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Home My WebLink AboutContract #: 018392 - From: 11-01-2011 To: 10-31-2012 - H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc - Town of North AndoverW, `tlo V Andrew W Maylor Town Manager Mr. Samuel Peirce, President H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc 165 Hartwell Street West Boylston, MA 01583 Dear Mr. Peirce: Town of North Andover Office of the Town Manager North Andover Town Hall 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 amaylor@townofnorthandover.com July 12, 2013 Telephone (978)688-9510 Fax (978)688-9556 In accordance with the provisions of the contract between the Town of North Andover and H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc (Contract #535) for the purchase of hydrants is extended two (2) additional option years through September 30, 2014). If you have any questions and/or concerns, please call Mr. Santilli at 978-688-9516. cc., Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager Bruce Thibodeau, Public Works Contract File Sincerely, Andrew W. Maylor Town Manager I Santilli, Ray From: Willett, Tim Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 4:06 PM To: Santilli, Ray Subject: HR Prescoott Contract #535 Hi Ray, The above has expired but can be extended. They are a good company and I would like to continue doing business with them. Can you send them the forms to make it happen? Timothy Willett Operations Manager North Andover Public Works 384 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 Phone 978.685.0950 Fax 978.688.9573 Email twillett@townofnorthandover.com Web www.TownofNorthAndover.com Please note the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office has determined that most emails to and from municipal offices and officials are public records. For more information please refer to: hftl)://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm. Please consider the environment before printing this email. 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: t10RTH O `,�t�eo is 1ti0 OL � p �4SSAGHUS��th October 25, 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 H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc to purchase hydrants by the Department of Public Works in accordance with the 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 Santilli Assistant Town Manager Mr. Samuel Peirce, President H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc 165 Hartwell Street West Boylston, MA 01583 Dear Mr. Peirce: r10RTf1 � A M �'�•lieo �PP``'(�1 9SSACMUSEt October 19, 2011 TEL (978) 688-9516 FAX (978) 688-9556 The Town of North Andover has decided to award a contract to H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc. for the purchase of hydrants for the Division of Public Works for the period of November 1, 2011 through October 31, 2012. Enclosed please find three (3) original standard Town of North Andover contracts for appropriate review and signature. Please return the signed contract documents and all 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 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: H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc Address: 165 Hartwell Street West Boylston, MA 01583 Telephone Number: 508-835-4431 Fax Number: 508-835-2726 1. This is a Contract for the procurement of the following: Purchase of hydrants for the period of November 1, 2011 through October 31, 2012 (with two (2) additional one-year renewals solely at the discretion of the Town) in accordance with the Invitation for Bids dated August 22, 2011 2. The Contract price to be paid to the Contractor by the Town of North Andover is: November 1, 2011— October 31, 2012 $1,628.00 each November 1, 2012 — October 31, 2013 $1,705.00 each November 1, 2013 — October 31, 2014 $1,790.00 each 3. Payment will be made as follows: Upon delivery and receipt of invoice, 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 H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc Page 1 v 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 October 31, 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 H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc Page 2 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 Quantity Unit Price Hydrants 15 $ 162$,00 October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 Quantity Hydrants 15o Unit Price I Q n 5 0-o October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 Quantity Unit Price Hydrants 15 $ 1796•0'0 Total Price $ Z -'I` Za. � Total Price $ z SS- r7S,60 Business Name H • R, -fg-o Ca174'- 5a'�Sj INZ, Business Address i65 AA12TW EU- 157'. WC -5-T t�L5TOlit AZA Business Phon&a-ee 63S g431 Fax (S®8) 3 Z7 54tioke: Li TEte-gf-E, Name of Person Authorized to sign Price Proposal pty-s .l D6QT Title of Personrura" n Price Proposal i Signature o Town of North Andover 1FB Purchase of Hydrants Page 8 of 21 w CERTIFICATE OF VOTE At a duly authorized meeting the Board of Directors of the 9, k- PU5�+(�5.1 held on 17-/S1116 it was VOTED, THAT �4m CL, (.a F6 Q'a (Name) Tk6St D4f-jr (Officer) of N•2 Pr2,0C-'(M+SCJ 5 be and hereby is authorized to execute contracts and bonds in the name and on behalf of said 11, ►Z-- PR -65 L'Cr4 561V 5 , and affix its corporate seal hereto; and such execution of any contract or obligation in the name of H. C -M�40'T' 6n4S on its behalf by such officer under seal of tT0dx-J(- shall be valid and binding upon t2131,ia 1 hereby certify that I am the clerk of the above named P -C- ^P"541dT+56�J5 and that W PC12L(-- is the duly elected officer as above of said A X FkkSLeTC }SffiJ s , and that the above vote has not been amended or rescinded and remains in full force and effect as the date of this contract. 