TOWN OF BRAINTREE

1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive

Braintree, MA 02184

Request for Quotes (RFQ)

TRD01 Adams Street Fence

Due: August 17, 2026 at 12:00pm

Contact:

Lorraine See

Braintree Town Hall

1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive

Braintree, MA 02184 lsee@braintreema.gov

Town of Braintree

Adams Street Fence RFQ

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Table of Contents

I. Legal Ad

II. Community Profile

III. Scope of Work

IV. Bidder Qualifications

V. Project Timeline/Work Hours

VI. Site Visit

VII. Key Dates for Quotes

VIII. Rule for Award

IX. Quote Submission Requirements

X. Quote Submission Checklist

XI. Quote Form

Certificate of Authorization

Non-Collusion Statement

Tax Attestation

Labor Harmony and OSHA Training Certification

Wage Theft Certification

SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE

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I. Legal Ad

Legal Advertisement

TOWN OF BRAINTREE

ADAMS STREET FENCE

REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ)

The Town of Braintree, pursuant to M.G.L. 30, § 39M, is seeking quotes from TRD01 qualified vendors for the complete furnishing and installation of approximately 220 linear feet of 6' black vinyl-coated chain link fence at 177-225 Adams Street Braintree, MA. An optional site visit will be held on August 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon). Quotes are due on August 17, 2026 until 12:00

PM (noon) via Commbuys. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws apply to all services. The vendor shall include the cost of the bonds and permits in the bid. Quotes that are not prepared as required will be considered non-responsive. It is the sole responsibility of a vendor to ensure its quote is received, regardless of the manner of delivery, by the deadline. It is strongly recommended that quotes are sent in advance of the due date and time. Late quotes will not be accepted.

The Town reserves the right to cancel all or part of this solicitation and to reject in whole or part any and all proposals. Notice is also available at www.masspublicnotices.org.

Advertisements placed as follows:

COMMBUYS Published: August 10, 2026 http://www.masspublicnotices.org/

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II. Community Profile

Located ten miles south of Boston, the suburban town of Braintree supports a strong business base while retaining an attractive residential character. The Town was incorporated in 1640 and is proud of its place in American history. Braintree is the birthplace of two American presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as John Hancock, General Sylvanus

Thayer, the founder of West Point.

The town’s location at the intersection of Route 3 and Route I-93 (128) is ideal for commerce, providing easy access to and from the greater Boston area, as well as Cape Cod. Residents and visitors can travel between Braintree and Boston on the MBTA Red Line which originates in

Braintree. Housing in Braintree is a mix of established neighborhoods of single-family homes, several new housing developments and some condominium complexes.

The Town operates under the Mayor and Town Council form of government. A nine-member

Town Council, with three members at large and six district members, serves as the representative legislature. The School Committee consisting of six elected members and the

Mayor, appoints the School Superintendent who administers the public school system of the

Town.

III. Scope of Work

It is the intention of this specification to arrange for the procurement of the following:

complete furnishing and installation of the 220 linear feet of 6' black vinyl-coated chain link fence at 177-225 Adams Street Braintree, MA. This contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price for all specified goods and services.

• Approximately 220 linear feet of 6' black vinyl-coated chain link fence.

• Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, posts, concrete, hardware, and incidentals necessary for a complete installation.

• Contractor to coordinate Dig Safe and utility mark-outs.

• Contractor to restore any disturbed areas and remove all construction debris.

• Contractor must be an awarded vendor under the TRD01 State Contract.

• Provide a lump sum price, estimated start date, and estimated completion time.

Unless otherwise stated, the quantities set forth herein are ESTIMATES ONLY. Any quantities indicated on the Bid Price Form or elsewhere in the bid package are estimates only and are given solely as a basis for the comparison of bids. The Vendor shall have no claim for additional compensation, or refuse to do the work called for, or provide the requested items, by

Page | 5 reason of the actual quantities involved being greater or lesser by any amount than those called for in the bid.

The respondent’s submission of a proposal in response to the RFQ shall constitute acceptance by the respondent of the terms and conditions of this RFQ, terms of which shall be incorporated by reference in any contract executed pursuant to this RFQ.

The specifications listed as part of this RFQ are intended to reflect minimum standards required by the RFQ. Should the Respondent’s current specifications exceed these, they shall be considered minimum and furnished.

