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URBELIS & FIELDSTEEL, LLP
155 FEDERAL STREET
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110-1727
CAROL HAJJAR MCGRAVEY
OF COUNSEL
e-mail chm@uf-law.com
September 26, 2011
Raymond Santilli
Assistant Town Manager
North Andover Town Offices
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: CONTRACT WITH STILES COMPANY, INC.
Dear Ray:
Telephone 978-475-4552
Telephone 617-338-2200
Telecopier 617-338-0122
Enclosed please find the above -referenced contract, which has been approved as
to form.
Very truly yours,
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t
arol Hajjar McGravey
CHM/saf
Enclosure
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
120 MAIN STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845
Raymond T Santilli
Assistant Town Manager
Attorney Carol McGravey
Urbelis & Fieldsteel, LLP
155 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110
Dear Ms. McGravey:
September 23, 2011
TEL (978) 688-9516
FAX (978) 688-9556
Enclosed please find for your review and approval three (3) original contracts, along
accompanying documentation, between the Town of North Andover and Stiles Company, Inc for
the purchase of water meters for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 in
accordance with an Invitation for Bids issued on August 22, 2011.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Raymond T. Santilli
Assistant Town Manager
Enclosures
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
120 MAIN STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845
Raymond T Santilh
Assistant Town Manager
Ms. Sandra P. Stiles, President
Stiles Company, Inc.
922 Pleasant Street
Norwood, MA 02062
Dear Ms. Stiles:
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September 16, 2011
TEL (978) 688-9516
FAX (978) 688-9556
The Town of North Andover has decided to award the contract to Stiles Company, Inc for
the purchase of water meters by the Public Works Department for the period of October 1, 2011
through September 30, 2012 per the Invitation for Bids issued on August 22, 2011.
Enclosed please find three (3) original standard Town of North Andover contracts for
appropriate review and signature. Please return the signed contract documents and any required
accompanying paperwork to my attention as soon as possible.
If you have any questions and/or concerns, please call me.
Sincerely,
Raymond T. Santilli
Assistant Town Manager
Enclosures
APPENDIX A - PRICE PROPOSAL
The Contract will be awarded to the responsible, responsive bidder offering the lowest aggregate
price for the first year of the proposed contract. All prices are to remain firm for the duration of
the Contract. Delivery to Division of Public Works, 384 Osgood Street, North Andover MA
October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012
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5/8" water meter
1" water meter
11/2" water meter
2" water meter
3" compound meter
100
30
4
4
1
October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013
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5/8" water meter 100
1" water meter 30
1 %2" water meter 4
2" water meter 4
3" compound meter 1
Town of North Andover IFB
Purchase of Water Meters
TOTAL
Unit Price
$ I -1G.3
$ a to ls, Ob
$ CI S S - 00
$ 59H,)S
$ 00
TOTAL
Total Price
$ oc)
$ 1-4a3.110
$ ac(X�3 . �o
$ I W1.O
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October 1. 2013 through September 30. 2014
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5/8" water meter 100
1" water meter 30
1'/2" water meter 4
2" water meter 4
3" compound meter 1
Unit Price Total Price
$ g$,3a
$ luse)100
$ a-7 g
$ <9 3 43.5n
$ 5V5
$ dSy, FSS
$
TOTAL $ 9. 5
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Business Addresso, a a, P I QC 27-) Q I n -� _ M _ errs oar ..
Name of Person Authorized to sign Price Proposal
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Title of Person Authorized to sign Price Proposal
Signature of
Town of North Andover IFB Page 10 of 23
Purchase of Water Meters
CERTIFICATE OF VOTE
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held on it was
VOTED, THAT
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(Officer)
of be and hereby is authorized to execute contracts and bonds in
the name and on behalf of said Cornnra}v=,n , and affix its corporate seal hereto;
and such execution of any contract or obligation in the name of�� on
its behalf by such officer under seal of����,shall be valid and ding
upon ,��es
I hereby certify that I am the clerk of the above named and
that �srQ S��12� is the duly elected officer as above of said
and that the above vote has not been amended or rescinded and
remains in full force and effect as the date of --`
Date)
Town of North Andover IFB Page 23 of 23
Purchase of Water Meters
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF NON -COLLUSION
The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal has been made and
submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this
certification, the word "person" shall mean natural person, business, partnership, corporation,
committee, union, club or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.
Signature
Print Name & Title
Date
Company Name
CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 49A (b), I
S:kAg�ra � '�,�� , authorized signatory for CM% �,�s Cnmoan L4. % C
Name of individual Name of con ractor
do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that said contractor has complied with
all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town of North Andover, relating to
taxes, permit or other fees, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and
remitting child support.
Signature Date
Town of North Andover IFB Page 22 of 23
Purchase of Water Meters
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
CONTRACT
DATE:
This Contract is entered into on, or as of, this date by and between the Town of North Andover
(the "Town"), and
Contractor: Stiles Company, Inc.
Address: 922 Pleasant Street
Norwood, MA 02062
Telephone Number: 800-426-6246
Fax Number: 781-769-8222
1. This is a Contract for the procurement of the following:
Purchase of water meters in accordance with Invitation for Bids dated August 22, 2011 for
the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 with Town option for two (2)
additional one-year renewals
2. The Contract price to be paid to the Contractor by the Town of North Andover is:
In accordance with submitted price proposal (attachment)
3. Payment will be made as follows:
Net 30
4. Definitions:
4.1 Acceptance: All Contracts require proper acceptance of the described goods or
services by the Town of North Andover. Proper acceptance shall be understood to
include inspection of goods and certification of acceptable performance for services by
authorized representatives of the Town to insure that the goods or services are complete
and are as specified in the Contract.
(Rev 5-2007) Contract by and between Town of North Andover and Stiles Company, Inc. Page I
4.2 Contract Documents: All documents relative to the Contract including (where used)
Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Form, General Conditions, Supplementary General
Conditions, General Specifications, Other Specifications included in Project Manual,
Drawings, and all Addenda issued during the bidding period. The Contract documents
are complementary, and what is called for by any one shall be as binding as if called for
by all. The intention of the document is to include all labor and materials, equipment and
transportation necessary for the proper performance of the Contract.
4.3 The Contractor: The "other party" to any Contract with the Town. This term shall (as
the sense and particular Contract so require) include Vendor, Contractor, Engineer, or
other label used to identify the other party in the particular Contract. Use of the term
"Contractor" shall be understood to refer to any other such label used.
4.4 Date of Substantial Performance: The date when the work is sufficiently complete, the
services are performed, or the goods delivered, in accordance with Contract documents,
as modified by approved Amendments and Change Orders.
4.5 Goods: Goods, Supplies or Materials.
4.6 SubContractor: Those having a direct Contract with the Contractor. The term includes
one who furnished material worked to a special design according to the Drawings or
Specifications of this work, but does not include one who merely furnishes material not so
worked.
4.7 Work: The services or materials contracted for, or both.
5. Term of Contract and Time for Performance:
This Contract shall be fully performed by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the
Contract Documents on or before September 30, 2012, unless extended pursuant to a provision for
extension contained in the Contract documents at the sole discretion of the Town, and not subject to
assent by the Contractor, and subject to the availability and appropriation of funds as certified by the
Town Accountant. The time limits stated in the Contract documents are of the essence of the Contract.
6. Subject to Appropriation:
Notwithstanding anything in the Contract documents to the contrary, any and all payments which the
Town is required to make under this Contract shall be subject to appropriation or other availability of
funds as certified by the Town Accountant. In the absence of appropriation, this Contract shall be
immediately terminated without liability for damages, penalties or other charges.
7. Permits and Approvals:
Permits, Licenses, Approvals and all other legal or administrative prerequisites to its performance
of the Contract shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor.
