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ARTICLE 6 ~ GENERAL PROVISIONS

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The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and
supersedes prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. The
Contract may be amended or modified only by a written modification.

The term “Work” means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents,
and include all other labor, materials, equipment and services provided by the
CONTRACTOR to fulfill the CONTRACTOR’s obligations.

The intent of the Contract Documents is to include all items necessary for the proper
execution and completion of the Work by the CONTRACTOR. The Contract Documents
are complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all.

In the case of a discrepancy, calculated dimensions will govern over scaled dimensions,
Contract Drawings will govern over Standard Specifications, and Technical Specifications
will govern over both Contract Drawings and Standard Specifications. In the case of a
discrepancy between the Agreement and other Contract Documents, the more specific or
stringent obligation or requirement to the benefit of the OWNER shall take precedence.
The CONTRACTOR shall take no advantage of any apparent error or omission in the
Contract Drawings or Technical Specifications, and the Engineer will be permitted to make
such corrections and interpretations as may be deemed necessary to fulfill the intent of the
Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 7 - OWNER

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Except for permits and fees, which are the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR under the
Contract Documents, the OWNER shall obtain and pay for other necessary approvals,
easements, assessments and charges.

If the CONTRACTOR fails to correct Work that is not in accordance with the Contract
Documents, the OWNER may direct the CONTRACTOR in writing to stop the Work until
the correction is made.

If the CONTRACTOR defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents and fails within a seven (7) day period after receipt of written notice
from the OWNER to correct such default or neglect with diligence and promptness, the
OWNER may, without prejudice to other remedies, correct such deficiencies. In such case,
a Change Order shall be issued deducting the cost of correction from payments due the
CONTRACTOR.

The OWNER reserves the right to perform construction or operations related to the project
with the OWNER’s own forces, and to award separate contracts in connection with other
portions of the project.

The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate and cooperate with separate CONTRACTORs
employed by the OWNER.

Costs caused by delays or by improperly timed activities or defective construction shall be
borne by the responsible party.

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ARTICLE 8 - CONTRACTOR

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Execution of the Contract by the CONTRACTOR is a representation that the
CONTRACTOR has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the
Work is to be performed and correlated personal observations with requirements of the
Contract Documents.

The CONTRACTOR shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents with each
other and with information furnished by the OWNER. Before commencing activities, the
CONTRACTOR shall: (1) take field measurements and verify field conditions; (2)
carefully compare this and other information known to the CONTRACTOR with the
Contract Documents; and (3) promptly report errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered
to the OWNER.

Within ten (10) days of notification of award, and prior lo commencement of work, the
CONTRACTOR shall obtain and forward to OWNER a Payment Bond and a Perforamnce
Bond representing 100% of the contract work

The CONTRACTOR shall supervise and direct the Work, using the CONTRACTOR’s
best skill and attention. The CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for and have
control over construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures, and for
coordinating all portions of the Work.

The CONTRACTOR, as soon as practicable after award of the Contract, shall furnish in
writing to the OWNER the names of subcontractors or suppliers for each portion of the
Work. The OWNER will promptly reply to the CONTRACTOR in writing if, after due
investigation, he has reasonable objection to the subcontractors or suppliers listed.

Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR shall provide
and pay for labor, materials, equipment, tools, utilities, transportation, and other facilities
and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the work.

The CONTRACTOR shall deliver, handle, store and install materials in accordance with
manufacturers’ instructions.

The CONTRACTOR warrants to the OWNER that (1) materials and equipment furnished
under the contract will be new and of good quality unless otherwise required or permitted by
the Contract Documents; (2) the Work will be free from defects not inherent in the quality
required or permitted; and (3) the Work will conform to the requirements of the Contract
Documents.

The CONTRACTOR shall pay sales, consumer, use and similar taxes that are legally
required when the Contract is executed.

The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay for the building permit and other permits and
governmental fees, licenses and inspections necessary for proper execution and completion
of the Work.

