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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract #: 1512 - From: 06-09-2022 To: 08-08-2022 - Peregrine Energy Group - Town Manager TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER STANDARD SHORT FORM CONTRACT DOCUMENT CONTRACT NO: Contractor Legal Name: To Department Name: Peregrine Energy Group Town of North Andover Mailing Address: 85 Merrimac Street Boston,MA 02114 120 Main Street North Andover,MA 01845 Contractor Vendor ID: Rate(if applicable): 19448 Not to exceed $20,000 Contract start date: Contract End Date: 06/09/2022 06/30/2023 Description of Scope(Attach support documentation) Evaluate potential projects in accordance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts grant to the To for Merrimack Valley Recovery Fund's Municipal Clean Energy Initiative.A copy of the contract is attached hereto and made a part hereof Contract Signatures: Approved as to the availabiliiy- of ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AGREES--TO PROVIDE THE appropriations ATTACHED GOODS OR SERVICES AS INDICATED IN ACCORDANCE In the amount of WITH THESE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE NORTH ANDOVER STANDARD CONTRACT GENERAL CONDITIONS 7 Finan e irector: Depa me t Head: Contractor: Signatur gnatNe Signature Paul Gromer Title: President Date: Date: f Date: June 10,2022 Town anager: Town Counsel: Signatute Signature Date: Date:--- TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER STANDARD CONTRACT GENERAL CONDITIONS' Article I. Definition of Terms: The following to in these Contract Documents shall be construed as follows: 1."Town"shall mean the To of North over,Massachusetts 2. "Contract,Agreement,and Contract Documents"shall include the Town's Standard Contract General Conditions,the Invitation for Bids,Requests for Proposals or other solicitations,the contractors response including Contract Certifications and Applications excluding any language stricken by the To as unacceptable and including any negotiated statements of work contemplated by the solicitation,Technical Proposals,Contractor's Price Proposals,Performance Bonds,which documents are incorporated herein by reference. Any conflict between the Town's standard contract general conditions and the Contractor's bid proposal or any other submission will be resolved in favor of the Town's standard contract general conditions which shall preempt all other submittals. 3."Contractor"shall mean the individual,partnership,corporation or other entity to which this Contract is awarded. Article 11.Performance: The Contractor shall provide the services to undertake and perform all appropriate tasks described in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall upon written request remove from To premises or work sites and replace all individuals in the Contractor's employ whom the To determines to be disorderly, careless or incompetent or to be employed in violation of the to of this Contract. Performance under this contract shall include services rendered,obligations due,costs incurred good and deliverable proved and accepted by the Town. The To shall have a reasonable opportunity to inspect all goods and delivers,services performed by and work product of the Contractor and accept or reject such goods,deliverable,services or work product. Article 111.Time of Performance:.The Contractor shall commence work immediately upon execution of this Agreement. If the Contractor fails to work at a reasonable speed or stops work altogether without due cause,as determined by the Town,the To may give notice in writing to proceed with the work or to carry on more speedily. Three days after presentation of the notice if the work is not proceeding to the satisfaction of the Town, the Contractor shall be considered in default in the performance of the Contract. This Agreement may be extended or renewed upon agreement of the parties and only upon execution of written agreement. Article IV. Revisions in the Work to be Performed: If the To requires revisions or other changes to be made in the scope or character of the work to be performed,the To will promptly notify Contractor.For any changes to the scope of work,the Contractor shall notify the To of associated costs in writing. The Contractor shall make the necessary changes only upon receipt of a written acceptance of the costs and a written request from To The Contractor shall not be compensated for any services involved in preparing changes that are required for additional work that should have been anticipated by Contractor in preparation of the bid documents as reasonable determined by the Town. Article V. Payment for Services: The To shall make payment to the Contractor as on the schedule and based on the milestones and deliverables set forth in the Contract Documents or on a periodic basis. Article VI. Ownership and Confidentiality of Material,Work Products: All information,data,reports, studies,designs,drawings,specifications,materials,computer