(Rev 5-2007) Contract by and between Town of North Andover and Stiles Company, Inc. Page 2
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
INVITATION FOR BIDS
PURCHASE OF WATER METERS
Contact
Address
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Email
August 22, 2011
Ray Santilli
Assistant Town Manager
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
978-688-9516
978-688-9556
rsantilli@townofnorthandover.com
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................... 3
2. Submission Deadline and Instructions ............................ 3
3. Questions, Addendum or Proposed Modifications .............. 4
4. Specifications......................................................... 5
5. Estimated Quantities ................................................ 6
6. Evaluation of Bids ................................................... 6
7. Term of Contract ..................................................... 7
Appendix A — Price Proposal ......................................... 9
Standard Town of North Andover Contract
With Supplement "G .. ..............................................11
Certifications............................................................22
Town of North Andover IFB Page 2 of 23
Purchase of Water Meters
1. Introduction
The Town of North Andover (`Town') is soliciting bids from qualified companies to furnish
water meters to the Division of Public Works. Qualified companies are requested to submit bids
to the Assistant Town Manager at North Andover Town Hall, 120 Main Street, North Andover,
MA, in accordance with the instructions contained within this Invitation for Bids.
The Town of North Andover is seeking to award a one-year contract for the period of October 1,
2011 through September 30, 2012 with two (2) additional one-year renewals, solely at the
discretion of the Town. The Town will provide written confirmation of renewal at least sixty
(60) days prior to the end of the contract period.
Notice of this IFB is published in the Central Register, which is a weekly publication of the
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, the Eagle -Tribune (a newspaper of general
circulation) and posted on the Town website (www.townofnorthandover.com) under "Available
Bids, Quotes and Proposals".
The Town will accept proposals delivered in person or by mail. All proposals must be received
by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011 to be considered. Proposals submitted by fax or
by electronic mail will not be considered. All proposals must be submitted to:
Mr. Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager
North Andover Town Hall
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
The Town of North Andover may cancel this IFB or reject in whole or in part any and all
proposals, if they determine that cancellation or rejection serves the best interest of the
Town of North Andover.
2. Submission Deadline and Instructions
Qualified companies are requested to submit the pricing proposal sheet (Appendix A) in a sealed
envelope marked "Purchase of Water Meters" with the applicant's name and address on the
front. Applicants should provide one (1) signed original proposal. Fax or electronic submissions
will not be accepted. Applicants must also execute and include in the sealed submission the
Certificate of Vote, Certificate of Non -Collusion, and the Certificate of Tax Compliance. The
Town of North Andover, through the Town Manager, is the awarding authority and reserves the
right to reject any and all proposals or parts of proposals; to waive any defects, information, and
minor irregularities; to accept exceptions to these specifications; and to award contracts or to
cancel this Invitation for Bids if it is in the Town of North Andover's best interest to do so.
Proposals must be signed as follows: a) if the bidder is an individual, by her/him personally; b) if
the bidder is a partnership, by the name of the partnership, followed by the signature of each
general partner; and c) if the bidder is a corporation, by the authorized officer, whose signature
must be attested to by the Clerk/Secretary of the corporation and the corporate seal affixed.
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All sealed proposals must be received and registered by the Assistant Town Manager's office by
Monday, Spptember 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. All outer envelopes must be labeled "Purchase of
Meters" and mailed or hand delivered to the following address:
Mr. Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager
North Andover Town Hall
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
No proposals will be accepted after the time and date noted. Late delivery of materials due to
any type of delivery system shall be cause for rejection. If on the date and time of the submittal
deadline the North Andover Town Hall is closed due to an uncontrolled event such as fire, snow,
ice, wind or building evacuation, the submittal deadline will be postponed until 2:00 p.m. on the
next normal business day.
3. Questions, Addendum or Proposal Modification
Questions concerning this IFB must be submitted in writing to: Mr. Ray Santilli, Assistant Town
Manager, 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845, or they may be emailed to Mr. Santilli at
rsantilli@townofnorthandover.com. All questions/inquiries must be received by 4:30 p.m. on
Thursday, September 1, 2011 to be considered. Questions/inquiries may be delivered, mailed,
emailed or faxed. Written responses will be posted on the Town's website
(www.townof iorthandover.com) in "Available Bids, Quotes and Proposals" by Tuesday,
September 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
If any changes are made to this IFB, an addendum will be posted on the Town's website in
"Available Bids, Quotes and Proposals". It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ascertain the
existence of any addenda and/or modifications issued by the Town. As this IFB has been
published on the Town's website (www.townofnorthandover.com) all bidders are responsible for
checking the website for any addenda and /or modifications that are subsequently made to this
IFB.
The Town accepts no liability for and will provide no accommodations to bidders who fail to
check for amendments and/or modifications to this IFB and subsequently submit inadequate or
incorrect responses. Bidders may not alter (manually or electronically) the IFB language or any
IFB component files. Modifications to the body of the IFB, Scope of Work, terms and
conditions, or which change the intent of this IFB are prohibited and may disqualify a response.
All proposals submitted in response to this IFB shall remain firm for sixty (60) days following
the submittal deadline. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded within thirty (30) days
after the submittal deadline.
Bidders are not to communicate directly with any employee of the Town of North Andover,
except as specified in this IFB, and no other individual employee or representative is authorized
to provide any information or respond to any question or inquiry concerning this IFB.
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Purchase of Water Meters
Bidders may contact the Contact Person for this IFB in the event this IFB is incomplete or the
bidder is having trouble obtaining any part of the IFB electronically through the Town website
(www.townofnorthandover.com), including, and without limitation the form and attachments.
Bidder with disabilities or hardships that seek reasonable accommodations, which may include
the receipt of IFB information and/or addenda and/or modifications in an alternative format,
must communicate such requests in writing to the contact person, and reasonable
accommodation will be made by agreement with the contact person on behalf of the Town of
North Andover.
4. Specifications
The following specifications are minimum acceptable standards as set by the Town of North
Andover Division of Public Works. Only meters manufactured within the continental limits of
the United States shall be acceptable. Meters shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA
C700/C710.
a. Only displacement meters of the type known as flat nutating disc type shall be
acceptable.
b. The size, capacity, and meter lengths shall be as specified and determined by those shown
in Tables 1 and 2.
c. Main cases shall be of one-piece construction, cast of suitable bronze alloy, containing
not less than 75% copper. The housing shall be designed for a working pressure of 150
PSI.
d. All main case bolts and washers shall be of stainless steel.
e. The meters shall be frost protected and have a plastic lined cast iron bottom. The cast iron
bottom shall be corrosion -protected and designed to break or yield under normal freezing
conditions.
f. The water meters shall record in units of 1 cubic foot.
g. The register shall be of the straight reading seal magnetic drive type with a center sweep
hand and have a low flow indicator dial. The register lens shall be of tempered glass
permanently sealed with an adhesive seal to a copper bottom, (gasket seals are not
acceptable). The register shall be completely waterproof and submersible. The register
assembly shall be encased in a plastic housing with a protective lid design. All wire
connections for electronic encoding shall be done internally. Screw type connections
through the lens or mounted on the lens are not acceptable.
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h. The register shall be attached to the meter case in a secure manor with a metallic
tamperproof Torx seal screw. The register assembly shall mount in a number of positions
and shall be removable without disassembling the meter.
The measuring chambers and disc shall be made of suitable engineering thermoplastic
polymer, and shall maintain proper tolerances "as molded" without the need for
machining. The control block shall be integrally molded to the top of the chamber, and
the magnet shall be secured to the spindle with a stainless steel pin. The thrust roller
bearing guide shall be stainless steel. The disc nutations shall not exceed the quantities
given in Table 1.
j. All meters shall contain removable polypropylene plastic strainer screens.
k. Registration accuracy shall comply with the following, exceeding the minimum
requirements outlined in AWWA applicable standards. New meter low flow warranties
shall be a minimum of 5 years at 98.5% @ '/ GPM for 5/8" meters, 97% @ 3/8 GPM for
3/4" meters, and 3 years at 95% @ 3/a GPM for 1" meters. Repaired meter accuracy shall
be warranted for a minimum of 15 years. Manufactures standard warrantees shall be
submitted with bid.