The CONTRACTOR shall comply with and give notices required by agencies having
jurisdiction over the Work. If the CONTRACTOR performs Work knowing it to be
contrary to laws, statutes, ordinances building codes, and rules and regulations without notice
to the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for such Work and
shall bear the attributable costs. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly notify the OWNER
in writing of any known inconsistencies in the Contract Documents with such governmental
laws, rules and regulations.

. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly review, approve in writing and submit Shop Drawings,

Product Data, Samples and similar submittals required by the Contract Documents. Shop
Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals are not Contract Documents.

The CONTRACTOR shall confine operations at the site to areas permitted by law,
ordinances, permits, the Contract Documents and the OWNER.

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14. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for cutting, fitting or patching required

completing the Work or to make its parts fit together properly.

15. The CONTRACTOR shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from accumulation

of debris and trash related to the Work.

16. Upon completion of WORK, CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees to OWNER, for

one (1) year, and that all WORK was completed in accordance with the Contract
Documents and will not be defective. CONTRACTOR’s warranty and guarantee hereunder
excludes defects or damage caused by:

> Abuse, modification, or improper maintenance or operation by persons other than
CONTRACTOR, subcontractors, suppliers, or any other individual or entity for
whom CONTRACTOR is responsible; or

> Normal wear and tear under normal usage.

ARTICLE 9 - CHANGES IN THE WORK

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After execution of the Contract, changes in the Work may be accomplished by Change Order
or by order for a minor change in the Work. The OWNER, without invalidating the
Contract, may order changes in the Work within the general scope of the Contract consisting
of additions, deletions or other revisions, the Contract Sum and Contract Time being adjusted
accordingly.

A Change Order shall be a written order to the CONTRACTOR signed by the OWNER to
change the Work, Contract Sum or Contract Time.

Change Order requests must include material and equipment cost plus Jabor with a profit
margin of no more than 10%. Change Orders may require approval by the Board of Public
Works and the OWNER’s Finance Committee vote prior to proceeding.

The OWNER will have authority to order minor changes in the Work not involving changes
in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time and not inconsistent with the intent of the Contract
Documents. Such changes shall be written orders and shall be binding on the OWNER and
CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall carry out such written orders promptly.

If concealed or unknown physical conditions are encountered at the site that differ materially
from those indicated in the Contract Documents or from those conditions ordinarily found to
exist, the Contract Sum and Contract Time shall be subject to equitable adjustment following
authorization of the OWNER to the charges.

ARTICLE 10 —- TIME

1. Time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence to the Contract.
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If the CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in progress of the Work by changes ordered
in the Work, or by labor disputes, fire, unusual delay in deliveries, unavoidable casualties or
other causes beyond the CONTRACTOR’s control, the Contract Time shall be extended by
Change Order for such reasonable time as may be determined.

ARTICLE 11 - PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

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. The Contract Sum stated in the Agreement, including authorized adjustments, is the total

amount payable by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR for performance of the Work under
the Contract Documents.

Once every thirty (30) days, the CONTRACTOR shall submit an itemized Application for
Payment for operations completed in accordance with the values stated in the Agreement.
Such application shall be supported by such data substantiating the CONTRACTOR’s right
to payment as the OWNER may reasonably require.

Application for Payment performed under this agreement shall be submitted as follows:

> Electronically via email to VendorAPInvoices @ NashuaNH.gov
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> Paper Copies via US Mail to:

City of Nashua, City Hall
Accounts Payable
229 Main Street
Nashua, NEL 03060

Please do not submit invoices both electronically and paper copy.

In addition, and to facilitate the proper and timely payment of applications, the OWNER
requires that all submitted invoices contain a valid PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER.
The CONTRACTOR warrants that title to all Work covered by an Application for Payment
will pass to the OWNER no later than the time of payment. The CONTRACTOR further
warrants that upon submittal of an Application for Payment, all Work for which Certificates
for Payment have been previously issued and payments received from the OWNER shall, to
the best of the CONTRACTOR?’s knowledge, information and belief, be free and clear of
liens, claims, security interests or other encumbrances adverse to the OWNER’s interests.
OWNER shall make payments, for work satisfactorily completed and accurately invoiced,
on the basis of CONTRACTORs Application for Payment, within 30 days of approval by
the OWNER.

