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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 shall 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 to 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.

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.

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

The OWNER shall pay for tests except for testing Work found to be defective for which

the CONTRACTOR shall pay.

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

City of Nashua, NH (signature) Ted Barry Co., Inc. (signature)

_James Donchess, Mayor
(Printed Name and Title) (Printed Name and Title)

Date Daie

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se THE CITY OF NASHUA “The Cate City

Fosuenal Perce ay
Pia dene Di partevras

May 9, 2016

iFB0344-060916
SEWER AND DRAIN PIPE AND STRUCTURE INSPECTION

ADDENDUM #1

Information included in this document becomes a part of the original IFB.

Addendum #1 fs being issued to Include the plans for this [F8. The plans can be accessed on the City of
Nashua website under Services>Bid Opportunities>Sewer and Drain Pipe and Structure
Inspection>2016 4 28 Plans Sewer Drain Pipe Structure InspectionTO PURCHASING

All other aspects of the original document remain the same.

Please sign below te indicate receipt of this additional information and include this page with your bid
submittal.

Respectfully,

Foe ao Coe ~
WOO oe
Danielle Greenberg

City of Nashua - Purchasing Agent Il
greenbergd @nashuanh.gov

Addendum #1 received and incorporated into bid submittal for 1FB0844-060916
Please sign and include this addendum in your bid package.

Md a
(Authorized Signature)

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THE CITY OF NASHUA

Frnantal Servives
Purcharag Departacent

May 26, 2015

IFBO844-060916
SEWER AND DRAIN PIPE AND STRUCTURE INSPECTION

ADDENDUM #2

Information included in this dacument becomes a part of the originat |FB.

Addendum 8&2 is being issued to respond to submitted questions.

All other aspects of the original document remain the same.

“The Gate City”

Please sign below to indicate receipt of this additional information and include this page with your bid

submittal.

Respectfully,

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Danielie Greenberg
City of Nashua - Purchasing Agent Il
greenbergd@nashuanh.gov

Addendum #2 received and incorporated into bid submittal for |FB80844-060916
Please sign and include this addendum in your bid package.

Mba spam

(Authorized Signature}

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(Date)

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(Name of Firm’

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CITY OF NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE
SEWER AND DRAIN PIPE
AND STRUCTURE INSPECTION
IFB 0844-060916

ADDENDUM NO. 2— May 26, 2016

1. The following items were discussed at the pre-bid meeting conducted on May 9, 2016.

© Root cutting will be done even if the camera can get passed.
Sample traffic control plans are available upon request.
Flagger rates should not exceed those specified in the contract.
The contract allows for free disposal at the Nashua Landfill.

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© Water is incidental to the cleaning item and a meter will need to be obtained fram
Pennichuck Water Warks te get water.

* “Plans will be available showing pipe locations by the end of the day (May 9, 2016 or
Addendum 1}.

e There were no questions/concerns about how to obtain GIS node numbers.

* The format for deliverables needs to be approved by the City.

* The proposed time frame for final completion was deemed acceptable to all.

© =6There will be available parking for equipment off of Riverside St.

® The City reviewed the submission dates and stressed that dates/times cannot be adjusted. If

it’s late, it will not be accepted. The submission dates are as follows:
a. Deadline for questions: Thursday, May 19, 2016 by 5:00pm
b. Deadline for addendum: Thursday, May 26, 2016 by 5:00pm
c. Deadline for Bids: Thursday, june 9, 2016 by 3:00pm at Purchasing
Department
e All addendums must be signed or the bids cannot be accepted.

2. Submitted questions with responses.

A. General, poge 4, will a representative from the City be with the field crews on a doy to doy

basis?_ The City will provide multiple points of contact and contacts will be available on
short notice to answer questions or make decisions. However, in most cases, a
representative will not be with the field crews on a day to day basis.

B. Maintenance of Troffic (ttem 58], Page 11 lists streets where work is restricted to 9:00 am_ta
3:00pm. Would the City approve the contractor working a niaht shift with Unifarmed Police
Detail_on_ the busiest streets; Main, Amherst and Canol? Working a night shift on these
streets is a possibility. Some preplanning would be required to determine how to address
issues related to City staffing, and City approved field decisions.

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\ THE CITY OF NASHUA Mnesateseliy”

Financial Services

Purchasing Department

April 29, 2016
INVITATION TO BID

Sewer and Drain Pipe and Structure Inspection
IFB0844-060916

The City of Nashua Division of Public Works invites qualified contractors to submit bids for the Sewer
and Drain Pipe and Structure Inspection project. The purpose of the project is to inspect sewer and
drain pipes and structures focusing on streets that need to be paved. The work includes pipe video, pipe
cleaning, structure inspection, and structure cleaning. Videos and reports of inspections will be provided

- to the city for evaluation prior to paving streets.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS

Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form in its entirety with (1) original and two (2) copies, ina sealed
envelope plainly marked “Sewer and Drain Pipe and Structure Inspection for Paving Program” and
must be received at Central Purchasing Office, 229 Main Street, Lower Level, Nashua, NH 03060 prior to
3:00 pm EST on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Postmarks or other timestamps will not be accepted in lieu of
actual delivery. The contractor can use whatever delivery mechanism it chooses as long as it remains
clear that the contractor is responsible for submissions prior to the date and time. Further details are
available on the City’s web site, www.nashuanh.gov, under Services; Bid Opportunities; Bid Results,
(Refer to Document IFBO844-060916) A list of bids received will be published on the website within

twenty-four (24) hours after the opening.