programs,documents,models,inventions,equipment, and any other documentation,product of tangible materials to the extent authored or prepared pursuant to this Contract(collectively,the"Materials"),shall be the property of the Town, All Contractor proprietary rights shall be detailed in the Contract Documents. At the completion or termination of this Contract copies of all original Materials shall be promptly turned over to the Town.Once the To has paid for a particular Material,ownership vests in To and the Contractor must provide such Materials to To within ten(10)business days of the Town's request for the same without cost to the To The To may use the Materials with respect to construction, maintenance,repair,alteration,expansion,modification and reconstruction of the Project at any time and from time to time. The To may use the Materials produced,generated or compiled by the Contractor for another project, provided the Contractor shall not be responsible for changes made to the drawings,plans,or specifications without the Contractor's authorization,nor for the Town's use of the drawings,plans or specifications on another project. The Town agrees,to the extent permitted by law,to hold the Contractor harmless from any claims,losses arising out of any use or changes to the Materials by the To or its representatives during any other construction not a part of this contract. The Contractor shall not use such materials for any purposes other than the purpose of this Contract I These Standard Contract General Conditions apply to contracts procured pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30B or for exempt good and services. without prior written consent of the Town. Article VII. Release of Town: The Contractor agrees that acceptance of what the To tenders as the final payment for final services under this Agreement shall be deemed to release of the To forever from all claims, demands,and liabilities arising from,out of,or in any way connected with this Agreement. The Contractor shall execute a release if asked to by the Town. Article VIII. Indemnification: The Contractor shall indemnify,defend and hold harmless the To and all of its officers,agents and employees,with counsel acceptable to the Town,from all suits,claims,demands,losses and liabilities brought against them or based upon or arising out of any act or omission of the Contractor,its agents, officers,employees,or subcontractors in any way connected to this Agreement. The Contractor agrees that it shall be solely responsible for the conduct,health,and safety of its employees during the term of this contract and shall hold the To harmless for any injuries,damages or losses incurred by its employees while working on this project. The Contractor's agreement to indemnify the Town shall not be deemed to be released,waived or modified in any respect by reason of any surety or insurance provided by the Contractor under the Agreement. Article IX Insurance: The Contractor shall secure and maintain insurance adequate to meet its obligations hereunder and shall provide the Town with certification of such.The Contractor shall at its own expense maintain motor vehicle liability insurance policies,workers compensation,and general liability coverage.For Contracts for professional services,the Contractor shall carry professional liability or Errors and Omissions liability insurance with a minimum limit of$1,000,000.00 per occurrence,$2,000,000.00 aggregate with a maximum deductible of $25,000.00. Article X.Assiiznment: The Contractor shall not assign,transfer,delegate or subcontract any interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Town. Article XI. Relationship with the Town: All services to be performed under the terms of this contract will be rendered by the Contractor as an independent Contractor. None of the terms of this contract shall create a principle- agent,master-servant or employer-employee relationship between the To and the Contractor. The Contractor shall have no capacity to bind the To in any contract nor to incur liability on the part of the Town and if the Contractor employs or proposes to employ any person during the to of this contract,the employment or proposal shall not obligate the To in any manner to any such employee. Article XII.Compliance with Laws and Contractors Responsibilities: The Contractor certifies that it and its subcontractors has complied with all applicable laws and is eligible to work in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that it is in compliance with Federal and State Tax laws. The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee,or applicant for employment because of race,age,color,religious creed sexual orientation or identification,handicap,ancestry,sex or national origin. The Contactor will in all solicitations or advertisement form employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor,state