IFB 26-450-60 Purchase of Material Supplies.pdf

CITY OF TAUNTON

DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT

INVITATION FOR BID

IFB # ___26-450-60_____

Purchase of DPW Material Supplies

SEALED BID POSTING:

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (8:00 AM)

About The City of Taunton Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Boston, 18 miles (29 km) east of Providence, 10 miles (16 km) north of Fall River, 20 miles (32 km) north of New Bedford, and 25 miles (40 km) west of Plymouth. It is also the seat of Bristol County. Taunton is situated on the Taunton River which winds its way through the city on its way to Mount Hope Bay, 10 miles (16 km) to the south. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 55,874.

Founded in 1637 by members of the Plymouth Colony, Taunton is one of the oldest towns in the United States. The Native Americans called the region Cohannet, Tetiquet and Titicut before the arrival of the Europeans. Taunton is also known as the Silver City, as it was a historic center of the silver industry beginning in the 19th century when companies such as Reed & Barton, F. B.

Rogers, Poole Silver, and others produced fine-quality silver goods in the city.

CITY OF TAUNTON

PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

INVITATION FOR BIDS

IFB 26-450-60

Purchase of DPW Material Supplies

Sealed Bids for the purchase of DPW Material Supplies within the City of Taunton, will be received up until 3PM on Wednesday July 23, 2025 by the City of Taunton Procurement Department, located at 90 Ingell Street, Taunton, MA 02780, and shall be publicly opened and read aloud.

This project is being Electronically Bid (E-Bid). You can register to become a bidder (free) online at www.BidNetDirect.com. For assistance, contact BidNetDirect.com at 800-835-4603.

Bid Documents will be available online beginning on or before July 9th at 9am a t https://www.bidnetdirect.com//taunton. All plan holders must have an active online a c c o u n t o n www.bidnetdirect.com to a c q u i r e t h e B i d d o c u m e n t s , r e c e i v e project notifications, and receive addenda. It is the responsibility of prospective proposers to check www.BidNetDirect.com for new information via any addenda to this solicitation. Any addenda issued will be emailed to all plan holders registered with BidNetDirect.

Questions can be directed to Shab Khan at skhan@taunton-ma.gov. Questions and answers will be shared with all the Plan holders registered on Bidnet via Addenda.

All Bids for the project are subject to the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter Chapter 30 39M. The City of Taunton reserves the right to waive any minor informalities, to cancel this bid, or to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City.

Shab Khan Director of Procurement http://www.bidnetdirect.com/ http://www.bidnetdirect.com/taunton.

http://www.bidnetdirect.com/ http://www.bidnetdirect.com/ mailto:skhan@taunton-ma.gov

INVITATION FOR BIDS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Description

1. Introduction

2. General Instructions and Conditions

3. Scope & Specifications/Supplies List

Attachment A Bid Forms A1-A4

A1 – Pricing Sheet A2 – Required Certification of Non-Collusion A3 – Required Certification of Tax Compliance A4 – Vote of Corporate Authority and Execution of Corporate Agreements

RESPONDENT’S CHECKLIST

Please ensure all documents listed on this checklist are included, and/or acknowledged with your submission. Failure to do so may subject the proposer to disqualification.

_____ Respondent’s Checklist (this form)

_____ Acknowledgement of Addenda (submission of copy of signed addenda issued, if any)

_____ All Bid Forms listed below:

• A1 – Pricing Sheet

• A2 – Required Certification of Non-Collusion

• A3 – Required Certification of Tax Compliance

• A4 – Vote of Corporate Authority and Execution of Corporate Agreements

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction: Taunton Department of Public Works (DPW) is looking to purchase material supplies for a Water and Sewer Project. Material Specifications and items needed are listed on pages 11-16 of this Bid

2. Pre-Bid Walkthrough/Site Visit: NA

3. Anticipated IFB Timetable:

Dates and times listed on this IFB Time Table are subject to change.

IFB Issued July 7, 2025 Pre-Bid Walkthrough N/A Deadline for Submitting Questions July 16, 2025 Bids Due Wednesday July 23, 2025 Award of Contract August 2025

SECTION 2: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Bid Open Date: Bids are due on or before 3pm Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the DPW Department, located at 90 Ingell Street, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780. Late bids will not be considered.

2. Time for Award: The Director of Procurement, after a recommendation from the initiating department head shall review and award. An award of contract will be made within thirty (30) days after the bid submission date or as soon as practicable thereafter. The time for award may be extended for up to thirty (30) days by mutual agreement.

