsible for monitoring accident trending, process general liability claims, and monitoring our DOT program, Hazard Communication program, as well as our IDEM program. CORPORATE SAFETY DIRECTOR SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL10 | SWEETWATER SOUND PERFORMANCE PAVILION New Construction | 24,000sf | $Confidential The Performance Pavilion provides firsthand understanding of the specialized coordination required for a covered outdoor venue, including exposed structural systems, integrated performance infrastructure, and construction quality befitting a highly visible gathering space. Thoughtfully designed amenities enhance comfort, functionality, and overall experience for performers and attendees. PURDUE FORT WAYNE SURACK-SWEETWATER MUSIC INDUSTRIES BUILDING ADDITION New Construction | 26,000sf | $20.4 Million The Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building provides state-of-the-art instructional, recording, and performance spaces for music technology and industry students. The facility includes recording studios, rehearsal rooms, classrooms, faculty offices, and collaborative spaces designed to support hands-on learning. CHALLENGES & SUCCESSES Safety, sequencing, and logistics were critical while working on Sweetwater’s corporate campus and major distribution center. With only two months from April to June, the team coordinated an accelerated schedule to complete the project in time for GearFest — while simultaneously managing a 17,000-SF retail renovation, 16,000-SF marketing office renovation, and parking lot improvements elsewhere on campus. CHALLENGES & SUCCESSES Safety, sequencing, and logistics were critical while building on an active college campus adjacent to the St. Joseph River. Extensive sound isolation systems, specialty finishes, owner-furnished equipment, and complex electrical and low-voltage requirements demanded close trade coordination, while temperature- and moisture-sensitive materials and the riverfront location required careful environmental and safety planning. CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |11 CITY OF MISHAWAKA IRONWORKS PLAZA New Construction | 20,000sf | $15.2 Million Ironworks Plaza is a year-round community gathering space that serves as a destination for recreation, events, and public programming. The project includes an outdoor ice ribbon, event lawn, performance space, and supporting amenities that activate downtown Mishawaka throughout the year. CHALLENGES & SUCCESSES An accelerated schedule required the team to bring the ice system online and produce, install, and paint the ice in just one week before the annual Holiday Festival. When future tenant space was unexpectedly leased near project completion, the team quickly coordinated subcontractors and material procurement to incorporate the significant scope change and complete the buildout ahead of the festivities. REFERENCES CHUCK SURACK Founder, Surack Enterprises Chairman, Sweetwater Sound 260.432.0370 GREG JUSTICE Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management, Purdue Fort Wayne 260.481.6787 Please see below the contact information for references for all three of the above projects. KEN PRINCE City Planner, City of Mishawaka 574.258.1625 SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL12 | SAFETY At Weigand, safety is the core principle influencing every decision made on the job. As an IOSHA Certified Partner and member of the Coalition of Construction Safety, we implement our award-winning program, combining behavioral strategies and robust system controls to pioneer an approach that aims beyond industry compliance. With a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.7, Weigand outpaces the industry average (2.3) by nearly 70%, reducing exposure to OSHA citations, lawsuits, and insurance scrutiny. Our Safety Team will engage with owners and project partners during preconstruction to develop logistics plans, set benchmarks, and forecast risks tailored to the job site location. As construction begins, a degreed Safety Professional will oversee onboarding, audits, training, and enforcement. Using in-person inspections, drone flyovers (all Weigand drone pilots are FAA Licensed), and job site cameras, the Safety Team will identify risks early, address hazards quickly, and sustain progress without compromising worker wellbeing. Transparency is maintained through dashboards, reports, footage, briefs, and scorecards, with a digital close-out book at completion documenting that benchmarks were met and reinforcing Weigand’s commitment to safeguard workers, partners, and project success. Please see our EMR breakout for the past three years below: 2025 2024 2023 0.89 0.94 0.82 CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |13 PROJECT APPROACH preconstruction process Led by Dave Jankowski and Jonathan Foglesong, Weigand Construction’s PreCon360 process delivers a comprehensive program that includes estimating, design support, evaluation, real-time value analysis, scheduling and construction reviews. We will collaborate with the design team in an effort to minimize design time, establish the best scope of work, and identify cost options based on the owners identified project goals. Weigand Construction is committed to 100% transparency. Weigand’s role during preconstruction will be to provide accurate and detailed budgets that put real dollar amounts to the design, which will allow the City of South Bend to make informed decisions. We view our role in this process as the leading entity to guide