that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race,age,color,religious creed,sexual orientation or identification, handicap,ancestry sex or national origin. If applicable,as determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards,the Contractor shall comply with the Massachusetts Prevailing Wage an shall cause its subcontractors to comply with M.G.L.c. 149,s.27B,which requires that a true and accurate record be kept of all person employed on a project for which the prevailing wage rates are requires. The Contractor shall and shall cause its subcontractors to submit weekly copies or their weekly payroll records to the City,the extent the Prevailing Wage is applicable. If an employer,the Contractor certifies compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations,including but not limited to minimum wages and prevailing wages programs and payments, unemployment insurance and contributions,workers compensation and insurance,child labor laws,human trafficking,fair labor practices,civil rights laws,non-discrimination laws and any and all other applicable laws. The Contractor agrees to be responsible for and warranty the work of its subcontractors listed in the Contract Documents and to ensure their compliance with all applicable legal,quality and performance requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor may not use subcontractors not named in the Contract Documents without the prior written consent of To which will not unreasonably be withheld. The Contractor agrees to pay all debts for labor and/or services and materials contracted by it,if any,and for the rental of any office space,equipment or machinery hired by it,if any,for and on account for the services to be performed hereunder. The Contractor shall not take any action that causes any public official to be in violation of the State Ethics Law,M.G.L.c.268A. The Contractor certifies that it and its subcontractors are not currently debarred or suspended by the U.S.government, the Commonwealth or any of its subdivisions,and that it nor any of its subcontractors have been subject to a federal or state criminal or civil judgement,administrative citation,order for violation of M.G.L.c. 149,s. 151 or the Fair Labor Standards Act within three years prior to the date of the contract. The Contractor certifies that it has not declared bankruptcy. 2 Article XlH. Severabili - In the event any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of appropriate jurisdiction to be unlawful or invalid,the remainder of the Agreement shall remain and continue in full force and effect. Article XIV. Termination of Agreement: The To may terminate this Agreement upon immediate written notice should the Contractor fail to perform substantially in accordance with the terms of the Agreement with no fault attributable to the other. In the event of a failure to materially perform by the Contractor the notice of such breach shall be accompanied by the nature of the failure,and the To shall set a date at least 10 days later by which Contractor shall cure the failure. If the Contractor fails to cure within the time as may be required by the notice,the Town may at its option,terminate the Agreement. The To may terminate this agreement without cause at any time,effective seven days beyond a termination date stated in a written notice of termination. In the event of termination,the Contractor shall be compensated for work product and services performed prior to the date of termination. In no event shall the Contractor be entitled payment for any services performed after the effective date oft °nation,and under no circumstances shall the total price exceed the contract price. Article XV. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any actions arising out of this contract shall be brought in a state or federal court in the County of Essex,Commonwealth of Massachusetts,which shall have exclusive jurisdiction thereof. 3 CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION The undersigned certifies under penalties of pedury that our 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 or "person" shall mean natural person, business, partnership, corporation, committee,union, club or other organization, entity, or group of individuals. Signature Date— June 10, 2022 Paul Gromer, President Peregrine Energy Group, Inc. Print Name & Title Company Name CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 49A(b), I Paul--Gromer authorized signatory for Peregrine Energy Group,Inc. Name of individual Name of contractor do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of pedury 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. June 10,2022 Signature Date CERTIFICATE OF VOTE At a duly authorized meeting the Board of Directors of the Peregrine Energy Group, Inc. held on—August 16, 2018 it was VOTED,THAT Paul Gromer President (Name) (Officer) of Pere e Energy Group, Inc.be and hereby is authorized to execute contracts and bonds in the name and on behalf of said Pere