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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
THIS CONTRACT made and entered into this, day of , 202 , by and between IPC
Lydon, LLC, a domestic profit corporation duly authorized by law and having a principal place of
business at 284 Bodwll Street, Avon, MA 02322, hereinafter called "CONTRACTOR", and the
TOWN of North Andover, ("TOWN") a municipal corporation duly established by law and located at
120 Main Street,North Andover, in Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WHEREAS, the TOWN issued its Invitation for the Drinking Water Treatment Plant Influent Screen
Replacement project; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR represents that it is duly qualified in this field, and has agreed to
perform such services for the TOWN, when requested by the Department Head or his designee; 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 replace the DWTP's traveling influent screens in the TOWN, in strict accordance with the
Specifications, as dir to by the Department Head, during the period commencing upon execution
and terminating ,202.&, and will perform such work in a good workmanlike manner.
Time is of the essence or this Contract. As per the terms of the Invitation for Bids, the work must be
substantially completed within 360 calendar days. 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 Invitation for Bid,the Specifications,the Bid,Bid Deposit,Payment Bond,Performance 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 Six Hundred and Twenty-Nine Thousand
Five Hundred and Ninety-Five Dollars and Zero Cents ($629,595.00). 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 TOWN, in consideration of the above CONTRACTs on the part of the CONTRACTOR to be
performed, agrees to pay to the CONTRACTOR the price set forth in Paragraph No. 3 for all work
performed and the necessary equipment, tools, appliances and materials furnished hereunder. 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 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 contracting 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 and ENGINEER shall be named as an additional insured under each
policy or policies, except Workers' Compensation.
Refer to the General Requirements of the Contract (Section 00700) and the Supplement General
Requirements (Section 00800) for insurance requirements.
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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 ONE
THOUSAND and 00/100 DOLLARS ($1000.00) 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
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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 is attached hereto and marked "D" 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 Department Head involved in this project, 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.
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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 Bid Deposit of Five (5%) Percent of the value of the total bid or
sub-bid; Payment Bond in the amount of One Hundred (100%) percent of the contract price;
Performance Bond in the amount of One Hundred (100%)percent of the contract price. The Payment
Bond and Performance Bond shall be secured by and paid for by the CONTRACTOR and shall be
issued by a Surety Company satisfactory to the Department Head overseeing the CONTRACT.
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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 Auditor, 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, however, fees
for all other permits or licenses required for this project 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.
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APPROVED: CONTRACTORS
BY
Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues ✓' P0A) > CO
Town Manager,North Andover Fed.I.D. or Social Security No.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
Christine P. O'Connor
Town Counsel Department Head
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