decision making and to hold the team accountable for delivering facilities that provide the most value for the dollar. Our commitment to a completely transparent process will establish trust between the entire project team and enable open, honest discussions. The Weigand Build Map on page 14 highlights key deliverables and quality checkpoints across each project phase, demonstrating how our process transitions seamlessly into construction. subcontractor bidding Specific to subcontractor bidding, Weigand will establish a list of work to be included in each of the required bid packages for this project. By establishing detailed descriptions for each scope of work, we make best use of each dollar spent on the project. Weigand is very active in the competitive bid market and understands the most economical way to procure the purchasing of construction services. These packages would be written in such a way to minimize the Owner’s financial risk, as we clearly define the scopes of work for each bid package. This process identifies the best solutions for contractor markups, logistics, and resource allocation, while clear bid packages minimize scope ambiguity, duplication, and omissions. By properly structuring the bid packages and pre-qualifying subcontractors for the major work elements, the project will benefit from the most competitive pricing for the work that also reflects the uncompromising schedule, safety and quality requirements that are demanded. Weigand will seek multiple competitive bids in each trade category. preQualification If selected, Weigand Construction will collaborate with the Owner, Architect, and legal counsel to establish a project-specific plan for pre-qualifying first-tier subcontractors. Because owners vary in their preferred level of prequalification, we will tailor the process to the City’s priorities while balancing competition, contractor qualifications, and risk. Weigand’s streamlined prequalification process minimizes Owner risk without creating barriers to bidder participation. If the City elects to implement a project-specific program, it will be led by our CFO Andy Binkley, Corporate Safety Director Greg Musi, and Project Manager Brian Blight. If any of these firms are not already prequalified with Weigand Construction, they will be required to complete our in-house prequalification form to ensure they can adequately meet the requirements identified above. Once the subcontractor bids are received, our team meets with the lowest bidders to ensure that their bid is complete and that their proposed work plan meets the requirements of the overall project. After this has been established, we bring our short list of subcontractors to the Owner for approval. If the Owner is interested in participating in these meetings, we are happy to accommodate. This process fully complies with Indiana Code 5-32, as amended. SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL14 | CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |15 value engineering We understand that owners want a building that will last, and sacrificing design due to costs can shorten the life of the facility and result in an unfulfilled vision. Weigand has in- house talent and experience to provide value engineering by a multi-disciplined team of cost estimators and construction personnel who will work closely with the City of South Bend and the Architect to understand the design intent and then collaborate to ensure value engineering suggestions truly add value to the project, as well as to the life of the facility. Our intent is to perform value engineering as early as possible so that the project may recognize maximum value. It is our goal that by working with the design team to review the drawings and investigate value engineering options early in the project, our team will find ways to save money without sacrificing quality, design intent or flexibility within the space. financial analysis Maintaining total transparency and keeping the City of South Bend and design team partners informed will continue from preconstruction through the duration of the project. In construction, Weigand will work with the City of South Bend to provide cash flow projections for the project, as well as break out cost and schedule of values from each subcontractor to ensure that the City of South Bend has a detailed understanding of what is being billed and paid for each month. Monthly reports that will be part of Weigand’s communication are: schedule reports, budget updates, requests for information, submittal log, weekly project updates, monthly progress reports and safety and quality reports. Weigand will hold bi-weekly meetings, with the City of South Bend, the design team and key subcontractors. These regular meetings and transparent reports ensure the entire team remains informed of the project’s status while allowing for continued collaboration from the start of the project until completion. Quality assurance & Quality control Weigand Construction’s quality management program consists of a series of checks and balances every step of the way as related to the plans and specifications, preconstruction meeting with key subcontractors, mock-up development of key building components (if required), inspections during actual construction, post construction inspections and testing, and then final documentation of materials used for the owners future reference and maintenance requirements to maximize the life of the building. Documentation of these established practices along with forms used to