The equipment offered in the bid must be new and unused. The Bidder must furnish all equipment and accessories usually considered to be standard for the type of equipment specified. The Bidder must set forth in the space provided herein the information requested, and the bid must be accompanied by whatever published material is necessary to fully describe the equipment being offered, in sufficient detail as to enable the Town to fully evaluate the bid.

If Bidder is submitting an alternate to what has been specified, please note that on the bid and send literature to document Bidder’s proposed substitute so that the Town may evaluate accordingly. Failure to submit supporting documentation could result in the bid being rejected.

Pricing must include delivery costs F.O.B. delivery locations.

All products must be new and fully serviceable, and suited to their intended use consistent with the manufacturers' specifications and representations, and any representations made by selected vendor(s). Used and previously opened items will not be accepted. Vendor is required to provide a manufacturer warranty on all purchased parts.

The naming of any commercial name, trademark, or other identification shall not be construed to exclude any item or manufacturer not mentioned by name or as limiting competition, but shall establish a standard of quality only. An item equal to one or more that are named or described in the Scope of Work may be offered by a vendor. An item shall be considered equal to the item so named or described if (1) it is at least equal in quality, durability, appearance, strength and design, (2) it will perform at least equally the function imposed by the general design for the use intended, and (3) it conforms substantially to the requirements of the specifications with only minor deviations immaterial to the requirements of the preceding conditions (1) and (2). The name and manufacturer’s published product specifications establishing product equality must accompany “Or Equal” quotes. Acceptance of “Or Equal” quotes shall be at the sole discretion of the Town whose decision shall be final.

Contractor guarantees that the Work and Services to be performed under the Contract, and all workmanship, materials and equipment performed, furnished, used or installed in the

Page | 6 construction of the same shall be free from defects and flaws, and shall be performed and furnished in strict accordance with the Contract Documents, that the strength of all parts of all manufactured equipment shall be adequate and as specified and that the performance test requirements of the Contract shall be fulfilled. This guarantee shall be for a period of one (1) year from and after the date of completion and acceptance of the Work as stated in the final estimate. If part of the Work is accepted in accordance with that subsection of this Contract titled “Partial Acceptance”, the guarantee for that part of the Work shall be for a period of one

(1) year from the date fixed for such acceptance. The Payment Bond shall remain in full force and effect through the Guarantee Period.

If at any time within the said period of guarantee any part of the Work requires repairing, correction or replacement, Owner may notify Contractor in writing to make the required repairs, correction, or replacements. If Contractor neglects to commence making such repairs, corrections, or replacements to the satisfaction of Owner within three (3) days from the date of receipt of such notice, or having commenced fails to prosecute such Work with diligence, Owner may employ other persons to make the same, and all direct and indirect costs of making said repairs, correction or replacements, including compensation for additional professional services, shall be paid by Contractor.

IV. Bidder Qualifications

1. Performance Capabilities: Bidders must be capable of designing and providing the specified goods on schedule, in working order, in an intact and undamaged condition, and providing any support services in a professional and workmanlike manner.

Time of performance is critical to this RFQ. Bidders must reassure the Town of their capacity to perform within the timeframe set out in this RFQ.

The selected bidder must agree to keep certain financial records, make them available for inspection by certain state agencies, and file periodic financial reports per M.G.L.

c.30, §39R.

2. Experience and Certifications: Bidders must demonstrate competency in the business of providing the goods and/or services specified in this RFQ by conformance with the following criteria:

1. OSD TRD01 vendor

2. In business for a minimum of 3 years.

3. Provision of the specified goods and/or services is consistent with normal lines of business.

4. Receive favorable ratings from references.

5. Agreement to conform to the RFQ specifications and terms and conditions.

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6. Bidders that do not meet these minimum qualifications will not be considered.

7. If the selected bidders and sub-bidders for this contract are incorporated outside of

Massachusetts they must certify compliance with certain corporation laws upon award.

3. Workforce Participation: If funding for this Project is provided by the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in whole or in part (such as reimbursements, grants and the like), then the awarded Vendor shall endeavor to meet Workforce Participation

Goal Requirements under M.G.L. c. 149, § 44A(2)(G) which are currently 6.9% for women and 15.3% for minorities. For more information, see https://www.mass.gov/administrative-bulletin/equal-opportunity-and-non-discrimination-on-state-and-state-assisted.

At any point during the contract period, the Town may require of the Contractor a report of the projected or current makeup of the Vendor’s workforce per M.G.L. c. 149, § 44A(2)(G). Failure to submit this report when requested could result in penalties as enumerated in the statute.

Reductions or waivers of these goals may be permitted by the Town where the size, nature or location of the project makes achieving such levels of workforce participation unfeasible.

