bid_no_27-04_-_vol._1_front_end_-instructions_bid_forms_gcs.pdf

REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALS

FOR

GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT

BID NO. 27-04

Owned by: TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

740 MAIN STREET

EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108

Park Operator: RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE, INC.

Designer: GEI CONSULTANTS, INC.

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VOLUME 1

GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BID 27-04

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

INVITATION TO BID

STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND/OR LABOR SERVICE BIDS

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION,

PROFESSIONAL, OR LABOR SERVICE BIDS

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

PROVISIONS FOR MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS/QUASI-PUBLIC AGENCY PROJECT

CONTRACTS

BID FORMS

FORM OF GENERAL BID

BID PROPOSAL SHEET(S)

RESOLUTIONS

CORPORATIONS/PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES BY MANAGING PARTNER

PARTNERSHIPS

CHRO CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS NOTIFICATION TO BIDDERS ..29

QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDER

CONTRACT AWARD FORMS

ANTICIPATED SOURCE OF MATERIALS

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH CGS 31-57b

AGREEMENT FORMS

AGREEMENT

RESOLUTIONS

CORPORATIONS/PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES BY MANAGING PARTNER

PARTNERSHIPS

PERFORMANCE BOND

LABOR AND MATERIALS BOND

GENERAL CONDITIONS

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FORMS

NOTICE TO PROCEED

CONTRACTOR’S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT (EJCDC C-620)

CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION (EJCDC C-625)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTABILITY OF WORK (EJCDC C-626)

WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE (EJCDC C-940)

CHANGE ORDER (EJCDC C-941)

FIELD ORDER (EJCDC C-942)

VOLUME 2

NOTICES TO CONTRACTOR

REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS

UTILITY RELOCATION

OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREAS

GREAT RIVER PARK SPECIAL EVENTS

ENGINEER’S TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 - GENRAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 11 00 Summary Of Work Section 01 14 00 Special Permits and Utility Authorizations Section 01 33 00 Submittals Section 01 35 30 Health And Safety Section 01 45 00 Quality Control And Assurance Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities, Controls, Mob/Demobilization Section 01 56 39 Temporary Tree And Plant Protection Section 01 57 13 Temporary Erosion And Sediment Controls Section 01 57 19 Project Permits And Environmental Controls Section 01 77 00 Project Closeout

DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

Section 03 01 00 Concrete Repair Section 03 31 30 Reinforced Concrete

DIVISION 5 - METALS

Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications Section 05 50 13 Miscellaneous Metals

DIVISIONS 6 - TREATED WOOD

Section 06 14 00 Timber Treatment

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DIVISION 9 - COATINGS

Section 09 96 00 High Performance Coatings Section 09 96 26 Marine Coatings

DIVISION 10 - SIGNAGE

Section 10 14 00 Signage

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

Section 26 00 00 Electrical -General Section 26 10 00 Electrical Materials And Installation

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

Section 31 00 00 Earthwork Section 31 05 19 Geotextiles Section 31 10 00 Site Clearing Section 31 23 13 Subgrade Preparation Section 31 37 00 Riprap And Riprap Bedding Section 31 62 19 Timber Piles Section 31 62 23 Concrete-Filled Steel Piles

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 32 01 30 Maintenance of Exterior Improvements Section 32 12 00 Bituminous Concrete Paving Section 32 33 00 Site Furnishings Section 32 91 15 Soil Preparation (Performance Specification) Section 32 92 00 Turf And Grasses Section 32 93 00 Plants

DIVISION 35 - TIMBER STRUCTURES

Section 35 51 00 Heavy Timber Construction Section 35 51 13 Timber Floats (incl. Debris Boom)

VOLUME 3

A. OWNER OBTAINED PERMITS

USACE Section 404 Permit (incl. time of year restrictions for Pile Driving) USACE Section 408 Permit CT DEEP Structures Dredge and Fill and 401 WQC (incl. Mussell Relocation Plan) Town of East Hartford Inland Wetlands Permit

B. OWNER OBTAINED TEST RESULTS

Geotechnical (Borings) and Environmental Test Report

C. CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE RATES

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BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

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TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT

INVITATION TO BID

BID NO. 27-04

Work under this contract includes waterfront construction consisting of demolition of existing structures, new fishing pier, support piles, new floating dock sections, electrical lighting, a scenic overlook, landscaping, and minor concrete repairs in the Town of East Hartford, CT. It also includes other appurtenant work such as maintenance and protection of vehicular traffic and pedestrian access within Great River Park.

Proposals may be mailed to the Purchasing Agent, Town of East Hartford, 740 Main Street, East

Hartford, Connecticut, 06108 by USPS, FedEx, or UPS, or delivered in person to the Office of the Purchasing Agent, at East Hartford Town Hall, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut, 06108.

Sealed Bids will be received at the office of the Purchasing Department, Town Hall, 740 Main

Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at which time and place said bids will be opened publicly and read.

