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Snow removal operations will be at the discretion and scheduled directly by the Parking
Department. The contractor should have the proper equipment available to load the plowed
snow into a transport vehicle, and then take that vehicle to a City of Nashua approved snow
dump site.

All equipment must be equipped with a revolving or flashing amber light.
Subcontracting is not allowed.

The City shall have no obligation to engage the services of the Contractor for a specified
number of times.

Contractor shall be knowledgeable and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules,
regulations, and ordinances that may be applicable to the operation of the equipment
provided by Contractor for snow plowing services.

The Contractor shall do all the work and furnish all the materials, tools, equipment and
safety devices necessary to perform snow plowing at all 18 (eighteen) municipal parking
facilities, in a workman like manner and within the time specified. It shall complete the
entire work to the satisfaction of the Parking Manager and in accordance with the
specifications herein mentioned, at the prices herein agreed upon and fixed therefore.

The Contractor shall conduct its work so as to interfere as little as possible with private
business and public travel. It shall, at its own expense, wherever necessary or required,
furnish safety devices and take such other precautions as may be necessary to protect life
and property.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all work done under this contract; for the protection
of the work; and, for preventing injuries to persons and damage to property and utilities on
or about the snow plowing work. It shall in no way, be relieved of its responsibilities by
any right of the Parking Manager to give permission or issue orders relating to any part of
the work, or by any such permission given or orders issued, or by failure of the Parking
Manager to give such permission or such orders.

The Contractor shall bear all losses resulting to him or to the owner on account of the
amount or character of the work, or because of the nature of the land in or on which the
work is done is different from what was estimated or expected, or account of the weather,
elements or other causes. The contractor shall assume the defense of all claims of
whatsoever character against the Contractor of the City, and indemnify, save harmless, and
insure the City, its officer or agents, against all claims arising out of injury or damage to

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persons, corporations or property, whether said claims are for unavoidable damage or not,
and from all claims relating to labor and equipment furnished for the snow plowing work.

PARKING LOT SNOW REMOVAL PRIORITY LIST*

SPRING STREET LOT
SENIOR CENTER LOT
LIBRARY LOT
LIBRARY LOT ANNEX
LIBRARY STAFF LOT
CITY HALL LOTS
GARDEN STREET & LOT
LE PARK RENAISSANCE LOT
WATER STREET LOT

. PEARSON/PARK AVE. LOT

. FACTORY STREET LOT

. RAILROAD SQAURE LOT

. MAPLE STREET LOT

. SCHOOL STREET LOT

. HIGH STREET LOT (55 TAxt)

. CONWAY ARENA LOT

. CROWN STREET PARK AND RIDE LOT

. PINE STREET EXT. LOT

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*Subject to Change based on timing/duration of storm.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of
New Hampshire, excluding any choice of law or conflicts of law rules that would result in the
application of the laws of a different jurisdiction.

SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be void, unlawful, or otherwise
unenforceable, that provision shall be severed from the remainder of this Agreement, and
replaced automatically by a provision containing terms as nearly like the void, unlawful, or
unenforceable provision as possible, or otherwise modified in such fashion as to preserve, to
the maximum extent possible, the original intent of the Parties, and this Agreement, as so
modified, shall continue to be in full force and effect.

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AMENDMENT.

No modification, amendment, or other change to this Agreement shall be effective unless
agreed to in a writing signed by each of the Parties.

NO WAIVER.

Failure or forbearance by any Party to exercise any of its mghts or remedies under this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such rights or remedies in that or any other
instance. No Party shall be deemed to have waived any nght or remedy resulting from such
failure to perform unless it has made such waiver specifically in writing.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement and any amendments to this Agreement contain the complete agreement
between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersede all
other agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, with respect to the matters
contained in this Agreement, including any letters of intent, term sheets or similar proposals
exchanged by the Parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the
Effective Date.

CITY OF NASHUA

By: — Jim Donchess, duly authorized

Signature:

Title: Mayor

Date:

Contractor:

By: Nathan Doty, The Doty Group

Signature:

Title: Authorized

Date:

City of Nashua

Purchasing Department

Administrative Services Division
229 Main Street - Nashua, NH 03060

November 1, 2021
Memo #22-182

TO: Mayor Donchess
Finance Committee

SUBJECT: Feasibility Study for the Millyard land in the amount not to exceed $105,000 funded from

accounts 53142 Consulting Services/Escrow

Please see attached communications from Tim Cummings, Director of Economic Development, dated
October 25, 2021 for project specific details related to this purchase. Below please find a summary of the

purchase approval request:

Item:

Value:
Vendor:
Department:
Source Fund:

Ordinance:

A competitive bidding RFP #0022-052421 for this project was issued on April 26, 2021 and the

Feasibility Study/Design Services Contract for the Millyard land

not to exceed $105,000

Icon Architecture

183 Economic Development

53142 Consulting Services/Economic Development Escrow Funds

Pursuant to § 5-78 Major purchases (greater than $10,000) A. All supplies and
contractual services, except as otherwise provided herein, when the estimated
cost thereof shall exceed $10,000 shall be purchased by formal, written contract

from the lowest responsible bidder, after due notice inviting bids.

following bids were received:

Vendor Location Amount Note
Marvel Design New York, NY $138,250
. Revised Bid Received 10/26/21
Icon Architecture Boston, MA $50,000 for $105,000
NBBJ Boston, MA $127,941
DMA Harvard, MA $73,500

We recommend this bid to be awarded to the lowest total cost vendor who met the RFP specified
requirements. The Economic Development Division, and the Purchasing Department respectfully request

your approval of this contract.