e Ener roup, Inc, and affix its corporate seal hereto; and such execution of any contract or obligation in the name of Peregrine Energy Group, c.on its behalf by such officer under seal of. Peregrine Energy Group, Inc, shall be valid and binding upon Pere gdne..Bn erg, .Group, Inc I hereby certify that I am the clerk of the above named Pere e ner ro , I .and that Paul Gromer is the duly elected officer as above of said Peregrine Energy Group, Inc, and that the above vote has not been amended or rescinded and remains in full force and effect as the date of this contract. June 10, 2022 (Date) (Clerk) Paul Gromer COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS-STANDARD CONTRACT FORM This form Is jointly Issued and published by the Office of the Comptroller(CTR),the Executive Office for Administration and Finance(ANF),and the Operational Services Division(OSD) as fine default contact for at Commonwealth Departments when another form is not pre3criberi by regulation or policy. The Commonwealth doom is void any changes made on or by attachment(m Ith 0 If"4-11 Of addendum,a ng a gemen t to"Im ts,cont m ct fb mn a or h wo k a terms)to the leans in this p ub I is had I orm or to die.P and which are incorporated by reference herein.Additional non-conflichno terms maybe added by Attachment. Contractors are required loaccess published forms atCTR Forms j tpl 'M�Agqmgk ftg�q&-(q Forns am also posted atom Forms: "..&V WA, CONTRACTOR LEGAL NAME: Town of North Andover COMMONWEALTH DEPARTMENT NAME: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (arid d/bla): MMARS Department Code,AGO Legal Address:(W-9,W-4):'120 Main Street,North Andover,MA 011145 Business Melling Address: ONE ASHBURTON PLACE,BOSTON,MA 02108 Contract Manager: Laurb Burzlaff I Phone: (078)658-9510 Billing Address(if different): E-Mail, thurzia%noftandovermapy JFax: Contract Manager Nathan Gardner = Phom=.(6117)963-2150 Contractor Vendor Code: VC E-Mail: Nathan.Gardner@mass.gov Fax- (617)727-5779 Vendor Code Address ID(eg.4AD001"): Allii MMARS Doe ID(s): (Note:The Address ID must be set up for EFT payments.) RFR/Procurement or Other ID Number NEW CONTRACT CONTRACT AMENDMENT PROCUREMENT OR EXCEPTION TYPE:(Check one option only) Enter Current Contract End Deb FVol to Amendment:.20__-, ®Statewide Contract(OSD or an OSD4asowbd DepartmenQ Enter Amendment Amount Ill_.(or'no changel —Collective Purchase(Agach OSD approval,scope,budget) AMENDMENT TYPE:(Check one option only.Attach details of amendment changes.) -L Department Procuronamt(includes all Grants-A)i(, IQP)(Solicitation —Amendment to Date,Scope or Budget(Adech updated scope and bud* Notice or RFR,and Response or other procurement supporting clocum ends llon) Emergency Contract(Aftac —lnbrh Contract(Attach Justification for Irdeft Contract and updated scopebudgell) A justification for emergency,scope,budget) —Ciontract Employee(Attach any updates to scope or bAet) Contract Emplayse(Atiach Employment Status Form,scope,budget) —Other Procurement Exception(Allach aullihorWrig language,legislation with —Other Procurement Exception(Allach aftrtrJng langw000fta#on and updated specific exemption or earmark,and exception justification,scope and budget) scope and budget) The Standard Contract Form Instructions,Contractor Certifications and the following Commonwealth Terms and Conditions document is Incorporated by reference Into this Contirad and are legally binding:(Chad ONE option): Z_Comwaffmaffi Terms and Conditions _Commonwealth To and Conditions For Human and Social Services COMPENSATION-.(Check ONE opfion):The Department earths that payments for authorized performance accepted In accordance with this terms,of tins CoWel will be supported In ft state accounting system by sufficlent appropriations or other non-approprialed funds,stMectfo Intercept for Commonwaft owed is under Jlk,(i LJ Rib Contracil.(No Maximum Obfigatkm)Amon details of all miles,units,calculations,conciltiom;or lerms and any changes N rates or term are being amendep _L Maximum Obligation ContracL Enter total maximurn obligation Ibr total duration of this contract(or new total If Contract Is being amended).$20 000.00. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTS(PPD):Commonwealth payments are Issued through EFT 45 days from Invoke mc*L Contractors requesting accelerstard payments must Identify a PPD as follows. Payment Issued within 10 days_%PPD;Payment Issued within 15 days_%PPD;Payment Issued within 20 days PPD:ftypnont Issued within 30 days __�%PPD. If PPD percentages are left blank,identify reason:_agme to standard 45 day cycle_statutxyllegal or Ready Payments JLO*initial payment (subsequent payments scheduled to sueEort standard EFT 45 daX gayment aCie.See,Prom ELta. 71scounts Poll BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE or REASON FOR AMENDMENT,(Enter the Contract tille,purpose,fiscal yeaqs)and a detailed description of the scope of performance or what is being amended for a Contract