2097-02_035513_Project Manual_07-01-26.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

MODERNIZATION OF STATE AIDED PUBLIC HOUSING

WIRELESS ACCESS AT FOUR STATE SITES

BHA Project # 2097-02 EOHLC Project #035513

EOHLC

Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

STATE-AIDED DEVELOPMENT:

Franklin Field Elderly 602;

Gallivan Family Development 200-10;

Monsignor Powers Elderly 603; and West Broadway 200-01

BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

56 Chauncy Street

Boston, MA 02111 Telephone (617) 988-4000

PRIME DESIGNER

Boston Housing Authority Monica Martinez Project Manager C: (617) 952-3342 Monica.Martinez@bostonhousing.org

BOARD MEMBERS

Kanzie Bok, Administrator

DATE: 06/09/2026

EOHLC 2024 TITLE SHEET for PROJECT MANUAL 00.01.01

EOHLC

#035513 mailto:Monica.Martinez@bostonhousing.org

EOHLC 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Number of Pages

PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS

00.01.01 Title Sheet for Project Manual

00.01.39 Table of Contents

00.11.39 Advertisement

00.41.39 Form for General Bid

00.45.13 Bidder’s Reference Form

CONTRACTING FORMS

00.52.39 Form of Owner-Contractor Agreement

00.53.00 Form of Certificate of Corporate Vote of Authorization

00.61.13 Form of Performance Bond

00.61.16 Form of Payment Bond

CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

00.72.39 General Conditions of the Contract – Site Work

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) & SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (SDP)

00.73.36 EEO Requirements

00.73.36.01 Form of General Contractor's Equal Employment Certification

00.73.36.04 EEO Contractor’s Weekly Manpower Report Forms

PREVAILING WAGES AND LABOR REGULATIONS

00.73.43 Prevailing Wages and Labor Regulations

Prevailing Wage Rates

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01.11.00 Summary of Work

01.11.50 Conduct of Work

01.22.00 Unit Prices

01.22.50 Unit Price Measurement and Payment

01.23.00 Alternates

01.25.00 OR EQUALS – Product Substitution Procedures

01.26.00 Contract Modification Procedures

01.26.00.01 Sample Change Order Form

01.26.00.02 Sample Construction Change Directive Form

01.29.00 Payment Procedures

01.29.00.01 Sample Application for Payment Cover Sheet - Form

01.29.00.02 Sample Application for Payment Continuation Sheet - Form

01.31.00 Project Management and Coordination

01.33.00 Submittals – Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01.45.00 Quality Control

01.50.00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01.73.29 Cutting, Patching and Coring

01.74.13 Progress Cleaning – Final Cleaning

01.74.19 Construction and Demolition Waste Management

01.74.19.01 Pre-Construction Waste Management Report Form for Mandatory Recycling

01.77.00 Project Close Out Procedures

01.77.00.01 Sample Certificate of Substantial Completion Form

01.77.00.02 Sample Certificate of Partial Release of Retainage Form

EOHLC 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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01.77.00.03 Sample Certificate of Final Completion Form

01.78.39 Project Record Drawings

DIVISION 2 – 33 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

01.60.50.50 Basic Materials and Methods for Electrical Work

02.23.00 Selective Tree Removal and Trimming

07.84.00 Sealing and Firestopping

26.05.33 Raceways

27.73.00 Wireless Communication System

27.02.00 General Requirements and Reference Standards

LIST OF DRAWINGS

SHEET DESCRIPTION

WAP-001 LEGEND, DRAWING LIST, NOTES

FF-001 FRANKLIN FIELD SITE PLAN

FF-002 FRANKLIN FIELD COMM CTR, BLDG G & MANAGEMENT OFFICE

FF-003 FRANKLIN FIELD BUILDING 4

GAL-001 GALLIVAN SITE PLAN

GAL-002 GALLIVAN ADMIN BLDG & TASK FORCE OFFICE

MON-001 MONSIGNOR POWERS PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR

WB-001 WEST BROADWAY SITE PLAN

WB-002 WEST BROADWAY MANAGEMENT OFFICE

WB-003 WEST BROADWAY TASK FORCE OFFICE

EOHLC 2026 ADVERTISEMENT

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ADVERTISEMENT

The Boston Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Housing Type: Elderly 602, 603 Family 200-101 and 200-01 for the Boston Housing Authority in Boston Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by BHA.

The Project consists of: Reviewing the design documents prepared by BHA, the Contractor shall determine the optimal placement of all equipment and make any necessary field adjustments, as well as procure and install all required equipment across four state-funded developments. The scope of work includes the installation of a total of twenty-three (23) Interior Wireless Access Points (WAPs), four (4) Exterior WAPs, eight (8) Backhaul Antennae, three (3) 24-port Juniper switches, four (5) 48-port Juniper switches, and associated equipment racks, along with all supporting devices, cabinets, cabling, and accessories required for a complete and operational system. This infrastructure will support Wi-Fi internet service in community common areas and management spaces at all four sites.

The base work at Franklin Field includes six (6) backhaul antennas, four (4) interior WAPs, two (2) exterior WAPs, one (1) 48-port Juniper switch, two (2) 24-port Juniper switches, and associated equipment racks.

Add Alternate #1 – West Broadway: Furnish and install two (2) backhaul antennas, two (2) 48-port Juniper switches, associated equipment racks, eleven (11) interior WAPs, and one (1) exterior WAP.