3. Addenda: If any changes are made to this IFB, an addendum will be issued. Addenda will be emailed to all bidders registered as Plan holders on Bidnet. If the City issues any addenda to this IFB, each bidder shall acknowledge on the Pricing Bid Form the receipt of each addendum by addendum number.

4. Questions: Questions concerning this IFB must ONLY be emailed to Shab Khan, Director of Procurement, before 4:00 p.m., July 16, 2025. Questions may be emailed to skhan@taunton-ma.gov.

Any attempt to contact any other City of Taunton employee or to circumvent these procedures in any manner may be grounds for disqualification of the bidder from the procurement process.

5. Modify Bid: All bids received by Taunton in response to this IFB shall be considered “firm” and may only be withdrawn as provided by M.G.L. c.149. A proposer may correct, modify or withdraw a bid by sealed written notice clearly marked as a correction, modification or withdrawal and received in the Building Department prior to the time and date set forth for bid submission.

6. Withdrawal of Bid: Once a bid is submitted and received by the City for final consideration and comparison with other bids similarly submitted, the Bidder agrees that he/she may not and will not withdraw his/her bid within thirty (30) consecutive days after the actual date of opening bids.

7. Miscalculation of Bid Price: After the bid submission deadline, a bidder may not change any provision of the bid in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the City or fair competition. Minor informalities will be waived or the proposer will be allowed to correct them. If a mistake and the intended bid are clearly evident on the face of the bid document, the mistake will be corrected to reflect the intended correct bid and the proposer will be notified in writing; the proposer may not withdraw the bid. A proposer may withdraw a bid if a mistake is clearly evident on the face of the bid document, but the intended correct bid is not similarly evident. Wherever there is a discrepancy between the bid price and the written words, the written word shall prevail.

8. Reject Bids: The City reserves the right to cancel this IFB, or reject in whole or in party any and all bids, if the City determines that cancellation or rejection serves the best interests of the City.

9. Conditional Bid: Bids which are incomplete, conditional, not properly endorsed, or signed, or which are otherwise contrary to these instructions may be rejected.

10. Appropriation: The contract award is subject to an appropriation by the City Council for the fiscal year in which the contract is executed and for any subsequent fiscal year during the contract term.

11. Conflict of Interest: It is prohibited for any bid to be submitted that would constitute a violation of the conflict of interest statute, M.G.L. chapter 268A.

12. IFB: This Invitation for Bid (IFB), with all of its terms and conditions, will be part of the contract.

13. Invoices: Vendors agrees to submit invoices for payment for the supplies ordered via a purchase order issued by the City once the supplies ordered are delivered.

• Invoice will include detailed itemized cost of materials and supplies delivered per Bid prices.

Invoices submitted for payment by the Contractor that does not list the above information will be rejected and not paid.

14. Evaluation of Bids: Bids will be evaluated in good faith and bidders are expected to bid in good faith on repairs and/or services that will be charged to the City in order to successfully complete the repairs as needed. An eligible bidder is a bidder who has submitted a bid that conforms in all respects to the invitation for bids. A responsible bidder is a bidder who has the capability to perform fully the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability that assure good faith performance. All bids submitted in response to this IFB will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions established under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149. Bidders will be required to adhere to the guidelines established under this statute.

15. Use of Trade Names: The use of a proprietary or trade name in any description of equipment, materials or supplies in this IFB is not intended to restrict this IFB to the manufacturer or proprietor; instead it is intended only to describe, by convenient reference to familiar products, the features or characteristics required by the City of Taunton. Further, the use of any trademark in any description of equipment, materials or supplies does not constitute any endorsement of the product by the City of Taunton. Any item that is the equivalent, in style, quality dimensions and color, to the brand specified will be acceptable to the City of Taunton. Items not marked on the cost bid form, as being equivalent shall be evaluated as being the item specified and be ordered as such, if an award is made. The City of Taunton will be the sole judge as to the fitness of any equivalent item for the purpose intended in this bid.

16. References: Bidders shall provide the City of Taunton with at least three references from clients of similar scope and size to this IFB. Bidders shall not list the City of Taunton as a reference.