11M/11 (Date) Town of North Andover IFB Purchase of Hydrants Page 21 of 21 44 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 5;0fitl w ru l2,(/� P26.5, Date g�1 Z l I Print Name & Title Company Name CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 49A (b), I ,AKU� l�El/LC�E , authorized signatory for kl2- P,,,65c dTl50J5, j ' 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. F"3 �L l2, S' natur Date Town of North Andover IFB Purchase of Hydrants Page 20 of 21 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 uanti Unit Price Total Price Hydrants 15 $% $ a6, aso October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 uantit Unit Price Total Price Hydrants 15 $1 sq/, 60 $ a -7i / /6-' 00 October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 uanti Unit Price Total Price Hydrants 15 $ /931. oo $� Business Name ��Pa� ��D� (�Cr.�P/�c k'►�i�S Business Address a 4K—Y7 fl?%� �CX%cU Business Phone %8/ — 92 8'— 13S70 Fax 79(— 9,2Y— 720 k!!/2, - usor? Name of Person Authoried to sign Price Proposal Title of Person AutJ,orized t sign Price Proposal of Town of North Andover IFB Purchase of Hydrants Page 8 of 21 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 VDate 9-9-11 RC&I-Y rkeo Lca-11 �C, "r9 w ,rW0r_,rS Print Name & itle Company Mame CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 49A (b), I _ GtX/� ✓�cc )r1 , authorized signatory for Fe e4 5cY7 UA e- �(,_)Orifs Name of individual 11 1.11Name 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 Date Town of North Andover IFB Purchase of Hydrants Page 20 of 21 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) Town of North Andover IFB Page 21 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants SECRETARIAL CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION The undersigned Assistant ,Secretary of Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the "Corporation"), hereby certifies that: i) certain of the Corporation's facilities in Canton, Massachusetts are doing business as Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks, and ii) Michael Malone is General Manager; Joseph Bottini is Branch Manager; Robert Ferguson is Branch Manager; Matt Gravina is Branch Manager, and ill) that the resolutions adopted by the Corporation's Board of Directors effective July 31, 2009, duly authorize certain of the Corporation's officers, including the Assistant Secretary, to designate, and I hereby do so designate Michael Malone, Joseph Bottini, Robert Ferguson and Matt Gravina as authorized representatives of the Corporation to act for and on behalf of the Corporation to prepare and submit bids and proposals, and to execute Subcontractors, Purchase Orders, Change Orders to the Corporation's customers, to enter into any other contracts, agreements or other documents, and to execute such documents and undertake all such acts as may be deemed in the best interest of the Corporation, including the execution of bonds and in doing so, to contractually bind the Corporation. Unless withdrawn, sootier,,.tl is certification of authorization shall be effective until .+ C� February 2$, 2012. $ � FN Dated: February 28, 2011 r w FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. 11"P311,ow VIA David eeker, ssistant Secretary Commonwealth of Virginia SS. City of Newport News Sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me this 28h day of February, 2011, by David N. Meeker, personally known to me, in his capacity as Assistant Secretary of Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., a Virginia corporation, on behalf of such corporation. Notary — Kathryn M. HooverMY COMMISSION i n : Q My commission expires: 04/30/2013 N[1MBER: z ��,'• 7278655 -,,,dpi TA of i16 I. - 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 Hydrants Quantily Unit Price 15 $ 11 9r w October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 Hydrants uantit Unit Price 15 October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 Hydrants uantit 15 Unit Price e IIr_r--' Total Price $ o2?,Y71.'