Add Alternate #2 – Gallivan: Furnish and install one (1) 48-port Juniper switch, one (1) 24-port Juniper switch, associated equipment rack, and five (5) interior WAPs.

Add Alternate #3 – Monsignor Powers: Furnish and install one (1) 48-port Juniper switch, associated equipment rack, three (3) interior WAPs, and one (1) exterior WAP.

The work for all four (4) sites is estimated to cost $270,000. Bids are subject to M.G.L. 30B (1) and M.G.L. 30B (5).

General Bids will be received until 11:00 AM, Monday, July 27, 2026 and publicly opened, forthwith.

All Bids should be delivered to: 52 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111 and received no later than the date & time specified above.

The bid package is available through https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Bid-Opportunities/Current-Bid-Opportunities.aspx.

The Contractor and all subcontractors (collectively referred to as “the Contractor”) agree to strive to achieve minority and women workforce participation. The Workforce Participation benchmark is set at 6.9% for women and 15.3% for minorities.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT:

Date and Time: Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM Address: Franklin Field Family/Elderly - 91 Ames Street Dorchester, MA 02124., Gallivan BLVD. - 115 Standard St., Mattapan, MA 02126; followed by Monsignor PWRS. – 120 L Street, South Boston, MA 02127; and West Broadway – 81 Orton Marotta Way, South Boston, MA 02127.

Instructions: Please assemble at Franklin Field. From there, we will continue to Gallivan BLVD., followed by Monsignor PWRS, and conclude at West Broadway.

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Bid-Opportunities/Current-Bid-Opportunities.aspx

EOHLC 2024 FORM for GENERAL BID

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TO THE AWARDING AUTHORITY

FORM FOR GENERAL BID

BHA Project# 2097-02

A. The undersigned proposes to furnish all labor and materials required for EOHLC Project #035513, Wireless Access at 4 State Sites

Project Description for the Boston Housing Authority in Boston, Massachusetts in accordance with Contract Documents prepared by Boston Housing Authority

For the contract price specified below, subject additions and deductions according to the terms of the specifications and shall be complete within 40 consecutive calendar days.

B. This bid includes addenda numbered

C. Base Bid Franklin Field Elderly 667-01

Item # Item Description Quantity

1a Furnish & Configure Ethernet Switch 24-Port EA

1a Furnish & Configure Ethernet Switch 48-Port EA

1b Furnish & Configure Interior Wireless Access Point EA

1c Furnish & Configure Exterior Wireless Access Point EA

1d Furnish & Configure Exterior Wireless Point to Point Antennas EA

1e Furnish Ethernet 24-Port Switch Cabinet

EA

1f Furnish Ethernet 48-Port Switch Cabinet EA

1g Furnish a 1 GByte Fiber Uplink/Access Cable (SFP Mode) EA

1h Furnish Ethernet PoE Extender

EA

1i Furnish PoE Surge Protector/ Lightning Suppressor EA

1j Furnish 24-Port CAT6A Patch Panel (Vertical Rack Mounted) EA

1k Furnish 6-Inch CAT6A Patch Cables EA

2a Interior CAT6Aa installed in existing enclosed Ceiling/Wall Cavity or Wiremold Raceways

LF

2b Interior CAT6Aa installed in existing Drop Ceiling or existing Conduit Raceways LF

2c Interior Rated CAT6Aa installed in new Conduit & Wiremold Raceway Installations

LF

2d Exterior Rated CAT6Aa installed in new Conduit & Wiremold Raceway Installations

2e

New Wiremold Raceway Installations [able to hold Two (2) CAT6Aa Cables at 40% Maximum Capacity]

2f New Wiremold Raceway Installations [able to hold four (4) CAT6Aa Cables at 40% Maximum Capacity]

2g New Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit Raceway Installations EA

2h New Interior & Exterior ¾ “ EMT Conduit Raceway Installations

LF

2i New Interior 1” EMT Conduit Raceway Installations

LF

2j Envelope & Concrete / Masonry Cores EA

2k Physical Install Switch Cabinets EA

2l Physical Install Ethernet Switches EA

2m Physically Install Interior Wireless Access Points _EA

2n Physical Install Exterior Wireless Access Points

EA

2o Physical Install Exterior Wireless Point to Point or Point to Point Antennas for Back-Haul

EA

3a Mobilization 1 Lump Sum per

Site

3b Demobilization 1 Lump

Sum per Site

The proposed contract price is:

___________________________________________________ Dollars $ _____________________

Bid Amount in Words Bid Amount in Numbers

Each Alternate shall be listed separately

For Alternate(s) No. 1 Add $ Subtract $ No.

For Alternate(s) No. 2 Add $ Subtract $ No.

For Alternate(s) No. 3 Add $ Subtract $ No.