17. Rule for Award: The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price for all required product/services. For the purposes of award, Bid Item No. 1 shall be the determining bid price. The City of Taunton reserves the right to reject any and all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. In case a party to whom a Contract is awarded shall fail or neglect to execute the Contract within 14 days (Saturday’s, Sunday’s and Holiday’s excluded), the City may determine that the Bidder has abandoned the Contract and may award the contract to the next lowest bidder.

18. City’s Rights: The City of Taunton reserves the right to seek alternative quotes and execute an agreement, if needed, pursuant to proper procurement statutes for work covered under this

IFB.

19. City of Taunton Standard Contract: This solicitation contains a copy of the City of Taunton Standard Contract that the successful bidder will be required to sign upon notification of contract award. The City of Taunton Standard Contract must be executed prior to the acceptance of any services. Software License Agreements and Leases may be incorporated into the Standard Contract and are subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Any software licensing agreements or leases that are to be part of the Standard Contract must be included with the bid documents in order to allow the City Attorney to review the agreement(s) or lease(s), prior to awarding of the contract(s).

20. Bid Deposit: Bidders must submit a five percent (5%) bid deposit with their bid. The bid deposit must be in the form of a bid bond issued by a surety company certified to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; a certified treasurer’s or cashier’s check drawn on a responsible bank or trust company payable to the City of Taunton.

21. Prevailing Wage Requirements: The contractor is required to pay prevailing wages on all projects associated with this contract in accordance with attached Prevailing Wage Statement.

Certified payroll records must be submitted to the ordering department.

22. Payment & Performance Bond Requirements: NA

23. DCAMM Certification Requirements: NA

24. OSHA Requirement: NA

25. Licenses: NA

27. Permits, Fees and Notices: NA

28. Change Orders: A change order may be issued by the City of Taunton for changes in the Work within the scope of the Contract, including but not limited to, changes in: (1) the Plans and Specifications; (2) the method or manner of performance of the Work; (3) the City of Taunton-furnished facilities, equipment, materials, services, or Site; or (4) the schedule for performance of the Work. The Contractor shall immediately perform any change order work that is ordered in writing by the City. The City is not obligated to pay for change orders that are not approved in writing by the Mayor.

29. Orders: Verbal Orders are not binding on the City of Taunton and any delivery made or work performed without written order or written Contract are at the risk of the Seller or Contractor and may result in an unenforceable claim. The actual needs of City Departments shall govern the actual amount delivered under Contract to be drawn and entered into between the successful bidder and the City. Purchase Orders issued by the City to pay for goods or services shall be made part of the contract.

30. Working Time: NA

31. Quality of Workmanship: NA

32. Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and Local Ordinances and Regulations governing the type of work indicated in these specifications.

33. Contract Term: 3 months????

34. Removal of Debris: NA

35. Proprietary/Brand Names: See Specifications section

36. Bid Pricing. All prices must remain firm for the three-month contact period. These prices are final and all inclusive. No extra charges shall be made. Wherever there is an inconsistency between the bid price in numeric and in words, the bid price in words shall prevail.

SECTION 2.1: REJECTION OF BIDS

The City of Taunton reserves the right to reject any and all bids received in response to this IFB.

The City also reserves the right to waive what it may consider minor informalities with bids submitted. A bidder’s bid may be rejected if the bidder:

• Fails to adhere to one or more of the provisions established in this IFB.

• Fails to submit its bid at the time and in the format specified herein or to supply the minimum information requested.

• Fails to meet unconditionally or is unable to demonstrate competence to meet the mandatory technical and business specifications required by this IFB.

• Fails to submit its bid to the required address on or before the deadline date established by the Transmittal Letter.

• Fails to submit any of the required bid forms, as specified in this IFB.

• Misrepresents its products or provides demonstrably false information in its bid, or fails to provide material information.

• Fails to sign the Form for General Bid.

• Fails to submit the required 5% Bid Bond at the time of bid opening.

SECTION 2.2: FORM AND STRUCTURE OF BID

One complete copy of the bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope and labeled as follows: “IFB 26-450-60 Purchase of DPW Material Supplies”.

To be considered a complete bid, bidders must include all of the following in their submittal. Bids submitted without the items listed below may be considered non-responsive and may result in the rejection of the bid. The bid must be organized in the following manner:

• Respondent’s Checklist

• Bid Price Form

• Required Forms. In this section shall be a fully completed and signed Pricing Sheet, References, Required Certification of Non-Collusion, Required Certification of Tax Compliance, Vote of Corporate Authority and Execution of Corporate Agreements.