track and document the program during the course of construction can be reviewed at a later date. As part of our quality control program, WCI utilizes in wall pre-fabrication for repetitive wall types and complex rough in locations. We have multiple pre-fabrication shop locations where this pre-fabrication can occur depending on the location of the project and our subcontractors. This process reduces man hours on site, maintains consistency and quality of rough in locations, allows all in wall piping to be tested prior to arriving on the jobsite, and minimizes schedule durations for in wall rough ins. In addition to the measures we already take to ensure quality control, Weigand has an in-house M/E/P Consultant at our disposal if it is a good fit to meet the project goals. This consultant provides additional oversight during the budgeting process, evaluating HVAC systems, early equipment procurement, problem solving, installation quality control and system start-up and commissioning assistance. self performance Weigand will seek multiple competitive bids in each trade category. We will require all participating bidders to submit their sealed bids to Weigand Construction at the City of South Bend offices, where they will be opened publicly per IC-5-32. We will perform a scope analysis to ensure an accurate comparison of competitive bidding. This scope analysis also helps to minimize change orders during construction. After reviewing the bids received, Weigand will award contracts pending signed approval from the City of South Bend. SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL16 | Self-perform work for the project will not exceed 20 percent of the construction costs and will be competitively bid per the RFP. Weigand only performs work with our own forces when it is in the best interest of the project. Weigand’s self-perform capabilities include: •Concrete • Carpentry • Masonry • General Labor contract negotiation & approval In regards to contract negotiation, we have used the AIA 133-2019 agreement for all of our recent CMc projects. This entire process is typically completed within 20 working days, with WCI establishing the initial draft copy and then sending it to the owner for review. Once the owner has reviewed the document and identified any potential changes, we feel that the most expeditious way of finalizing the document is to meet in person or virtually with all required parties to discuss these changes and any impact they might have on either party. By using the AIA 133-2019 as the basis for our contract, we have found this process to be fairly straightforward with limited if any negotiations related to language and/or project direction. communication We believe communication is a vital part of the construction process and we will work to maintain clear communication with you throughout your project. By using project design team workshops, and construction progress meetings, our integrated management approach encourages open communication between all team members at all points throughout the project. We plan to have face-to-face collaborative team meetings between the Owner, Architect, and Construction Manager (OAC) to ensure strong communication, clear direction, and identifiable benchmarks for establishing a predictable outcome. These meetings will start during the preconstruction process and continue through the award of the subcontracts. Prior to construction these meetings will be held bi-weekly, with meetings during construction being held twice a month. Weigand Construction will manage the benchmarking matrix and make it available on Procore to ensure all members of the team have quick access as major milestones are met, while also giving them access to information on how they were accomplished. During construction, we will establish a “Weigand Dashboard” that identifies hot topics related to schedule, cost, quality, and means and methods options. This Dashboard will give the Owner’s leadership team the opportunity to quickly review information that needs their input and approval in order to efficiently schedule the project. The Dashboard can be accessed in real time via our Procore platform at any time during the preconstruction or construction phases. Our goal with any project is to ensure that we serve the owner in maximizing their investment by offering solutions that account for the cost, quality, and long-term use of the facility, for them to approve throughout the project. Weigand understands its role as a construction manager. In working with our clients, we realize the dreams and visions they have for their construction project, and our team will work closely with the City of South Bend to ensure they are heard as we work as a team in setting the overall direction for the project. To further show how we meet the needs and goals of the City of South Bend, we will look to establish a “project success” matrix with the Owner while meeting with them during the preconstruction process. As part of this process all of the team members (Owner-Architect-Construction Manager) will identify their responsibilities during this critical time of the project. When construction starts, we will meet with the Owner’s project stakeholders to reconfirm this plan, and ensure that we have clearly defined goals and what steps we will take to benchmark these items. During both the preconstruction and construction periods of the project, these expectations are reviewed with the Owner each month as part of the OAC (Owner-Architect-Construction Manager) meeting