C.1 Add Alternate #1 Gallivan BLVD 200-10

Item Description Quantity $ for Add $ for Deduct

1a Furnish & Configure Ethernet Switch 24-Port EA

1a Furnish & Configure Ethernet Switch 48-Port EA

1b Furnish & Configure Interior Wireless Access Point

EA

1c Furnish & Configure Exterior Wireless Access Point

EA

1d Furnish & Configure Exterior Wireless Point to Point Antennas

EA

1e Furnish Ethernet 24-Port Switch Cabinet

EA

1f Furnish Ethernet 48-Port Switch Cabinet EA

1g Furnish a 1 GByte Fiber Uplink/Access Cable (SFP Mode)

EA

1h Furnish Ethernet PoE Extender

EA

1i Furnish PoE Surge Protector/ Lightning Suppressor

EA

1j Furnish 24-Port CAT6A Patch Panel (Vertical Rack Mounted)

EA

1k Furnish 6-Inch CAT6A Patch Cables EA

2a Interior CAT6Aa installed in existing enclosed Ceiling/Wall Cavity or Wiremold Raceways

LF

2b Interior CAT6Aa installed in existing Drop Ceiling or existing Conduit Raceways

LF

2c Interior Rated CAT6Aa installed in new Conduit & Wiremold Raceway Installations

LF

2d Exterior Rated CAT6Aa installed in new Conduit & Wiremold Raceway Installations

New Wiremold Raceway Installations [able to hold Two (2) CAT6Aa Cables at 40% Maximum Capacity]

LF

2f New Wiremold Raceway Installations [able to hold four (4) CAT6Aa Cables at 40% Maximum Capacity]

LF

2g New Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit Raceway Installations

EA

2h New Interior & Exterior ¾ “ EMT Conduit Raceway Installations

LF

2i New Interior 1” EMT Conduit Raceway Installations

LF

2j Envelope & Concrete / Masonry Cores EA

2k Physical Install Switch Cabinets EA

2l Physical Install Ethernet Switches EA

2m Physically Install Interior Wireless Access Points

_EA

2n Physical Install Exterior Wireless Access Points

EA

2o Physical Install Exterior Wireless Point to Point or Point to Point Antennas for Back-Haul

EA

3a Mobilization 1 Lump

Sum per Site

3b Demobilization 1 Lump

___________________________________________________ Dollars $ _____________________

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C.2 Add Alternate #2 Monsignor Powers 667-03

# Item Description Quantity $ for Add $ for Deduct

1a Furnish & Configure Ethernet Switch 24-Port EA

1a Furnish & Configure Ethernet Switch 48-Port EA

1b Furnish & Configure Interior Wireless Access Point

EA

1c Furnish & Configure Exterior Wireless Access Point

EA

1d

Furnish & Configure Exterior Wireless Point to Point Antennas

EA

1e Furnish Ethernet 24-Port Switch Cabinet

EA

1f Furnish Ethernet 48-Port Switch Cabinet EA

1g Furnish a 1 GByte Fiber Uplink/Access Cable (SFP Mode)

EA

1h Furnish Ethernet PoE Extender

EA

1i Furnish PoE Surge Protector/ Lightning Suppressor

EA

1j Furnish 24-Port CAT6A Patch Panel (Vertical Rack Mounted)

EA

1k Furnish 6-Inch CAT6A Patch Cables EA

2a Interior CAT6Aa installed in existing enclosed Ceiling/Wall Cavity or Wiremold Raceways

LF

2b Interior CAT6Aa installed in existing Drop Ceiling or existing Conduit Raceways

LF

2c Interior Rated CAT6Aa installed in new Conduit & Wiremold Raceway Installations

LF

2d Exterior Rated CAT6Aa installed in new Conduit hold Two (2) CAT6Aa Cables at 40% Maximum Capacity]

2f hold four (4) CAT6Aa Cables at 40% Maximum Capacity]

LF

2g New Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit Raceway Installations

EA

2h New Interior & Exterior ¾ “ EMT Conduit Raceway Installations

LF

2i New Interior 1” EMT Conduit Raceway Installations

LF

2j Envelope & Concrete / Masonry Cores EA

2k Physical Install Switch Cabinets EA

2l Physical Install Ethernet Switches EA

2m Physically Install Interior Wireless Access Points

_EA

2n Physical Install Exterior Wireless Access Points

EA

2o Physical Install Exterior Wireless Point to Point or Point to Point Antennas for Back-Haul

EA

3a Mobilization 1 Lump

___________________________________________________ Dollars $ _____________________

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C.3 Add Alternate #3 West Broadway 200-01

# Item Description Quantity $ for Add $ for Deduct

1a Furnish & Configure Ethernet Switch 24-Port EA

1a Furnish & Configure Ethernet Switch 48-Port EA

1b Furnish & Configure Interior Wireless Access Point

EA

1c Furnish & Configure Exterior Wireless Access Point

EA

1d Furnish & Configure Exterior Wireless Point to Point Antennas

EA

1e Furnish Ethernet 24-Port Switch Cabinet

EA

1f Furnish Ethernet 48-Port Switch Cabinet EA

1g Furnish a 1 GByte Fiber Uplink/Access Cable (SFP Mode)

EA

1h Furnish Ethernet PoE Extender

EA

1i Furnish PoE Surge Protector/ Lightning Suppressor

EA

1j Furnish 24-Port CAT6A Patch Panel (Vertical Rack Mounted)

EA

1k Furnish 6-Inch CAT6A Patch Cables EA

2a Interior CAT6Aa installed in existing enclosed Ceiling/Wall Cavity or Wiremold Raceways

LF

2b Interior CAT6Aa installed in existing Drop Ceiling or existing Conduit Raceways

LF

2c Interior Rated CAT6Aa installed in new Conduit & Wiremold Raceway Installations