SECTION 3: SCOPE

Taunton DPW is looking to purchase materials and supplies for a DPW water/sewer project to be done in the City of Taunton.

Material Specifications

General:

The Taunton Water Division is willing to review requests for the use of “or equal” materials. The Water Division has the sole right to decide whether materials are equal to what is listed in the specifications, and will so with the following stipulations:

1) It is the sole responsibility of the person/company making the request to supply all necessary documentation to prove the materials will serve the function equally or better, and are of equal and better design and quality. The City may request additional information if necessary to properly review new products.

2) The Water Division may retain professional services to review these requests.

3) Sufficient time must be given to the Water Division to perform review.

All materials regardless of the manufacturer must meet all applicable ANSI/AWWA standards as well as NSF standards for materials to be used with drinking water.

Pipe for Water Main

All new water main shall be ductile iron pope and shall conform to AWWA standard C-151 latest revision, Class 52 manufactured by US Pipe, Griffin Pipe Co., Atlantic State Pipe or approved equal.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Fused High Density Polyehtylene Pipe (HDPE) water Main may be used in special circumstances may only be used under special approval in applications where Ductile Iron may not be suitable. PVC shall conform to AWWA C-900 latest revision, Class 150, with Cast iron outside diameters. PVC shall be free from any visible UV deterioration. Any signs of deterioration will be grounds for denying the use of the pipe. All PVC pipe is subject to approval prior to use. HDPE pipe shall meet the latest version of AWWA C901/C906, ASTM D2239, ASTM2737, ASTM D3035 and 714.

Fittings

All fitting shall conform to AWWA standard C-153 latest revision, Made of ductile iron, compact, Mechanical Joint, double cement lined, and bitumen coated, Manufactured by US Pipe, American Cast Iron Pipe, SIGMA, or approved equal.

All gland bolts must be ductile Iron.

Restrained Joints

Retainer glands shall be Meg-A-Lug type as manufactured by EBBA Iron, Series 2100, or approved equal. Restrained Joints may be used for some thrust applications. Some applications may require thrust blocks in place of or in addition to the retainer glands.

Gate Valves

All gate valves will meet AWWA standard C509 latest revision, be mechanical joint, have 0-ring stem seals, and have an epoxy coated body. All Gates must be OPEN RIGHT. All gates from 4" through 16" will be designed vertical installation. Gates Larger than 20" through 36" will be the horizontal design with a bypass valve. The larger Gates will have a geared reduction to assist in opening and closing.

Butterfly Valves

Butterfly valves of any size WILL NOT be allowed within the City's water distribution system.

Water Gate Valve Boxes

Every Gate valve will gave a gate box equal to Bibby STE-Croix or Bingham & Taylor 2 piece 5-¼", sliding type adjustable top, roadway gate boxes with 13 lb. covers with "WATER" label in the casting. If extensions are needed to bring the casting to grade, the intermediate style sliding extension must be used. There must be a minimum of 6" of overlap between the top and bottom sections of all gate boxes.

Corporation Stops

1", 1 ½", and 2" Corporation Stops will conform to AWWA C800 Standards (ASTM B584) Certified to be lead free and meet NSFIANSI standards 61.

All corporation stops will be OPEN RIGHT, be the ball valve type with the AWWA CC standard thread with pack joint suitable for use with copper tubing or copper tubing sized plastic pipe (CTS). All corporations will be rated for 300 PSI and include any needed restraints. Corporation stops shall be equal to Mueller 300 series, Ford Brass FB 1000, or approved equal.

Curb Stops

1", 1 ½", and 2" Curb Stops will conform to AWWA C800 Standards (ASTM B584) Certified to be lead free and meet NSF/ANSI standards 61. All corporation stops will be OPEN RIGHT, be the ball valve type with pack joints on both ends suitable for use with copper tubing or copper tubing sized plastic pipe (CTS). All corporations will be rated for 300 PSI and include any needed restraints. Curb Stops will NOT have drains. Curb Stops will include a hole drilled in the Key to allow for the attachment of a curb box rod. Curb stops will be equal to the Mueller 300 series with Mueller 110 compression connections, Ford Brass B44 series with locking pack joint nuts, or approved equal.