Regards,
Kelly Parkinson

Purchasing Manager

Ce: T Cummings
J Graziano

(603) 589-3330
Fax (603) 594-3233

THE CITY OF NASHUA “The Cate City’

Office of Economic Development

TO: Jim Donchess, Mayor

FROM: Tim Cummings, Economic Development Director

Date: October 25, 2021
RE: Approval of ICON Architecture Contract A Feasibility Study Of
Millyard Land

The enclosed documents include a contract for your approval where we will be looking to enter
into a feasibility study with ICON Architecture. The services sought focus on architectural
design services to help develop a concept plan for the remnant land leftover in the Nashua Mill
Yard owned by the city. The primary deliverable for this initiative is the development of a
concept plan on 3.5 to 4.0 acres of land. A map delineating the primary study area has been

included.

There will be a secondary deliverable in that a very high-level master plan for the ancillary
property owned by the city is also expected. The purpose of this request is to outline potential
building envelopes on the available land area. Furthermore, the City will be looking for content
that demonstrates a certain aesthetic design to act as an inspiration for future development in the
Mill Yard. This plan should act as an overall strategic plan for all the various pieces of land of

interest.

These services were competitively procured and the source of funds is from a calendar year 2021

escrow for $105,000.

THANK YOU.

229 Main Street, Suite 234 * Nashua, New Hampshire 03060 * Phone (603) 589-3070

ICON

ARCHITECTURE

101 SUMMER ST
BOSTON MA
02110

ICONARCH.COM
617.451.3333

May 24, 2021

REV October 26, 2021

Kelly Parkinson
Purchasing Manager
City of Nashua

229 Main Street,

Nashua, NH 03060

RE: Proposal for RFP 0022-052421

Architectural Design Services for Nashua Millyard Concept Plan

Dear Kelly:

ICON is pleased to submit this proposal for your Concept Plan at the Nashua Millyard.
We have assembled a team with the expertise, local knowledge, and experience-
based understanding of the regional development community to position the City well
for realization of a plan that will optimally benefit the community.

Why ICON

ICON Architecture, Inc., is a women-owned, Boston-based firm of 40 staff with award-
winning work focused on sustainable urban development—creating new paradigms
for living and working in numerous transit-oriented developments. The firm’s projects
mix uses—market-rate housing with workforce units, artist live/work communities
with retail/office incubator environments, and mixed-use developments engaging
their neighborhood edges. ICON has been responsible for the design of over 18,000
units of multifamily housing throughout New England. We bring the right experience
to move this project forward expediently and within budget:

e Positive working relationship with City Planning Agencies — ICON has a long and
successful relationship developing designs with City Planning Departments, and is

currently working with the City of Nashua on several exciting projects. Our
concept designs are based in our experience and the realities of spatial and
construction requirements, while promoting an engaging vision. Most of our
projects require zoning relief, and we are experienced negotiating needed relief
provisions.

e Deep experience designing large developments on multi-acre sites — ICON has an
enviable record designing multiple mixed-income developments on multi-acre
sites, blending an array of building types and uses. We understand the nuances of
building in multiple phases, establishing a street and circulation network, and
creating a desirable living environment “whole cloth”. Our Maverick Landing re-
established the East Boston waterfront neighborhood with 496 mixed-income
apartments and condos; our Washington Beech transformed a multi-block section
of Roslindale into 216 apartments in a mix of LEED Gold low rise and mid-rise.
Maxwell’s Green reinvigorated an abandoned 5.5 acre industrial site into a linked
community of 200 units while Oak Grove Village imagined a 15-acre site for 550
units within a 5 minute walk to transit. Additional example projects are provided
later in our proposal.

e ICON has a proven track record “right sizing” developments to get them built —
ICON excels at designing striking buildings that employ efficient and cost-effective
design to meet realistic budgets. We understand how to make the most of
construction typologies to fit within your budget and how to design buildings to
improve efficiency ratios while providing the mix and the amenities to meet the
market and the proforma.

At the heart of ICON’s practice is the belief that great design begins with
collaboration, so we work well with neighbors and city officials to understand the
nuances of a site, and to balance community concerns for development. We can’t
always please everyone, but we do try to help everyone understand why the choices
are made and build consensus around them. It’s that mutually engaging vision behind
each of our designs that allows us to create memorable places—we’re making better
places for the people who build their lives there.

ICON would be delighted to be a part of creating and securing a mutual vision for the
Nashua Millyard. We hope that you find this proposal appropriate to your needs on
this project. Please do not hesitate to call to discuss any questions you might have
regarding this proposal.