LF

2d Exterior Rated CAT6Aa installed in new Conduit hold Two (2) CAT6Aa Cables at 40% Maximum Capacity]

LF

2f New Wiremold Raceway Installations [able to hold four (4) CAT6Aa Cables at 40% Maximum Capacity]

LF

2g New Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit Raceway Installations

EA

2h New Interior & Exterior ¾ “ EMT Conduit Raceway Installations

LF

2i New Interior 1” EMT Conduit Raceway Installations

LF

2j Envelope & Concrete / Masonry Cores EA

2k Physical Install Switch Cabinets EA

2l Physical Install Ethernet Switches EA

2m Physically Install Interior Wireless Access Points

_EA

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2n Physical Install Exterior Wireless Access Points

EA

2o Physical Install Exterior Wireless Point to Point or Point to Point Antennas for Back-Haul

EA

3a Mobilization 1 Lump

___________________________________________________ Dollars $ _____________________

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D. The undersigned agrees that, if selected as general contractor, we will within ten days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, after presentation thereof by the awarding authority, execute a contract in accordance with the terms of this bid. The general contractor shall furnish a performance bond and also a labor and materials or payment bond, each of a surety company qualified to do business under the laws of the Commonwealth, and satisfactory to the awarding authority, and each in the sum meeting the requirements spelled out in the General Conditions, the premiums for which are to be paid by the general contractor and are included in the contract price, provided, however, that if there is more than 1 surety company, the surety companies shall be jointly and severally liable.

E. The undersigned hereby certifies that he is able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the work; that all employees to be employed at the worksite will have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is at least 10 hours in duration at the time the employee begins work and who shall furnish documentation of successful completion of said course with the first certified payroll report for each employee; and that he will comply fully with all laws and regulations applicable to awards made subject to section 44A.

F. The undersigned further certifies under the penalties of perjury that this bid is in all respects bona fide, fair and made without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this subsection the word "person" shall mean natural person, joint venture, partnership, corporation or other business or legal entity. The undersigned further certifies under penalty of perjury that the said undersigned is not presently debarred from doing public construction work in the Commonwealth under the provisions of section twenty-nine F of chapter twenty-nine, or any other applicable debarment provisions of any other chapter of the General Laws or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder.

Name of General Bidder

Signature BY:

Signature & Title of person signing bid

Date:

Business Address

Email & Phone Number

Note: If the bidder is a corporation, indicate state of incorporation under signature, and affix corporate seal;

if a partnership, give full names and residential addresses of partners if different from business addresses.

BIDDER’S REFERENCE FORM

Bidders Name: Phone:( )

LHA/Project Title: Email:

The bidder must provide five (5) business references for project`s performed & completed within the past five (5) years. Attach additional pages if necessary.

(1) Reference Name: Phone: ( )

Address: Email:

Description and date(s) of work:

(2) Reference Name: Phone: ( )

(3) Reference Name: Phone: ( )

(4) Reference Name: Phone: ( )

(5) Reference Name: Phone: ( )

References will be contacted to confirm the bidder’s skills, abilities and qualifications to faithfully perform the work as specified. The Authority reserves the right to contact references not listed above. The Bidder will be given the opportunity to explain any unfavorable references received from such outreach.

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EOHLC 2024 OWNER-CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

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OWNER-CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES

This agreement made the day of 2026_ by and between the Boston Housing Authority Month City or Town Name of Housing Authority hereinafter called the "Owner", and hereinafter called the "Contractor.

Name of Contractor

WITNESSETH, THAT THE OWNER AND THE CONTRACTOR, FOR THE CONSIDERATION HEREINUNDER NAMED, AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Contractor shall perform all Work required by the Contract Documents for prepared by acting as and Description of Work Name of Architect or Engineer referred to in the Contract Documents as the "Architect/Engineer".

ARTICLE 2. TIME OF COMPLETION:

The Contractor shall commence work under this Contract on the date specified in the written "Notice to Proceed" and shall bring the Work to Substantial Completion within 40 calendar days of said date. Damages for delays in the performance of the Work shall be in accordance with Article 9 of the General Conditions of the Contract.

ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT SUM:

The Owner shall pay the Contractor, in current funds, for the performance of the Work, subject to additions and deductions by Change Order, of the Contract Sum of:

Contract Sum in Words Amount in Numbers

ARTICLE 4. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

The following, together with this Agreement, form the Contract and all are as fully a part of the contract as if attached to this Agreement or repeated herein: The Advertisement, Bidding Documents, Contract Forms, Conditions of the Contract, and Specifications as enumerated in the Table of Contents, the drawings as enumerated in the List of Contract Drawings, EOHLC publication known as the Construction Handbook, and all Modifications issued after execution of the Contract. Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in the Conditions of the Contract shall have the meanings designated in those Conditions.

ARTICLE 5. ALTERNATES:

The following Alternates have been accepted and their costs are included in the Contract Sum stated in Article 3 of this Agreement: Alternate(s) .

ARTICLE 6. REAP CERTIFICATION:

Pursuant to G.L. c.62(c) §49(a), the individual signing this Contract on behalf of the Contractor, hereby certifies, under the penalties of perjury, that to the best of their knowledge and belief the Contractor has complied with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.

