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VENDOR NO. 25811
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE NORTH ANDOVER SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
THIS CONTRACT made and entered into this 151, day of August, 2024 by and between Turf Prep,
LLC, a domestic profit corporation duly authorized by law and having a principal place of
business at 5 Aberjona Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, hereinafter called
"CONTRACTOR", and the Town of North Andover School Department, (TOWN) a municipal
corporation duly established by law and located on 566 Main Street, North Andover, MA, Essex
County, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WHEREAS, the TOWN issued its Invitation for Bids for repair of artificial turf fields at the North
Andover High School; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR represents that it is duly qualified in this field, and has agreed to
perform such services for the TOWN; and
WHEREAS, the TOWN has accepted the CONTRACTOR'S offer.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED by and between the Parties as follows:
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The CONTRACTOR agrees that it will furnish all the necessary equipment, materials, and labor
required to repair the artificial turf fields at North Andover High School in strict accordance with
the Specifications, as directed by the Department Head, during the period commencing upon
execution and terminating September 6, 2024, and will perform such work in a good
workmanlike manner. Time is of the essence for this Contract. Any extensions of time must be
in writing and are at the sole discretion of the TOWN.
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The Bid, the Invitation for Bid, the Bid Deposit, the Specifications, all required Certifications, all
Insurance Binders, and the Schedule of Minimum Wage Rates, as established by the Director of
the Department of Labor Standards in the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce
Development, are incorporated herein and made a part of this CONTRACT.
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Total payments under this CONTRACT shall not exceed Sixteen thousand and 00/100
($16,000.00) Dollars. This Contract is expressly subject to and contingent upon an appropriation
of funds.
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The TOWN agrees to use best efforts to pay for services within thirty (3[) days of receiving an
invoice, so long as all services provided are sufficiently detailed in the invoice, and that the
invoice has filed with the contracting department. Any payment under this Contract shall not
constitute or be deemed a waiver, relinquishment, release, or abandonment of any claim which
the TOWN may have against the CONTRACTOR for breach of this Contract.
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The CONTRACTOR agrees that no obligation shall be considered to have incurred under this
CONTRACT unless and until purchase order shall have been duly issued and approved, and
further, that the obligation incurred shall be limited to the amount set forth in purchase order
or purchase orders duly issued and approved.
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ThexvorktobedoneunderthisC[>NTRA[T, inc|udinga|| thenecessary |abor, equiprnent, too|s,
appliances and materials in connection therewith must, in all respects, notwithstanding any
provision herein to the contrary or inconsistent therewith, meet with the approval of the said
Department Head. The CONTRACTOR states that it is qualified, and is in all relevant aspects, in
good standing. The CONTRACTOR certifies that performance under this Contract will meet
ethical business standards and good stewardship of taxpayer and public funding to prevent
waste orabuse.
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No laborer, workman or mechanic, working within the Commonwealth, in the employ ofthe
CONTRACTOR, or any subcontractor authorized under this CONTRACT shall, in connection with
the work to be done under this CONTRACT, be required or requested to work more than eight
(8) hours in anyone (1) calendar day, or more than forty-eight (48) hours in anyone (1) vveek,
except in cases of extraordinary emergency, unless otherwise provided by law.
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The CONTRACTOR shall at all times during the Contract maintain in full force and effect
Employer's Liability, Worker's Compensation (M(SLc.152), Public Liability, and Property Damage
Insurance, including contractual liability coverage. All insurance shall be for policy limits
acceptable to the TOWN; all required insurance shall be certified by a duly authorized
representative of the insurers on the "M||A" or "AC[>RD" Certificate of Insurance form
(incorporated into and made a part of this agreement); and before commencement of work
hereunder the CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish the T(]VVN with certificate(s) of insurance or
other evidence satisfactory to the TOWN. The certificates shall contain the following express
obligations: "|n the event of cancellation or material change in a policy affecting the certificate
holder, thirty (30) days prior written notice will be given the certificate holder. Where notice is
not provided by CONTRACTOR's insurer, the notice will be provided by the CONTRACTOR." The
TOWN shall be named as an additional insured under each policy mrpolicies, except Workers'
Compensation.
For the purpose of the Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall carry the following types of insurance
in at least the limits specified below.
VVmrkers' Conmpensadmn—therequiredstatutoryannmunt
Employer's Liability—$5OO,OOO
Bodily Injury& Property Damage Liability Except Automobile—$5OO,OOO
Automobile Bodily Injury 6\ Property Damage Liability — $1,OOO,OOO combined single limit for
each accident.