The Town will conduct a NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING on Wednesday, September

16, 2026 at 10:00 AM, in the Welling Conference Room, 2nd Floor, East Hartford Town Hall, 740 Main Street.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AN OFFICIAL PLAN HOLDER AND ELIGIBLE BIDDER FOR

THE PROJECT, THE PURCHASING AGENT MUST RECEIVE AN EMAIL indicating interest in bidding, company information, and main contact information on, or before, Friday, October 2, 2026. All companies that send a representative to the non-mandatory pre-bid meeting or register on the Town’s website to download the documents will also be considered an official plan holder eligible to bid the project.

Requests for information (RFIs) will be accepted via email to the Purchasing Agent on or before

Friday, October 2, 2026.

Drawings and Specifications will be available for review at the office of the Purchasing Agent, East Hartford Town Hall, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT. (Between the hours of 8:30 am to

4:30 pm, Monday through Friday) and on the Town of East Hartford's Purchasing Website:

http://www.easthartfordct.gov/bids

Bid security in the form of a 5% bid bond, payable to the Town of East Hartford, is required of all bidders and a 100% Performance Bond will be required of the awarded bidder.

The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with CONN. GEN.

STAT. §§ 4a-60, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f.

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This contract is subject to state contract compliance requirements, including nondiscrimination statutes and spending allocation goals. There is more than $150,000 in state-funding for this project. State law requires project-specific goals be set for this project based on the project’s needs and available Small Business Enterprises (“SBEs”) and Minority Business Enterprises

(“MBEs”). The SBE goal for this project is 9.26%. The MBE goal for this project is 3.70%. The selected contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the spending allocation goals.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any part of all bids, to waive any informality, and reserves all other rights as detailed in the Contract Documents when such action is in the best interest of the Town. The Town is an equal opportunity employer. Contractor must comply with all Federal, State and Local requirements under this contract.

All bidders are requested to note that the award of this Contract is subject to the following conditions and contingencies:

1. The approval of such governmental agencies as may be required by law.

2. The appropriation of adequate funds by the proper agencies.

Michelle Enman

Purchasing Agent menman@easthartfordct.gov

(860) 291-7270

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STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS

1. Sealed bid proposals will be received by the purchasing agent until the date and time indicated on the Invitation to Bid. Bids received later than the date and time specified will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

2. Bids are to be returned with the bid number prominently indicated on any other mailing envelope.

The name and address of the bidder should appear in the upper left hand corner of the envelope.

Bids will not be accepted via fax or e-mail.

3. All proposals will be opened and read publicly and are subject to public inspection. Bidders may be present or represented at all openings. Bid results are mailed to all responding bidders.

4. Municipalities are exempt from any sale, excise or federal taxes. Bid prices must be exclusive of taxes and will be so construed.

5. The Town of East Hartford reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part of all bids and to waive any informality when such action is in the best interest of the Town. The Town also reserves the right to extend by mutual consent an awarded bid when such action is in its best interest.

6. Bidders should familiarize themselves with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the bid specifications. Failure by the bidder to familiarize himself with these terms and conditions does not excuse the bidder from fulfillment of the bid specifications.

7. All entities doing business with the Town certify, upon acceptance of a bid and by virtue of their signature on that bid, that they have read, understood and will comply with the section of the

Town’s updated plan of affirmative action and equal opportunity relating to contractual and purchasing procedures – Section VIII Dated 01/88. The bidder agrees to cooperate fully should the

Town choose to audit this compliance.

8. In case of an error in the extension or addition of prices, the unit price will govern. The Town will not be subject to any price increases after a bid award, unless it was part of the original bid terms.

9. The Town reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities listed in order to stay within the allocated funding at time of bid opening.

10. The Purchasing Department has the obligation to accept the lowest responsible bid which is in the

Town’s best interest. Factor s include, but are not limited to: price, compliance to specifications, quality offered, freight costs, delivery time, past performance, standardization of current equipment, financial resources, technical qualifications, equipment and experience.

11. Bidders shall state in writing and attach to the bid, any conditions/exceptions that are part of the bid price. Comments to the effect “see literature” will not be acceptable.

12. Any manufacturers’ names, trade names, brand names or catalog numbers used in the specifications are there for the purpose of establishing and describing general performance and quality levels.

Such references are not intended to be restrictive and bids are invited on these and approved equal brands or products of any manufacturer.

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STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS (cont'd)

13. The Town’s competitive bidding process is not a means for competitors to obtain private/proprietary information that is not otherwise normally available. Such information relates to a bidder’s financial records and responsibility, test data, manufacturing drawings, formulas and processes. To promote competition and protect valid interests this type of information/data will remain confidential.

14. All bidder questions shall be directed to the Purchasing Agent. Procedural and clarification questions will be answered appropriately. Questions that require an answer that will in effect change/alter the intent of the specifications will only be answered in writing to all bidders by a bid addendum.

15. Awarded bidders are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits as required by OSHA, Federal, State and/or Town regulations. Town permits will be issued at no cost.