to ensure a predictable outcome. CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |17 schedule If selected, our first project team meeting will take the base timeline identified in the RFP and begin to add details such as interim meeting dates, estimate production dates, all stakeholder review dates as well as the incorporation of a construction schedule. The level of effort put into the schedules in preconstruction and the level of commitment obtained from the selected subcontractors during the procurement process will directly affect the ease at which the project schedule will be maintained. Weigand makes it a priority that communication occurs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis between the project team and all the subcontractors and suppliers on the job. During construction, weekly field progress meetings will be held. Brian Blight, Joe Grisinger, and Jared Velthouse- Jones will be responsible for the project schedule. Brian, Joe, and Jared will work collaboratively with the entire project team to establish the master construction schedule. Providing this schedule in detail to the team will help to ensure adherence as well as provide many interim dates where team members should expect deliverables. Superintendent Jared Velthouse-Jones will review the previous week’s activities, the current week’s activities and look ahead to the next two weeks. All critical activities, manpower and equipment requirements and any specific logistics requirements will be discussed so that everyone is prepared to perform the required work at the required time. Scheduling is a critical component of our construction projects, and we rely on Outbuild, a cloud-based platform that integrates seamlessly with Procore, to manage our project timelines. Outbuild allows the entire project team to access and update a single master schedule in real-time, ensuring that every stakeholder has the most current data at their fingertips. This system supports three-week look-aheads, timeline adjustments, and mobile access, enabling our team leads to efficiently plan and manage project schedules. All of our project related schedules are presented in a CPM format. During construction, our on-site superintendent meets with firms that are on-site or will be on-site within the next three weeks. Information is gathered weekly that shows how many people from each trade will be working on a task during the week. This information is then used to update our master schedule and confirm that work is being completed in an efficient manner. If a recovery plan is required, Weigand has a proven set of tools to maintain milestones: •Re-sequencing activities and overlapping tasks where possible. •Utilizing overtime during the week or on weekends. •Increasing manpower through supplemental crews. •Implementing shiftwork for trades that are behind schedule. •Coordinating with suppliers to pursue quick ship equipment or material options. This layered approach to scheduling ensures that issues are identified and addressed before they impact critical milestones, keeping the Howard Park Bandshell on track from start to finish. punch list and project completion Our work on administering the punch list and project closeout begins as soon as the project starts. We take a proactive approach by meeting with the Owner during preconstruction to identify required closeout deliverables and incorporating those requirements into the bidding documents and front-end specifications. Throughout construction, our team maintains the documentation needed for an efficient turnover process, including record information, equipment documentation, warranties, training requirements, and other Owner-requested materials. Our BIM capabilities can also support this process where beneficial, particularly in organizing and maintaining record information as construction progresses. In addition, we offer in-wall and above-ceiling photo documentation that captures conduit, utility lines, ductwork, and other concealed conditions before ceilings and walls are closed. SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL18 | QUALITYWELLBUILT CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |19 Weigand Construction understands that the Howard Park Bandshell is a high-profile civic investment intended to expand programming, strengthen Howard Park as a regional destination, and create long-term value for the City of South Bend. Our role as CMc will be to serve as an active preconstruction and construction partner — bringing collaboration, cost discipline, constructability expertise, transparent public procurement, and proactive project leadership to every phase of the project. e-verify affidavit Weigand Construction affirms that we will meet the requirements of Indiana Code 5-32, all other applicable state and federal laws, and is in compliance with the Federal E-Verify program. fair bidding process & local market engagement Weigand Construction uses our in-house subcontractor database in addition to BuildingConnected, our national preconstruction, risk analysis, and bid management platform. Together, these resources connect us with qualified regional and national firms interested in bidding the project and help us evaluate financial strength, workload, safety performance, and operational capacity. Our team closely monitors substantial projects throughout South Bend and the surrounding region. We strategically time bid packages around design progress, competing market activity, material lead times, and subcontractor resource