Sincerely,

ft con Card Hablael
ICON Architecture, Inc. ICON Architecture, Inc.
Ned Collier, AIA, LEED AP Kendra Halliwell AIA, LEED AP
Principal Associate Principal

Education + Institutional Practice Leader Housing Practice Leader

Core Project Team

ICON Architecture is a 40-person, Boston-based, women-owned (WBE) architectural
practice focused on sustainable, transformative projects that create new paradigms
for living. Our designs range from infill transit-oriented development to innovative
adaptive reuse, creating sustainable communities that energize residents and
communities. Our projects creatively reposition aging buildings and sites to celebrate
their rich history while embracing contemporary life. A leader in innovation, ICON
work engages sustainable building practices, such as Passive House and Fitwell, and
efficient construction methods, such as modular and mass timber.

ICON delivers projects that not only meet program and budget goals, but deliver
enduring value. Regardless of size, each project demonstrates sensitivity to context
and displays our ability to work thoughtfully with residents, neighbors, and
administrators to achieve quality planning and design with superior lasting value. We
have extensive experience working with public agencies and both public and private
developers (sometimes together!) throughout the northeast, and we have designed
and built over 18,000 housing units. We have deep experience designing for unique
sites and programs, with an appreciation for the rich architectural fabric of New
England downtowns.

ICON’s projects have been case studies for nationally distributed books on urban
housing, published by the Urban Land Institute, Harvard University Press, and Global
Green. Our work has won numerous awards, multiple Builders Choice Design Awards,
a Governor’s Smart Growth Leadership Award, and multiple Preservation
Achievement Awards from the Boston Preservation Alliance and the Massachusetts
Historical Commission.

Key Staff:

ICON Architecture’s Design Team will be led by Kendra Halliwell AIA, LEED AP.
Kendra has extensive design and permitting experience in communities across New
England, with depth of knowledge in mixed-use and sustainable, cost-effective
construction and will be the point of contact throughout the project. Ned Collier, AIA,
will collaborate throughout the design process, providing insight into design
opportunities and facilitating communication in the programming and concept
phases. Michelle Apigian, AIA, AICP will bring her knowledge of sustainable design
and construction into discussions of the site options, preferred option refinement and
the final document.

ICON has assembled the following team for the proposed Nashua Mill Yard Concept
Study:

e Real Estate Development Consultant: Abramson & Associates -- Barry M.
Abramson will provide real estate evaluation of the market and financial feasibility
and highest and best use, estimation of potential disposition revenue and net
benefits to the City and collaborate in concept planning.

e Cost Estimating Team: Harvey Construction Company — Carl Dubois will assist the
team through the early study phases to help guide informed decisions regarding
construction methods and costs.

e Civil Engineering + Site Layout: Hayner/Swanson —Jim Petropulos is currently
working on several similarly scaled projects in the Nashua area, and he and his
team will provide insight in understanding site constraints.

e Legal Consultant: Prunier & Prolman, PA — Andrew A. Prolman will support the
team.

Approach to the Scope of Work

The goal of the Concept Study is to create an inspiring and realistic vision for the reuse
of the 3 % -4 acre Nashua Mill Yard, providing a basis for a future Developer RFP. This
process will involve an iterative development of the site plan, financial evaluations,
conceptual building plans, and imagery. The following proposed approach to scope
and interim deliverables are subject to development through discussion with the City.
They represent what we understand will be needed to develop the final deliverable,
but can be adapted to fit the City’s needs and expectations. More broadly, we will
provide a very high level master plan for the ancillary property owned by the City in
the Mill Yard.

For the sake of cost-effectiveness and given our general understanding of the
development market and site appropriateness, the proposed scope assumes that the
most likely highest and best use will be some form of multi-family residential, with the
analysis focusing on variations of that general use category in terms of:

e Rental versus Homeownership — Market analysis may imply different unit
sizing and parking treatments.

e Building typologies, forms and magnitudes — We will consider wood frame,
podium, modular, townhome, or midrise types of structure, each reviewed for
cost-efficiency and use.

e Parking strategy — Always a primary topic of conversation, what are
minimums required for a marketable development? Is surface parking versus
alternate forms of structured parking viable? The team will review options to
include variations for parking on the site, including surface parking, under a
residential or mixed-use building or in a free-standing deck.

e Mix of Uses — We will explore the possibility of including ancillary other uses
such as ground floor commercial.

AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

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PRESIDENT BRIAN S. McCARTHY CALLS ASSEMBLY TO ORDER
PRAYER OFFERED BY CITY CLERK PATRICIA PIECUCH
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG LED BY ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE DAVID W. DEANE
ROLL CALL
REMARKS BY THE MAYOR
RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR
RECOGNITIONS
R-17-124

Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Board of Aldermen

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NASHUA SILVER KNIGHTS BASEBALL TEAM

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e Personnel/Administrative Affairs Committee Recommends to Commit Warrant

From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: Report on Surplus and Overlay 2018

From: Karl Gerhard, Deputy Fire Chief, Nashua Fire Rescue
Re: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Support

PERIOD FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATIVE TO ITEMS EXPECTED TO BE
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