16. Alternate proposals will not be considered unless specifically called for in the bid.

17. Prices shall include packing, transportation and delivery charges F.O.B. to East Hartford/delivered unless specifically noted otherwise.

18. Bidder declares that the proposal is not made in connection with any other bidder submitting a proposal for the same bid and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.

19. Cash discounts may be offered by bidder for prompt payment of bills, but such cash discount will not be taken into consideration in determining the awarded low bidder except in the case of tie bids and then only provided such discount is based on payment of invoice not less than fourteen (14) days after satisfactory delivery and/or receipt of invoice, whichever is later.

20. The Town will not award a bid to any bidder who owes a delinquent tax to the Town. Bidders certify by virtue of their signature on the bid sheet that neither the bidder nor any business or corporation which the Bidder owns an interest is delinquent in tax obligations to the Town. The

Purchasing Department will verify that no delinquent taxes are owed before any bid is awarded.

21. All bidders shall include a corporate resolution with your submittal. Sample formats for

Corporations and Professional Corporations, Limited Liability Company and Partnerships

(including Limited Partnership and Limited Liability Partnership) are attached in this packet

22. The bidding entity is required to provide evidence from the Connecticut Secretary of State that they are in good standing and qualified to conduct business in the State of Connecticut.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION AND/OR LABOR SERVICE BIDS

1. A Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured will be required of the awarded bidder. The insurance indemnification clause is contained with the bid specifications (see Insurance

Requirements).

2. This is a prevailing wage bid and the wage rates are attached within the Bid Specifications. In accordance with state law, each contract for the construction, remodeling or repair of any public building or public works or improvements shall contain the following provision when the cost of construction, remodeling or repair exceeds the limits as provided in Connecticut General Statutes 31-

53; “the wages paid on an hourly basis to any mechanic, laborer or workman employed upon the work herein contracted to be done and the amount of payment or contribution paid or payable on behalf of each such employee to any employee welfare fund, as defined in Subsection (h) of Section 31-53 for the Connecticut General Statutes, shall be at a rate equal to the rate customary or prevailing for the same work in the same trade or occupation in the Town of East Hartford. Any contractor who is not obligated by agreement to make payment or contribution on behalf of such employees to any such employee welfare fund shall pay to each employee as parts of his wages the amount of payment or contribution for his classification on each pay day”.

3. The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with CONN. GEN. STAT.

§§ 4a-60, 4a-60a, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f, inclusive, as amended.

4. In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 12-430 (7), and for contracts valued at $250,000 or more, the Town can only award to a nonresident contractor when they are either (1) verified by the

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) or (2) the nonresident unverified prime or general contractors has filed a single surety bond for five percent (5%) of the entire project price with the

DRS.

5. A Bid Bond must be submitted with the bid and may be in the form of certified check or cashier’s check payable to “The Town of East Hartford” or a bond of a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Connecticut. No checks will be returned until the bid is awarded.

If you are the awarded bidder, your check will be held until it is replaced with another Guarantee of

Performance. Bid Bond shall be 5% (five percent) of total bid price.

6. A Guarantee of Performance will be required of the awarded bidder and may be in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check payable to “The Town of East Hartford” or a bond of a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Connecticut. Checks will be retained by the

Town for period of time after final acceptance and payment as determined by the complexity of the project. Performance Bond shall be 100% (one hundred percent) of awarded bid price.

7. A Guarantee of Payment will be required of the awarded bidder and may be in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check payable to “The Town of East Hartford” or a bond of a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Connecticut. Checks will be retained by the Town for period of time after final acceptance and payment as determined by the complexity of the project.

Labor and Material Bond shall be 100% (one hundred percent) of awarded bid price.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND/OR LABOR SERVICE BIDS (cont'd)

8. Before starting any work awarded bidders are responsible for obtaining permits as required by Federal, State, MDC, Utilities and/or Town regulations. Any applicable fees shall be included in the total bid price. Town of East Hartford permits will be issued at no charge.

9. The bidder shall abide by all OSHA, Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and regulation, which any manner affect those engaged or employed on the Work, or the materials or equipment used in the

Work, or in any way affect the conduct of the Work, and no pleas of misunderstanding will be considered on account of ignorance. If bidder shall discover any provisions in the drawings, specifications or contract, which are in conflict with any such law, by-law or ordinance or regulation, he shall report it to the Town in writing with the bid proposal.

10. Throughout the work period, the contractor shall maintain the work site in a generally accepted standard of cleanliness, free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by his operations and shall take prompt action to correct any hazardous conditions reported.

11. It is the responsibility of each bidder before submitting a bid, to familiarize themselves with the specifications and conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance or completion of the project.

12. All materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance with generally accepted industry standards.

13. Unless otherwise specified, the contractor shall furnish and assume full responsibility for all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, construction equipment and machinery, tools, fuel, appliances, power, light, heat, telephone, water, sanitary facilities, temporary facilities and all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the furnishing, performance, testing, start-up and completion of the Work.