Curb Boxes

Each curb Box will have an Erie Style Curb Box with an arch style base and include and include a 36" long rod with brass cotter pin for attachment. Boxes shall have a bituminous coating for corrosion resistance. Curb Boxes shall have the two hole top with the "WATER" label cast in the top. For 1 ½" or 2" curb Stops a curb box base adapter will be used. Boxes and adapters shall be manufactured by Ford meter box, Bibby Ste-Croix or approved equal.

Meter Valves

All l" meter valves will be Angle ball valve type with handle. Valves will have copper tube sized compression fitting with a meter nut corresponding to the meter size (5/8", ¾" l"). All valves will Brass meeting A WWA/ANSI C800 Lead free, meeting NSF61 for potable water use.

Larger valves will be approved by the city depending on the installation. In all cases the valves supplied will need to meet the AWWA/ANSI C800, lead free, meeting NSF61 standard for potable water use.

Water Meters

All water meters up to 2" will be supplied by the Taunton water division.

Meters 3" and larger will be purchased and by the contractor in accordance with the Water Divisions meter specification. Prior to the installation of the water meter the plumber must have the meter spacer and coupling in place.

Meter spacers are available from the water department. Depending on the plumbing arrangement below is a table of approximate laying lengths for the meter and tail pieces.

Service Saddles

Service saddles shall be Ductile Iron with 12 Mill Epoxy Coating with 2 Stainless Steel Straps. The Saddle will meet AWWA/ANSI Standard C800 and NSF61 for use in potable water. All saddles shall have the AWWA CC standard thread. Saddles shall be manufactured by Smith- Blair series 317, Mueller DR 2S series, or approved equal.

Tapping Sleeves

For 4 inch or larger wet taps on existing water mains, a full diameter ductile iron mechanical joint sleeve must be used. Tapping sleeves will be made of Ductile Iron constructed to ASTM A536 standards mechanical joint rated for 250 PSI. All sleeves must have a test port for air testing. Tapping sleeves shall be manufactured by American flow control series 2800, Mueller H-615, or approved equal.

Tapping Valves

Tapping valves shall conform to AWW AlANSI C515, NSF61 approved for potable water. All valves will be Open Right, epoxy coated, with resilient wedge. The valve will have one side flanged and one side mechanical Joint.

Tapping valves must be supplied by the same manufacturer as the tapping sleeve to be used. Tapping sleeves shall be manufactured by American Flow Control, Mueller, or approved equal.

Fire Hydrants

Fire Hydrants shall conform to AWWA C502, FM 1510, and UL 246 listed.

The hydrant main valve will be 5-1/4", OPEN LEFT. All hydrants will have two 2-1/2" NST and one 4 1/2" NST pumper nozzle. Fire hydrants will be equipped with a break away traffic flange which is field repairable. Fire hydrants will have bury depth to match the finished grade. Hydrants will have a 6" mechanical joint connection. All fire hydrants shall be from one of the following manufacturers, Mueller Super Centurion 250, or the American Darling B-84-B5 by American Flow Control.

Water Service Tubing

All water service tubing will be a minimum of l" in diameter. All copper water service tubing will be Lead free, Type K, with Soft Temper meeting ASTM standard B-88.

Polyethylene Water service pipe meeting AWWA C901-08 Standard for copper tubing sized (CTS) pipe rated for 200 PSI. The tubing must be ANSI/NSF 61 certified for use with potable water.

List of Materials and quantities needed is on the next page. Quantities may change based on project needs but will be supplied at the rates submitted in this Bid.