4. References: Bidders must provide the following contact information for a minimum of

5 references that the bidder has sold to within the last 3 years, 2 of which must be government customers. A minimum of 3 of these references must have been active within the 12 months prior to this RFQ’s bid opening date. Use a separate sheet(s) clearly marked "REFERENCES" to provide the following information for each reference.

5. Subcontracting: Bidders shall keep the work under their personal control and shall not assign by power of attorney or otherwise, or sublet the work or any part thereof, without the previous written consent of the Town. Should the Bidder require the services of one or more sub-contractors, the Contractor shall submit to the Town, at the time of submittal of bids, the name and references for the sub-contractor(s) for review and approval by the Town. Said sub-contractor(s) shall not begin any work or bring any equipment, etc., onto the site until such approval is given. Under no circumstances shall the Bidder sub-contract more than forty percent of the work on the project. The Bidder shall be responsible for the operations of any subcontractor(s) and the sub-contractor shall be subject to the directions of the Bidder's Project Supervisor.

6. Existing Conditions: Bidders are required to submit their quotes upon the following express conditions, which shall apply to and become a part of every bid received:

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Respondents must satisfy themselves by personal examination of the location of the proposed work or by such other means as they may desire, as to actual conditions, estimated quantities and requirements of the work. The completeness and accuracy of said information is not guaranteed and the Contractor shall have no grounds for additional compensation because of excessive expense due to encountering any existing conditions.

7. Permits: All required permits needed to complete installation shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

8. Site Maintenance and Inspection: The selected contractor will be responsible for maintaining the work site in a safe and orderly fashion on a daily basis. The contractor is responsible for the proper securing of all items associated with the project, including but not limited to: debris, tools, material, scaffolding, ladders, etc. The contractor is responsible for the repair or replacement of any item, equipment, space or area which may be damaged by the contractor during the execution of this project. The contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of all debris and materials generated from this project.

9. Private Property: Before any work is performed on private property, the Contractor must have in his/her possession a RIGHT OF ENTRY form signed by the property owner. The Town may assist the Contractor in obtaining permission.

10. Dig Safe Law: Before proceeding with excavation operations, the Contractor shall notify the State of Massachusetts Underground Plant Damage Prevention System (Dig

Safe) at 1-888-344-7233, and shall make such supplemental investigations.

11. Private Utilities Coordination: Coordination with private utilities is the sole responsibility of the contractor (including natural gas, electricity, telephone, cable, etc.). The contractor shall be responsible for notifying Dig Safe prior to any start of work. Any assistance the Town may offer in coordinating with private utilities shall not absolve the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with private utilities as necessary to accomplish the contract work. The contractor shall be responsible and liable for all damages to the existing utilities and structures.

12. Public Utilities Coordination: Coordination with public utilities is the sole responsibility of the contractor (including water, sewer, and drain). Any assistance the

Town may offer in coordinating the public utilities shall not absolve the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with public utilities as necessary to accomplish the contract work. The contractor shall be responsible and liable for all damages to the existing utilities and structures.

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13. Traffic Controls: The Contractor shall furnish all local Police Officers to direct traffic and to keep the traffic off any part of the roadway in which construction is being carried out on, as, in the opinion of the Engineer are necessary for such purpose.

Arrangements for officers shall be made well in advance of the work schedule for each day. If for any reason the Contractor cancels work for that day, and the Braintree Police

Department is not given advance notice, the Contractor will be responsible for that officer's wages. If the contractor has performed work that has not been accepted by the town and has to be redone to meet the specification, then the contractor is responsible for the expense of the police details due to poor workmanship or warrantee issues.

Except in the instance above, the Owner will reimburse the Contractor for all other police details. The contractor must submit payments directly to the Braintree Police

Department or other police department’s that have supplied officers to the job site and supply copies of invoices showing invoice has been paid to the Department as proof of payment.

14. Protection of Work, Property and Persons: The Contractor shall adequately protect the operation of the work and shall protect adjacent property and the public and shall be responsible for any damage or injury due to his act or neglect. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that he does not damage any materials, equipment or structures during his operations, and he shall be held liable for any damages that he causes. The

Contractor shall replace or repair all damages to the satisfaction of the Town or property owner at no expense to the Town.

15. Material Disposal: The Contractor, at no additional cost to the Town, shall dispose of all material that has been removed from each location.