There wil! be a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting at 9 Riverside Street, Nashua, NH 03062 at.11:00 AM on
Monday, May $9, 2016. The meeting is an opportunity for the City to overview the project and objectives
and participants to request additional information directly from City staff managing or participating in
the project. You or your representatives are required to attend this meeting.

Bid documents are available electronically on the City website: www.nashuanh.gov, under Services, Bid
Opportunities; Current Bids; (Refer to Document IFBO0844-060916).

Please note paper copies will not be available. No bid documents are available at the Centrai

Purchasing office.

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The timeline for this project is:

Subject

Date

Time/Location

Documents available

Thursday, April 29, 2016

5:00 p.m. on the City Web Site

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting

Monday May 9, 2016

11:00 a.m. at 9 Riverside Street

Deadline for questions to be

submitted in writing

Thursday, May 19, 2016

5:00 p.m.

Addendum, if needed, posted

Thursday, May 26, 2016

5:00 p.m.

Bid Due

Thursday, June 9, 2076

3:00 p.m. Purchasing Department |
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The date of commencement shall be the date of the Notice to Proceed which is expected to be Monday,

July 18, 2016. Substantial Comptetion shal! be October 15, 2016. Substantial completion is defined as
when all work is completed in the street. Final completion shall be November 15, 2016. Final completion

is defined as when all deliverables have been submitted and deliverables are acceptable to the City.

Vendors are encouraged to submit questions via e-mail; however, the City assumes no liability for
assuring accurate and complete email transmission/receipt and is not responsible to acknowledge
receipt. Inquiries must be submitted in writing, no later than Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5:00 pm

citing the IFB title, |FRB number, Page, Section to:

Todd Welch

Email: WelchT’@NashuaNu.gov

The City will consider all timely-received questions and requests for change and, if reasonable and
appropriate, will issue an addendum to clarify or modify this IFB. Answers to Vendor submitted
questions and other addenda will be posted under document IFB0844-060916 on the City of Nashua
website; www.nashuanh.gov under Services; Bid Opportunities; Current Bids, (Refer to Document

IFB0844-060916),no later than Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 5:00 pm.

No bidder may withdraw a bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of bid opening.

Certificates of Liability and Workmen’s Compensation Insurance must be filed by the successful bidder

prior to commencement of work. Liability limits are as follows:

General Liability:
Automobile Liability:

$1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 aggregate
$1,000,000 combined single limit

Coverage must include all owned, nan-owned and hired vehicles.
City of Nashua must be named as an additional insured on all liability certificates.
Workers’ Compensation: Per NH State Statute ($100,000/$500,000/$100,000)

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The City of Nashua may reject any or all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. The
failure to make such a disclosure shall not result in accrual of any right, claim or cause of action by any
unsuccessful bidder against the City of Nashua. A bid that is abnormally high or Jow for any bid item, or
as a whole, may be rejected as unbalanced.

To be eligible for an award, a bidder-must be deemed “responsible”. A responsible bidder 1) has the
ability, capacity and skill to provide the goods or services required; 2} can provide the goods or services
within the time frame specified; 3} has a satisfactory record of integrity, reputation, judgment and
experience; 4) has sufficient financial resources to provide the goods or services; 5) has an ability to
provide future maintenance and support as required; and 6) has developed a positive track record with
the City of Nashua to the extent the bidder has previously provided goods or services.

The submission of a bid constitutes the bidder’s acceptance of and agreement to the terms and
conditions of this Invitation to Bid.

The City is exempt of all taxes. All bids must be FOB Nashua, NH. All bidders must comply with all
applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.

Pursuant to NRO 5-78 (F}, the purchasing manager shall not solicit a bid from a contractor who is in
default on the payment of taxes, licenses or other monies due the city. Therefore, this bid request is

void as to anyone who is in default on said payments.

Respectfully,

Tee
Danielle Greenberg NU
Purchasing Agent II
City of Nashua
greenbergd@nashuanh.gov

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IFB0844-060916
SEWER AND DRAIN PIPE AND STRUCTURE INSPECTION FOR PAVING PROGRAM

SCOPE OF SERVICES:

General

The City of Nashua Division of Public Works (City} is requesting sewer and drain pipe video, and
structure inspection services for 11 streets. There are approximately 35,000 LF of pipe and 400

structures to be cleaned and inspected.

The Contractor shail ensure inspection operations do not result in interruption of sewage service to any
customer of the City. Sewage must be controlled within the pipeline at all times.