14. The Contractor may utilize the services of specialty subcontractors on those parts of the Work which, under normal contracting practices, are performed by specialty subcontractors. The Contractor shall not award any work to any subcontractor without prior written approval of the Town, which approval will not be given until the Contractor submits to the Town a written statement concerning the proposed award to the subcontractor, which statement will contain such information as the Town may require.

The Contractor shall be as fully responsible to the Town for the acts and omissions of his subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as he is for the acts and omissions of person directly employed by him. The Contractor shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts relative to the work to bind subcontractors to the Contractor by the terms of the General Conditions and other contract documents insofar as applicable to the work of subcontractors and to give the Contractor the same power as regards to terminating any subcontract that the Town may exercise over the Contractor under any provision of the Contract documents.

Nothing contained in this bid shall create any contractual relation between any subcontractor and the

Town.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND/OR LABOR SERVICE BIDS (cont'd)

15. The Contractor shall not assign the whole or any part of this contract or any moneys due or to become without written consent of the Town, which in its sole discretion may be denied. In case the Contractor assigns all or any part of any moneys due or to become due under this contract, the instrument of assignment shall contain a clause substantially to the effect that it is agreed that the right of the assignee in and or any moneys due or to become due to the contractor shall be subject to prior claims of a ll person, firms and corporations for services rendered or materials supplied for the performance of the

Work called for in this contract.

16. The submission of a bid offer will constitute an incontrovertible representation by the bidder that he/she has complied with every requirement of the specifications and that the bid documents are sufficient in scope and detail and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance of the Work.

Updated 08 August 2026

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Revised 7.30.2025

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR

CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL OR LABOR SERVICE BIDS

NOTE: CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE WILL ONLY BE REQUIRED OF THE AWARDED BIDDER

A. INDEMNIFICATION

THE AWARDED BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING

INDEMNIFICATION LANGUAGE

To the fullest extent permitted by law, THE AWARDED BIDDER agrees on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, covenants and agrees at its sole cost and expense, to protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold the Town of East Hartford, its agents, servants, officials, employees, volunteers and members of its boards and commissions

(Collectively the “Town of East Hartford”), harmless from and against any and all Losses (defined below) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against the Town of East Hartford by reason of bodily injury, personal injury, death, or property damage of whatsoever kind or nature, to any individuals or parties (including, but not limited to the

Town of East Hartford, the Awarded Bidder, or any other third party) arising out of or resulting from, or alleged to arise out of or arise from Awarded Bidder’s performance of its work under the contract, but only to the extent such

Losses are attributable to the negligent or intentional act, error or omission of the Awarded Bidder or any person or organization employed or engaged by Awarded Bidder to perform all or any part of the contract. The term “Losses” includes any losses, damages, costs, fees, expenses, claims, suits, judgments, awards, liabilities (including, but not limited to, strict liabilities), obligations, debts, fines, penalties, charges, amounts paid in settlement, foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages, litigation costs, attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, and investigation costs, of whatever kind or nature, and whether or not incurred in connection with any judicial or administrative proceedings, actions, claims, suits, judgments or awards.

Upon written request by the Town of East Hartford, the Awarded Bidder shall defend and provide legal representation to the Town of East Hartford with respect to any of the matters referenced above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town of East Hartford may, in its sole and absolute discretion, engage its own attorneys and other professionals to defend or assist it with respect to such matters and, at the option of the Town of East Hartford, its attorneys shall control the resolution of such matters. Upon demand, the Awarded Bidder shall pay or, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Town of East Hartford, reimburse, the Town of East Hartford for the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys and other professionals in connection with this contract.

THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD WILL NOT AGREE TO INDEMNIFY THE AWARDED BIDDER;

SUBCONTRACTOR(S); OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

B. INSURANCE

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The AWARDED BIDDER shall be responsible for maintaining insurance coverage in force for the life of this contract of the kinds and adequate amounts to secure all the AWARDED BIDDERS’ obligations under this contract with an insurance company(ies) with an AM Best Rating of A-VII or better licensed to write such insurance in the State of Connecticut and acceptable to the Town of East Hartford.

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INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR

CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL OR LABOR SERVICE BIDS

(cont'd)

Additional Insured: The Town of East Hartford, its officials, employees, volunteers, boards and commissions must be included as an Additional Insured on the AWARDED BIDDER’S Insurance Policies (except Workers’

Compensation and Professional Errors & Omissions) on a primary and non-contributory basis. Evidence of this must be provided upon inception of this contract and upon renewal of insurance by the AWARDED BIDDER to the

Town of East Hartford in the form of language on a Certificate of Insurance as well as a policy endorsement.

Subrogation: The AWARDED BIDDER, and their insurers, shall waive all rights of subrogation against the Town of East Hartford, and its officers, agents, servants and employees, for losses arising from work performed by the

AWARDED BIDDER on this contract. Such subrogation shall be indicated in the form of language on a Certificate of Insurance as well as a policy endorsement.