The CONTRACTOR shall promptly pay each subcontractor and supplier out of the amount
paid to the CONTRACTOR on account of such entities’ portion of the Work.

The OWNER shall have no responsibility for the payment of money to a subcontractor or
supplier.

An Application for Payment, a progress payment, or partial or entire use or occupancy of the
project by the OWNER shall not constitute acceptance of Work not in accordance with the
requirements of the Contract Documents.

Substantial completion is the stage in the progress of the Work when the Work or designated
portion thereof is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents so the
OWNER can occupy or utilize the Work for its intended use.

When the Work or designated portion thereof is substantially complete, the
CONTRACTOR and OWNER shall establish responsibilities for completion and shall fix
the time within which the CONTRACTOR shall finish all items on the list accompanying
the Certificate. Warranties required by the Contract Documents shall commence on the date
of Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof unless otherwise
provided in the Certificate of Substantial Completion.

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11. Upon receipt of a final Application for Payment, the OWNER will inspect the Work. When
he finds the Work acceptable and the Contract fully performed, the OWNER will promptly
issue a final Certificate for Payment.

12. Acceptance of final payment by the CONTRACTOR, a subcontractor or supplier shall
constitute a waiver of claims by that payee except those previously made in writing and
identified by that payee as unsettled at the time of final Application for Payment.

ARTICLE 12 ~- PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

1. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all
safety precautions and programs, including all those required by law in connection with
performance of the Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly remedy damage and loss
to property caused in whole or in part by the CONTRACTOR, or by anyone for whose acts
the CONTRACTOR may be liable.

ARTICLE 13 - CORRECTION OF WORK

1. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly correct Work rejected by the OWNER as failing to
conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents. The CONTRACTOR shall bear
the cost of correcting such rejected work

2. In addition to the CONTRACTOR’s other obligations including warranties under the
Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall, for a period of one year after Substantial Completion,
correct work not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents.

3. If the CONTRACTOR fails to correct nonconforming Work within a reasonable time, the
OWNER may correct it and the CONTRACTOR shall reimburse the OWNER for the cost
of the correction.

ARTICLE 14 —- PROHIBITED INTERESTS

CONTRACTOR shall not allow any officer or employee of the OWNER to have any indirect or
direct interest in this contract or the proceeds of this contract. CONTRACTOR warrants that no
officer or employee of the OWNER has any direct or indirect interest, whether contractual, non-
contractual, financial or otherwise, in this contract or in the business of the CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR also warrants that it presently has no interest and that it will not acquire any
interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
services required to be performed under this contract. CONTRACTOR further warrants that no
person having such an interest shal) be employed in the performance of this contract. If any such
interest comes to the attention of CONTRACTOR at any time, a full and complete disclosure of
the interest shall be immediately made in writing to the OWNER. If OWNER determines that a
conflict exists and was not disclosed to the OWNER, it may terminate the contract at will or for
cause.

ARTICLE 15 —- TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT
TERMINATION, ABANDONMENT, OR SUSPENSIONAT WILL

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The OWNER, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to terminate, abandon, or suspend all or part
of the project and contract at will. If the OWNER chooses to terminate, abandon, or suspend all or
part of the project, it shall provide CONTRACTOR 10 day’s written notice of its intent to do so.
If all or part of the project is suspended for more than 90 days, the suspension shall be treated as a
termination at will of all or that part of the project and contract.

Upon receipt of notice of termination, abandonment, or suspension at will, CONTRACTOR shall:

a. Immediately discontinue work on the date and to the extent specified in the notice.
b. Provide the OWNER with a list of all unperformed services.
Cc. Place no further orders or sub-contracts for materials, services, or facilities, other than

as may be necessary or required for completion of such portion of work under the
contract that is not terminated.

d. Immediately make every reasonable effort to obtain cancellation upon terms
satisfactory to the OWNER of all orders or sub contracts to the extent they relate to
the performance of work terminated, abandoned, or suspended under the notice,
assign to the OWNER any orders or sub contracts specified in the notice, and revoke
agreements specified in the notice.

e. Not resume work after the effective date of a notice of suspension until receipt of a
written notice from the OWNER to resume performance.

