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Home My WebLink AboutHighway Storage Barn Replacement Bid file I` Q��g11FF0(,��o DENIS NONCARROW h� G.f, Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK p P.O.Box 1179 co Z Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS O Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER O aQ� Telephone(631)765-1800 RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER 1 ''1► www.southoldtownnygov FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD BID OPENING Southold Highway Storaize Barn Replacement Contract A-General Construction Bid Opening 4/10/2025 @ 2:00 PM Nine (9) bids received Name Bid Total Peconic Power Systems NO BID c/o Joe Whitman PO Box 512 Cutchogue,NY 1193 5 631-734-5026 Austin Interiors Inc. $1,947,770.00 c/o B enj amin Hardy 100 Keyland Court Bohemia,NY 11716 631-724-1300 Brian V. Mug Landscaper, Inc. $2,005,000.00 c/o Brian Klug PO Box 349 Speonk,NY 11972 631-369-3620 S.J. Hoerning Construction, Inc. $1,749,000.00 c/o Brian Hoerning 1471 Fifth Avenue Bay Shore,NY 11706 631-206-1676 Carter-Melence Inc. $1,673,000.00 c/o Donald O'Hanlon 104 New York Avenue PO Box 907 Sound Beach,NY 11789 631-744-0127 LoDuca Associates, Inc. $1,795,000.00 c/o Renee Guerrieri 113 Divison Avenue Blue Point,NY 11715 631-567-3144 Dicor Construction Inc. $1,864,156.00 c/o Mike Patmaniois 15 Garfield Ave Bay Shore,NY 11706 516-535-1170 Construction Consultants/LI, Inc. $1,726,000.00 c/o Eric Baumack 36 East Second Street Riverhead,NY 11901 631-727-6604 MRJ Industries, Ltd. NO BID c/o John Ferguson 98 E. Montauk Hwy. Hampton Bays, NY 11946 518-885-7914 DENIS NONCARROW =� Gij� Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK - P.O.Box 1179 CA Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR,OF VITAL STATISTICS 5 ® � Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER A Telephone(631)765-1800 RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER ��d o(►� www.southoldtownny.gov FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 17, 2025 Mr. Donald O'Hanlon Carter-Melence Inc. 104 New York Avenue PO Box 907 Sound Beach, NY 11789 Dear Mr. O'Hanlon: Congratulations. At the regular Town Board meeting held on April 15, 2025,the Town Board accepted the bid of Carter-Melence for the general construction and plumbing and Peconic Power Systems for electrical work in connection with the construction of the new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed. The bid deposit is being returned to you. Thank you for your bid. Very truly yours, Lynda M Rudder Deputy Town Clerk Ens. DENIS NONCARROW �� y Town Hall,5309.5 Main Road TOWN CLERK _ P.O.Box 1179 ® - y a Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS ® yC Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER �►' RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER °�®,� ��® Telephone oldt 7nny.gov FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER www.southoldtownny.gov OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 17, 2025 Mr. Joe Whitman Peconic Power Systems PO Box 512 Cutchogue,NY 11935 Dear Mr. Whitman: Congratulations. At the regular Town Board meeting held on April 15, 2025, the Town Board accepted the bid of Peconic Power Systems for electrical work and Carter- Melence for the general construction and plumbing in connection with the construction of the new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed. The bid deposit is being returned to you. Thank you for your bid. Very truly yours, Lynda M Rudder Deputy Town Clerk Ens. DENIS NONCARROW ,yam �y Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK ® . P.O.Box 1179 Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS ® .LC Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER �° �" RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER ®� �® Telephone oldt -nny.go0 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER www.southoldtownny.gov OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 17, 2025 Mr. John Ferguson MRJ Industries, Ltd. 98 E. Montauk Hwy. Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Dear Mr. Ferguson: .At the regular Town Board meeting held on April 15, 2025, the Town Board accepted the bid of Peconic Power Systems for electrical work and Carter-Melence for the general construction and plumbing in connection with the construction of the new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed. The bid deposit is being returned to you. Thank you for your bid. Very truly yours, dL cn LAL,'- Lynda M Rudder Deputy Town Clerk Ens. DENIS NONCARROW �� G� Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK p P.O.Box 1179 C Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR,OF VITAL STATISTICS ® Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER ®,d •A Telephone oldto nny.gov FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER w��'��'•southoldtownny.gov OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 17, 2025 Mr. Eric Baumack Construction Consultants/LI, Inc. 36 East Second Street Riverhead,NY 11901 Dear Mr. Baumack: At the regular Town Board meeting held on April 15, 2025, the Town Board accepted the bid of Peconic Power Systems for electrical work and Carter-Melence for the general construction and plumbing in connection with the construction of the new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed. The bid deposit is being returned to you. Thank you for your bid. Very truly yours, Ura,6�, m 2jl�. Lynda M Rudder Deputy Town Clerk Ens. DENIS NONCARROW �� y Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK P.O.Box 1179 0 Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER �' RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER ®,� .