1. The manufacture's meter serial number shall be imprinted on the meter casing.
m. The water meters shall be equipped with a radio frequency transmitter as described in the
following specifications.
n. All meters shall come equipped with two rubber washers per meter, and one seal wire and
lead seal.
Each meter shall be equipped with an Electronic Encoder Register (EER); the encoder shall meet
applicable requirements of AWWA C707 and remain fog -free. The EER shall consist of a
mechanical local register combined with electronic circuitry to provide a digital electronic switch
closure. The EER circuitry shall contain a piezoelectric transducer providing non-proprietary,
digitally formatted data to the AMR device representing accurate meter information.
The AMR Radio Frequency Module must be an integral part of the Electronic Encoder Register
with no exposed wires; all wiring connections are to be made internally by the meter
manufacture. The AMR RF modules shall be factory programmed and tested and delivered to the
Town ready to read. The AMR RF module must have a receive frequency of 952-956 MHz and
a transmit frequency of spread spectrum 910-920 MHz.
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TABLE 1- METER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
TABLE 2 - DIMENSIONAL DESIGN LIMITS FOR METERS AND EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Maximum
Recommended
Coupling Nuts
Required Safe
Pressure
Maximum
Coupling Tailpieces
Normal
Meter Spuds
Maximum
Loss At AWWA
Rate For
Minimu
Test
Meter
Operating
Safe Maximum
Continuous
m
Flow
Size
Capacity
Operating
Operations
Test
Limits
Maximum Number of Disc
Inches / mm
(GPM)
Capacity (PSI)
(GPM)
Flow
(GPM)
Nutations:
Inches
Inches
m
Inches
(GPM)
Size Inches
Per 1 Gallon
Per 1 Cubic
Inches
5/8"
7-1/2"
3/4"
0.978
0.988
0.992
1.002
Foot
5/8" Plastic
25
7.4 @ 20 GPM
15
1/4
1/4-25
49.59
370.9
5/8" Bronze
25
7.1 @ 20 GPM
15
1/4
1/4-25
49.59
370.9
5/8"x3/4" Plastic
25
5.0 @ 20 GPM
15
1/4
1/4-25
49.59
370.9
5/8"x3/4"
25
4.9 @ 20 GPM
15
1/4
1/4-25
49.59
370.9
Bronze
3/4"x3/4"
35
7.3 @ 30 GPM
25
3/8
3/4-35
31.6
236.8
Bronze
1" Bronze
70
6.7 @ 50 GPM
50
3/4
1-1/4-70
11.7
87.5
TABLE 2 - DIMENSIONAL DESIGN LIMITS FOR METERS AND EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
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Meter Housing Spuds
Coupling Nuts
Pitch Diameter
Pitch Diameter
Coupling Tailpieces
Meter
Meter Spuds
Meter
Length
Nominal
Nominal
Size
Threaded
Thread
Minimum
Maximum
Minimu
Maximum
Length
Thread
Inches
Spud Ends
Size
Inches
Inches
m
Inches
Inches
Size Inches
Inches
Inches
Inches
5/8"
7-1/2"
3/4"
0.978
0.988
0.992
1.002
2-3/8"
1/2"
5/8"x3/4"
7-1/2"
1"
1.227
1.237
1.242
1.252
2-1/2"
3/4"
3/ "x3/4"
9"
1 "
1.227
1.237
1.242
1.252
2-1/2"
3/4"
1.
10-3/4"
1-1/4"
1.563
1.573
1.580
1.590
2-5/8"
ill
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5. Estimated Quantities
The quantities listed in Appendix A are simply estimates for bid purposes only. The Town
will not be obligated to commit to any specific quantity during the period of the contract.
6. Evaluation of Bids
Bids will first be examined for their responsiveness to what is requested in this IFB. Responsibility
of the bidder will then be ascertained. Finally, the aggregate price for the products delivered offered
by each responsive and responsible bidder will be calculated for the first year solely of the proposed
contract. The Town is required to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder.
■ Responsiveness
Bidders must completely fill out and submit the bid form and all other required forms. All
supplies and services that are the subject of the bid must meet the minimum standards and
Specifications set forth in the purchase description including the standards by which the
procurement officer will determine acceptability as to quality, workmanship, results of
inspections and tests, and suitability for a particular purpose.
■ Responsibility
Bidders must demonstrate that they meet the following measures of responsibility. The
Town will not award a contract to any bidder who cannot furnish satisfactory evidence of
his ability and experience in this type of work and that he has sufficient plant and capital
to enable him to prosecute and complete the work as outlined in the Specifications. The
Town may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the above and a
bidder shall furnish any information requested in this regard.
All costs not listed on the bid price sheet will not be considered part of the contract and therefore
will not be paid. The Town of North Andover will not be charged fuel surcharges or
administrative fees as part of any contract entered into as a result of this IFB. Additionally the
Town of North Andover will not be charged late fees unless payment is not made within sixty
(60) days of the receipt of invoice.
The Town of North Andover is a tax exempt entity so no sales tax will be assessed to any
purchases made under this proposed contract.
7. Term of Contract
The Town of North Andover is seeking to award a one-year contract with two (2) additional one-
year renewals, solely at the discretion of the Town. The Town will provide written confirmation
of renewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the contract period.
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APPENDIX A - PRICE PROPOSAL
The Contract will be awarded to the responsible, responsive bidder offering the lowest aggregate
price for the first year of the proposed contract. All prices are to remain firm for the duration of
the Contract. Delivery to Division of Public Works, 384 Osgood Street, North Andover MA
October 1. 2011 through September 30. 2012
TOTAL $
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Unit Price
Total Price
5/8" water meter
100
$
$
1" water meter
30
$
$
1'/2" water meter
4
$
$
2" water meter
4
$
$
3" compound meter
1
$
$
TOTAL
$
October 1, 2012 through
September 30, 2013
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Unit Price
Total Price
5/8" water meter
100
$
$
1" water meter
30
$
$
1 %2" water meter
4
$
$
2" water meter
4
$
$
3" compound meter
1
$
$
TOTAL $
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October 1. 2013 through September 30. 2014
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5/8" water meter 100
1" water meter 30
1 %2" water meter 4
2" water meter 4
3" compound meter 1
Business Name
Business Address
Business Phone
Fax
Name of Person Authorized to sign Price Proposal
Title of Person Authorized to sign Price Proposal
Signature of Above Person
Unit Price
Total Price
m
$
m
TOTAL $
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Town of North Andover
CONTRACT
DATE:
This Contract is entered into on, or as of, this date by and between the Town of North
Andover (the "Town"), and
Contractor:
Address:
Telephone Number: _
Fax Number:
1. This is a Contract for the procurement of the following:
2. The Contract price to be paid to the Contractor by the Town of North Andover is:
3. Payment will be made as follows:
4. Definitions:
4.1 Acceptance: All Contracts require proper acceptance of the described goods or
services by the Town of North Andover. Proper acceptance shall be understood to
include inspection of goods and certification of acceptable performance for services
by authorized representatives of the Town to insure that the goods or services are
complete and are as specified in the Contract.
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4.2 Contract Documents: All documents relative to the Contract including (where
used) Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Form, General Conditions, Supplementary
General Conditions, General Specifications, Other Specifications included in
Project Manual, Drawings, and all Addenda issued during the bidding period. The
Contract documents are complementary, and what is called for by any one shall be
as binding as if called for by all. The intention of the document is to include all
labor and materials, equipment and transportation necessary for the proper
performance of the Contract.