availability to maximize coverage and competition. We maintain regular communication with trade partners to understand workload and capacity, build interest early, and create meaningful opportunities for local firms while maintaining the quality, competition, and transparency required of a public project. Weigand recognizes the City’s emphasis on fair, competitive subcontractor bidding. Our procurement process is structured to provide bidders with equal access to information, clearly defined scopes, consistent evaluation criteria, and transparent documentation. When project conditions warrant early trade involvement, we can use appropriate strategies — including design assist, competitive fee proposals, and open-book processes — to manage schedule, long-lead materials, and resource risks while maintaining our fiduciary responsibility to the City. sustainability Weigand Construction remains committed to practical, sustainable building strategies that support the City’s long-term operational goals. During design and preliminary budgeting, our team will review sustainable features and building systems for performance, efficiency, durability, first cost, maintenance expense, energy use, and expected service life. Similar to a value engineering log, Weigand can develop a life-cycle evaluation by material and system to help the project team compare alternatives and understand the long-term implications of each decision. We also consider the capabilities of the City’s maintenance staff so that selected systems are not only efficient and durable, but practical to operate and maintain over the life of the facility. evaluation of guaranteed maximum price Weigand’s approach to establishing a GMP is collaborative, transparent, and grounded in confidence in the design and market pricing. The timing should be driven by the needs and constraints of the project, not an arbitrary milestone, and should reflect alignment among the City, design team, and CMc regarding design completion, bid- package readiness, construction document delivery, schedule, and risk. Throughout preconstruction, our estimates will become progressively more detailed as the design advances and market pricing are validated. This allows the project team to make informed decisions before the GMP is finalized and reduces the likelihood of avoidable surprises during construction. The resulting GMP should be complete, understandable, and responsible: protecting the City from unnecessary risk while preserving appropriate flexibility to manage the work. At the end of the project, 100% of all unused Owner allowances and/or Owner contingencies will be returned to the City of South Bend in a deductive change order. Weigand’s approach to CMc delivery is founded on transparency, stewardship of public funds, teamwork, and a commitment to doing what we say we will do. CITY/OWNER PROJECT SPECIFIC GOALS SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL20 | XBE PARTICIPATION our history and goal In 2013, when we first partnered with the Indiana Strategic Resources Group to strengthen our diversity efforts, Weigand developed measurable benchmarks to track our participation annually. This initiative laid the groundwork for our formal Diversity Program. Since 2019, Heather Presley-Cowen has served as our Diversity Engagement Consultant, guiding our continued development and reinforcing a culture that welcomes employees and subcontractors from diverse backgrounds and business communities. Weigand seeks to be the contractor of choice for minority employees and certified diverse business enterprises. Throughout this response, we use the term XBE to reference certified firms participating in recognized programs such as EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth & Equity), VFBE (Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise), WBE (Women Business Enterprise), SBE (Small Business Enterprise), MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise). our workforce at a glance Weigand’s office workforce is made up of 26.5% minority employees, with women accounting for 19.4% of that overall representation. More recently, we have been working with our Diversity Engagement Consultant to build DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) from the inside out through our Six Sigma-driven process-mapping initiative resulted in the development of a cause- and-effects matrix and failure mode and effects analysis to help our leadership team better understand how internal processes support or hinder our ability to achieve DEI objectives in contracting with XBEs. This focus on continuous improvement has helped to make DEI an immersive experience, rather than a stated objective or mandate. simplifying a complex approach We understand that every business faces its own unique set of challenges, from cash flow and technology access to procurement, workforce, credit, and capacity. We are committed to buliding truted, long-term relationships with XBE firms, working alongside them to strengthen opportunities for success on the jobsite, within their businesses, and through continued professional development. our program The $220 million Fort Wayne Electric Works Campus Restoration Project is one example of how we put this commitment into practice: contractor database We maintain an active database of state-approved XBE contractors and suppliers throughout Northwest Indiana. Through this database, we connected with subcontractors across the region, inviting them to pre-bid meetings, sharing about upcoming opportunities, and