��® Telephone oldt nny.gov FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER www.southoldtownny.gov OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 17, 2025 Mr. Mike Patmaniois Dicor Construction Inc. 15 Garfield Ave Bay Shore,NY 11706 Dear Mr. Patmaniois: At the regular Town Board meeting held on April 15, 2025, the Town Board accepted the bid of Peconic Power Systems for electrical work and Carter-Melence for the general construction and plumbing in connection with the construction of the new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed. The bid deposit is being returned to you. Thank you for your bid. Very truly yours, Lynda M Rudder Deputy Town Clerk Ens. DENIS NONCARROW �� G.y Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK ® P.O.Box 1179 �e Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS aF Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER ®( .� Telephone 765-18 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER www.southoldtldtownny.gov OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 17, 2025 Ms. Renee Guerrieri LoDuca Associates, Inc. 113 Division Avenue Blue Point,NY 11715 Dear Ms. Guerrieri: At the regular Town Board meeting held on April 15, 2025, the Town Board accepted the bid of Peconic Power Systems for electrical work and Carter-Melence for the general construction and plumbing in connection with the construction of the new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed. The bid deposit is being returned to you. Thank you for your bid. Very truly yours, Lynda M Rudder Deputy Town Clerk Ens. DENIS NONCARROW �� G� Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK P.O.Box 1179 c Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS ® Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER ,� .��® Telephone 765-1800 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER www.southoldtldtownny.gov OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 17, 2025 Mr. Brian Hoerning S.J. Hoerning Construction, Inc. 1471 Fifth Avenue Bay Shore,NY 11706 Dear Mr. Hoerning: At the regular Town Board meeting held on April 15, 2025,the Town Board accepted the bid of Peconic Power Systems for electrical work and Carter-Melence for the general construction and plumbing in connection with the construction of the new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed. The bid deposit is being returned to you. Thank you for your bid. Very truly yours, 4TL Sk M Lynda M Rudder Deputy Town Clerk Ens. DENIS NONCARROW �� .j„ Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK P.O.Box 1179 C'* Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS ® Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER 'f' '� RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER �✓®,( .#® Telephone oldt nny.gov FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER www.southoldtownny.gov OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 17, 2025 Mr. Brian Klug Brian V. Klug Landscaper, Inc. PO Box 349 Speonk,NY 11972 Dear Mr. Klug: At the regular Town Board meeting held on April 15, 2025, the Town Board accepted the bid of Peconic Power Systems for electrical work and Carter-Melence for the general construction and plumbing in connection with the construction of the new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed. The bid deposit is being returned to you. Thank you for your bid. Very truly yours, A Lynda M Rudder Deputy Town Clerk Ens. DENIS NONCARROW ,�� G.y Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK CMP.O.Box 1179 C Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR,OF VITAL STATISTICS Q ® .' Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER °�' RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER �Q` .