4.3 The Contractor: The "other party" to any Contract with the Town. This term
shall (as the sense and particular Contract so require) include Vendor, Contractor,
Engineer, or other label used to identify the other party in the particular Contract.
Use of the term "Contractor" shall be understood to refer to any other such label
used.
4.4 Date of Substantial Performance: The date when the work is sufficiently complete,
the services are performed, or the goods delivered, in accordance with Contract
documents, as modified by approved Amendments and Change Orders.
4.5 Goods: Goods, Supplies or Materials.
4.6 SubContractor: Those having a direct Contract with the Contractor. The term
includes one who furnished material worked to a special design according to the
Drawings or Specifications of this work, but does not include one who merely
furnishes material not so worked.
4.7 Work: The services or materials contracted for, or both.
5. Term of Contract and Time for Performance:
This Contract shall be fully performed by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the
Contract Documents on or before , unless extended pursuant to a
provision for extension contained in the Contract documents at the sole discretion of the Town,
and not subject to assent by the Contractor, and subject to the availability and appropriation of
funds as certified by the Town Accountant. The time limits stated in the Contract documents are
of the essence of the Contract.
6. Subject to Appropriation:
Notwithstanding anything in the Contract documents to the contrary, any and all payments which
the Town is required to make under this Contract shall be subject to appropriation or other
availability of funds as certified by the Town Accountant. In the absence of appropriation, this
Contract shall be immediately terminated without liability for damages, penalties or other
charges.
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7. Permits and Approvals:
Permits, Licenses, Approvals and all other legal or administrative prerequisites to its
performance of the Contract shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor.
8. Termination and Default:
8.1 Without Cause. The Town may terminate this Contract on seven (7) calendar days
notice when in the best interests of the Town by providing notice to the Contractor,
which shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered and received when given in
person to the Contractor, or when received by fax, express mail, certified mail return
receipt requested, regular mail postage prepaid or delivered by any other appropriate
method evidencing actual receipt by the Contractor. Upon termination without cause,
Contractor will be paid for services rendered to the date of termination.
8.2 For Cause. If the Contractor is determined by the Town to be in default of any term
or condition of this Contract, the Town may terminate this Contract on seven (7) days
notice by providing notice to the Contractor, which shall be in writing and shall be
deemed delivered and received when given in person to the Contractor, or when
received by fax, express mail, certified mail return receipt requested, regular mail
postage prepaid or delivered by any other appropriate method evidencing actual
receipt by the Contractor.
8.3 Default. The following shall constitute events of a default under the Contract:
1) any material misrepresentation made by the Contractor to the Town; 2) any
failure to perform any of its obligations under this Contract including, but not
limited to the following: (i) failure to commence performance of this Contract at
the time specified in this Contract due to a reason or circumstance within the
Contractor's reasonable control, (ii) failure to perform this Contract with
sufficient personnel and equipment or with sufficient material to ensure the
completion of this Contract within the specified time due to a reason or
circumstance within the Contractor's reasonable control, (iii) failure to perform
this Contract in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the Town, (iv) failure to
promptly re -perform within a reasonable time the services that were rejected by
the Town as unsatisfactory, or erroneous, (v) discontinuance of the services for
reasons not beyond the Contractor's reasonable control, (vi) failure to comply
with a material term of this Contract, including, but not limited to, the provision
of insurance and non-discrimination, (vii) any other acts specifically and
expressly stated in this Contract as constituting a basis for termination of this
Contact, and (viii) failure to comply with any and all requirements of state law
and/or regulations, and Town bylaw and/or regulations.
9. The Contractor's Breach and the Town's Remedies:
Failure of the Contractor to comply with any of the terms or conditions of this Contract
shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract, and the Town of North Andover shall
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have all the rights and remedies provided in the Contract documents, the right to cancel,
terminate, or suspend the Contract in whole or in part, the right to maintain any and all
actions at law or in equity or other proceedings with respect to a breach of this Contract,
including damages and specific performance, and the right to select among the remedies
available to it by all of the above.
From any sums due to the Contractor for services, the Town may keep the whole or any
part of the amount for expenses, losses and damages incurred by the Town as a
consequence of procuring services as a result of any failure, omission or mistake of the
Contractor in providing services as provided in this Contract.
10. Statutorompliance:
10.1 This Contract will be construed and governed by the provisions of applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations; and wherever any provision of the
Contract or Contract documents shall conflict with any provision or requirement
of federal, state or local law or regulation, then the provisions of law and
regulation shall control. Where applicable to the Contract, the provisions of the
General Laws are incorporated by reference into this Contract, including, but not
limited to, the following:
General Laws Chapter 30B — Procurement of Goods and Services.
General Laws Chapter 30, Sec. 39, et seq: - Public Works Contracts.
General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A, et seq: Public Buildings Contracts.
10.2 Wherever applicable law mandates the inclusion of any term and provision into a
municipal contract, this Section shall be understood to import such term or
provision into this Contract. To whatever extent any provision of this Contract
shall be inconsistent with any law or regulation limiting the power or liability of
cities and towns, such law or regulation shall control.
10.3 The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws and regulations
bearing on the performance of the Contract. If the Contractor performs the
Contract in violation of any applicable law or regulation, the Contractor shall bear
all costs arising therefrom.
10.4 The Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of all existing and future State and
National Laws and Municipal By-laws and Regulations and of all orders and
decrees of any bodies or tribunals having jurisdiction in any manner affecting
those engaged or employed in the work, of the materials used in the work or in any
way affecting the conduct of the work. If any discrepancy or inconsistency is
discovered in the Drawings, Specifications or Contract for this work in violation of
any such law, by-law, regulation, order or decree, it shall forthwith report the same
in writing to the Town. It shall, at all times, itself observe and comply with all
such existing and future laws, by-laws, regulations, orders and decrees; and shall
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protect and indemnify the Town of North Andover, and its duly appointed agents
against any claim or liability arising from or based on any violation whether by
him or its agents, employees or subcontractors of any such law, by-law, regulation
or decree.
11. Conflict of Interest:
Both the Town and the Contractor acknowledge the provisions of the State Conflict of
Interest Law (General Laws Chapter 268A), and this Contract expressly prohibits any
activity which shall constitute a violation of that law. The Contractor shall be deemed to
have investigated the application of M.G.L. c. 268A to the performance of this Contract;
and by executing the Contract documents the Contractor certifies to the Town that neither
it or its agents, employees, or subcontractors are thereby in violation of General Laws
Chapter 268A.
12. Certification of Tax Compliance
This Contract must include a certification of tax compliance by the Contractor, as
required by General Laws Chapter 62C, Section 49A (Requirement of Tax Compliance
by All Contractors Providing Goods, Services, or Real Estate Space to the
Commonwealth or Subdivision).
13. Discrimination
The Contractor will carry out the obligations of this Contract in full compliance with all
of the requirements imposed by or pursuant to General Laws Chapter 151 B (Law Against
Discrimination) and any executive orders, rules, regulations, and requirements of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts as they may from time to time be amended.
14. Assignment:
Assignment of this Contract is prohibited, unless and only to the extent that assignment is
provided for expressly in the Contract documents.
15. Condition of Enforceability gainst the Town:
This Contract is only binding upon, and enforceable against, the Town if: (1) the
Contract is signed by the Town Manager or its designee; and (2) endorsed with approval
by the Town Accountant as to appropriation or availability of funds; and (3) endorsed
with approval by the Town Counsel as to form.
16. Corporate Contractor:
If the Contractor is a corporation, it shall endorse upon this Contract (or attach hereto) its
Clerk's Certificate certifying the corporate capacity and authority of the party signing this
Contract for the corporation. Such certificate shall be accompanied by a letter or other
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instrument stating that such authority continues in full force and effect as of the date the
Contract is executed by the Contractor. This Contract shall not be enforceable against the
Town of North Andover unless and until the Contractor complies with this section.