Excess Umbrella Liability—$5,OOO,OOO for each occurrence
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It is further agreed by the CONTRACTOR that, in the event the TOWN is sued in a court of law or
equity, or demand is made upon the TOWN for payment of any damages arising out of the
CONTRACTOR'S performance or non-performance of this Contract, then the CONTRACTOR,
without reservation, shall indemnify and hold harmless the TOWN against any and all claims
arising out of the CONTRACTOR'S performance or non-performance of the CONTRACT.
To the full extent permitted by law, no official, employee, agent or representative mf the TOWN
of North Andover shall be individually or personally liable on any obligation of the TOWN under
this Contract.
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The CONTRACTOR agrees that the cost of Liquidated Damages shall be a fixed amount ofFIVE
HUNDRED and 00/100 DOLLARS ($500.00) for each consecutive calendar day the CONTRACTOR
is in default of the Time for Completion condition for this contract.
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This Contract is subject to all laws of the Cmnornmnvvea|th of Massachusetts, federal, state and
local, which are applicable tothis Contract or work with a public entity; and it is presumed that
the CONTRACTOR is cognizant thereof. Any and all proceedings or actions relating to the
subject matter herein shall be brought and maintained in the courts of the Commonwealth,
which shall have exclusive jurisdiction thereof. This paragraph shall not be construed tolimit
any other legal rights of the parties.
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The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 30,
Sections39M and 39N, and Chapter149, Sections 26and 27, and all related sections, including
amendments thereto, in performing all work under this CONTRACT, and the provisions of said
sections are made a part of this CONTRACT and are to be considered as covenants, terms and
conditions hereof as though all the provisions were specifically incorporated herein, and the
provisions of the said sections sha|l apply even though it may appear they are not applicable to
the work of the type to be performed under this CONTRACT. The said CONTRACTOR agrees to
pay the Wage Scale, as established by the Director of the Department of Labor Standards in the
Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, a copy of which was provided with the
Invitation for Bids and the CONTRACTOR further agrees that, in the event that there are to be
employees of classifications other than those specifically stated herein engaged in the work to
be performed under this CONTRACT, to submit a list of the additional classifications of those to
be employed to the said Facilities Director, and the said CONTRACTOR agrees that it will pay the
Schedule of Wages, as determined by the said Director of the Department of Labor Standards in
the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, under the provisions of General
Laws, Chapter 149, Section 27, and the amendments thereto,
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The CONTRACTOR will carry out the obligations of this Contract in full compliance with all of the
requirements imposed byor pursuant to General Laws c.1G1, §1, etseq. (Minimum Wage Law)
and any executive orders, rules, regulations, and requirements of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts as they may from time totime be amended. The CONTRACTOR will at all times
comply with the wage rates as determined by the Commissioner ofthe Department of Labor
and Industries, under the provisions of General Laws c.149, §§26 to 27D (Prevailing Wage Law),
as shall be in force and as amended. The CONTRACTOR vvi||, in addition to any other
submissions required by the Prevailing Wage Law, submit certified weekly payrolls to the
TOWN with the information described in General Lavvsc.149, §27B.
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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 c.151B (Law Against Discrimination) and
any executive orders, rules, regulations, and requirements of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts as they may from time 10 time beamended.
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all federal and state laws, rules and regulations promoting
fair employment practices or prohibiting employment discrimination and unfair labor practices
and shall not discriminate in the hiring of any applicant for employment nor shall any qualified
employee be demoted, discharged or otherwise subject to discrimination in the tenure,
position, promotional opportunities, wages, benefits or terms and conditions of their
employment because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religion, disability,
handicap, sexual orientation or for exercising any rights afforded by law.
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The CONTRACTOR shall give its personal attention constantly to the faithful performance of the
work and shall not assign or delegate, in whole or in part or otherwise transfer any liability,
responsibility, obligation, duty or interest under this Contract without the written approval of
the TOWN.
Any subcontract entered into by the CONTRACTOR for the purposes of fulfilling the obligations
under this Contract must be in writing, authorized in advance by the TOWN and shall be
consistent with and subject tothe provisions of this Contract. Subcontracts will not relieve or
discharge the CONTRACTOR from any duty, obligation, responsibility or liability arising under
this Contract. The TOWN is entitled to copies of all subcontracts and shall not be bound by any
provisions contained in a subcontract towhich it is not party.
