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VENDOR NO. 569
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
THIS CONTRACT made and entered into this day of September, 2024, by and between Action
King Enterprises, Inc., a domestic profit corporation duly authorized by law and having a principal
place of business at 26 Livingston Street, Lowell, Massachusetts 01852, hereinafter called
"CONTRACTOR", and the Town of North Andover, (TOWN) a municipal corporation duly
established by law and located on 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA, Essex County, in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WHEREAS,the TOWN issued its Invitation for Bids for cleaning of wet wells; 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 for the cleaning of wet wells in strict accordance with the Specifications, as directed by
the Department Head, during the period commencing upon execution and terminating
September 14, 2025, 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, Fifty (50%) percent Payment
Bond, 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 prices outlined in the attached Appendix
A. 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 (30) 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 a 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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The work to be done under this CONTRACT, including all the necessary labor, equipment, tools,
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 or
abuse.
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No laborer, workman or mechanic, working within the Commonwealth, in the employ of the
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 any one (1) calendar day, or more than forty-eight (48) hours in any one (1) week,
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 (MGL c.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 "MIIA" or "ACORD" 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 TOWN with certificate(s)of insurance or other
evidence satisfactory to the TOWN. The certificates shall contain the following express
obligations: "In 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 or policies, 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.
Workers' Compensation—the required statutory amount
Employer's Liability—$500,000
Bodily Injury& Property Damage Liability Except Automobile—$500,000
Automobile Bodily Injury& Property Damage Liability—$1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident.
Excess Umbrella Liability—$5,000,000 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 of 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 of FIVE
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 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, federal, state and
local, which are applicable to this 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 to limit 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, Sections
39M and 39N, and Chapter 149, Sections 26 and 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 shall 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 by or pursuant to General Laws c.151, §1, et seq. (Minimum Wage Law)
and any executive orders, rules, regulations, and requirements of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts as they may from time to time be amended. The CONTRACTOR will at all times
comply with the wage rates as determined by the Commissioner of the 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 will, 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 Laws c.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 to time be amended.
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 to the 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 to which it is not a 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(50%) 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 (50%) 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 a 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 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 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 writing
and executed by all signatories to the original Contract, prior to the effective date of the
amendment.
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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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the CONTRACTORS and the said TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER have hereto
and to a duplicate and triplicate hereof, caused their corporate seals to be affixed and these
presents, together with said duplicate and triplicate, to be signed in their name and behalf by
their duly authorized officers the day and year first above written.
APPROVED: CONTRA TORS
By
Me issa Murphy-Rodrigues -
TOWN Manager, North Andover Fed.I.D. or Social Securitjr- o.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
------ �lloi,
Christine P. O'Connor Tim Willett ,
TOWN Counsel Department Head
Kyl are
Date:
a TOWN Accountant
APPENDIX A ® PRICE PROPOSAL
The Contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest
aggrepte price for the first year solely.All prices are to remain firin for the duration of the Contract.
NOTE: The unit price bid for each location is the cost per year.
Year 1: September 15.2024—Segtember 14,2025
Alcott Village,105 Andover By-Pass("'to be cleaned twice)
Blue Ridge Road,410 Blue Ridge Road(*to be cleaned twice)
Bonny Lane,120 Bonny Lane S-Lgaq,0()
Boston Hill Road, 1280 Turnpike Street(*to be cleaned twice) !S 3LLjLCV
Butcher Boy,1945 Great Pond Road('Oto be cleaned twke) S-3L4&(01
Campbell Road, 1875 Salem Street $ I FILC-0
Carter Field,75 Caner Road 00
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Coachmmi Lane,70 Coachman Lane
Dale Street,595 Dale Street $ 0()LEO
Flagship Ddvc,87 Flagship Drive s—
Forest View,14 Ralomino Drive(*to be cleaned twice)
Hawthorne Place,45 Hawthorne Place $ t-P0
Holly Ridge,I Holly Budge Z)
Jasmine Plaza,720Tumpike Street
Johnson Cimk,85 Johnson Circle
Meding House,44 Meeting House sjzAoo
Rea's Pond, 1653 Great Pond Road �:Ik7—C , �o
Saile Way,89 Saile Way S, �Loc Sargeant School,300 Abbott Street
Water Treatment Plant,420 Great Pond Road
Willows,5 Willows StreLt
Winter Sveet 60 Winter Street(*to be cleaned twice)
Osgood St,1734(...god St 22q y)
ReaStreet,475 Rea Street
TOTAL S
'Tovm of North Andover IFB Page 7 of 21
Clean ing of Sewer Pump Station Wet WeRs
C R� F CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MMMD/YYYY)
10/04/2023
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy()es)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement A statement on
this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements).