The AWARDED BIDDER shall provide the Town of East Hartford with a Certificate(s) of Insurance signed by an authorized representative of the insurance company(ies) prior to the performance of this contract describing the coverage and providing that the insurer shall give the Town of East Hartford written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of any termination, expiration, or any and all changes in coverage. Such insurance or renewals or replacements thereof shall remain in force during the AWARDED BIDDER’S responsibility under this contract.

Failure to provide or maintain any of the insurance coverage required herein shall constitute a breach of the Contract.

2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

a) Commercial General Liability Insurance

The AWARDED BIDDER shall carry Commercial General Liability Insurance (broad form coverage) insuring against claims for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury and advertising injury that shall be no less comprehensive and no more restrictive than the coverage provided by Insurance Services Office (ISO) form for

Commercial General (CG 0001 04/2013). By its terms or appropriate endorsements such insurance shall include the following coverage, to wit: Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Damage to Rented Premises (not less than the replacement value of the portion of the premises occupied), Personal & Advertising Injury, Blanket Contractual, Independent Contractor’s, Premises Operations, Products and Completed Operations (for a minimum of two (2) years following Final Completion of the Project). Any deviations from the standard unendorsed form will be noted on the Certificate of Insurance.

Type of Coverage: Occurrence Basis

Minimum Amount of Coverage: $1,000,000 per occurrence

$2,000,000 aggregate

Policy Period: Annual Policy

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CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL OR LABOR SERVICE BIDS

(cont'd)

b) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance

The AWARDED BIDDER shall provide Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the

State of Connecticut, including Employer’s Liability.

Amount of Coverage: Coverage A: Statutory

Coverage B (Employer Liability):

$500,000 Each Accident

$500,000 Disease, Policy Limit

$500,000 Disease, Each Employee

c) Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance

The AWARDED BIDDER shall carry Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance insuring against claims for bodily injury and property damage and covering the ownership, maintenance or use of any auto or all owned/leased and non-owned and hired vehicles used in the performance of the Work, both on and off the Project Site, including loading and unloading. The coverage should be provided by Insurance Services Office form for Commercial Auto

Coverage (CA CA0001 10/2013) or equivalent. “Auto” (symbol 1 or equivalent) is required. Any deviations from the standard unendorsed form will be noted on the Certificate of Insurance.

Type of Coverage: Occurrence Basis

Minimum Amount of Coverage: $1,000,000 combined single limit

Policy Period: Annual Policy

d) Umbrella Liability Insurance

The AWARDED BIDDER shall carry an umbrella liability insurance policy of $5,000,000.

e) Pollution Liability Insurance

The AWARDED BIDDER shall carry a contractor’s pollution legal liability with limits no less than $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.

3. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

(e.g., Architects, Engineers, et al.)

The AWARDED BIDDER shall carry Errors & Omissions coverage in the minimum amount $1,000,000 per claim/$1,000,000 annual aggregate for all professional services contracts. If the insurance coverage is written on a

Claims-Made basis, an extended reporting period of at least 3 years after substantial completion of the project is required. Increased coverage limits may be required based on the scope, price and duration of the work to be performed. The Town of East Hartford will inform the AWARDED BIDDER as to the required limits for this insurance as soon as practicable, and has sole discretion of the limits to be required.

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CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL OR LABOR SERVICE BIDS

(cont'd)

4. SUBCONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:

The AWARDED BIDDER shall require all subcontractors and independent contractors to carry the coverages set forth in Section B –INSURANCE.

The AWARDED BIDDER shall require that The Town of East Hartford, its officials, employees, volunteers, boards and commissions be included as an Additional Insured on all subcontractors and independent contractors’ insurance

(except Workers’ Compensation and Professional Errors & Omissions) before permitted to begin work.

All subcontractors and independent contractors and their insurers shall waive all rights of subrogation against the

Town of East Hartford, and its officers, agents, servants and employees for losses arising from work performed by each on this contract.

The AWARDED BIDDER will provide the Town with appropriate Certificates of Insurance before the subcontractors and independent contractors are permitted to begin work.

THE TOWN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE AMOUNTS OF

COVERAGE REQUIRED AND TYPE OF COVERAGE PROVIDED BASED ON

THE FINAL AGREED UPON SCOPE OF SERVICES

Updated 31 July 2025

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CHRO NON-DISCRIMINATION CONTRACT LANGUAGE

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 4a-60 and except as provided in section 10a-151i of the General Statutes, this project shall contain the following contract provisions:

(1) The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of sexual assault or status as a victim of trafficking in persons, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the state of Connecticut; and the contractor further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants with job-related qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of sexual assault or status as a victim of trafficking in persons, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the work involved;

(2) The contractor agrees, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, to state that it is an “affirmative action-equal opportunity employer” in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities;

(3) The contractor agrees to provide each labor union or representative of workers with which such contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding and each vendor with which such contractor has a contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this section, and to post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment;

(4) The contractor agrees to comply with each provision of this section and sections 46a- 68e and 46a-68f and with each regulation or relevant order issued by said commission pursuant to sections 46a-56, 46a-68e, 46a-68f and 46a-86; and

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(5) The contractor agrees to provide the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities with such information requested by the commission, and permit access to pertinent books, records and accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures of the contractor as relate to the provisions of this section and section 46a-56.