ARTICLE 7. WORKER DOCUMENTATION CERTIFICATION:

In accordance with Executive Order 481 the undersigned further certifies under the penalties of perjury that the Contractor shall not knowingly use undocumented workers in connection with the performance of this contract; that pursuant to federal requirements, the Contractor shall verify the immigration status of all workers assigned to such contract without engaging in unlawful discrimination; and that it shall not knowingly or recklessly alter, falsify, or accept altered or falsified documents from any such worker(s). The Contractor understands and agrees that breach of any of

EOHLC 2024 OWNER-CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

00.52.39 these terms during the contract period may be regarded as a material breach, subjecting the Contractor to sanctions, including but not limited to monetary penalties, withholding of payments, contract suspension or termination.

ARTICLE 8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

The Contractor covenants, that (1) presently, there is no financial interest and shall not acquire any such interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required to be performed under this Agreement or which would violate M.G.L. c.268A, as amended; (2) in the performance of this Contract, no person having any such interest shall be employed by the Contractor or engaged as a subcontractor by the contractor; and (3) no partner or employee of the firm is related by blood or marriage to any Board Member or employee of the Awarding Authority

ARTICLE 9. VALIDATION:

This Contract will not be valid until signed by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE CAUSED THIS INSTRUMENT TO BE EXECUTED UNDER SEAL.

1CONTRACTOR 2AWARDING AUTHORITY

Name of Contractor Name of Housing Authority

Address Address

By Signature Signature & Seal

Title Title

Witness Attest 1 If a Corporation, attach a notarized copy of the 2 If signed by someone other than a Housing Authority Board Corporate Vote authorizing signatory to sign Contract. member, attach a copy of Certified Board Vote authorizing the signatory to sign Contract.

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities In accordance with MGL c.121B, and revisions thereto

Secretary or Designee

Date:

DHCD 11/07/2016 CERTIFICATE of CORPORATE VOTE of AUTHORIZATION

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CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE VOTE OF AUTHORIZATION

Date: 20

I hereby certify that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the:

NAME OF CORPORATION

duly called and held at on the day of 20 at which a quorum was present and acting, it was voted that

NAME OF CORPORATE OFFICER

of the , be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver

NAME OF CORPORATION

for and on behalf of the Corporation, a Contract with Housing Authority, for work to be done at State-Aided Housing Development No. in the City/Town of

And to act as principal to execute bonds in connection therewith, which Contract and Bonds were presented to and made part of the records of said meeting.

I further certify that is duly qualified and acting

NAME OF CORPORATE OFFICER

of the Corporation and that said vote has not been repealed, TITLE rescinded or amended.

A true copy of the record, ATTEST:

(CORPORATE SEAL)

On this day of 20 , before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared

, duly designated by the board of directors and proved to me, through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was , that s/he is the person whose name is signed on the foregoing documents, and acknowledged to me that s/he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose and that it was her/his free act and deed.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

DHCD 11/07/2016 PERFORMANCE BOND

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PERFORMANCE BOND

BOND NO.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, , as Principal, and

, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the HOUSING AUTHORITY, as Obligee, in the sum of dollars ($ ) to be paid to the Obligee, for which payments, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the said Principal has made a contract with the Obligee, bearing the date of , 20 for the in , Massachusetts.

PROJECT TITLE

NOW, the condition of this obligation is such that if the Principal and all Subcontractors under said contract shall well and truly keep and perform all the undertakings, covenants, agreement, terms and conditions of said contract on its part to be kept and performed during the original term of said contract and any extensions thereof that may be granted by the Obligee, with or without notice to the Surety, and during the life and any guarantee required under the contract, and shall also well and truly keep and perform all the undertakings, covenants, agreements, terms and conditions of any and all duly authorized modifications, alterations changes or additions to said contract that may hereafter be made, notice to the Surety of such modifications, alterations, changes or additions being hereby waived, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise, it shall remain in full force and virtue.

IN THE EVENT, that the contract is abandoned by the Principal, or in the event that the Obligee, under the provisions of Article 19 of the General Conditions of said contract terminates the employment of the Principal or the authority of the Principal to continue the work, said Surety hereby further agrees that said Surety shall, if requested in writing by the Obligee, take such action as is necessary to complete said contract.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals this:

Day of 20

PRINCIPAL SURETY

By:

SEAL

By:

ATTORNEY-IN FACT

Attest: Attest:

The rate for this bond is % for the first $ and % for the next $

The total premium for this bond is $

DHCD 11/07/2016 PAYMENT BOND

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PAYMENT BOND

BOND NO.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, , as Principal, and to be paid to the Obligee, for which payments, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the said Principal has made a contract with the Obligee, bearing the date of , 20 for the in , Massachusetts.