16. Payment Bond Required: If the contract price exceeds $25,000, a payment bond will be required from the Bidder awarded the contract. The payment bond must be in the amount of 50% of the contract price. Bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract. The bond must be obtained by the Bidder from a surety company and guarantee payment to materials suppliers and/or subcontractors in the event that the Bidder fails to pay the materials suppliers and/or subcontractors. This guarantee shall be submitted in the form of a good and sufficient bond drawn upon an

Insurance or Bonding Company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts. The Bidder has 10 days from the date of notification of contract award to obtain the payment bond.

17. Contract: Upon notification of the award of a contract by the Town of Braintree, the successful vendor shall execute and return the contract to the Town within ten (10) business days of receipt. Within the same ten (10) business-day period, the vendor shall also provide all required insurance documentation, including a Certificate of Insurance

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The vendor is responsible for ensuring that the Town receives the fully executed contract and all required supporting documents within this ten (10) business-day period.

The awardee’s failure to comply may result in withdrawal of the award and the selection of another responsive and responsible bidder. The Town reserves the right to extend this ten (10) business-day deadline at the Town’s sole discretion.

18. Prevailing Wages: Prevailing wages are to be paid on the work of the project in accordance with the Schedules issued by the Massachusetts Commissioner of Labor and Industries of which are contained in the Contract Documents are made part of the

Contract. Additional copies of the schedule are available from the Awarding Authority upon request.

The vendor selected to perform this work shall furnish to the Town directly within fifteen (15) days after completion of its portion of the work a statement, executed by the contractor, subcontractor or public body or by any authorized officer or employee of the contractor, subcontractor or public body who supervises the payment of wages, in the following form: https://www.mass.gov/doc/weekly-statement-of-compliance/download

19. Equal Opportunity: The Town of Braintree encourages full participation in the bidding process by minority, women, veteran, service-disabled veteran, disability and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-owned businesses.

20. Tax Exempt: The Town of Braintree are exempt from sales tax, for which reason, vendors should not include sales tax in figuring or in reference to any quote.

21. Insurance: The selected contractor shall at all times during the term of the contract maintain insurance in full force and effect acceptable to the Town of Braintree that satisfies the minimum requirements outlined in the Sample Contract. The selected contractor is required by this agreement to name the Town of Braintree as an additional insured. The selected contractor agrees to furnish the Town with certificates of insurance or other evidence satisfactory to the Town if requested.

V. Project Timeline/Work Hours

The work is scheduled to begin in Summer 2026. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Off hours and weekend access may be allowed if scheduled in advance with the DPW Manager. No additional compensation shall be allowed above the bid price for either time or materials.

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VI. Site Visit

An optional site visit will be held on August 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon).

Following the site visit, bidders will be required to submit in writing via email any questions they asked during the conference. The Town will use those written versions of the questions and any follow up questions to draft an addendum. This will ensure that the Town fully understands questions, and will avoid misinterpretations of any verbal responses offered during the bidder conference. The town will not provide, authorize, or honor any alleged oral responses that have not been documented in writing.

VII. Key Dates for Quotes

August 10, 2026 Advertise in Commbuys

August 17, 2026 at 12pm Quotes Due

VIII. Rule for Award

The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest total price for all required goods and services.

The Town of Braintree reserves the right to accept any and all quotes and to waive all informalities in a quote and to award a contract in the best interest of the Town.

IX. Quote Submission Requirements

A. RFQ Documents Available: Bid documents will be made available beginning August

10, 2026 on COMMBUYS. This site is the only site for prospective bidders to obtain digital copies of official Town bid documents.

The Town does not warrant, represent, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any bid documents and/or information retrieved from any third party source. The Town is not responsible for any loss or damage including, but not limited to, time, money, or goodwill arising from errors, inaccuracies or omissions in any third party bid documents and/or information.

Be advised that the information contained on this website may change over time and without notice to prospective bidders. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check this website regularly through the close of bids for any applicable addenda or updates.

B. Time and Place for Submission: Quotes are to be submitted via COMMBUYS, until

August 17, 2026 at 12pm at which time quotes will be opened and taken under

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C. Quote Submittal: Please submit only the listed required forms and documents and in the order requested. Do not include copies of the RFQ and addenda.

D. Questions: Bidders are not to base their bids on verbal interpretation by any employee of

Town of Braintree. Questions arising from this document must be submitted email in writing. Due to the possible interference of SPAM filters, etc., vendors are responsible for ascertaining that their questions have been received prior to the deadline for questions. No inquiries will be accepted within three business days prior to the RFQ deadline. The Town reserves the right to disqualify any proposer that it believes to be interfering with this procurement by raising irrelevant, nuisance, or diversionary issues in order to delay or render the procurement invalid, whether timely or not.