Amendment.Attach all supporting documentation and justifications.) The Merrimack Valley Recovery Fund' nicipal Clean or Efficient Energy Initleft(MCEEQ provides grants for energy efficiency and clean energy projects within ffwlcW government operallions In the City of Lawrence,the Town of Andover,and the Town of North Andover.During FY2022-FY2023,the Contractor will aftontract with Peraildne Energy Group(Suboontractor),and the Subcontraclorwill assist the Contractor in developing.evaluating,and prioritizing various it to projects In municipal and school buldings that would be suitable for additional Investment under MC EEL Subcontraclor's amended project proposal submitted dated 11012022(Aftchmard Ails Incorporated by reference. ANTICIPATED START DATE: (Complete ONE option only)The Department and Contractor certify for this Contract or Contract Amendment,that Contract obligations: -&1.may be Incurred as of the Effeclive Date(latest sillnelum date below)and MR obligations have been Incurred RdLr to the Effective Date. —2.may be Incurred as of ,20�a date LATER than he EffecM Date below and gg obligations have been Incurred p!Lor to Me Effiective Data. —3.wereincurred as of 20—a dale PRIOR to the Effective Date below,and the parties agme that payments for any obligations Incurred prior to the EffecOve Date are authorized to be made either as settlement payments or as authorized reimbursement payments,and that Me detak and circumstances of all obligations under this Contract are attached and into rated into this Contract, Aoc"nce of payments forever releases the Commonwealth from further claims related to these obktlons. CONTRACT END DATE: Contract performance shag n1A terminate as of J 2023 Covect is property amended,jL ,with no now obligations being Incuned after dft daft unless the n provided that the bons of this Contract and performance expectations and obligations"I survive fts termination for the purpose of resolving any claim or dispute,for completing any negotiated turns and warmalles,to slow any dose out or transition performance,reporting,invoicing or final payments,or during any lapse between amendments. ;-EJ0EJ9&1!Qt[S. Notwithstanding verbal or other representations,by to ® the"Effoc*o Date"of this Contract or Amendment shah be the Mat date that this Contract or Amendment has been executed by an authorized signatory of the Contractor.the Deparenent or a War Contract or Amendment Start Dates above,subject to any required approvals.The Contractor codifies that they haw accessed and reviewed all documents Incorporated by reference as electronically published and the Contractor makes all cadifications required under the Standard Contract Form Instructions and Contractor Cerfificartions under fie pains and nor es of polury,and further agrees to provide any required docum-entabon upon request to support omVhwa,and agrees Mat all temra;governing performance of this Contract ard doing business in Massachusetts are attached or incorporated by reference herein semording to the follovAng hierarchy of document precedence,this Standard Conliact Form,The Standard Contract Form instructions,Contractor Cortfifications,the appitcabie I Commonwealth Terms and Comiliflons,the Request for Response(RFR)or odw adicitudion,the Contractoes Response,and addrdonsinegalraled terms,provided MWI addl6onall negotiated terms will take precedence overthe relevant terms In the RFR and the Contrarclais Response only I made using the process outlined In VJ,QAR?,,1S'1,Incorporated hereh provIde-dthal-my amended RFR Response ems ms-0 In best value,VAw coets,or a more cost effective Contract. AU TRACTOR: AUT"ORIZING.SIGN gVR FOR THE COMMONWEALTH: X; Date,X: fL Data: 0� At Timor L I nature) (Signature and Data Must Be written me 0��17�nmLtu re) (Signature arrid DaVte ku�landwritten At Time of Signature) Print PdntNarne: Pr Print Tilde: Attachment A PEREGRINEN)e ENERGY GROUP January 27,2022 Stephen E.Foster Facilities Director Town of North over 384 Osgood St. North Andover, MA 01845 Steve, As you have requested,Peregrine has updated and revised our original proposal to the Town of North Andover dated May 27,2021 to help the Town develop,evaluate and prioritize various energy infrastructure-related projects in municipal and school buildings that would be suitable for funding by the recent Columbia Gas settlement,AKA the Merrimack Valley Recovery Fund. This revision reflects our meeting and discussion on January 25,2022 with you,Laurie Burz1aff, Elizabeth Mahony of the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General(AGO),and Neal of of the Department of Energy Resources(DOER).The goal of that meeting was to determine how Town of North Andover's Merrimack Valley Recovery Fund allotment might be used by the Town to further the Commonwealth's goals for reduction of greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions,electrification,and clean energy,while also addressing the Town's is for energy efficiency Improvement,operating