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BID FORMS

All of the following documents contained within this section must be completed by the prospective bidder and returned with the bid:

o Bid Bond (To be supplied by the Bidder) o Form of General Bid o Bid Proposal Sheets o Resolution for Corporations/Professional Corporations o Resolution for Limited Liability Companies o Resolution for Partnerships o CHRO Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report o Qualifications of Bidder Form o Evidence from the CTSOS of Good Standing &

Ability to Conduct Business in Connecticut

Note that the correct resolution must be prepared based on the type of business submitting the bid

(corporation, professional corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited liability partnership, or general partnership). Resolutions must be on company letterhead and the date of the resolution must match the bid opening date.

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Company Name:

FORM OF GENERAL BID

BID NO. 27-04

Town of East Hartford

Purchasing Agent

740 Main Street

East Hartford, CT 06108

Attn. Michelle Enman - Purchasing Agent

Having carefully examined the Invitation to Bid, Instructions for Construction and/or Labor Service bids, Insurance Requirements, Form of General Bid, General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions, Technical

Specifications, Appendices, Contract Drawings and Exhibits for the furnishing of all materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete the Work “Great River Park

Improvement Project”, as well as having carefully examined the site and having satisfied himself as to conditions affecting the proposed Work and all Addenda issued by the Town, transmitted to the undersigned by electronic mail prior to the date of opening of Bids, the undersigned proposes to complete all Work on the Contract Drawings and as described in the Bid Speciation, for the lump sum and unit prices for the Work (in place) for the items and estimated quantities shown on the Bid Proposal Sheet(s).

Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

No._______________, dated______________________, 20__

No._______________, dated______________________, 20__

No._______________, dated______________________, 20__

No._______________, dated______________________, 20__

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TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD

BID PROPOSAL SHEET

GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BID NO. 27-04

COMPANY NAME:________________________

BASE BID

Item No. Description Estimated Quantity Units Numeric Unit Price Numeric Line Subtotal

011400 Special Permit Requirements 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

015000-1 Mobilization (Max 5% of Bid Total) 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

015000-2 Demobilization 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

015639 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

015713 Temporary Sediment and Erosion Control (land based and in-water controls, incl turbidity curtains)

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

024100-01 Demolition of Existing Piers, Wooden Piles, Overlooks, Bituminous and Concrete Walkways, and Misc. Features per plan

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

033130-01 Concrete Fishing Pier 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

033130-02 Abutments, Headwall, Debris Boom Anchor Block, and Misc Concrete .

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

05500-01 Guard Rail (Pier Railing) 203 LINEAR FOOT $ - $ -

260000-1 Fishing Pier Light, Pole & Foundation 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

260000-2 Install 11 Decorative Light Poles on New Foundations (poles and luminaires to be provided by Owner)

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

260000-3 Install Decorative Light Poles on Existing Foundation (poles and luminaires to be provided by Owner)

7 EACH $ - $ -

310000-1 Earthwork 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

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GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BID NO. 27-04

COMPANY NAME:________________________

BASE BID

Item No. Description Estimated Quantity Units Numeric Unit Price Numeric Line Subtotal

310000-2 Structural Fill 10 COMPACTED

CUBIC YARD

311000 Site Clearing, Grubbing, Tree/stump removal and Disposal of Stumps and Debris

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

313700-3 Complete Stormwater Outfall Repair per Plan Incl. Rip Rap and Misc.

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

321200-1 Bituminous Walkway on New Prepared Base 7500 SQUARE FOOT $ - $ -

321200-2 Bituminous Walkway Repair on Existing Base

1000 SQUARE FOOT $ - $ -

316219-01 Timber Piles Installed 20 EACH $ - $ -

316223-01 Steel Pier Piles Installed 14 EACH $ - $ -

316223-02 Steel Mooring Piles Installed 2 EACH $ - $ -

31 63 23-03 Anchor Pile 1 EACH $ - $ -

323300-1 Picnic Tables 2 EACH $ - $ -

329115 Planting Soil Preparation 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

329200 Lawn Turf/Native Floodplain Mix 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

329300 Plants 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

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GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BID NO. 27-04

COMPANY NAME:________________________

BASE BID

Item No. Description Estimated Quantity Units Numeric Unit Price Numeric Line Subtotal

355100-01 Float Supports 1 LUMP SUM $ -

355113-01 Timber Floats 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

355113-02 Tuffboom Debris Boom incl. all hardware 1 LUMP SUM $ -

Add all Item subtotals above. -$ Insert total here. This is your Total BASE BID: Bid Total

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GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BID NO. 27-04

COMPANY NAME:________________________

BID ALTERNATE 1

Item No. Description Estimated Quantity Units Numeric Unit Price Numeric Line Subtotal

015639 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection as depicted on plan sheet L-111

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

015713 Temporary Sediment and Erosion Control (land based controls as depicted on plan sheet C-106 at Bulkeley Overlook area only)

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

099600 High Performance Coatings 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

311000A Landscape Preparation, demolition and removals, and all misc. Items depicted on plan sheets L -111, L-121, and L -131 not covered under other pay items.