E. Quote Modifications and Withdrawals: After the quote due date, a vendor may not change any provision of the quote in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the Town of

Braintree or fair competition. Minor informalities will be waived or the vendor will be allowed to correct them. If a mistake and the intended quote are clearly evident on the face of the document, the mistake will be corrected to reflect the intended correct quote, and the vendor will be notified in writing.

F. Interval for Quote Validity: It is understood that the Vendor’s offer to the Town of

Braintree will remain valid for 90 days past the submission deadline.

G. Governed by Law: The Vendor’s attention is directed to the fact that all applicable federal and state laws, municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over municipal finance shall apply to the contract throughout, and they shall be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though herein written out in full.

H. Non-Collusion: It is understood that the vendor has submitted the quote in good faith and has not colluded with any other individuals, firms, or corporations in creating the proposal to subvert the market process.

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I. False Representations: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 266 § 67A, anyone in any matter relative to the procurement of supplies or services who intentionally makes a material statement that is false, omits or conceals a material fact in a written statements, submits or invites reliance on a material writing that is false, submits or invites reliance on a sample or other object that is misleading, or uses any trick, scheme or device that is misleading in a material respect will be subject to sanction pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts.

J. Quote Costs: All costs involved in preparing the quote will be borne by the vendor. The

Town or any Department, Division, employee or section of the Town will not be liable for any costs associated with the formation of the bid.

K. Incomplete Quotes: Any quote which is not according to prescribed form, incomplete, not properly signed, or contrary to the instructions and requirements contained in the

Request for Quote (RFQ) may be rejected by the Town of Braintree. Conditional quotes will not be accepted.

L. Late Quotes: Any quote received after the date and time stated in the Legal

Advertisement will be deemed “non-eligible” and shall not be opened. Unopened quotes will not be returned to the vendor.

M. Information Not Guaranteed: All information given in this RFQ is from the best sources at present available to the Town. All such information is furnished only for the information and convenience of bidders and is not guaranteed.

N. Release and Waiver of Claims: As a condition of responding to this RFQ, the Proposer hereby unconditionally and forever releases, discharges, and waives any and all claims of any nature, whether legal, equitable, or otherwise, which Proposer may have against the

Town, arising at any time on or before the date the Proposer offers a response to the

RFQ. This release of claims extends to any and all claims of any nature whatsoever, whether known, unknown or capable or incapable of being known as of the date of the

Proposer’s response to the Town’s RFQ and any contract awarded as result of the response.

O. Right to Cancel: The Chief Procurement Officer may cancel this RFQ, or reject in whole or in part any and all quotes, if the Town of Braintree determines that the cancellation or rejection services the best interests of Town of Braintree.

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X. Quote Submission Checklist

Quote Form

References

Certificate of Authorization

Non-Collusion Statement/Tax Attestation

Labor Harmony and OSHA/ Wage Theft Certification

W-9

Manufacturer’s Literature (if applicable)

List of subcontractors (if applicable)

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XI. Quote Form

NAME OF VENDOR:

ADDRESS:

TOWN/STATE/ZIP:

Contact Person for this Quote:

TELEPHONE:

EMAIL:

Please disclose any conditions (bankruptcy or other financial problems, pending litigation, etc.)

that may affect the Vendor’s ability to perform contractually. This applies to the individual, partners, or corporate officers responding to this RFQ. (Attach additional pages if necessary.)

Has the vendor (individual, partners, or corporate officers) ever been dismissed or disqualified from a quote/contract within the past five years, and if yes, please state the reason(s). (Attach additional pages if necessary.)

The Undersigned proposes to furnish all labor and materials required for the complete furnishing and installation of 220 linear feet of 6' black vinyl-coated chain link fence at 177-225 Adams

Street, Braintree, MA for the contract price specified below.

Estimated Start Date

Estimated Completion Date

Labor Cost

Materials Cost

Other Costs (Overhead/Profit, etc.)

Total Cost

Total Quote Amount in Numbers: ______________________________________________

Total Quote Amount in Words: _____________________________________________

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The undersigned agrees that if he is selected as general contractor, he will promptly confer with the awarding authority on the question of sub-bidders; and that the awarding authority may substitute for any sub-bid listed above a sub-bid filed with the awarding authority by another sub-bidder for the sub-trade against whose standing and ability the undersigned makes no objection; and that the undersigned will use all such finally selected sub-bidders at the amounts named in their respective sub-bids and be in every way as responsible for them and their work as if they had been originally named in this general bid, the total contract price being adjusted to conform thereto.