�-' Total Price $ 31 o ,2 Total Price $ 33,-7)f. Business Name zyI '— "(14 Business Address /6a A4 1414,- S1, /�l; L�D� �►,y_ 01445 Business Phone Fax q)Y-7?Ir-303 -r-keweA 6%4 Kn+ Name of Person AiAorized to sign Price Proposal Title of Person Authorized Oto sign Price Proposal „�A A,/ 7 -- Signature of Above YArson Town of North Andover IFB Purchase of Hydrants Page 8 of 21 Cl 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 9 /d Aefe N .7 %/Z. t�, Company Name CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 49A (b), I w. authorized signatory for 11&t/?H ,T Ilelr-d-1 ��U 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 Town of North Andover IFB Purchase of Hydrants /-/;-I) Date Page 20 of 21 CERTIFICATE OF VOTE ,Ab Jw 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) Town of North Andover 1FB Purchase of Hydrants (Clerk) Page 21 of 21 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY As a result of action taken by unanimous written consent of the Directors of Everett J. Prescott, Inc. (the "Corporation") on December 19, 2007, it was voted that Steven W. Zanni, Division Manager in Middleton, Massachusetts, of Everett J. Prescott, Inc. be and he hereby is authorized to execute bids, contracts, documents and bonds in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, and such execution of any contract or obligation in this Corporation's name on its behalf by such Division Manager shall be valid and binding upon this Corporation. I hereby certify that I am the Clerk of Everett J. Prescott, Inc., that Steven W. Zanni is the duly appointed Division Manager of the Company, and the above vote has not been amended or rescinded and remains in full force and effect as of the date of this certificate. Dated: March 31, 2011 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 Quantity Unit Price Hydrants UNITED FIRE FLO F-06 15 $1,400.00 ULFM October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 Quantily Unit Price Hydrants UNITED FIRE FLO F-06 15 $1,500.00 ULFM October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 Quantity Unit Price Hydrants UNITED FIRE FLO F-06 15 $1,600.00 ULFM Business Name Business Address WATER LINE SUPPLY LLC Total Price 0 qT nnn nn Total Price r�*jMkr6T11W1r1 Total Price $ 24,000.00 334 CLARK STREET NO. ANDOVER. MA 01845 Business Phone 978-332-5111 Fax 978-332-5104 r`nTT 12 T TTTnnTTTCT Off n- 2NT Town of North Andover IFB Purchase of Hydrants 4 Water line Supply LLC 334 Clark Street North Andover, MA 01845 Toll Free: 800-851-1505 Fax: 978-332-5104 visit us et www.waterliczmlv.com ly.com Page 8 of 21 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 word "person" shall mean natural person, business, partnership, corporation, club o)bthe� organization, entity, or group of individuals. Date AUGUST 31, 2011 SCOTT B. LINDQUIST, PRESIDENT WATER LTNF SUPPLY LLC Print Name & Title Company Name CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 49A (b), I SCOTT B. LINDQUIST , authorized signatory for WATER LINE SUPPLY LLC 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 employees and contractors, and withholding and Please visit us at www.waterlinguRply.com Town of North Andover IFB Purchase of Hydrants Date AUGUST,31, 2011 Water Line Supply LLC 334 Clark Street North Andover, MA 01845 Toll Free: 800-851-1505 Fax: 978-332-5104 Page 20 of 21 �1 1 CERTIFICATE OF VOTE At a duly authorized meeting the Board of Directors of the WATER LINE SUPPLY LLC held on JUNE 29TH, 2009 it was VOTED, THAT SCOTT B. LINDQUIST PRESIDENT & CLERK (Name) (Officer) of WATER LINE SUPPLY LLC be and hereby is authorized to execute contracts and bonds in the name and on behalf of said CORPORATION , and affix its corporate seal hereto; and such execution of any contract or obligation in the name of WATER LINE SUPPLY LLC on its behalf by such officer under seal of WATER LINE SUPPLY LLC , shall be valid and binding 99 x;11;: @� 111111111 - I hereby certify that I am the clerk of the above name(FATER LINE SUPPLY LLC that SCOTT B. LINDQUIST is the CORPORATION , and that the remains in full force and effect as the date AUGUST 31, 2011 (Date) Please visit us at www.waterlinesMoly.com Town of North Andover 1FB Purchase of Hydrants and elected officer as above of said has not-aem amended or rescinded and Water Line Supply LLC 334 Clark Street North Andover, MA 01845 Toll Free: 800-851-1505 Fax: 978-332-5104 Page 21 of 21 Bid Results — Purchase of Hydrants 15 hydrants for period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc Ferguson Waterworks Everett J. Prescott, Inc. Water Line Supply LLC $1,628.00 each $1,752.00 each $1,965.00 each $1,400.00 each * *Water Line Supply has specified United Fire Flo F-06 ULFM TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Contact Address Telephone Number: Fax Number: Email INVITATION FOR BIDS PURCHASE OF HYDRANTS 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 ......................................... 8 Standard Town of North Andover Contract With Supplement "G .. .............................................. 