The Contractor, if a foreign corporation, shall comply with the provisions of the General
Laws, Chapter 181, Sections 3 and 5, and any Acts and Amendments thereof, and in
addition thereto, relating to the appointment of the Commissioner of Corporations as its
attorney, shall file with the Commissioner of Corporations a Power of Attorney and duly
authenticated copies of its Charter or Certificate of Incorporation; and said Contractor
shall comply with all the laws of the Commonwealth.
17. Liability of Public Officials:
To the full extent permitted by law, no official, employee, agent or representative of the
Town of North Andover shall be individually or personally liable on any obligation of the
Town under this Contract.
18. Indemnification:
The Contractor shall indemnify, defend and save harmless the Town, the Town's officers,
agents and employees, from and against any and all damages, liabilities, actions, suits,
proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, recoveries and judgments of every
nature and description (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that may arise in whole or in
part out of or in connection with the work being performed or to be performed, or out of
any act or omission by the Contractor, its employees, agents, subcontractors, material
men, and anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts
any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by any party
indemnified hereunder. The Contractor further agrees to reimburse the Town for damage
to its property caused by the Contractor, its employees, agents, subcontractors or material
men, and anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts
any of them may be liable, including damages caused by his, its or their use of faulty,
defective, or unsuitable material or equipment, unless the damage is caused by the
Town's gross negligence or willful misconduct. The existence of insurance shall in no
way limit the scope of the Contractor's indemnification under this contract.
19. Workers Compensation Insurance:
The Contractor shall provide by insurance for the payment of compensation and the
furnishing of other benefits under Chapter 152 of the General Laws of Massachusetts
(The Worker's Compensation Act) to all employees of the Contractor who are subject to
the provisions of Chapter 152 of the General Laws of Massachusetts.
Failure to provide and continue in force such insurance during the period of this Contract
shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract, shall operate as an immediate
termination thereof, and Contractor shall indemnify the Town for all losses, claims, and
actions resulting from the failure to provide the insurance required by this Article.
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The Contractor shall furnish to the Town evidence of such insurance prior to the
execution of this Contract before the same shall be binding on the parties thereto, except
if specifically waived by the Town.
20. Documents, Materials, Etc.
Any materials, reports, information, data, etc. given to or prepared or assembled by the
Contractor under this Contract are to be kept confidential and shall not be made available
to any individual or organization by the Contractor (except agents, servants, or employees
of the Contractor) without the prior written approval of the Town, except as otherwise
required by law. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions Chapter 66A of the
General Laws of Massachusetts as it relates to public documents, and all other state and
federal laws and regulations relating to confidentiality, security, privacy and use of
confidential data.
Any materials produced in whole or in part under this Contract shall not be subject to
copyright, except by the Town, in the United States or any other country. The Town
shall have unrestricted authority to, without payment of any royalty, commission, or
additional fee of any type or nature, publicly disclose, reproduce, distribute and otherwise
use, and authorize others to use, in whole or in part, any reports, data or other materials
prepared under this Contract.
All data, reports, programs, software, equipment, furnishings, and any other
documentation or product paid for by the Town shall vest in the Town at the termination
of this Contract. The Contractor shall at all times, during or after termination of this
Contract, obtain the prior written approval of the Town before making any statement
bearing on the work performed or data collected under this Contract to the press or issues
any material for publication through any medium.
21. Audit, Inspection and Recordkeeping
At any time during normal business hours, and as often as the Town may deem it
reasonably necessary, there shall be available in the office of the Contractor for the
purpose of audit, examination, and/or to make excerpts or transcript all records, contracts,
invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment and other
data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement.
22. Payment
The Town agrees to make all reasonable efforts to pay to the Contractor the sum set forth
in the Contractor's bid or proposal within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice
detailing the work completed and acceptance from the Town of the work completed.
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23. Waiver and Amendment
Amendments, or waivers of any additional term, condition, covenant, duty or obligation
contained in this Contract may be made only by written amendment executed by all
signatories to the original Agreement, prior to the effective date of the amendment.
To the extent allowed by law, any conditions, duties, and obligations contained in this
Contract may be waived only by written Agreement by both parties.
Forbearance or indulgence in any form or manner by a party shall not be construed as a
waiver, nor in any manner limit the legal or equitable remedies available to that party.
No waiver by either party of any default or breach shall constitute a waiver of any
subsequent default or breach of a similar or different matter.
24. Forum and Choice of Law
This Contract and any performance herein shall be governed by and be construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth. Any and all proceedings or actions
relating to subject matter herein shall be brought and maintained in the courts of the
Commonwealth or the federal district court sitting in the Commonwealth, which shall
have exclusive jurisdiction thereof. This paragraph shall not be construed to limit any
other legal rights of the parties.
25. Notices
Any notice permitted or required under the provisions of this Contract to be given or
served by either of the parties hereto upon the other party hereto shall be in writing and
signed in the name or on the behalf of the party giving or serving the same. Notice shall
be deemed to have been received at the time of actual service or three (3) business days
after the date of a certified or registered mailing properly addressed. Notice to the
Contractor shall be deemed sufficient if sent to the address set forth in the Contract and to
the Town of North Andover by being sent to the Town Manager, Town Hall, 120 Main
Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845.
26. Binding on Successors:
This Contract shall be binding upon the Contractor, its assigns, transferees, and/or
successors in interest (and where not corporate, the heirs and estate of the Contractor).
27. Complete Contract:
This instrument, together with its endorsed supplements, and the other components of the
contract documents, constitutes the entire contract between the parties, with no
agreements other than those incorporated herein.
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28. Supplemental Conditions:
The foregoing provisions apply to all contracts to which the Town of North Andover
shall be a party. One of the following "Supplements" must be "checked" as applicable to
this Contract, shall be attached hereto, and shall in any event apply as the nature of the
Contract requires. The Supplement contains additional terms governing the Contract:
[ X ] GOODS
SUPPLEMENT "G" - Applicable to Contracts for the procurement of
Goods (governed by the provisions of General Laws
Chapter 3013)
[ ] SERVICES
SUPPLEMENT "S" - Applicable to Contracts for the procurement of
Services (governed by the provisions of General
Laws Chapter 3013)
[ ] CONSTRUCTION
SUPPLEMENT "C" - Applicable to Contracts for Construction
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereto and to two other identical instruments set
forth their hands the day and year first above written.
THE TOWN
Division/Department Head
Contract Manager
Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Counsel
Date
Date
THE CONTRACTOR
Company Name
Signature
Print Name & Title
CERTIFICATION AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Town Accountant
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Date
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SUPPLEMENT "G"
1. This form supplements the general provisions of the Contract between the Town of North
Andover and , which Contract is a contract for the
procurement of goods.
2. "Goods" shall mean Goods, Supplies, or Materials, as described in the Contract.
3. Change orders may not increase the contract price by more than twenty-five percent
(25%), in compliance with General Laws Chapter 30B, §13.
4. This Contract for purchase includes the following delivery, installation or setup
requirements:
Dated:
THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
Town Manager
THE CONTRACTOR
LIM
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CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF NON -COLLUSION
The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal has been made and
submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this
certification, the word "person" shall mean natural person, business, partnership, corporation,
committee, union, club or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.
Signature,
Date
Print Name & Title Company Name
CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 49A (b), I
, authorized signatory for
Name of individual Name of contractor
do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that said contractor has complied with
all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town of North Andover, relating to
taxes, permit or other fees, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and
remitting child support.