The undersigned agrees that, if he is selected as general contractor, he will within five 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 and furnish 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 of the contract price, 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.

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.

The undersigned further certifies under the penalties of perjury that this quote 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 any 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.

Quote Submitted By:

Signature1: ____________________________

Name Title Date By signing this quote, I (we) hereby bind ____________________________________ (name of individual or company) to all comments made in the quote, and accept all of the provisions made in the Request for Quotes (RFQ) and any addenda.

1 A quote must be signed as follows: 1) If the Bidder is an individual, by her/him personally; 2) If the Bidder is a partnership, by the name of the partnership, followed by the signature of each general partner; and 3) if the Bidder is a corporation, by the authorized officer.

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References

Please provide references from organizations for which you have provided services in the last five years, selecting those for whom the work was most similar to the work requested by the

Town of Braintree.

REFERENCE FORM:

Municipality or Firm

Dates of Service

Contact Person & Title

Phone Number:

E-Mail

Description of Services:

RESPONDER MAY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REFERENCES.

COPY THIS PAGE AND MARK “ADDITIONAL REFERENCES”

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Certificate of Authorization

(NOTE: A certified vote of the corporation may be substituted for this form.)

The Vendor, ________________________________ is: (CHECK ONE)

(Name of Company/Consultant/Corporation)

_____ A. a corporation formed and existing under the laws of the state of

_______________________, and pursuant to the corporate by-laws, _

(Insert Name and Title of Authorized Representative) is authorized to execute contracts in the name of said corporation. Such execution of any contract or obligation in this corporation’s name on its behalf by such duly authorized individual shall be valid and binding upon the corporation.

_____ B. a limited liability company or a partnership formed and existing under the laws of the state of __________________, and pursuant to the limited liability company agreement or partnership agreement, is authorized to execute contracts in the name of said company or partnership.

Such execution of any contract or obligation in this company or partnership’s name on its behalf by such duly authorized individual shall be valid and binding upon the company or partnership.

_____ C. is a sole proprietorship owned an operated exclusively by the undersigned.

Execution of any contract or obligation in this sole proprietorship’s name by such duly authorized individual shall be valid and binding.

Signature:

Print Name of Above

Title

Date

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Non-Collusion Statement

I state that I am the of and

(Title) (Name of Company) that I am authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of my firm, its owners and directors.

I state that:

(1) The price(s) and amount of this proposal have been arrived at independently and without consultation, communication or agreement with any other Contractor or potential Proposer.

(2) Neither the price(s) nor the amount of the proposal, and neither the approximate price(s) nor approximate amount of this proposal, have been disclosed to any other firm or person who is a Proposer or potential Proposer, and they will not be disclosed before the proposal opening.

(3) No attempt has been made or will be made to induce any firm or person to refrain from bidding on this contract, or to submit a bid higher than this bid, or to submit any intentionally high or noncompetitive bid or other form of complementary bid.

The undersigned certifies under 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 paragraph the word

“person” shall mean any natural person, joint venture, partnership, corporation or other business or legal entity.

Tax Attestation

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 62C, Section 49A (b), I certify under the penalties of perjury that to the best if my knowledge and belief, has filed all Massachusetts State Tax Returns and paid all Massachusetts State taxes as required by law.

I state that understands and acknowledges that the above representations are material and important, and will be relied on by the Town of Braintree in awarding the contract for which this Proposal is submitted. I understand and my firm understands that any misstatement in this affidavit is and shall be treated as fraudulent concealment from the

Town of Braintree the true facts relating to the submission of this Proposal.

Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury this day of 2026.

Signature

By:

Print Name and Title

Date:

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Labor Harmony and OSHA Training Certification

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 Occupation Safety and Health Administration that is at least ten 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 of subcontracts subject to section 44F.

Wage Theft Certification

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149, M.G.L. c. 151, I certify under penalties of perjury that, neither this Company nor any of its subcontractors have been subject to a federal or state criminal or civil judgment, administrative citation, final administrative determination, order or debarment resulting from a violation of M.G.L. c. 149, M.G.L. c. 151, the Fair

Labor Standards Act or any other state or federal laws regulating the payment of wages within three (3) years prior to the date of the Contract.