TABLE – MATERIALS LIST

Item Description Quantity Unit

1 12-inch Ductile Iron Pipe 4,300 LF

2 8-inch Ductile Iron Pipe 20 LF

3 6-inch Ductile Iron Pipe 120 LF

4 12-inch Solid Sleeve Coupling 2 EA

5 12-inch 45-deg Bend 6 EA

6 12-inch 45-deg Bend 2 EA

7 12x8 Tee 1 1 EA 1 EA

8 12x6 Anchor Tee 9 EA

9 8-inch Solid Sleeve Coupling 1 EA

10 8-inch DI Plug 2 EA

11 12x8 DI Reducer 1 EA

12 12-inch Gate Valves EA 6 EA

13 8-inch Gate Valves 1 EA

14 6-inch Gate Valves 9 EA

15 Hydrants 9 EA

16 1-inch Polyethylene Tubing 1,600 LF

17 2-inch Polyethylene Tubing 20 EA

18 1-inch Water Service Corporation 41 EA

19 2-inch Water Service Corporation 1 EA

20 2-inch Service Saddle 1 EA

21 1-inch Water Service Curb Stop 41 EA

22 2-inch Water Service Curb Stop 1 EA

23 Water Service Box 42 EA

234 Road Boxes 16 EA

BID PRICING SHEET FORM – A1

Item Description Quantity Unit Total Price

1 12-inch Ductile Iron Pipe 4,300 LF

2 8-inch Ductile Iron Pipe 20 LF

3 6-inch Ductile Iron Pipe 120 LF

4 12-inch Solid Sleeve Coupling 2 EA

5 12-inch 45-deg Bend 6 EA

6 12-inch 45-deg Bend 2 EA

7 12x8 Tee 1 1 EA 1 EA

8 12x6 Anchor Tee 9 EA

9 8-inch Solid Sleeve Coupling 1 EA

10 8-inch DI Plug 2 EA

11 12x8 DI Reducer 1 EA

12 12-inch Gate Valves EA 6 EA

13 8-inch Gate Valves 1 EA

14 6-inch Gate Valves 9 EA

15 Hydrants 9 EA

16 1-inch Polyethylene Tubing 1,600 LF

17 2-inch Polyethylene Tubing 20 EA

18 1-inch Water Service Corporation

41 EA

19 2-inch Water Service Corporation

1 EA

20 2-inch Service Saddle 1 EA

21 1-inch Water Service Curb Stop

41 EA

22 2-inch Water Service Curb Stop

1 EA

23 Water Service Box 42 EA

234 Road Boxes 16 EA

Total Bid Amount $

TOTAL BID PRICE:

The Bidder agrees, to supply the items listed in the Bid Pricing Sheet for the total price:

Dollars (Listed in Words)

(Listed in Numerical Value)

NAME AND ADDRESS OF BIDDER (Street, City, State, Zip Code) Type or Print

SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN BID

Date

TYPE OR PRINT SIGNER’S NAME AND TITLE:

BID FORM – A2

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

(RETURN THIS FORM)

The undersigned certificates under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal has been made and submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the word “person” shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.

Signature

(Name of person signing bid or proposal)

(Name of Business)

(Address)

(City, State, Zip Code)

(Phone number)

BID FORM – A3

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE

REVENUE ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTION ACT (REAP)

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 62C, §49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am in compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.

Signed under penalties of perjury on this day of , of 20 .

Social Security Number or Federal Signature of Individual or Corporate Name Identification Number

By Corporate Officer (if applicable)

(Name of Business)

(Address)

(City, State, Zip Code)

This form shall be submitted by all Bidders and Sub-bidders.

NOTE: "No contract or other Agreement for the purposes of providing goods, Services or real estate space to any agencies (of the Commonwealth) shall be entered into, renewed or extended with any person unless such person certified in writing, under penalties of perjury, that he has complied with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to taxes." Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 62C, §49A (b).

BID FORM – A4

VOTE OF CORPORATION AUTHORIZING

EXECUTION OF CORPORATE AGREEMENTS

At a meeting of the Board of Directors of __________________duly called and held on _________________, 20_____ at which a quorum was present and acting throughout, the following vote was duly adopted.

VOTED: That ____________________________, the_________________________ of the corporation, be and hereby is authorized to affix the Corporate Seal, sign and deliver in the name and behalf of the corporation contract documents with the City of Taunton, the above mentioned documents to include but not be limited to Bids, Proposals, Deeds, Purchase and Sales Agreements, Agreements, Contracts, Leases, Licenses, Releases and Indemnifications; and also to seal and execute, as above, surety company bonds to secure bids and proposals and the performance of said contract and payment for labor and materials, all in such form and on such terms and conditions as he/she, by the execution thereof, shall deem proper. A true copy

ATTEST:

Name (printed)

______________________________________ (Affix Corporate Seal) Signature

Title Date

BID FORM – A5

PUBLIC CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT

As a potential vendor on the above contract, the City requires that you provide a debarment/suspension certification indicating that you are in compliance with the below Federal Executive Order. Certification can be done by completing and signing this form.

Debarment:

Federal Executive Order (E.O.) 12549 “Debarment and Suspension“ requires that all contractors receiving individual awards, using federal funds, and all sub-recipients certify that the organization and its principals are not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency from doing business with the Federal Government.

Your signature certifies under pains and penalties of perjury that neither you nor your principal(s) is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.

Name Company Address Phone Fax Email Signature Date