9 Certifications............................................................20 Town of North Andover IFB Page 2 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 1. Introduction The Town of North Andover (`Town') is soliciting bids from qualified companies to furnish hydrants for 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 Hydrants" 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. Town of North Andover IFB Page 3 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants All sealed proposals must be received and registered by the Assistant Town Manager's office by Monday, Sgptember 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. All outer envelopes must be labeled "Purchase of Hydrants" 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. Town of North Andover IFB Page 4 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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 a. Hydrant shall be Eddy manufactured in accordance with AWWA specification C502. b. The Hydrant shall be designed for 150 pound working pressure and tested to 300 pound hydrostatic pressure. c. The main valve shall open with the water pressure and shall have a rising stem. d. Bronze stem threads are to be located below the main valve. e. An automatic, independent drain is to be provided to permit removal or adjustment without shutting off water. f. Hydrant shall be designed to permit removal of all working parts through the top. g. Hydrants shall be so designed that in the event of accident, damage or breaking of hydrant, the main valve will remain closed by mechanical means. h. Hydrants shall be designed so that the direction of the nozzles can be changed by rotating the standpipe without digging up the hydrant. i. Hydrant shall have a minimum valve opening of 5'/". j. Inlet connection shall be 6" mechanical joint. k. Hydrant shall be suitable for installation of 5' 6" depth of trench. 1. Hydrant shall have 2'/z" hose nozzles and one 4%Z" pumper nozzle. Nozzle threads shall be National Standard. m. Hydrant shall turn counter clockwise to open. Town of North Andover IFB Page 5 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants n. Hydrant shall be furnished with a break flange at the ground level and a cast iron coupling on the stem at the ground line which shall be so designed that in case of breakage only the flange and coupling need to be replaced to effect complete repair. 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. Town of North Andover IFB Page 6 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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. Town of North Andover IFB Page 7 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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 uantit Unit Price Total Price Hydrants 15 $ $ October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 uantit Unit Price Total Price Hydrants 15 $ $ October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 uantit Unit Price Total Price Hydrants 15 $ $ 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 Town of North Andover IFB Page 8 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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. Town of North Andover IFB Page 9 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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. Town of North Andover IFB Page 10 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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 Town of North Andover IFB Page 11 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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. Statutory Compliance: 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 Town of North Andover IFB Page 12 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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 151B (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 Against 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 Town of North Andover IFB Page 13 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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. Town of North Andover IFB Page 14 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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. Town of North Andover IFB Page 15 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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. Town of North Andover IFB Page 16 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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 Town of North Andover IFB Page 17 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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 Date APPROVED AS TO FORM: Town Counsel Date THE CONTRACTOR Company Name Signature Print Name & Title CERTIFICATION AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Town Accountant Town of North Andover IFB Purchase of Hydrants Date Date Page 18 of 21 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 LIM Town Manager THE CONTRACTOR in Town of North Andover IFB Page 19 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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 