Or I certify that this Company has provided copies of any and all of the above to the

Town prior to the date of the Contract and any required wage bond or insurance; and certifies that while the Contract is in effect, it will report any instance of the above to the

Town within five (5) days of the Contractor’s receipt.

Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury this day of 2026.

Signature

By:

Print Name and Title

Social Security or Federal ID No.

Date:

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SAMPLE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE

AND

VENDOR—DO NOT FILL OUT

This Contract is made on the last date of signature between the Town of Braintree, acting by and through its duly elected Mayor (hereinafter, the "Town") and Vendor, (hereinafter, the

"Vendor") whereby the parties contract for services under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

I. PARTIES

The parties to this contract are the Town of Braintree, acting by and through its duly elected Mayor and Vendor. The Town of Braintree is a municipal corporation of the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts having a principal place of business at One J. F. K. Memorial

Drive, Braintree, MA 02184 and Vendor is a (corporation/sole proprietorship/limited liability company/ partnership) with a principal place of business at__________________.

II. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES

The Town designates ____________ __ (name and title) and Vendor designates

____________________________ (fill in name and title) as their authorized representatives to provide approvals, directives, and permissions including changes, and to receive notices or other communications under this Agreement at the addresses stated above.

III. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The contract documents shall consist of the following:

1) This Contract;

2) Town’s Specifications, dated __________;

3) Vendor’s proposal, dated __________;

4) Vendor’s Certificate of Non-Collusion;

5) Vendor’s Certificate of Tax Compliance; and

6) Vendor’s Certificate of Authorization;

7) Vendor’s Performance & Payment Bonds, if applicable;

8) Vendor’s Certificate of Insurance;

9) Vendor’s Additional Insured Endorsement Page; and

10) Prevailing Wage Schedule, if applicable.

Such contract documents shall be incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Contract, which represents the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties. This contract is subject to the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All pertinent laws and regulations are applicable as if fully written out in this document. If the terms of any of the documents are in conflict, the terms of this Contract shall prevail.

IV. SERVICES

The scope of services to be provided by Vendor is as follows:

(Insert description of services to be rendered. If services are detailed in the Town’s

Specifications, attach copy of the specifications and insert here: “The services to be performed by Vendor are fully described in the Town’s Specifications, which are attached hereto and

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V. CHANGE ORDERS AND ADJUSTMENTS

The Town shall approve change orders and is not obligated to pay for change orders that are not approved in writing. M.G.L. c. 44, § 31C; M.G.L. c. 30, § 39I.

VI. QUALITY OF WORK

Vendor represents that it will perform services for the Town using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by and consistent with the standards applicable to persons performing similar services under similar conditions in the same locality. Vendor shall be liable for its services rendered under this Contract.

VII. COMPENSATION

On a monthly basis, Vendor shall submit invoices to the Town with any reasonable supporting documentation requested by the Town, reflecting the services performed during said month. Upon satisfactory review of said invoices and documentation, the Town shall remit payment to Vendor. The Town shall not pay any interest or late fees. Total compensation to be paid to Vendor pursuant to this contract shall not exceed $______.

VIII. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE

All services to be performed pursuant to this contract shall be completed by Vendor by

_________. There will be no automatic renewals. Continuation of the service will require a new contract executed between the parties.

IX. SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION

Notwithstanding anything in the contract documents to the contrary, any and all payments which the Town is required to make under this contract shall be subject to appropriation or other availability of funds, as certified by the Town Accountant.

X. ENFORCEABILITY OF CONTRACT

This contract is binding upon and enforceable against the Town if this contract is signed by the Mayor, endorsed by the Town Accountant as to appropriation or availability of funds, and endorsed as to form by the Town Solicitor. This contract is binding and enforceable against

Vendor if signed by their authorized representative.

XI. ASSIGNMENT

Vendor shall not delegate, assign or transfer its duties or interest in this Contract without the express written consent of the Town. If approved by the Town, this contract shall be binding upon Vendor’s assigns, transferees and/or successors in interest.

XII. PREVAILING STATUTORY AUTHORITY

The validity, interpretation and performance of this Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All proceedings under this Contract or related to the Project shall be brought in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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XIII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Both the Town and Vendor stipulate to the applicability of Massachusetts General Law

Chapter 268A, the Conflict of Interest Statute. The Parties further stipulate that the terms and conditions of this contract expressly prohibit any activity which constitutes a violation of this statute. By executing this contract, Vendor certifies that neither it nor any of its agents, employers or subcontractors is in violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A.