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

311000 Site Clearing, Grubbing, Tree/stump removal and Disposal of Stumps and Debris (for areas shown on plan sheet L-111)

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

313700-1 Gravel Base (Rip Rap Bedding) 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

313700-02 Intermediate Hand Placed Rip Rap 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

320130-1 Clean Precast Bollards and CIP Concrete Curbs

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

320130-2 Clean and Reset Pavers 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

323300-2 Trash Receptables 1 EACH $ - $ -

323300-3 Refurbish Existing Bench 8 EACH $ - $ -

329115 Planting Soil Preparation (for areas depicted on plan sheet L-111, L-121, L-131, L-401, L- 501 )

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

329200-1 Lawn Turf (as depicted on sheet L-131) 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

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GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BID NO. 27-04

COMPANY NAME:________________________

BID ALTERNATE 1

Item No. Description Estimated Quantity Units Numeric Unit Price Numeric Line Subtotal

329300 Plants (for areas depicted on plan sheet L- 121, L-131, l-401, L-501 )

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

Add all Item subtotals above. -$ Insert total here. This is your BID ALT 1 Total: Bid Total

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GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BID NO. 27-04

COMPANY NAME:________________________

BID ALTERNATE 2

Item No. Description Estimated Quantity Units Numeric Unit Price Numeric Line Subtotal

030100-1 Concrete Surface Cleaning (Pressure Wash Cleaning)

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

030100-2 Crack Repair – Type 1 100 LINEAR FOOT $ - $ -

030100-3 Crack Repair – Type 2 50 LINEAR FOOT $ - $ -

030100-4 Crack Repair – Type 3 25 LINEAR FOOT $ - $ -

030100-5 Crack Repair – Type 4 25 LINEAR FOOT $ - $ -

030100-6 Joint Sealant Repair 600 LINEAR FOOT $ - $ -

030100-7 Spall Repair – Type 1 200 SQUARE FOOT $ - $ -

030100-8 Spall Repair – Type 2 100 SQUARE FOOT $ - $ -

030100-9 Deep Concrete Repairs 10 CUBIC FOOT $ - $ -

099600 High Performance Coatings (railings) 1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

099601 Rail Repairs, Caulking, and all other miscellaneous items depicted on plan sheet L-402 not covered by other items

1 LUMP SUM $ - $ -

Add all Item subtotals above. -$ Insert total here. This is your BID ALT 2 Total: Bid Total

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GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BID NO. 27-04

COMPANY NAME:________________________

BID ALTERNATE 3

Item No. Description Estimated Quantity Units Numeric Unit Price Numeric Line Subtotal

101400-1 Entry Gate Signage 2 EACH SET $ - $ -

101400-2 Amenity Sign 1 EACH $ - $ -

101400-3 Conduct/Rules Sign 2 EACH $ - $ -

101400-4 Post Mounted Directional 2 EACH $ - $ -

101400-5 Lamp Mounted Directional 10 EACH $ - $ -

101400-6 Pedestrian Wayside Sign - Railing 10 EACH $ - $ -

101400-7 Pedestrian Wayside Sign - Lookout 1 Lump sum $ - $ -

101400-8 Entry Point Restriction Sign 20 EACH $ - $ -

Add all Item subtotals above. -$ Insert total here. This is your BID ALT 3 Total: Bid Total

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BID PROPOSAL SUMMARY SHEET

BID No. 27-04

BID PROPOSAL SUMMARY

BASE BID

Pursuant to and in compliance with all contract terms, plans and specifications, and applicable permits, the undersigned Bidder hereby proposes to furnish all the labor, materials, equipment, and related services required for the completion of the project noted above:

Per Bid Proposal Sheets, total BASE BID is $ (numeric)

BID ALTERNATES

At the Owner’s sole discretion, the following BID ALTERNATES may be selected as an addition to the BASE BID. Owner reserves the right to award BASE BID with any combination (or none) of these

ALTERNATES:

BID ALTERNATE 1: $ (numeric)

BID ALTERNATE 2: $ (numeric)

BID ALTERNATE 3: $ (numeric)

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BID PROPOSAL SUMMARY SHEET

BID No. 27-04

A. The undersigned understands that there may be changes, omissions, or modification in the

Work, and that appropriate adjustments will be made to the Contract price in accordance with the Contract Documents. The undersigned understands that the Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive all formalities, any irregularities, and accept the

Bid deemed to be in the Owner's best interest.

B. Bid prices shall not include any sales, excise or other taxes for which the Owner is not liable.

Town of East Hartford is the awarding authority.