referring them to other contractors. pre-bid meetings We facilitated pre-bid meetings that all local XBE contractors were invited to attend to review project details, blueprints, renderings, and scope of work. This enabled XBE firms to identify bid opportunities aligned with their capabilities and receive support throughout the bidding process. Each firm has distinct needs and resource requirements for success. These meetings provided valuable insight into the barriers that may have limited XBE participation and helped identify opportunities to address them. individual involvement Interested individuals from local trade, education, and career programs in the community were also invited to join by partnering with contractors as apprentices or entry-level workers. This provided opportunities for training, experience, and development in a specialized construction field, creating a doorway into the industry. CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |21 Weigand connected local, pre-certified contractors with project opportunities and provided onboarding and training to help prepare them for participation. XBE firms were invited to pre-bid meetings to review drawings, ask questions, and better understand project requirements. These meetings also provided opportunities to connect with Weigand’s construction managers and other trade partners, access resources, and receive support before submitting bids. Once all XBEs had been invited to bid both in-person and digitally, our consultant, Heather Presley-Cowen, continued the conversation through frequent follow-ups with XBE contractors, acting as a resource and a point of contact should any issues or concerns arise during the bidding period. xbe bid opportunities Joint Venture – If the scope of work on a certain part of the project was too large, XBEs could enter a partnership with another contractor to cover the amount of work involved. Scaling the Scope – If an XBE preferred not to do a joint venture, scopes of work could be scaled down, packaging them in way that was manageable for the size, assets, and output of the XBE in question. Resource Assistance – Although many preferred to bid based on their output, XBEs were not required to have all the necessary resources lined up prior to bidding. Weigand worked with XBEs in sourcing materials, labor, tools, and anything else they needed to complete the scope they planned to bid on. The Club 720 Program – Weigand utilized the services of Club 720 in collaboration with the Diversity Program on multiple fronts: •Club 720 set up profiles for XBEs on BuildingConnected, giving them visibility from millions of owners, general contractors, and subcontractors across the entire country. •Club 720 served as a one-stop shop for financial support for those new to the construction trades. The program partnered firms with banks who would assist with providing solutions with cash-flow and lines of credit. • This partnership also operated on an individual level, such as workers’ banking, where $1 is matched for every $3 invested in personal savings accounts. Club 720 assists in creating a pathway towards building wealth through credit education, savings classes, and loans for large investments like vehicles, heavy equipment, and businesses. Quick Pay – We understood that payment timing was a pressure point for many contractors, which is why we worked with the Owner to adjust pay cycles to prevent wage interruptions. Weigand also joined firms with other forms of assistance on an as-needed basis regarding equipment, financing, estimating, and labor. It was our intent to walk with XBEs from the invitation all the way through the construction process, supporting them so they could do their best work without disruption. If a contractor chose not to bid or was not awarded a job after bidding, a post-bid analysis was conducted to determine any key contributing factors to maximize the success of future bids. SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL22 | FEES •Field Office Technology: Computers, copier, and Procore project management software •Document & Delivery Services: Parcel delivery charges and document reproduction •Communications: Cell service for project personnel, along with internet and landline service for the jobsite trailer •Transportation: Fuel for Weigand vehicles and truck rentals for the Project Executive and Project Superintendent •Travel: Lodging and per diem for Weigand project staff, as required These General Conditions costs will support day-to-day project management, field supervision, communication, documentation, and coordination throughout construction. preconstruction phase services: Weigand Construction proposes a fixed fee of $10,000 for preconstruction services during the anticipated six- month period beginning in September 2026. This fee includes the preconstruction services necessary to support the project through design development and preparation of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), including estimating, budgeting, constructability reviews, scheduling, procurement planning, and coordination with the City of South Bend and Hammel, Green and Abrahamson Inc. (HGA). construction phase services: Weigand Construction proposes a fee equal to 2.35% of the cost of work. The CMc fee will be incorporated into the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and applied in accordance with the terms of the CMc Agreement. owner costs: Costs to be paid directly by the Owner include those not incorporated into Weigand's CMc