XIV. INSURANCE

Vendor shall maintain the insurance coverage listed below. With the exception of

Workers’ Compensation and Professional Errors and Omissions insurance coverage, Vendor is required by this agreement to name the Town of Braintree as an additional insured and to provide the Town with certificates of insurance coverage indicating that the Town of Braintree has been added as an additional insured under all insurance coverages required by this contract. Further, Vendor is required to provide the Town of Braintree with a copy of the current additional insured endorsement page, reflecting that the Town of Braintree has been listed as an additional insured, for each insurance policy to which the Town of Braintree has been added. If Subcontractors are used, all of the provisions of this section apply to the Subcontractor(s).

A. General Comprehensive Liability in the amount of

$1,000,000 for each occurrence and $3,000,000 in the aggregate;

B. Automobile Liability (applicable for any vendor/consultant who has an automobile operating exposure) in the amount of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage per accident;

C. Professional Errors and Omissions Liability (applicable for any vendor/consultant providing design, architectural, engineering, financial advising or similar services) in the amount of $1,000,000 for each occurrence and $3,000,000 in the aggregate;

D. Pollution Liability (applicable for any vendor/consultant who has pollution exposure) in the amount of $3,000,000 for each occurrence and

$3,000,000 in the aggregate;

E. Umbrella Liability of $2,000,000 for each occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate; and

F. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability in the amount as may be required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter

152.

The parties acknowledge that the types of insurance and coverage limits listed herein are the minimum necessary for the Vendor to be awarded this contract. The types of insurance and coverage limits stated herein are not intended in any way to limit the Vendor’s liability for any damages arising from the Vendor’s performance of services under this contract.

The Vendor is required to maintain the above-referenced insurance coverage throughout the duration of this contract. If, at any time while this contract is in effect, any of the above insurance coverages should lapse, the Vendor shall immediately notify the Town of Braintree, and within thirty (30) days of said lapse, the Vendor shall provide the Town of Braintree with a new certificate of insurance coverage.

XV. INDEMNIFICATION

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Vendor shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold the Town free and harmless from and against any and all claims, or threatened claims, for bodily injury or property damage that may arise out of Vendor’s performance of its obligations under this contract by itself or a subcontractor, officer, agent or employee.

XVI. TERMINATION

This contract may be terminated by either party upon receipt of thirty (30) days advance written notice by certified mail to the Designated Representative identified in Paragraph II. In case of such written notice of termination, all services under this contract shall cease with the exception of such work as may be necessary to bring the work in progress to a reasonable and safe condition. Vendor shall then submit a final bill based on work actually performed. There shall be no penalty for termination for the convenience of the Town.

XVII. BREACH OF CONTRACT

Failure of Vendor to comply with any of the terms or conditions of the contract shall be deemed a material breach of contract, and the Town shall have all the rights and remedies provided in the contract documents, including the right to terminate or suspend the contract and to pursue its rights in any and all actions of law or equity or other proceedings with respect to a breach of contract.

In the event that a breach of contract may occur, this contract may be deemed null and void upon fourteen (14) days written notice by certified mail to the Designated Representative identified in Paragraph II, and the Town may pursue any remedies deemed necessary to secure the interests of the Town, provided, however, that this contract shall be and remain in full force and effect, and no action shall be taken by the Town if Vendor cures said breach within the fourteen day period.

XVIII. CERTIFICATION OF TAX COMPLIANCE

This contract shall include a certification by Vendor that Vendor is in full compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to taxes, as required by

Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 62C, §49A. Said Certification is attached hereto.

XIX. PREVAILING WAGE RATES (applicable to any public works or public building project, including tree removal)

Vendor represents that it shall comply with the provisions for prevailing wages as governed by M.G.L.c.149, §§26-27, and as established by the Department of Labor, Division of

Occupational Safety. Vendor shall furnish the Town a copy of Vendor’s certified weekly payroll records throughout the duration of this Agreement.

In addition, Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that it, and any of its subcontractors, furnish the Department of Labor and Workforce Development/Division of Occupational Safety a

Statement of Compliance with the provisions of M.G.L.c.149, §§26-27 upon completion of the services performed under this Agreement.

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For Vendor: For the Town of Braintree:

Name: ____________________ Mayor Erin V. Joyce, PE

Title: ____________________ Date: __________

Recommended By:

(Signature and Title of Department Director)

Approved as to form: Approved As to Available Funds:

Kenneth J. Rossetti Mark Lin, Town Accountant

Town Solicitor Account No.:________________