Signature
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CERTIFICATE OF VOTE
At a duly authorized meeting the Board of Directors of the
held on it was
VOTED, THAT
(Name)
(Officer)
of be and hereby is authorized to execute contracts and bonds in
the name and on behalf of said , and affix its corporate seal hereto;
and such execution of any contract or obligation in the name of on
its behalf by such officer under seal of , shall be valid and binding
upon
that
I hereby certify that I am the clerk of the above named
and
is the duly elected officer as above of said
and that the above vote has not been amended or rescinded and
remains in full force and effect as the date of this contract.
(Date)
(Clerk)
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Legal Ad for Eagle -Tribune
The Town of North Andover is soliciting bids from qualified companies to furnish water meters
to the Division of Public Works. Qualified companies are requested to submit bids to the
Assistant Town Manager at North Andover Town Hall, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA, in
accordance with the instructions contained within the Invitation for Bids (IFB).
The complete IFB is available on the Town website (www.townofnorthandover.com) by clicking
on "Available Bids, Quotes and Proposals". The Town will only accept proposals delivered in
person or by mail. All proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on September 12, 2011 to be
considered.
The Town of North Andover may cancel this IFB or reject in whole or in part any and all
proposals, if they determine that cancellation or rejection serves the best interest of the Town of
North Andover.
Santilli, Ray
From: REGS@sec. state. ma. us
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 10:44 AM
To: Santilli, Ray
Subject: Publish Date Assigned to Goods and Services
A publish date of 8/22/11 has been assigned to your Goods and Services submission with description of:
Contract to purchase water meters for Department of Public Works for one year period, with an option to extend an
additional one or two years.
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The following Goods and Services submission was successfully
received.
Planned date of publish is 8/22/2011
Awarding Agency
Agency Name Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North
and Address: Andover, MA 01845
Bid Number:
Contact Information
Name:
IRay Santilli
Title:
Assistant Town Manager
Phone:
978-688-9516 =F Fax 978-688-9556
Email Address:
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Notify email address listed when final publish date assigned.
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Description
Contract to purchase water meters for Department of Public Works for
one ,period (with option to extend additional one or two years)
Contract Information
Estimated Rate
100000
IF Duration
Bid Release
08/22/2011
Release
11:00 a.m.
Date
Time
Bid Deadline
09/12/2011
Deadline
2:00 p.m.
Date
Time
Additional
The Invitation for Bid (IFB) document will be available at
Information
www.townofnorthandover.com by clicking on'Available Bids, Quotes
and Proposals'
This page can be printed for your records.
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
COLD WATER METER SPECIFICATIONS
Water Meters•
The following guidelines are minimum acceptable standards as set by the Town of North Andover
Division of Public Works. Failure to meet any part of the specifications shall be sufficient cause for rejection.
Only meters manufactured within the continental limits of the United States shall be acceptable. Meters shall
conform to the latest revision of AWWA C700/C710.
1. Only displacement meters of the type known as flat nutating disc type shall be acceptable.
2. The size, capacity, and meter lengths shall be as specified and determined by those shown in Tables
and 2.
3. Main cases shall be of one-piece construction, cast of suitable bronze alloy, containing not less than 75%
copper. The housing shall be designed for a working pressure of 150 PSI.
4. All main case bolts and washers shall be of stainless steel.
The meters shall be frost protected and have a plastic lined cast iron bottom. The cast iron bottom shall
be corrosion -protected and designed to break or yield under normal freezing conditions.
6. The water meters shall record in units of 1 cubic foot.
7. The register shall be of the straight reading seal magnetic drive type with a center sweep hand and have
a low flow indicator dial. The register lens shall be of tempered glass permanently sealed with an
adhesive seal to a copper bottom, (gasket seals are not acceptable). The register shall be completely
waterproof and submersible. The register assembly shall be encased in a plastic housing with a
protective lid design. All wire connections for electronic encoding shall be done internally. Screw type
connections through the lens or mounted on the lens are not acceptable.
8. The register shall be attached to the meter case in a secure manor with a metallic tamperproof Torx seal
screw. The register assembly shall mount in a number of positions and shall be removable without
disassembling the meter.
9. The measuring chambers and disc shall be made of suitable engineering thermoplastic polymer, and
shall maintain proper tolerances "as molded" without the need for machining. The control block shall be
integrally molded to the top of the chamber, and the magnet shall be secured to the spindle with a
stainless steel pin. The thrust roller bearing guide shall be stainless steel. The disc nutations shall not
exceed the quantities given in Table 1.
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10. All meters shall contain removable polypropylene plastic strainer screens.
11. Registration accuracy shall comply with the following, exceeding the minimum requirements outlined in
AWWA applicable standards. New meter low flow warranties shall be a minimum of 5 years at 98.5%
@ 1/4 GPM for 5/8" meters, 97% @ 3/8 GPM for 3/4" meters, and 3 years at 95% @ 3/4 GPM for
1 "meters. Repaired meter accuracy shall be warranted for a minimum of 15 years. Manufactures
standard warrantees shall be submitted with bid.
12. The manufacture's meter serial number shall be imprinted on the meter casing.
13. The water meters shall be equipped with a radio frequency transmitter as described in the following
specifications.
14. All meters shall come equipped with two rubber washers per meter, and one seal wire and lead seal.
Radio Frequency Reading System
Each meter shall be equipped with an Electronic Encoder Register (EER); the encoder shall meet
applicable requirements of AWWA C707 and remain fog -free. The EER shall consist of a mechanical local
register as defined in sections 7 & 8, combined with electronic circuitry to provide a digital electronic
switch closure. The EER circuitry shall contain a piezoelectric transducer providing non-proprietary,
digitally formatted data to the AMR device representing accurate meter information.
The AMR Radio Frequency Module must be an integral part of the Electronic Encoder Register with no
exposed wires; all wiring connections are to be made internally by the meter manufacture. The AMR RF
modules shall be factory programmed and tested and delivered to the town ready to read. The AMR RF
module must have a receive frequency of 952-956 MHz and a transmit frequency of spread spectrum 910-
920 MHz.
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TABLE 1 - METER PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum
Recommended
Required Safe
Pressure
Maximum
Normal
Maximum
Loss At AWWA
Rate For
Minim
Test
Meter
Operating
Safe Maximum
Continuous
um
Flow
Size
Capacity
Operating
Operations
Test
Limits
Maximum Number of Disc
Inches / mm
(GPM)
Capacity (PSI)
(GPM)
Flow
(GPM)
Nutations:
(GPM)
Per 1 Gallon
Per 1 Cubic
Foot
5/8" Plastic
25
7.4 @ 20 GPM
15
1/4
1/4-25
49.59
370.9
5/8" Bronze
25
7.1 @ 20 GPM
15
1/4
1/4-25
49.59
370.9
5/8"x3/4" Plastic
25
5.0 @ 20 GPM
15
1/4
1/4-25
49.59
370.9
5/8"x3/4"
25
4.9 @ 20 GPM
15
1/4
1/4-25
49.59
370.9
Bronze
3/4"x3/4"
35
7.3 @ 30 GPM
25
3/8
3/4-35
31.6
236.8
Bronze
1" Bronze
70
6.7 @ 50 GPM
50
3/4
1-1/4-70
11.7
87.5
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FISCAL YEAR 2011
COMPANY NAME
Size
unit bid quantity total bid
5/8" meter, per meter
100
1" meter, per meter
30
1.5" meter, per meter
4
2" meter, per meter
4
3" compound meter, per meter
1
2 HYDRANTS, as specified, FISCAL YEAR 2011
COMPANY NAME
unit bid quantity total bid
Price per hydrant
10
3 WATER METERS, as specified,
FISCAL YEARS 2012 & 2013
COMPANY NAME
Size
unit bid quantity total bid
5/8" meter, per meter
100
1" meter, per meter
30
1.5" meter, per meter
4
2" meter, per meter
4
3" compound meter, per meter
1
4 HYDRANTS, as specified, FISCAL YEARS 2012 & 2013
COMPANY NAME
unit bid quantity total bid
Price per hydrant
10
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(last. $680.91&794.3848
lUEN, MA Center,
(m, parking, heat in
-$950. No pets. Gallon
178-086.7931 508-662.9760
METHUEN, MA
VI CREST ESTATES
ITILITIES INCLUDED
froom - $1,070 monthly
droom - $900 monthly
r remodeled apartments
updated appliances.