PROJECT TITLE

NOW the conditions of this obligation are such that if the Principal and all subcontractors under said contract shall pay for all labor performed or furnished and for all materials used or employed in said contract and in any and all duly authorized modifications, alterations, extensions of time, changes or additions to said contract that may hereafter be made, notice to the Surety of such modifications, alterations, extensions of time, changes or additions being hereby waived, the foregoing to include any other purposes or items set out in, and to be subject to, provisions of M.G.L. c.30 §39A, and M.G.L. c.149 §29, as amended, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and virtue.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals this:

Day of 20

PRINCIPAL

SURETY

SEAL ATTORNEY-IN FACT

Attest: Attest:

The rate for this bond is % for the first $ and % for the next $

The total premium for this bond is are held and firmly bound unto the in the sum of

, as Surety, HOUSING AUTHORITY, as Obligee, dollars ($ )

EOHLC 2024 GENERAL CONDITIONS of the CONTRACT

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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS 2

ARTICLE 2: OWNER 3

ARTICLE 3: EOHLC 3

ARTICLE 4: CONTRACTOR 4

ARTICLE 5: ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTRACT 8

ARTICLE 6: NOT USED 9

ARTICLE 7: CONSTRUCTION BY OWNER OR BY SEPARATE CONTRACTORS 9

ARTICLE 8: CHANGES IN THE WORK 10

ARTICLE 9: TIME, SCHEDULES, AND COMPLETION 12

ARTICLE 10: PAYMENTS 14

ARTICLE 11: GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES 16

ARTICLE 12: MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 16

ARTICLE 13: CONTRACTOR'S ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS 17

ARTICLE 14: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS 18

ARTICLE 15: NOT USED 18

ARTICLE 16: INSURANCE 18

ARTICLE 17: INDEMNIFICATION 20

ARTICLE 18: PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS 20

ARTICLE 19: TERMINATION 20

ARTICLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents consist of the Owner Contractor- Agreement, Advertisement, Instructions to Bidders, Bidding Documents, Contract Forms, Conditions of the Contract, Specifications, Drawings, EOHLC publication known as the Construction Handbook, all addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract, and other documents listed in the Agreement and Modifications issued after execution of the Contract. A Modification is (1) a written amendment to the Contract signed by both parties, (2) a Change Order,

(3) a Construction Change Directive or (4) a written order for a minor change in the Work issued by the Architect/Engineer.

1.1.2 THE CONTRACT

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

1.1.3 THE WORK

The term "Work" means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed, and includes all labor, materials, equipment, and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor's obligations. The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project.

1.1.4 THE PROJECT

The Project is the total construction of which the Work performed under the Contract Documents may be the whole or a part and which may include construction by the Owner or by separate contractors.

1.1.5 THE DRAWINGS

The Drawings are the graphic and pictorial portions of the Contract Documents, wherever located and whenever issued, showing the design, location and dimensions of the Work, generally including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and diagrams.

1.1.6 THE SPECIFICATIONS

The Specifications are that portion of the Contract Documents consisting of the written requirements for materials, equipment, construction systems, standards, and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related services.

1.1.7 THE CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK

The Construction Handbook is published by and available, free of charge, from EOHLC. It outlines the procedures that the Contractor, Owner, Architect/Engineer, and EOHLC shall follow during the construction of the Work. The most recent version, at the time of bid opening, of the Construction Handbook is incorporated by reference into the Contract Documents.

1.2 EXECUTION, CORRELATION, AND INTENT

1.2.1 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.

1.2.2 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. Performance by the Contractor shall be required only to the extent consistent with the Contract Documents and reasonably inferable from them as being necessary to produce the intended results. In case of inconsistent requirements in the Contract Documents, the requirement for the greater quantity or higher quality shall take precedence and shall be the Contract requirement.

1.2.3. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, words which have well known technical or construction industry meanings are used in the Contract Documents in accordance with such recognized meanings.

1.2.4. Where reference is made to standards or trade association publications, it shall be considered to refer to the latest edition and revision thereof, if any, in effect on the date the Contract Documents were advertised forbid.

1.3 USE OF DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

The Drawings, Specifications and other documents prepared by the Architect/Engineer, and copies thereof furnished to the Contractor, are for use solely with respect to this Project. They are not to be used by the Contractor or any Subcontractor, Sub-subcontractor, or material or equipment supplier on other projects or for additions to this Project outside the scope of the Work without the specific written consent of the Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and the EOHLC.

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ARTICLE 2: OWNER

2.1 DEFINITION

The term "Owner" sometimes also referred to as the "Awarding Authority" or "Authority" means the Housing Authority identified in the Owner-Contractor Agreement, organized and existing under the provisions of M.G.L. c.121B.

2.2 INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE OWNER

2.2.1 The Owner will furnish to the Contractor, free of charge, a reasonable number of copies of the Contract Documents for the execution of the Work, including a set for record purposes. In addition, the Owner, through the Architect/Engineer, will furnish to the Contractor a reproducible Construction Drawing Set including details and clarification drawings issued after the Contract has been awarded. The Contractor shall provide and distribute such number of prints of these documents as required for the Contractor's and Subcontractors' use.

2.2.2 The Owner shall furnish available surveys describing physical characteristics, legal limitations and utility locations for the site of the Project, and a legal description of the site.

2.3 OWNER'S RIGHT TO STOP THE WORK

2.3.1 If the Contractor fails to correct Work which is not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents or persistently fails to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Owner by written order signed personally or by its authorized agent, may order the Contractor to stop the Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order has been eliminated.

2.3.2 Stop work orders require the Administrator's prior approval. (See Subparagraph 3.1.2)

2.4 OWNER'S RIGHT TO CARRY OUT THE WORK

2.4.1 If the Contractor defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and fails within a seven-day period after receipt of written notice from the Architect/Engineer at the Owner's direction to commence and continue correction of such default or neglect with diligence and promptness, the Owner may, without prejudice to other remedies, hire one or more contractors to correct such deficiencies.