�� Telephone oldt wnny.go0 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER www.southoldtownny.gov OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 17, 2025 Mr. Benjamin Hardy Austin Interiors Inc. 100 Keyland Court Bohemia,NY 11716 Dear Mr. Hardy: At the regular Town Board meeting held on April 15, 2025,the Town Board accepted the bid of Peconic Power Systems for electrical work and Carter-Melence for the general construction and plumbing in connection with the construction of the new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed. The bid deposit is being returned to you. Thank you for your bid. Very truly yours, I ' 1 ' Lip- Lynda M Rudder Deputy Town Clerk Ens. t° �MSouthold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting..o-April 15;,2025 w w ail ^ae, tb xx, RESOLUTION 2025-309 Item # 5.31 ADOPTED DOC ID: 21237 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-309 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON APRIL 15,2025: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of Peconic Power Systems in the amount of$144,000.00 for electrical work in connection with the construction of a new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn; and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute an Agreement between the Town of Southold and Peconic Power Systems in the total amount of$144,000.00, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Doroski, Councilperson SECONDER:Brian O. Mealy, Councilperson AYES: Mealy, Smith, Doherty, Evans, Doroski, Krupski Jr Generated April 16, 2025 Page 49 `R:outhold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting of April 1.5, 2025 4.4 RESOLUTION 2025-310 Item# 5.32 ADOPTED DOC ID: 21238 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-310 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON APRIL 15,2025: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bids of Carter- Melence Inc. in the amounts of$1,673,000.00 for general construction and $186,000.00 for plumbing in connection with the construction of a new Southold Town Highway Storage Barn; and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute an Agreement between the Town of Southold and Carter-Melence Inc. in the total amount of$1,859,000.00, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Denis Nonearrow Southold Town Clerk RESULT: , ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brian O. Mealy, Councilperson SECONDER:Anne H. Smith, Councilperson AYES: Mealy, Smith, Doherty, Evans, Doroski, Krupski Jr Generated April 16, 2025 Page 50 ALBERT J. KRUPSKI, JR. svEOj�. �_- MICHAEL M. COLLINS P.E. SUPERVISOR TOWN ENGINEER TOWN HALL - 53095 MAIN ROAD TOWN OF SOUTHOLD,NEW YORK 11971 Tel. (631)-765—1560 Fax. (631)-765—9015 MICHAEL.COLLINS.tTTOWN.SOUTI-IOLDNY US OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER TOWN OF SOUTHOLD ADDENDUM NUMBER 001: April 4, 2025 Page 1 of 3 PROJECT: SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT Attention Bidders: The pre-bid meeting was held on March 20,2025. Since that meeting,we have received two inquiries by e-mail requesting additional information on this project. The following information is provided in response to questions contained in these e-mails. Information provided as part of this addendum supersedes any conflicting information provided in the Bid Documents for the above referenced project: Is the concrete specified as 4,000 psi? • Yes, as stated on Sheet G-001 Foundation Note#9. Is the rebar specified as epoxy coated? • Yes, as stated on Sheet G-001 Foundation Note#6. See Specification Section 03-30-00: Cast-in-Place Concrete, Page 7 of 18, for details. Is the mesh in the slab specified as epoxy coated? • Yes, as stated on Sheet G-001 Foundation Note#6. See Specification Section 03-20-00: Concrete Reinforcement, Page 2 of 5, for details. Does a fence go along the south side of the new barn? ® Although there is a fence specification, there is no permanent fence included in this project. However, there is commercial grade temporary fence that needs to be installed around the site. Location determined by the Contractor's means and methods. ADDENDUM NUMBER 001: April 4, 2025 Page 2 of 3 Can the south side of the protect site be accessed over the adjacent parcel? • There will be an access agreement in place prior to the start of construction allowing access to the south side of the project site over a portion of the adjacent parcel. The existing gutter on the north side of the building is not really graded well and water leaks thru joints. • The existing concrete gutter on the north side of the building is to be protected in its current state throughout the course of demolition and construction. Any damage to the existing concrete gutter must be rectified prior to the completion of the project. What is the length of the stone around end section? • As shown on C-002 (Site Plan) the end-section detail shows stone the entire length of the end section. Please clarify where the waterstop is required per detail 1/A-701. Is it only required in the vertical wall joints? Or will waterstop be required at all joints below finish grade (i.e. between footing & foundation wall and between slab & foundation wall)? • Water stop is not required. Omit detail 1 /A-701. Is the Calcium Nitrite Corrosion Inhibitor admixture required in the concrete per specification 033000-2.02N? • Calcium Nitrate Corrosion Inhibitor admixture is required. Please provide clarification for the door type "A" on drawing A-702. The door schedule indicates that Door Type A is a HM Door. In the "Door Types" section Door Type A is described as FRP approved for