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This Contract shall not be in force until the CONTRACTOR has executed and delivered to the
TOWN and until the TOWN has accepted a Payment Bond in the amount of fifty (50Y6) percent
of the contract price. The Payment Bond shall be secured by and paid for by the CONTRACTOR
and shall be issued by a Surety Company satisfactory to the Town. Any filed or non-filed
subcontractor is also required post a payment bond based on fifty /50Y6\ percent of their filed
or non-filed sub-bid.
This Contract shall not be in force until the CONTRACTOR has executed and delivered to the
TOWN and until the TOWN has accepted a Bid Deposit in the amount of five (5%) percent of the
contract price. The Bid Deposit shall be secured by and paid for bythe CONTRACTOR by
method satisfactory to the Town.
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It is further agreed that the TOWN may terminate this CONTRACT without cause, upon fourteen
(14) days' written notice to the other party, sent by certified mail, to the usual place of business
of the other party. The TOWN may also terminate this CONTRACT at any time for cause.
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The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury thatthis 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 any natural person, business, partnership,
corporation, union, committee, club or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.
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It is understood and agreed by the TOWN and the CONTRACTOR that a Contract Performance
Record Form must be completed on this contract by the Department Head or his designee who
is supervising this contract, and such Contract Performance Record Form must be submitted to
the TOWN Manager, TOWN Accountant, and Purchasing Agent prior to release of final payment
under this contract. If requested by the CONTRACTOR a copy of the Contract Performance
Record Form shall be furnished to the CONTRACTOR.
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The CONTRACTOR certifies that any and all taxes and municipal fees due and owing to the
TOWN of North Andover have been paid in full.
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All fees for permits or licenses required for this project by the TOWN shall be waived; all others
shall be an expense of the CONTRACTOR.
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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 by the TOWN Accountant. The TOWN may immediately terminate or
suspend this CONTRACT without liability on the part of the TOWN for damages, penalties or
other charges in the event the appropriation funding this CONTRACT is terminated or reduced
to an amount which will be insufficient to support anticipated future obligations under this
CONTRACT.
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This contract is only binding upon, and enforceable against the TOWN if: 1) the Contract is
signed by the TOWN Manager or her designee; 2) and endorsed with approval of TOWN
Counsel as to form.
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.
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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. Any Amendments to this Contract must be made in
The CONTRACTOR certifies that any and all taxes and municipal fees due and owing to the
TOWN of North Andover have been paid in frill.
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All fees for permits or hoerim required for this project by the TOWN&W be •all others
shall be an expense of the CONTRACTOR.
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Notwitlisbading 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 by the TOWN Accountant. The TOWN may immediately terminate or
suspend this CONTRACT without liability on the part of the TOWN for damages,penalties or
other charges in the evag the appropriation funding this CONTRACT is tammaW or reduced
to an amount which will be insufficient to support anticipated future obligations this
CONTRACT.
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This contract is only binding upon, and enforceable against the TOWN if 1) the Contract is
signed by the TOWN M=W or her deer , 2) and endorsed with approval of TOWN
MIS to form.
At any tunc durzog normal business hours,and as often as the TOWN may deem it raisonably
necessay.there shall.be available in the office of the CONTRACTOR.for the purpose of audit,
exminaltion. andlor to make excerpts or transcript all records, contracts, invoices,
payrolls,records of peirsonnel,conditions of employment and other data relating to all matters
covered by this Agreement
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This ' with its endorsed supplements, and the other components of the
contract documenM constiturtes the entire contract between the parties,with no agrements
than thon moorpomted herein. Any Amendments to ibis Contract must be made in writing End
executed by all signatories to the oripial C prior to the effective date of the amendmeaL
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Any notice permitted or required under the provisions of this Contract to be given or saved by
either of the parties hereto upon the other party hereto shall be in writing and signed in the
or on the 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 mailmg properly 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 S of Schools,North Andover School 566 Miin Street,North
Andover,Massachusetts 01945.
IN WITNESS WIEREOF,the CONTRACTORS and the said TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
have hereto and to a duplicate and triplicate hereof,caused their corporate WWS to be affixed and
with said duplicate and triplicate,to be signed in their us=and behalf
by thm duly authorized officers the day and year fast above written.
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committee,union,club or odor oigsni2stion,catity,or groW of individwJ&
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