The Contractor shall notify and request the City for assistance, if needed, in connection with removal,
dismantling, and replacement of any special equipment such as flow monitors or diversion gates within

the manholes or pipelines of the system.

The Contractor shall be fully responsible for preventing sewage Spillage, containing any sewage spillage,
recovery and legal disposal of any spilled sewage, any fines, penalties, claims and liability arising from
negligently causing a sewage spillage, and any violation of any law, ordinance, code, order, or regulation

as a result of the spillage.

The City reserves the right to change the location of some streets if it is determined at a later date that
there is more urgent need for services at other street(s). Furthermore, the City reserves the right to
decrease or increase the scope as necessary depending on the availability of remaining funds. Should
the City change street locations, or add or decrease the overall length of the video and cleaning services,

such changes will occur at the unit costs bid in this proposal.

Pipe Cleaning for Sewer and Drain Main Lines (Items 1-13)

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies required for cleaning
drain, sewer, and catch basin lateral pipes. Cleaning shail remove all obstructions from the pipe. All
debris must be removed from the pipe, including any debris that may have been washed up into any
service connections (does not include known pre-existing conditions in service connections}, drop
connections or the bench wall of the manholes. This includes all grease, rocks, debris, sticks, etc. that
will reduce the hydraulic capacity of the sewer and limit future maintenance access of remote
equipment. This work will include an unlimited number of passes by high velocity hydro-cleaning
equipment. A mechanical/hydraulic Spinner Nozzle may be used where necessary at no additional cost
to the City; however, the Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the sewer or any service

connections.

The contractor shall be responsible for making arrangements with Pennichuck Water Works for all water
needs. Costs incurred for water shail be incidental to this item.

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EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate,
Emergency Management;
Florida State University
M.S., Sports
Administration; Florida

State University
B.S., Marine Science;
Jacksonville University

CERTIFICATIONS

Cohort 7, FEMA National
Emergency Management
Executive Academy
MPM.N¢ Master’s Program
Managers Certificate,
AAPM

CIPM,N¢ Internationa
Program Managers
Certificate, AAPM
Certified Emergency
Manager (CEM),
International Association
of Emergency Managers
Florida Professional
Emergency Manager
{FPEM)

GS 449, Incident
Command Train-the
Trainer Certificate
Homeland Secunty
Exercise and Evaluation
Program Certified
Continuity of Operations,
Train the Trainer, FEMA

SHANTI SMITH-COPELAND, FPEM, CEM

DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Shanti Smith-Copeland serves as the Director of Emergency Management for iParametrics. She
is a decisive, results-oriented executive with 16 years of innovative cnsis and emergency

management leadership. These skills have been honed through positions including Deputy

Bureau Chief of Preparedness for the State of Flonda, as well as a local emergency manager.

Her experience includes Disaster Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Grant Management

Support on behalf of the State Emergency Response Team, as well as Florida Cities and
Counties after Hurncanes Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Wilma, Hermine, Matthew, Inna, Michael,
Dorian, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, her experience in 34 federally declared
disasters across FEMA Regions I, 2, 4, 6 and 7 from 2005-2020 has allowed her to provide
operational support to field operations for Disaster Recovery, Debris Management, Mass Care
Coordination, EOC Staffing of ICS Positions including Plans Chief, Logistics Chief and Liaison
Officer as well as Incident Management Team support up to and including Type 3 Incident

Commander.

EXPERIENCE

= Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buy
Out Grant Application, CDBG-CV, and
other Grants Management/Staff
Augmentation: Clay County, FL Project
Manager. Responsible for managing the
Grant Application process for the
Florida CDBG-DR Voluntary Home Buy
Out program and for recipient
qualifications for Clay County.

» Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buy
Out Grant Application, HMPG Grant
Applications: Bonita Springs, FL Project
Manager. Supported the City of Bonita
Springs through the CDBG-DR Grant
Applications and recipient qualifications.
Qualified 42 homeowners and the City
received the full $5 million grant award.

= Florida State Emergency Response
Tear Support, COVID-19 Response.
Supporting Mass Care Coordinator for
the first 90 days of activation for the
COVID-19 response. Developed
multiple models depicting the

anticipated need for increase feeding
across the state due to shut down induced
unemployment. Developed guidance for
post-disaster Non-Congregate Shelter in
the COVID Environment. Delivered
guidance for the management of an impact
shelter in the COVID environment.
Guidance for development of a Multi-
Agency Shelter Transition Team (MAST)
Shelter Support Team in the COVID
Environment

Super Storm Sandy Disaster Recovery,
Boroughs of Lavaltette, Sea Bright, and
jersey Shore. Disaster Recovery Proyect
Coardinator. Contract management,
debris operations, and Category B Project
Formulation.

Hurricane Hermine and Matthew,
Savannah, GA, Disaster Recovery Project
Coordinator for Witt O'Brien. Contract
execution and management, debris
operations support, and Category B
Project Formulation.