2.4.2 In such case an appropriate Change Order shall be issued deducting from payments then or thereafter due the Contractor the cost of correcting such deficiencies, including compensation for the Architect/Engineer's additional services and expenses made necessary by such default, neglect, or failure. If payments then or thereafter due the Contractor are not sufficient to cover such amounts, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner.

ARTICLE 3: EOHLC

3.1 DEFINITIONS

3.1.1 The term "EOHLC" means the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114.

3.1.2 The term "Administrator" means the person appointed by the EOHLC to administer the terms of the Contract for Financial Assistance between the Owner and EOHLC, who is also empowered to take certain actions under this Agreement. Contractor should address mail to the Administrator c/o the Construction Management Unit.

3.1.3 The term "Construction Advisor" means the person designated by the Administrator to assist the Administrator. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of the Construction Advisor's authority are described in the ConstructionHandbook.

3.2 PROJECT FUNDING

The Work under this Contract is funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the EOHLC pursuant to a contract for financial assistance between EOHLC and the Owner.

3.3 EOHLC'S RESPONSIBILITIES

3.3.1 The Contractor is advised that various actions taken or decisions made by the Owner and/or the Architect/Engineer under this Contract require the prior approval and counter-signature of the Administrator. Those actions or decisions include, but are not limited to, the following:

.1 Change Orders and Construction Change Directives, whether or not they affect a change in the Contract Sum or in the Contract Time.

.2 Written orders, notices, and approvals given by the Owner pursuant to the Contract Documents or pursuant to any Laws applicable to this Contract, including approval of the Contractor's applications for payment.

.3 Approval of "or equal" submissions and substitutions pursuant to Subparagraph 4.6.3.

.4 Stop Work order.

.5 Certificate of Substantial Completion.

.6 Final payment.

.7 Termination of Contract.

3.3.2 In any instance where the Contractor requires clarification as to whose approval is required, the Architect/Engineer shall provide such clarification.

3.3.3 Work undertaken by the Contractor or a Subcontractor at the Owner's or other person's order without the Administrator's countersignature prior to the start of such work shall be considered unauthorized work and shall not be considered cause for extra payment. The Contractor or Subcontractor shall be responsible for performing, at their own expense, corrective measures required by the Architect/Engineer due to any failure to obtain the prior approval of the Administrator pursuant to Subparagraph 3.3.1.

3.3.4 The EOHLC and its authorized representatives and agents shall at all times have access to, and be permitted to observe and review all Work, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment, invoices of materials, and other relevant data and records maintained by the Contractor on the Project.

ARTICLE 4: CONTRACTOR

4.1 DEFINITION

The Contractor, sometimes referred to as the General Contractor, is the person or entity identified as such throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number. The term Contractor means the Contractor or its authorized representative.

4.2 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND FIELD CONDITIONS BY CONTRACTOR

4.2.1 The Contractor shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents with each other and with information furnished by the Owner pursuant to Subparagraph 2.2.2 and shall at once report to the Architect/Engineer errors, inconsistencies, or omissions discovered. The Contractor shall not be liable to the Owner or Architect/Engineer for damage resulting from errors, inconsistencies, or omissions in the Contract Documents unless the Contractor recognized such error, inconsistency, or omission and knowingly failed to notify the Architect/Engineer. If the Contractor performs any construction activity knowing it involves a recognized error, inconsistency or omission in the Contract Documents without such notice to the Architect/Engineer, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for such performance and shall bear the costs attributable for correction.

4.2.2 The Contractor shall take field measurements and verify field conditions and shall carefully compare such field measurements and conditions and other information known to the Contractor with the Contract Documents before commencing activities. Errors, inconsistencies, or omissions discovered shall be reported to the Architect/Engineer at once.

4.2.3 The Contractor shall perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and submittals approved pursuant to Paragraph 4.7.

4.3 SUPERVISION AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES, COORDINATION, AND CUTTING AND PATCHING

4.3.1 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 under the Contract.

4.3.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper fitting of all Work and the coordination of the operations of all trades, Subcontractors, or materialmen engaged upon the Work.

4.3.3 All necessary cutting, coring, drilling, grouting, and patching required to fit together the several parts of the Work shall be done by the Contractor, except as may be specifically noted otherwise under any particular filed sub-bid section of the Specifications.

4.3.4 The Contractor shall be responsible to the Owner for acts and omissions of the Contractor's employees, Subcontractors, and their agents and employees, and other persons performing portions of the Work.

4.3.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for inspection of portions of Work already performed under this Contract to determine that such portions are in proper condition to receive subsequent Work.

4.3.6 The Contractor shall do engineering required for establishing grades, lines, levels, dimensions, layouts, and reference points for the trades; shall be responsible for maintaining bench marks and other survey marks; and shall replace any bench marks or survey marks which have been disturbed or destroyed.

4.3.7 Unless otherwise required by the Contract Documents, or directed in writing by the Architect/Engineer, Work shall be done during regular working hours. However, if the Contractor desires to carry on the Work outside of regular working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, or Massachusetts holidays it shall allow ample time to enable satisfactory arrangements to be made for inspecting Work in progress and shall bear the costs of such inspection. The Owner shall bill the Contractor directly for such costs.