PRODUCER NAM A T Nickalas Oates
Knight-Dik Insurance Agency, Inc. PHONE FAX
120 Front Street 503 753-6353 AIc No:
E-MAIL rosadik@knightdik.com
Worcester MA 01608 ��'
INSURE S AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIL/
INSURER A:Cincinnati Insurance Company 10677
INSURED wsum s:Evanston Insurance Company 35378
Action King Enterprises, Inc. Action King
Sewer Alpine Sewer Services; Action-King -INSURER C:Travelers 36137
26 Livingston Street 91SURERD:
Lowell NA 01852 INSURER E:
(978) 452-7750 INSURERF:
COVERAGES RN CERTIFICATE NUMBER:cart ID 28509 (84) REVISION NUMBER:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
ILTRR TYPE OF INSURANCE SUBR POLICY NUMBER MMIDD FYY POLICY
MID Y fYY LIMBS
A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000
GE TO
CLAIMS-MADE 7X OCCUR Y EPP0696076 10/01/202310/01/2026 PREMISES EeE occurrence) $ 100,000
MED EXP(Any one person) $ 5,000
PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000
X POLICY❑JECaT 1_X_1 LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000
OTHER: Cyber $ 25,000
AUTOMOBILELUIBILRY EaMBaccidentSfNGLELIMR $ 1,000 000
A ANY AUTO Y EBA0696077 10/01/2023 10/01/2024 BODILY INJURY(Per person) S
OWNED X SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS
HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTYDAMAGE
X AUTOS ONLY X AUTOS ONLY Peracddent $
$
A X UMBRELLAIJAB X OCCUR Y EPP0696076 10/01/202310/01/2026 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000
EXCESS LIAR I CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000
DED I I RETENTION$ $
WORKERS COMPENSATION PE OTH-
C AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILRY YIN ON70594OUS 10/01/2023 10/01/2024 X STATUTE ER
ANYPROPRIETORIPARTNERIEXECUTNE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000
OFFICER/MEMBEREXCLUDED? N/A
(Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE S 1,000,000
Ness,describe under
D SCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000
bebw
B Excess Liability NCGX101147 10/01/2023 10/01/2024 Occurrence $ 3,000,000
B Pollution CPLM0119519 10/01/2023 10/01/2024 Occurrence $ 1,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES(ACORD 101.Addiflonal Remarks Schedule,may be attached H mom space is required)
Re: Cleaning of Sewer Pump Station Not Wells. The certificate holder is named as Additional Insured
with regards to liability on a Primary/Non-Contributory basis if required by written contract or
agreement. 30 day notice of cancellation to certificate holder.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
Town of North Andover, M ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
120 Wain Street AUTHORQEDREPRESENTATIVE
Andover NA 01845 - YkX
01988 2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
ACORD 25(2016103) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
Page 1 of 1
PAYMENT BOND
Bond No. 7474695
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we Action King Enterprises, Inc.
with a place of business at 26 Livingston Street,Lowell,MA 01852
as Principal (the"Principal"), and Old Republic Insurance ,a corporation
qualified to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with a place of business at
1000 Franklin village Drive,Suite 3028,Franklin,MA 02038
as Surety
(the"Surety"),are held and firmly bound unto the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts as Obligee(the
"Obligee"), in the sum of $27,360.00 lawful money of the
United States of America,to be paid to the Obligee, for which payment,well and truly to be made,we bind
ourselves, our respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally,
firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, the Principal has assumed and made a contract with the Obligee, bearing the date of
September 14,2024 for the construction Of cleaning sewer pump stations
NOW,THE CONDITIONS of this obligation are such that if the Principal and all subcontractors under said
contract shall pay for all labor performed or furnished and for all materials used or employed in said contract
and in any and all duly authorized modifications, alterations, extensions of time, changes or additions to
said contract that may hereafter be made, notice to the Surety of such modifications,alterations,extensions
of time,changes or additions being hereby waived,the foregoing to include,but not be limited to,any other
purposes or items set out in, and to be subject to,the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter
30,Section 39M,and Chapter 149, Section 29,as amended then this obligation shall become null and void;
otherwise, it shall remain in full force and virtue.
IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, the Principal and Surety have hereto set their hands and seals this
7 day Of October
PRINCIPAL SURETY
Old Republic Surety Company
Diane Gallo
[Name and Seal] [Attorney-in- t] [rSeaIJ
9� ff
1000 Franklin village Drive,Suite 3028,Franklin,MA 02038 - off_ etee
[Title] [Address] N1111111
508-753-6353
Attest: [Phone]
Attest:
Town of North Andover IFB Page 20 of 21
Cleaning of Sewer Pump Station Wet Wells
01,,,,D REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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` POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY,a Pennsylvania stock insurance corporation„
does make;constitute and appoint:
ROBERT DIK,MAUREEN STANDRING,DIANE GALLO,CONOR GRENE,PATRICK T.MANNING,DUNCAN FRANCE,OF WORCESTER,MA
its true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact with unlimited power and authority for and on behalf of the Company as surety,to execute and deliver and affix
the seat of the Company thereto(it'a seal is required),bonds,undertakings,recognizances or other written obligations in the nature th f, (other than
s6ft insurance workers impensa bon bonds guaranteeing payment of benefits or black lrrrV bonds) M as follows,
ALL WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS
and to bind OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY thereby;and all of the acts of said Attonteys-in-Fact,pursuant to these presents,are ratifiedand
confirmed.This appointment is made under and by authority of the board of directors at a meeting on December 10,2019. This Power of Attorney is
signed and sealed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following resolutions adopted by the board of directors of the OLD REPUBLIC
INSURANCE COMPANY on December 10,2019.
RESOLVED FURTHER,that the chairman,president or any vice president of the Company's surety division,in conjunction with the secretary or
any assistant secretary of the Company,be and hereby are authorized and directed to execute and deliver®to such persons as such officers of
the Company may deem appropriate,Powers of Attorney in the form presented to and attached to the minutes of this meeting,authorizing such
persons to execute and deliver and affix the seal of the Company to bonds,undertakings,recognizances,and suretyship obligations of all kinds,
(Aber than bail bonds,bank depository bonds,mortgage deficVency bonds,irnortg aqe guaranty bonds,guarantees of instaallnaent paper aarld note
guaairaairaiy bonds., The said officers may revoke any Power of Attorney previously granted to any such person.
RESOLVED FURTHER,that any bond,undertaking,recognizance,or suretyship obligation shall be valid and binding upon the Company
(i)when signed by the chairman,president or any vice president of the Company's surety division and attested and sear(if a seal be
required)by any secretary or assistant secretary;or
(it)when signed by a duly authorized Attomey-in-Fact and sealed with the seal of the Company(if a seal be required),
RESOLVED FURTHER,that the signature of any officer designated above,and the seat of the Company,may be affixed by facsimile to any
Power of Attorney or certification thereof authorizing the execution and delivery of any bond,undertaking,recognizance,or other suretyship
obligations of the Company,and such signature and seal when so used shall have the same force and effect as though manually affixed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY'has caused these presents to be signed by its proper officer,and its
corporate seal to be affixed this 2`171°ti day of P_ ZR, 20241_.
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Assistant Secretary tot SEAL 1;f
<we'aaaeaautctae+y°°' -.W,• ,.� �,�
STATE OF WISCONSIN,COUNTY OF WAUKESHA-SS ..Vice Pf;�
On this 20TH day of_ SEPT EMBER, 2024 personally came before me, ALAN PAVLIC_ and.
_IEAREN J„HAFFNER to me known to be the individuals and officers of the OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY who
executed the above instrument,and they each acknowledged the execution of the same,and being by me duly swom,did severally depose and satyr that
they are said officers of the corporation aforesaid,and that the seal affixed to the above instrument is the seal of the corporation,and that said corporate
seal and their signatures as such officers were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority of the board of directors of said
organization.
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of No �Ptabtica_„- ®wW m
My commission expires.
CERTIFICATE (Expiration of notary commission does not Invalidate this instrument)
I,the undersigned,assistant secretary of the OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY,a Pennsylvania corporation,CERTIFY that the foregoing
and attached Power of Attorney remains in full force and has not been revoked;and furthermore,that the Resolutions of the board of directors set forth in
the Power of Attorney,are now in force.
Signed and sealed at the City of Brookfield,Wl this day of
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KNIGHT-DIX INS AGENCY INC
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