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ielmcrestestates
r call 978.682.4891.
JEN MA, Holy Famih
,Newly renovated !
;3 bedroom new both
n, 2 porches, washer
carport, near schools
978-376-7196 anytime.
NH RENTALS
Manchester .......... $650
xn +utilities.....:..$775
tom with heat $950
)m house New $1650
nmerview RE
P432-545MI-SOLD
p: www.sresre.com
ROWLEY, MA
ents
of the
North Shore
iility fresh air & plenty
king await you at our
I the woods. Spacious 2
am apartments from
$1010-$1030 including
)t water. Professional
'on-site management
)any other amenities.
country living while
minutes from Boston.
Acy. Call for details
SALEM, NH- 2 family: 3 bed-
room Ranch upper level, 2
car garage, deck/yard, stove,
fridge. $1650 includes electric
& heat..Ist/sec. 603.898-7341
SALEM NH - Near 93:
One & Two bedroom condos.
Clean and quiet! $900+ up.
No dogs. 60393.5726.
SALEM, NH - Newly reno-
vated 2 bedroom duplex $1150
monthly + utilities; Also, 1
bedroom, $875 monthly. Call
6034%4648 or 603.370.8809.
SALEM, NH - The Best
Location! Great 2 & 3
bedroom units $1,050 - $1,350;
Includes heat /!rot water,
fully applionced. Coin -op.
No dogs. 603.458.1884
SALEM NH- Westgate Arms
Carefree Living
One Bedroom From $830
Two Bedrooms From $885
Heat/HotWater Included
No Lease Required. No pets..
Subiect To Credit Approval
Toll free 8118-695-4287 for info
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visit us at
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SALEM,NH-
WILLOWS PARK
HEAT & HOT WATER
INCLUDED
2 Bedroom - $990 monthly.
I Bedroom - $880 monthly
Newly remodeled apartments
with updated appliances, No
Pets. For more info go to
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willowporknh
or cal 1603.894-4631
SALISBURY BEACH. MA
Oceanbront. Beautiful 3 bed-
room. $1400+ utilities.
Ready 916111.978-975-4001.
SALISBURY BEACH
Tree House efficiency
$180/wk Call Todd
(603)234.1458; (603) 382-1669
;EABR00K NH - 3 bedroom,
own Yard, nice deck, wash-
er/dryer hookups, parking.
Utilities not included. Section
8 approved. (603) 474-3638
STATION REALTY
Apartment & House Rentals
Also Rentals accepted
(978) 975.3713
ANDOVER 10 Essex St. 3 of-
fices with waiting room.
Off-street parking. $1175
month. Call 978-50244
or 978475-0033.
ESSEX/GEORGETOWN/
20WLEY / TOPSFIELD, MA
Retail - Office - Warehouse
spaces: 624 sq.ft. up to 14,000
sq.ft. Minimum 1 year lease;
;tarting at $4341mo.+utilities.
978-768-4511
NH COMMERCIAL for Sale
i room office condo $139k
Varehouse MW SF.........$325k
Narehouse - rent with option.
testaurant - gross $800k/year
ome owner finance..... $295k
,+ acres build up to 40k sq.ft
:ommercice condo ial Land roomf-
unit warehouse, 1.75 - 6 ac-
es, owner finance, only
39,000 down................$1.2M
tent with option: 2000 sgft
995tmonth or............ $134,900
Summerview RE
603-432-545MI-SOLD
www.sresre.com
NH OFFICE RENTALS
room, all utilities ........... $200
i0 SF all utilities.............$695
1x24 All utilities..............$475
Spaces from 200ff-40008
Summerview RE
'603 -432 -545391 -SOLD'
website: www.sresre.com
J.H. OFFICES FOR RENT
-WLY RENOVATED with
me to pick out your floor-
ig. Two 1/2 baths. Good
)rking area and good vis!-
lity. Three entrances. 1,958
SALEM, NH - MAIN ST.
1, 2,3 or 4 room Office Suite
Variety of Options &Locatioi
603.234.5402
SO. LAWRENCE, MA
Neat & clean 1,000 sq ff on
busy So. Union St. for rent (
lease. $1,100 month. Ask fol
details, Lan 978-208.9311.
WOODBR I DGE PLAZA, 81
Indian Rock Rd. Windham
NH Office Spaces for rent.
900 sq. ft. Rent $750-$1025
603.423-0313 x3701 or email.
bfortinOcitysidecorp.com
A Clean, quiet, safe bldg ne,
to YWCA, YMCA. Lowe
rents, free cable. 4 hr may
-in. Lawrence, 918-975.5103
Affordable Room;
For rent utilities included
978.682.2521 - 918.685-9509
AMESBURY MA, Downtowi
furnished room, share
kitchen, bath, cable, parkin!
Call for details 978-79240
LAWRENCE MA best roon
Ing house free cable 59 Tren
ant 978.689.8924 362 Essex 978
682-9078 Saba RE 978-687.8706
LAWRENCE, MA FINEST
ROOMING HOUSE, Sober/
Drug Free, 200 Parker St.
(978) 683-6682
LAWRENCE, MA
Furnished room $10wk
For details, 978-794-3039
A-1 RENTALS
Getting Divorced?
Live at a Salisbury Inn.
From $175week. 918-465.5584
SALISBURYBeach MA: Full1
furnished luxury executive
,town house. Beautiful Oceoi
& Marsh views, 50" Plasm(
TV. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, hard
wood & granite, heat & elec
tric included. flexiable leas(
available. $1800Imo. credi
check & security deposit req
Call owner (603) 401.8780
mm M. fin
Salisbury Beach, MA 2, 3, 4
bedrooms still available
MLabor Day
Tom Saab RE 978-683.6699
SALISBURY BEACH, MA
Oceanfront, North end, Falll
& winter rentals. Sept 6th on,
by weeklmonth. 978-975-4001
ANDOVER MA $600 Utilities
included. Professional person
seeks some. Executive area,
large furnished room, private
home. 931125. No smoke cable
1stAost mo. 978.475-7526
ANDOVER, MA walk to
town! Near Merrimack Col-
lege/ft. 95 /495, house share,
female seeks some, 2 nice
size rooms, hardwood floors,
2 closets, own bath, use of
kitchen/laundry, storage,
parking, nice yard, quiet
neighborhood, non-smoking,
$800 includes all. 978.886.2498
BORDER MA/NH close to
Amesbury/Seabrook Rtes. 951
495. Share large house, large
yard. Utilities included. Wash-
er/dryer. NON-SMOKER. No
Pets. $545. Call 603.394-7336 or
978.807-0569.
CLOSE TO MAINH border,
Rtes. 99495, share large
house. No pets. Heat, electric,
washer/dryer included. $545.....
NON-SMOKER.
603-394-7316; 978-807-0569
LAWRENCE MA clean, sin-
gle private furnished room in
quiet home. All utilities in-
cluded, parking, cable,
fridge, bus stop across street.
$125 weekly. Call 97847.4008
LAWRENCE/METHUEN
MA: Prof. female seeks
same, non-smoker to share
priv. home, large bedroom,
own bath, Parking/washer/dr-
Yer $600 incl.olf.(978) 655.3087
MAGNOLIA, MA: Share
large Victorian near ocean.