scope or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). These may include architectural and engineering design fees; surveys; geotechnical and environmental services; Owner-contracted testing and inspections; permitting, utility, and impact fees paid directly by the Owner; financing and legal expenses; and furniture, fixtures, equipment, or other Owner-procured items outside the construction scope. During preconstruction, Weigand will work collaboratively with the City of South Bend and HGA to clearly identify and track Owner-direct costs to support transparency and alignment with the overall project budget. general conditions: Weigand Construction’s General Conditions costs include the project-specific resources and operational expenses necessary to effectively manage and support construction activities throughout the duration of the project. Anticipated costs include: LINE ITEM COST Pre-Construction Services (assume 6 months) $10,000 CMc Fee (% of Construction Cost) 2.35% General Conditions $18,749 Staffing (Based on an 8 month construction duration) $212,670 Bonds $30,000 Builder's Risk $7,500 Expected Construction Contingency 3% Expected Owner Contingency 0% CMc PROPOSAL | 125-0522 |23 When the prospective Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements below, it shall attach an explanation to this Affidavit. NON-COLLUSION AND NON-DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT, CERTIFICATION REGARDING INVESTMENT WITH IRAN, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION, NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF USE OF UNITEDSTATES 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. 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 alien. Contractor agrees that he/she/it shall enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all of newly hired employees through the E-Verify Program as defined by I.C. 22-5-1.7-3. IN Elkhart SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL24 | -Verify Program is includedand attached as part of this bid/quote; and 5.Contractor shall require his/her/its subcontractors performing work under this publiccontract to certify that the subcontractors do not knowingly employ or contract with anunauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the subcontractorsubsequently learns is an unauthorized alien, and that the subcontractor has enrolled in and isparticipating in the E-Verify Program. The Contractor agrees to maintain this certificationthroughout the term of the contract with the City of South Bend, and understands that the City mayterminate the contract for default if the Contractor fails to cure a breach of this provision no laterthan thirty (30) days after being notified by the City. 6.Persons, partnerships, corporations, associations, or joint venturers awarded a contract bythe City of South Bend through its agencies, boards, or commissions shall not discriminate againstany employee or applicant for employment in the performance of a City contract with respect tohire, 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, genderexpression, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability that does not affect that person's abilityto 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, participation by those Contractors certified by the State of Indiana as a Minority Business or as a Business Enterprise as a factor in determining the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder. In no event shall persons or entities seeking the award of a City contract be required to award a subcontract to an MBE/WBE; however, it may not unlawfully discriminate against said ization Board shall prohibit that person or entity 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 for which the discriminatory practice or noncompliance pertains. 7.The undersigned contractor agrees that the following nondiscrimination commitment shallbe 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. 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 steelproducts or foundry products made in the United States on this project if awarded. I understand Ihave an affirmative duty to notify the City in my bid that my proposal does not include the use ofsteel products or foundry products made in the United States. 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City of South Bend215SDrMartinLuther King Jr,Ste 400SouthBendIN46601 SOUTH BEND | HOWARD PARK BANDSHELL28 | 1 Date: July 31, 2026 To: All Planholders From Hillary Horvath, Clerk, Board of Public Works Subject Addendum Number: 1 Project Name: Howard Park Bandshell CMc RFP Project No.: 125-052 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM Date Received: This addendum is being forwarded to you for the above referenced project. Please sign below and acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by faxing this sheet to the Board of Public Works at (574) 235-9171 within 48 hours of receipt. A copy MUST also be included with your bid package upon submittal. THIS ADDENDUM MAY AFFECT YOUR BID. Notes: The attached documents are hereby added to the Specifications and Contract Documents and become a part of herein. Company: Authorized Signature: Date: CITY OF SOUTH BEND JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 215 S. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., BLVD, SUITE 400 SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 PHONE 574/ 235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 TDD 574/ 235-5567 Weigand Construction Co., Inc. A u gus t 10, 2026 August 7, 2026