C. The Bidder agrees to hold the above pricing for sixty (60) days.

D. The Bidder hereby agrees to commence Work under this Contract within ten (10) days of written Notice to Proceed from the Town; and to reach SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION of the Work (including base bid items and awarded alternates) within 270 CALENDAR DAYS thereafter; and to reach FINAL COMPLETION within 300 CALENDAR DAYS from Notice to Proceed. The Bidder further agrees to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of ONE

THOUSAD FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500) for each consecutive calendar day beyond these dates of completion. Liquidated damages are not intended as a penalty but rather shall be construed as a best estimate of damages which the Town will suffer due to

Bidder’s refusal, failure or neglect to perform pursuant to his Bid and Contract Documents.

E. The Bid security in the sum of: 5% OF TOTAL BID is to become the property of the Town in the event the above forms are not executed within the time set forth above, as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty for the delay and additional expense to the Town caused thereby.

F. The Bidder affirms that they understand the obligations of the CHRO minority set-aside requirements outlined in the Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Provisions included with the Bid Requirements for this RFP.

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Respectfully Submitted By:

(Signature)

Name (Please Print):

Title:

Company:

Business Address:

Business Phone: ( )

Business Fax: ( )

Email Address:

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NEW RESOLUTION FOR CORPORATIONS/PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS

(TO BE TYPED ON CORPORATION LETTERHEAD)

I (name of Corporation’s Secretary), Secretary of (legal name of Corporation) a Corporation duly organized and operating under the laws of (State) and qualified and authorized to do business in the

State of Connecticut, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the following is a true, correct and accurate copy of a Resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors of such Corporation, duly convened and held on (Date of Meeting), at which meeting a duly constituted quorum of the Board of Directors was present and voted in favor of such Resolution.

RESOLVED: That the following Officers of this Corporation, or any one of them individually:

(Name and title of Officer or Officers) are empowered to execute and deliver, in the name of and on behalf of this Corporation, contracts, bids and other documents to the Town of East Hartford, State of Connecticut, and are further authorized to affix the Corporate Seal to such documents and to bind the Corporation to such contracts, bids and other documents.

I further CERTIFY that such Resolution has not been modified, rescinded or revoked since the date on which it was enacted, and it is at present in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, the undersigned has affixed his/her signature and the Corporate Seal of the Corporation, this (date) day of (month) 20__

(Corporate Seal)

(Typed name of Corporation’s Secretary)

SIGNATURE OF SECRETARY

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PRIOR RESOLUTION FOR CORPORATIONS/PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS

(TO BE TYPED ON CORPORATION LETTERHEAD)

I (name of Corporation’s Secretary), Secretary of (legal name of Corporation) a Corporation duly organized and operating under the laws of (State) and qualified and authorized to do business in the

State of Connecticut, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the following is a true, correct and accurate copy of a Resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors of such Corporation, duly convened and held on (Date of Meeting), at which meeting a duly constituted quorum of the Board of Directors was present and voted in favor of such Resolution.

RESOLVED: That the following Officers of this Corporation, or any one of them individually:

(Name and title of Officer or Officers) are empowered to (recite resolution authorizing submission of bid or execution of contract).

I further CERTIFY that such Resolution has not been modified, rescinded or revoked since the date on which it was enacted, and it is at present in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, the undersigned has affixed his/her signature and the Corporate Seal of the Corporation, this (date) day of (month) 20__

(Corporate Seal)

(Typed name of Corporation’s Secretary)

SIGNATURE OF SECRETARY

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RESOLUTION FOR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES

(TO BE TYPED ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD)

The undersigned, comprising all Members of (legal name of LLC), a Limited Liability Company duly organized and operating under the laws of (State) and qualified and authorized to do business in the

State of Connecticut, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the following is a true, correct and accurate copy of a Resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Members, duly convened and held on (Date of Meeting), at which meeting a duly constituted quorum of the voting Members was present and voted in favor of such Resolution. We further CERTIFY that such Resolution has not been modified, rescinded or revoked since the date on which it was enacted, and it is at present in full force and effect:

RESOLVED: That the following Members of this Limited Liability Company, or any one of them:

(Name and title of Members) are empowered to execute and deliver, in the name of and on behalf of this Limited Liability Company, contracts, bids and other documents to the Town of East Hartford, State of Connecticut, and are further authorized to bind the Limited Liability Company to such contracts, bids and other documents.

IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, the undersigned have executed this resolution, this (date) day of (month)

20__

(Typed Member Name)

(Typed Member Name)

(Typed Member Name)

(Typed Member Name)

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RESOLUTION FOR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES BY MANAGING PARTNER

I (name of Managing Member), Managing Member of (legal name of LLC), a Limited Liability

Company duly organized and operating under the laws of (State) and qualified and authorized to do business in the State of Connecticut, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the following is a true, correct and accurate copy of a Resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Members, duly convened and held on

(Date of Meeting), at which meeting a duly constituted quorum of the voting Members was present and voted in favor of such Resolution.