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 Date Town of North Andover IFB Page 20 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants 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) Town of North Andover IFB Page 21 of 21 Purchase of Hydrants Legal Ad for Eagle -Tribune The Town of North Andover is soliciting bids from qualified companies to furnish hydrants 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 10:43 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 hydrants for Department of Public Works for one year period, with and option to extend an additional one or two years. Please note the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office has determined that most emails to and from municipal offices and officials are public records. For more information please refer to: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm. Please consider the environment before printing this email. SPR Goods and Services Submit Confirmation State Publications and Regulations William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Page 1 of 1 The following Goods and Services submission was successfully received. Planned date of publish is 8/22/2011 Awarding Agency Agency Name and Address: Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Bid Number: Contact Information Name: Ray Santilli Title: Assistant Town Manager Phone: Email Address: Address: (if different from above) 978-688-9516 = Fax 978-688-9556 rsantilli(i�townofnorthandover.com Notify email address listed when final publish date assigned. Description Contract to purchase hydrants for Department of Public Works for one Year period (with option to extend addtional one or two years) Contract Information EstimatedRate 25000 IF Duration Bid Release Date 08/22/2011 Release Time 11:00 a.m. Bid Deadline Date 09/12/2011 Deadline Time 2:00 p.m. Additional Information The Invitation for Bid (IFB) document will be available at www.townofnorthandover.com by clicking on 'Available Bids, Quotes and Proposals' This page can be printed for your records. Add Another Return To Menu http://www.sec.state.ma.us/sprpublicforms/GSSubmitConfirmation.aspx?ID=50227 8/16/2011 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER HYDRANT SPECIFICATION 1. Hydrant shall be Eddy manufactured in accordance with AWWA specification C502. 2, The Hydrant shall be designed for 150 pound working pressure and tested to 300 pound hydrostatic pressure. 3. The main valve shall open with the water pressure and shall have a rising stem. 4. Bronze stem threads are to be located below the main valve. 5. An automatic, independent drain is to be provided to permit removal or adjustment without shutting off water. 6. Hydrant shall be designed to permit removal of all working parts through the top. 7. Hydrants shall be so designed that in the event of accident, damage or breaking of hydrant, the main valve will remain closed by mechanical means. 8. Hydrants shall be designed so that the direction of the nozzles can be changed by rotating the standpipe without digging up the hydrant. 9. 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"Emergency Pumping Station Response Services" Bids from vendors are due at the Office of the Department of Public Works, 200 Common Street, Room 201, Lawrence, MA 01840, on or before 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Bid Specifications may be obtained at the De- partment of Public Works, 200 Common Street, Room 201, Lawrence, MA 01840. All bids submitted in response to this Invitation for Bids will be awarded in accordance with the pro- visions established under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30 39M. Vendors will be required to abide by the guidelines established under this stat- ute. The City of Lawrence reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or take whatever action is in the best interest of the City. John R.Isensee Acting Director of Public Works ET - 8/24/11 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ESSEX, as. SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL ACTION NO. 11-0309 TO: ESTATE OF TERRANCE M. COCHRANE, AND THE HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN OF TERRANCE M. 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Email .vikentOihomsoncc.com CID1 Cf_A1 d1ATIPC .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- tion for Bids (IFB). The complete IFB is available on the Towni website (www.townof northandovercom) by clicking on "Available Bids, Quotes and Pro- I 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, if they de- termine that cancella- tion or rejection serves the best interest of the Town of North Andover. ET - 8/24/11 ?v 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. ESlIP2131EA 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 MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEAR- ANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Salem ON OR BE-