cost reductions, and increased occupant comfort. Peregrine's has extensive experience over the past 10 years working on various energy efficiency projects and commissioning/retro-commissioning assignments in North over. urn of the Town's interests and buildings will enable the Town to proceed quickly and efficiently. Approach In our January 25,2022 meeting,the To confirmed its continued interest in having Peregrine consider the full project"wish Ilse discussed in May 2021 and Included In our original proposal.This list Is summarized on the next page. Now,pursuant to this recent conversation with the State's representatives,we will also,to the extent the available budget allows,identify and evaluate potential projects that would satisfy the following objectives:(1)reduction of GHG emissions,through energy efficiency,electrification,and clean energy; (2)reduction of energy costs; (3)leveraging Mass Save*and other available clean energy funding opportunities or mechanisms,where appropriate(e.g.,Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target,Alternative Portfolio Standard,and tax credits);and(4)maximizing community and public benefits. Given the budget that is available,we have agreed that it will only be possible to implement a portion of the projects identified on the is list,though we will be cognizant of the potential to leverage Merrimack Valley Recovery Fund dollars with utility incentives available under the current three-year plans,Green Community funding,and other sources. The buildings of Interest to the Town,with potential projects you identified In May 2012 included: - High School-Selective replacement of most problematic RTUs. - Middle School-Consider converting pneumatic UV controls to DDC inn classrooms and also selective replacement of end-of-life RTUs - Sargent School-Complete pneumatic to DDC conversion on few remaining units - Thompson School-Boiler plant replacement and convert remaining pneumatic to DDC - Drinking Water Plant-Evaluate use of 31 AHU serving lower level-is it needed?Better control strategy?Add VFDs to process pumps? - DPW facility-Add sidewall exhaust system w/make-up air - Fire Dept 1-Add JACE for controls integration to Town server ®- Ubrary-Replace boiler? - Youth Center-Replace(S)furnaces and condensing units - Police Department facility-Redesign holding area HVAC?Consider replacing RTU-2,-3 We will also expand our analysis to include the additional electrification,GHG reduction,and related measures as agreed to on January 25,2022 for a subset of these buildings,as directed by the Town. Our initial high-level effort will evaluate the condition of equipment,the timetable for needing additional investment in equipment,opportunities for demand-side energy reduction and/or electrification in the context of current operations and proposed changes to buildings,potential costs for these measures,preliminary cost-benefit,etc. has 1 of this process will analyze all projects on the wish list and assist the Town to select a subset of priority projects for a follow-on Phase 2,where Peregrine could provide additional technical content and specifications to help advance short-listed opportunities. Phase 1 Scope of Work The specific tasks we propose for our initial Phase I scope of work include: - On-site evaluation of equipment condition and field conditions for replacement/upgrade work(2 to 3 days) - Documentation of equipment condition via quantitative scoring - Estimating(high-level)construction costs(labor and materials combined) - Quantification(high-level)of the impact of improvements on energy consumption - Building a " ! i l"to explore high-level financial outcomes of various project combinations and assisting the Town with project prioritization - Meeting with the Town and others as directed by the Town as necessary(conf/video) 2 A follow-on Phase 2 Scope of Work, not included in this proposal,could include our preparing "Voutline specifications"for some or all of the projects selected by the Town.These specifications would be suitable for soliciting detailed engineering or for inclusion In RFP(s)for design-build approach.There may also be a National Grid/Eversource"Custom Retrofit" or"Custom New Construction"incentive track for new equipment or new construction projects that will require our additional engineering support. Phase 1 Fee and Schedule Peregrine now proposes a not-to-exceed budget of$20,000 to complete the Phase 1 scope of work for both the original and newly expanded measures on a time and expense basis.Our hourly rate Is $150/hour.We will plan to begin working within a week of the Town's authorization to proceed.We anticipate that it will take six to eight weeks to complete the initial draft report for this first phase to narrow down and prioritize projects for Inclusion in the next phase. We look forward to working with North Andover on this exciting opportunity. Sincerely, Kaj Huld and Steven Weisman Peregrine Energy Group, Inc. 3