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SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — IVY TOWER FACILITY RENOVATION PROJECT Proposal forEnvironrnental Services 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Information Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC (Weaver Boos) respectfully submits this proposal to the City of South Bend'Redevelopment Commission (City) for environmental consulting services related to the proposed renovation and redevelopment of the complex referred to as the Ivy Tower complex, located at 600 United Drive and 635 S. Lafayette Blvd in South Bend, Indiana. The Ivy Tower complex is comprised of three land parcels totaling approximately 12.5 acres and is occupied primarily by the South Bend Warehousing and Distribution Corporation. The Ivy Tower complex consists of a several buildings, many of which are interconnected totaling approximately 820,000 square feet of warehouse and limited manufacturing space. The original portions of the buildings were constructed by the Studebaker Corporation in the 1920s and 1930s and were used for auto manufacturing. One portion of the complex is located at 600 United Drive, consisting of approximately 56,768 square feet of manufacturing space, referred to during the Studebaker era as Building 112. This building has two main floors and an upper deck. The second portion of the complex is located at 635 S. Lafayette Blvd and consists of an interconnected warehouse complex, totaling approximately 763,700 square feet. One primary building was identified as Building 84 during the Studebaker era and is comprised of six floors and a basement. The second primary building was identified as Building 113 and is comprised of two stories. Buildings 113 and 84 are connected by a steel frame structure that primarily serves as a loading dock and storage area but is referred to as the Loft Building. To the south of Building 113 is a large open lot used for staging and storage. The overall Project will entail the complete redevelopment of the Ivy Tower Complex. The redevelopment project will include comprehensive renovation of the existing buildings. The targeted future use of the site is a combination of upper level living spaces (Building 86) and lower level retail and computer support services. The complex will be connected via underground tunnel (beneath the existing Norfolk Southern. Railroad lines) to Union Station facility located to the north. For this proposal, these areas will be collectively referred to as the Site. Weaver Boos understands that the City will be responsible for the actions required to assess and remove/abate any adverse environmental health hazards (asbestos, lead -based paint, PCB transformers, etc.) prior to renovation. Weaver Boos understands that the City is requesting proposals from Wearer NoesConsullnufs, LLC 4085 Mcghan Bucicr Court South bend, IN 46628