In the event of a termination, abandonment, or suspension at will, CONTRACTOR shall receive
all amounts due and not previously paid to CONTRACTOR for work satisfactorily completed in
accordance with the contract prior to the date of the notice and compensation for work thereafter
completed as specified in the notice. No amount shall be allowed or paid for anticipated profit on
unperformed services or other unperformed work.

TERAIINA TION FOR CAUSE

This agreement may be terminated by the OWNER on 10 calendar day’s written notice to
CONTRACTOR in the event of a failure by CONTRACTOR to adhere to any or all the terms and
conditions of the contract or for failure to satisfactorily, in the sole opinion of the OWNER, to
complete or make sufficient progress on the work in a timely and professional manner.
CONTRACTOR shall be given an opportunity for consultation with the OWNER prior to the
effective date of the termination. CONTRACTOR may terminate the contract on 10 calendar days
written notice if, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, the OWNER fails to pay CONTRACTOR
for 45 days after the date of approval by the OWNER of any Application for Payment.

Upon receipt of notice of termination for cause, CONTRACTOR shall:

1. Immediately discontinue work on the date and to the extent specified in the notice.

2. Provide the OWNER with a list of all unperformed services.

3. Place no further orders or sub-contracts for materials, services, or facilities, other than as
may be necessary or required for completion of such portion of work under the contract that
is not terminated.

4. Immediately make every reasonable effort to obtain cancellation upon terms satisfactory to
the OWNER of all orders or sub contracts to the extent they relate to the performance of
work terminated, abandoned, or suspended under the notice, assign to the OWNER any
orders or sub contracts specified in the notice, and revoke agreements specified in the notice.

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5. Not resume work after the effective date of a notice of termination unless and until receipt
of a written notice from the OWNER to resume performance.

In the event of a termination for cause, CONTRACTOR shall receive all amounts due and not
previously paid to CONTRACTOR for work satisfactorily completed in accordance with the
contract prior to the date of the notice, less all previous payments. No amount shall be allowed or
paid for anticipated profit on unperformed services or other unperformed work. Any such payment
may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs occasioned to the OWNER by reasons of
CONTRACTOR's failure. CONTRACTOR shall not be relieved of liability to the OWNER for
damages sustained from the failure, and the OWNER may withhold any payment to the
CONTRACTOR until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the OWNER is determined.
All claims for payment by the CONTRACTOR must be submitted to the OWNER within 30 days
of the effective date of the notice of termination.

If after termination for the failure of CONTRACTOR to adhere to any of the terms and conditions
of the contract or for failure to satisfactorily, in the sole opinion of the OWNER, to complete or
make sufficient progress on the work in a timely and professional manner, it is determined that
CONTRACTOR had not so failed, the termination shall be deemed to have been a termination at
will. In that event, the OWNER shall, if necessary, make an adjustment in the compensation paid
to CONTRACTOR such that CONTRACTOR receives total compensation in the same amount as
it would have received in the event of a termination-at-will.

GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR TERMINATION

Upon termination of the contract, the OWNER may take over the work and prosecute it to
completion by agreement with another party or otherwise. Upon termination of the contract or in the
event CONTRACTOR shall cease conducting business, the OWNER shall have the right to solicit
applications for employment from any employee of the CONTRACTOR assigned to the
performance of the contract. Neither party shall be considered in default of the performance of such
obligations is prevented or delayed by any cause, existing or future, which is beyond the reasonable
control of such party. Delays arising from the actions or inactions of one or more of
CONTRACTOR's principals, officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, sub consultants,
vendors, or suppliers are expressly recognized to be within CONTRACTOR's control.

