HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract #: 1927 - From: 09-02-2025 To: 06-30-2026 - Haverhill Taxi - School CONTRACT NO,
VENDOR NO, 26046
TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT Wl"TH TI--IE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OF Noorm ANDOVER
THIS CONTRACT made and entered into this 24 day of November, 2025, by and between
Haverhill Taxi, LLC, a domestic profit corporation duly authorized by law and having a principal
place of business at 145 B Winter St., Haverhill, MA 01830, hereinafter called "CONTRACTOR",
and the and the SCHOOL M.STRICT of North Andover,("DISTRICT")a municipal corporation duly
established by law and located at 566 Main Street, North Andover, Essex County,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
WHEREAS, the MSTRICT issued a Request for Quotes dated November 13, 2025 for
Transportation Services for Homeless Students and;
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR represents that it is duly qualified in this field, and has agreed to
perform the services requested by the DISTRICT, and
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT has accepted the CONTRACTOR'S proposal subject to the conditions
and agreements herein contained;
®THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED by and between the Parties as follows:
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The CONTRACTOR agrees that it will provide Transportation Services for 180 days as described
in accordance with the Request for Quotes, and the Quote, The Request for Quotes the
Specifications, the Quote, all required Certifications and all Insurance Binders,are incorporated
herein and made a part of this CONTRACT.
The CONTRACTOR will report to the signatory Department Head of this CONTRACT
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The Contract Period will commence on September 2, 2025 and terminate June 30, 2026. Any
extensions of time must be by written NOTICE per paragraph 21 from the DISTRICT, and are at
the sole discretion of the DISTRICT.
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Total payments under this CONTRACT shall not exceed $65,000.00 DOLLARS. This Contract is
expressly subject to and contingent upon an appropriation of funds.
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The DISTRICT 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 DISTRICT 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 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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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 DISTRICT; 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 DISTRICT with certificate(s) of insurance or
other evidence satisfactory to the DISTRICT. 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
DISTRICT 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—$1,000,000 for each occurrence
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It is further agreed by the CONTRACTOR that,in the event the MSTRiCTis sued In a court of law
or equity, or demand is made upon the DISTRICT 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 DISTRICT 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
DISTRICT of North Andover shall be Individually or personally liable on any obligation of the
DISTRICT under this Contract,
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This Contract is subject to all laws ofthe 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 oft e Commonwealth,which shall
have exclusive jurisdiction thereof.This paragraphs all 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 30B 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.
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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.
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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
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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 DISTRICT.
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It is further agreed that the DISTRICT 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 DISTRICT 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 DISTRICT 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 DISTRICT Manager, DISTRICT 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
DISTRICT of North Andover have been paid in full.
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This contract is only binding upon, and enforceable against the DISTRICT if: 1) the Contract is
signed by the Superintendent of Schools or her designee; 2) and endorsed with approval of
DISTRICT Counsel as to form.
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At any time during normal business hours,and as often as the DISTRICT may deen'i 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 trariscript all records, contracts, invoices, materials,
payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of ernployrnent and other data relating to all matters
covered by this Agreement.
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This instrument, 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
originai 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 DISTRICT by being sent to
the Superintendent of Schools at 566 Main Street, North Andover, Essex County,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CONTRACTORS and the said DISTRICT 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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ROVEM CONTRACTORS
Pamela Lathrop,Sup ikntendent
North Andover Public Schools
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Christine P.O'Connor Kyle am
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Town Counsel Tow 0;.-cl nta nt
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CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION
The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury 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 word 'person" shall mean natural person, business, partnership,
corporation,committee, union,club or other organization,entity,or group of individuals.
Signature« Date
Print Name&Title Company Name
CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws,Section 49A(b), I
bvi,�1WC authorized signatory for /I t W,e�, A��//�- )( ZC
Name of individual Name of contractor
do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that said contractor has complied
with all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the DISTRICT of North Andover,
relating to taxes, permit or other fees,reporting of employees and contractors,and withholding
and remitting child support.
Signature Date
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(NOTE:A certified vote of he corporation may be substituted for this form.)
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The Vendor; P111 is.(CHECK ONE)
(Name of Compariy/Coonsultant/Corporitiofi)
A. a corporation formed and existing under the laws of the state of
and pursuant to the corporate by-laws,
(Insert Name and Title of Authorized Representative)
is authorized to execute contracts in the name of said corporation.Such
execution of any contract or obligation in this corporation's name on its behalf by
such duly authorized individual shall be valid and binding upon the corporation.
R. a limited liability cornpany or,a partnership formed and existing under the
laws of the state off a and pursuant to the limited liability
company agreement or partnership agreement,
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(Insert,Name and Title of Authorized Representative)
is authorized to execute contracts in the name of said company or partnership.
Such execution of any contract or obligation in this company or partnership's
name on its behalf by such duly authorized individual shall be valid and binding
upon the company or partnership,
C is a sole proprietorship owned and operated exclusively by the undersigned.
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(Insert Name and Title of Authorized Representative)
Execution of any contract or obligation in this sole proprietorship's name by such
duly authorized individual shall be valid and binding.
Signature:
(Must be signed by Corporate Cifficer,Part per,or Sole Proprietor)
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Print Name of Above
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Date
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