No pets. No smoking. $1254.#.
includes utilities, 978-7744704
MANCHESTER, MA - Large
sunny room walk in closet &
more in perfect estate setting
420 sq ff $779mo 978 526.7555
MANCHESTER, NH: private
home Non Smoker Clean, se-
cure, near schools, shopping,
highway. $595. (978) 458.3678
METHUEN:Roommate
wanted.Large bedroom pri-
vate, All utils: included. no
pets $125Nvk. (978) 601-8051
NEWTON,.NH: Share house
$7Wmo. incl electric, heat &
cable. semi -turn. bedroom &
TV room (603) 343.8430
PLAISTOW, NH Non smoking
•oommate to share 3 bedroom
louse minutes from Rt. 111 &
195, large private yard, off
;treet parking, patio, gas
trill, storage. Renter must be
)ccepting of naturist life
;tyle. Bedroom is 12x12 with
Joset. Rent $140/week + 1/3
dectric. Includes, heat, cable,
vasher/dryer, WIFI. Avoila-
(le now. Call Chris for ques-
ions or interview 603.396-0362.
ALEM, NH - Professional
nale seeks some 2 bedroom
:ondo, furnished, heat/ hot
vaterl electric/ cable in -
luded. $600/mo. No pets. Ist
, security. 603.571.3776
LEGAL NOTICE
S minutes from Rte. 95,10
minutes from Newburyport.
Separate living space. All
furniture & utensils included.
$900 per month, Call between
6.8pm, (978) 5354M
OWN
NOTICE
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may require on investment
TONS OF FUN
Maggie's Day Care. Child
care openings. Infants wel-
comed. CPR, First Aide quali-
fied. 978-689.8276 Lic. #9006565
ATTENTION
CAREGIVERS1 .
If you are a PCA, CNA, is
or offer personal c ser
vices please got .-busi-
ness and service
directory and check out the
category for Adult Care.
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CARPENTER
Must have hand tools. Job in
Gloucester. Full-time. Imme-
diate position. (617) 6808852
Carpenter'sHelper
Immediate opening. Job in
Gloucester. Full-time. No
tools necessary. 617.680.8852.
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF LAWRENCE
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
The City of Lawrence invites sealed bids from
lualified vendors interested in providing the follow-
ig for the City of Lawrence Department of Public
Vorks, in accordance with the terms, conditions
and specifications outlined in the Invitation For Bids.
"Emergency Pumping Station
Response Services"
Bids from vendors are due at the Office of the
)epartment of Public Works, 200 Common Street,
loom 201, Lawrence, MA 01840, on or before
1:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2011.
-Bid Specifications may be obtained at the De-
rtment of Public Works, 200 Common Street,
loom 201, Lawrence, MA 01840.
All bids submitted in response to this Invitation
)r Bids will be awarded in accordance with the pro-
isions established under Massachusetts General
aw Chapter 30 39M. Vendors will be required to
bide by the guidelines established under this stat-
te.
The City of Lawrence reserves the right to reject
ny or all bids, or take whatever action is In the best
iterest of the City.
John R.Isensee
T - 8/24/11 Acting Director of Public Works
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
SSEX, as. SUPERIOR COURT
CIVIL ACTION NO. 11-0309
D: ESTATE OF TERRANCE M. COCHRANE,
AND THE HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN OF
TERRANCE M. COCHRANE,
OF PARTS UNKNOWN
WHEREAS a Complaint has begun against you
our Superior Court within and for the County of
isex wherein the Plaintiff, Meadow View Con -
)minium Trust, By Its Board, being a residential
:)ndominium located in North Andover, Essex
aunty, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
leging that you are delinquent in the payment of
nounts due the Association. This is an action
foreclose on a condominium lien pursuant to
.G.L. Chapter 254, §5 and §5A and/or to find the
afendant personally liable.
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Town of North
Andover is solicit-
ing bids from qualified
companies to furnish
hydrants to the Division
of Public Works. Quali-
fied companies are re-
quested to submit bids
to the Assistant Town
Manager at North Ando-
ver Town Hall, 120 Main
Street, North Andover,
MA, in accordance with
the Instructions con-
tained within the Invita
tion for Bids (IFB).
The complete IFB is
available on the Town
website (www.townof
northandover.com) by
clicking on "Available
Bids, Quotes and Pro-
posals". The Town will
only accept proposals
delivered in person or
by mail. All proposals
must be received by
2:00 p.m. on September
12, 2011 to be consid-
ered.
The Town of North
Andover may cancel
this IFB or reject in
whole or in part any and
all proposals, ff they de-
termine that cancella-
tion or rejection serves
the best interest of the
Town of North Andover.
ET - 8/24/11
COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
THE TRIAL COURT
PROBATE AND
FAMILY COURT
Essex Probate and
Family Court
36 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-1020
Docket No.
ESlIA0060AD
CITATION
G.L. c. 210, § 6
In the matter of:
Ilyanna Rivera
To:
Johanny Rivera
of unknown residence
any unnamed or
unknown .parent, and
persons interested in a
petition for the adoption
of said child
A petition has been
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LINE COOK
ate Country Club in
Reading seeks Experi-
Line Cooks. Email
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The Town of North
Andover may cancel
this IFB or reject in
whole or in part any and
all proposals, ff they de-
termine that cancella-
tion or rejection serves
the best interest of the
Town of North Andover.
ET - 8/24/11
4�s
COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
THE TRIAL COU
PROBATE AN
FAMILY COU
Essex Probate
and Family Court
36 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978)744-1020
Docket No.
ES11 P2131 EA
In the Estate of:
Grace E. Galloway
Late of:
Methuen, MA 01844
Date of Death:.
02/19/2011
NOTICE OF PETITION
FOR PROBATE
OF WILL
To all persons inter-
ested in the above cap-
tioned estate, a petition
has been presented
requesting that a docu-
ment purporting to be
the last will of said de-
cedent be proved and
allowed and that Doro-
thy E. Latta of Stone-
ham, MA be appointed
executor/trix, named in
the will to serve Without
Surety.
IF YOU DESIRE TO
OBJECT THERETO,
YOU OR YOUR AT-
TORNEY
TTORNEY MUST FILE
A WRITTEN APPEAR-
ANCE IN SAID COURT
AT: Salem ON OR BE-
,The Town of North
Andover is soliciting
bids from qualified com-
panies to furnish water
meters to the Division
of Public Works. Quali-
fied companies are re-
quested to submit bids
to the Assistant Town
Manager at North Ando-
ver Town Hall, 120 Main
Street, North Andover,
MA, in accordance with
the instructions con-
tained within the Invita-Is
tion for Bids (IFB).
The complete IFB is
available on the Town
website (www.townof
northandover.com) by
clicking on "Available
Bids, Quotes and Pro-
posals". The Town will
only accept proposals
delivered in person or
'
by mail. All proposals
must be received by
2:00 p.m. on September
12, 2011 to be consid-
ered.
The Town of North
Andover may cancel
this IFB or reject in
whole or in part any and
all proposals, ff they de-
termine that cancella-
tion or rejection serves
the best interest of the
Town of North Andover.
ET - 8/24/11
4�s
COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
THE TRIAL COU
PROBATE AN
FAMILY COU
Essex Probate
and Family Court
36 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978)744-1020
Docket No.
ES11 P2131 EA
In the Estate of:
Grace E. Galloway
Late of:
Methuen, MA 01844
Date of Death:.
02/19/2011
NOTICE OF PETITION
FOR PROBATE
OF WILL
To all persons inter-
ested in the above cap-
tioned estate, a petition
has been presented
requesting that a docu-
ment purporting to be
the last will of said de-
cedent be proved and
allowed and that Doro-
thy E. Latta of Stone-
ham, MA be appointed
executor/trix, named in
the will to serve Without
Surety.
IF YOU DESIRE TO
OBJECT THERETO,
YOU OR YOUR AT-
TORNEY
TTORNEY MUST FILE
A WRITTEN APPEAR-
ANCE IN SAID COURT
AT: Salem ON OR BE-