ARTICLE 16 — DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The parties shal] attempt to resolve any dispute related to this contract as follows. Either party shall

provide to the other party, in writing and with full documentation to verify and substantiate its
decision, its stated position concerning the dispute. No dispute shall be considered submitted and
no dispute shall be valid under this provision unless and until the submitting party has delivered the
written statement of its position and full documentation to the other party. The parties shall then
attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith efforts and negotiation between the OWNER
Representative and the CONTRACTOR Representative. At all times, CONTRACTOR shall carry
on the work under this contract and maintain and complete work in accordance with the requirements
of the contract or determination or direction of the OWNER. If the parties are unable to resolve their
dispute as described above within 30 days, the parties may request that the dispute be submitted to
the Board of Public Works for resolution. If the parties are dissatisfied with the decision of the
Board of Public Works, the parties’ reserve the right io pursue any available legal and/or equitable
remedies for any breaches of this contract except as that right may be limited by the terms of this
contract.

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ARTICLE 17 - CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE

This contract shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of New Hampshire and any
claim or action brought relating to this contract, the work performed or contracted to be performed
thereunder, or referable in anyway thereto shall be brought in Hillsborough County (New
Hampshire) Superior Court Southern Judicial District or in the New Hampshire 9th Circuit Court—
Nashua and not elsewhere

ARTICLE 18 —- MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1. Neither party to the Contract shall assign the Contract as a whole without written consent of
the other.

2. Tests, inspections and approvals of portions of the Work required by the Contract Documents
or by laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of public authorities having jurisdiction
shall be made at an appropriate time.

3. If additional testing is required, the CONTRACTOR shall perform these tests.

4. The OWNER shall pay for tests except for testing Work found to be defective for which the
CONTRACTOR shall pay.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this contract to be signed and intend to be
legally bound thereby.

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City of Nashua, NH (signature)

James Donchess, Mayor OLY

(Printed Name and Title) - (Reinted/Name and Title)

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Date Date
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SCOPE OF WORK
PROJECT AREA

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The project area includes the 14 Court Street Building, basement lobby, storage, offices and
theatre; first floor lobby, offices and theatre and stair towers.

SCOPE
Project elements
1. Draft Fire Suppression and Alarm System Design Plans
e Prepare a preliminary plan of the fire suppression and alarm system for review with
City team including Building Safety, Facilities and Fire Marshalls Office.
e Plan shall include any and all related construction/rehabilitation required to
complete installation

2. Final Plan
e Prepare Final Plan and applications for building permit

3. Construction through Final Approval

e Removal and re-installation of areas of grid ceiling. Ceiling grid system specifics
and quality to be approved by the City

e Install fire suppression and alarm system, including any related
construction/rehabilitation to building

e Install upgraded interior lighting. Interior lighting fixture specifics and quality to be
approved by the city

e Complete all inspections for project per fire sprinkler permit, building permit and
electrical permit

4, Final Approval

Project deliverables and timeline

Draft Fire Suppression and Alarm System design plans 1 month
Final Plan 1 month
Construction through Issuance of Final CO 2 months

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THE CITY OF NASHUA “the Gate City’

Financial Services

Purchasing Department

October 31, 2019
Memo #20-045

TO: MAYOR DONCHESS
FINANCE COMMITTEE

SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
SURFACING FOR THE SALEM STREET TOT LOT (VALUE: $39,450)
DEPARTMENT: 184 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; FUND: GRANT

Please see the attached communication from Nicholas Caggiano, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation Department, dated October 24, 2019 for information related to this purchase.

Pursuant to § 5-84 Special purchase procedures A. (3) Purchases which can be procured through
cooperative intergovernmental purchase agreements with other governmental jurisdictions.

The Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Department, Board of Public Works (October 24, 2019

meeting) and the Purchasing Department recommend the award of this contract in an amount of $39,450
from Ultiplay Park & Playgrounds, Inc. of Uxbridge, MA.

Respectfully,

Dan Kagoken
Purchasing Manager

Ce: N Caggiano L Fauteux

229 Main Street » Nashua, New Hampshire 03061 « Phone (603) 589-3330 e Fax (603) 589-3233