4.3.8 Work done outside of regular working hours without the consent or knowledge of the Architect/Engineer shall be subject to additional inspection and testing as directed by the Architect/Engineer. The cost of this inspection and testing shall be paid by the Contractor whether the Work is found to be acceptable or not.

4.4 SUPERINTENDENT

4.4.1 The Contractor shall employ a Superintendent and necessary assistants who shall be in attendance at the Project site during performance of the Work. The Superintendent shall represent the Contractor, and communications given to the Superintendent shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. Important communications shall be confirmed in writing. Other communications shall be similarly confirmed on written request in each case. The Superintendent shall attend each job meeting.

4.4.2 The Superintendent shall be a competent and responsible employee, satisfactory to the Owner, who is regularly employed by the Contractor and is designated by the Contractor as its representative to be in full time attendance at the Project site throughout the construction of the Work. The Superintendent shall be responsible for coordinating all the Work of the

Contractor and the Subcontractors. The Superintendent shall be licensed consistent with the Massachusetts Building Code. The Superintendent's resume shall be submitted to the Owner prior to commencement of construction and must demonstrate to the Owner's reasonable satisfaction that the Superintendent has performed similar duties on previous construction projects similar to the Project.

4.5 LABOR

The Contractor shall enforce strict discipline and good order among the Contractor's employees and other persons carrying out the Work. The Contractor shall not permit employment of unfit persons or persons not skilled in tasks assigned to them, and whenever the Owner shall notify the Contractor, in writing, that any worker is, in its opinion, incompetent, unfaithful, disorderly, or otherwise unsatisfactory, such employee shall be discharged from the Work and shall not again be employed on the Project except with the consent of the Owner.

4.6 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

4.6.1 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall provide and pay for materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery, water, heat, utilities, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work, whether temporary or permanent and whether or not incorporated or to be incorporated in the Work.

4.6.2 Materials and Equipment to be installed as part of the Contract (both or either of which are hereinafter referred to as "Materials") shall be new, unused, of recent manufacture, assembled, and used in accordance with the best construction practices.

4.6.3 "OR EQUAL" SUBMISSIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS

4.6.3.1 Except where a product has been specified as a proprietary material, the words "or equal" are understood to follow the name of any maker, vendor, or product specified to be used in the Contract Documents. To determine if the materials or articles proposed by the Contractor are equal to those specified, the Architect/Engineer shall determine whether the materials or articles proposed are at least equal in quality, durability, appearance, strength and design to the material or articles named or described, and will perform at least equally the functions imposed by the design.

4.6.3.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the Architect/Engineer with any information and test results the Architect/Engineer reasonably requires to determine if a material is equal to a material named or described in the Contract Documents.

4.6.3.3 Whenever the Contractor submits a material for approval as a substitute for a material named or described in the Contract Documents, such submission shall be made at least one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the date the materials will be used on the Project. In no event shall the Contractor maintain a claim for delays based upon the Architect/Engineer's review of such substituted materials if the Contractor has failed to comply with the one hundred and twenty (120) days submission requirement.

4.7 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

4.7.1 Shop Drawings are drawings, diagrams, schedules, and other data specially prepared for the Work by the Contractor or a Subcontractor, Sub-subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier, or distributor to illustrate a portion of the Work.

4.7.2 Product Data are illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams and other information furnished by the Contractor or its Subcontractors and suppliers to illustrate materials or equipment for some portion of the Work.

4.7.3 Samples are physical examples which illustrate materials, equipment, or workmanship and establish standards by which the Work will be judged.

4.7.4 Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and similar submittals are not Contract Documents. The purpose of their submission is to demonstrate for those portions of the Work for which submittals are required the way the Contractor proposes to conform to the information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. Review by the Architect/Engineer is subject to the limitations of Subparagraph 4.7.9.

4.7.5 The Contractor shall review, approve, and submit to the Architect/Engineer Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals required by the Contract Documents with reasonable promptness and in such sequence as to cause no delay in the Work or in the activities of the Owner or of separate contractors. Submittals made by the Contractor which are not required by the Contract Documents may be returned without action. The Contractor's attention is directed to the provisions of Subparagraph

4.6.3 entitled "Or Equals – Product Substitutions” section 01.25.00 of the Specifications.

4.7.6 The Contractor shall prepare and keep current, for the Architect/Engineer's approval, a schedule of submittals which is coordinated with the Contractor's construction schedule submitted pursuant to Paragraph 9.4, and allows the Architect/Engineer reasonable time to review submittals.

4.7.7 The Contractor shall perform no portion of the Work requiring submittal and review of Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals until the respective submittal has been approved by the Architect/Engineer. Such Work shall be in accordance with approved submittals.

4.7.8 By approving and submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals, the Contractor represents that the Contractor has determined and verified materials, field measurements, and field construction criteria related thereto, or will do so, and has checked and coordinated the information contained within such submittals with the requirements of the Work and of the Contract Documents.

4.7.9 The Contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for deviations from requirements of the Contract Documents by the Architect/Engineer's approval of Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals unless the Contractor has specifically informed the Architect/Engineer in writing of such deviation at the time of submittal and the EOHLC has given explicit written approval to the specific deviation. The Contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for errors or omissions in Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, or similar submittals by the Architect/Engineer's actions.

4.7.10 The Contractor shall direct specific attention, in writing or on resubmitted Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals, to…