high winds. Please clarify the door type to be used. • Per the Door Schedule; provide corrosion resistant insulated hollow metal door Type A. All hollow metal doors shall be provided by the building manufacturer and with fire ratings indicated in the door schedule A-700. Omit["Door Types" section Door Type A is described as FRP approved for high winds]. Is it acceptable to use DR-18 PVC Lieu of CL-52 DIP? • No. Please base bid with CL-52 DIP (ductile iron pipe). ADDENDUM NUMBER 001: April 4, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Please confirm roof drainage is per sheet C-002 and runs only along the east side of the building to (4) roof leaders In addition, please confirm there is no roof leader piping connecting to the roof leaders on the west side of the building as those roof leaders drain into an existing concrete gutter. • Roof drainage is per Sheet C-002. 8"HDPE drain pipe only runs along the southerly side of the building. Roof leaders along the northerly side of the building drain into the existing concrete gutter. Please confirm that this is a single prime contract and we are bidding on all required trades to complete the work per plans. • As per Specification Section 01-10-00: Summary, Page 1 of 8, there are three (3) prime contracts. Sincerely, Michael M. Collins, P.E. Town Engineer LIURA L. K. McLean Associates, D.P.C. ❖ 437 South Country Road • Brookhaven • New York • 11719 (631)286-8668 - FAX(631)286-6314 •A 25 Newbridge Road • Suite 212 • Hicksville • New York 11801 https://www.lkma.com ROBERT A.STEELE,P.E.PRESIDENT and CEO Associates JAMES L DeKONING,PE.,VICE PRESIDENT STEVEN W EISENBERG,PE. CHRISTOPHER F.DWYER,VICE PRESIDENT ANDREW B.SPEISER KEITH J.MASSERIA,P.E.,VICE PRESIDENT MATTHEW JEDLICKA,LEED AP,PRINCIPAL KEVIN J. ETECORRADO,P.E. TAMARA STILLMAN,P.L.S.,PRINCIPAL-DIRECTOR OF SURVEY KEVIN J.PETERMAN,P.E. KARA M.O'NEILL,GISP,MBA CHRISTINE L.BELSON,MBA,SHRM-SCP,PRINCIPAL-CONTROLLER October 12,2024 Town of Southold Town Clerk's Office 53095 Route 25, P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY, 11971 Re: Southold Highway Facility Storage Building(former DPW Barn) 275 Peconic Lane,Peconic,NY 11958 Letter Requesting Building Permit LKMA Project#:24096.000 SCTM:1000-075.00-05.00-014.001 Dennis Noncarrow: The following is being submitted for distribution for a property located at 275 Peconic Lane Peconic, NY 11958: • (12)Copies of Southold Highway Storage Barn Replacement Plan Set. • (12)Southold Highway Storage Barn Replacement Bid Specifications. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at (631)286-8668. Very truly yours, Christopher F. Dwyer,Vice President L. K. McLean Associates,P.C. CFD:cfd Enc(2) Cc: Michael Collins P.E.,Southold Town Engineer w/enc. Established 1950 51 d20c7d lyndaruddcr@town.southold.ny.us AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION The Suffolk Times State of New York, County of,Suffolk County, The undersigned is the authorized designee of The Suffolk Times,a Weekly Newspaper published in Suffolk County, New York.I certify that the public notice,a printed copy of which is attached hereto,was printed and published in this newspaper on the following dates: 03/13/2025 This newspaper has been designated by the County Clerk of Suffolk County,as a newspaper of record in this county, and as such,is eligible to publish such notices. Signature Christina Henke Rea Printed Name Subscribed and sworn to before me, This 17 day of March 2025 AL AL AL AL AL AL AL Digitally signed DOUGLASWREA by douglas w rea Notary Public-State of New Y]20277 Date: 2025.03.17 NO,OIRE6398443 14:50:43 +00:00 Qualified in Albany County My Commission Expires Sep 30, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD INVITATION TO BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED PROPOSALS ARE SOUGHT AND REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: BID NAME: "SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT Opening: Southold Town Clerks Office Date/Time:April 10,2025,2:00 pm Contact person: Michael Collins, P.E.,Town of Southold 631-765- 1560 VENDORS MUST SUBMIT BIDS IN SEALED ENVELOPES. PLEASE PRINT ON THE FACE OF THE ENVELOPE: NAME, ADDRESS, BID NAME BID MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY . A 5 % BID SECURITY It is the bidder's responsibility to read the attached Bid Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and General Conditions, which outline bidding rules of the Town of Southold. Upon submission of bid, it is understood that the bidder has read,fully - understands and will comply with said GENERAL CONDITIONS and specification requirements. The Town of Southold requires that this document be returned intact and that it be filled out completely. Please do not remove any pages from this bid package, and make a copy of the bid document for your records. A non-refundable fee of$10.00 will be charged for plans and specifications. Payment can be made by either money order, cash or business check(payable to the Town of Southold). A non-mandatory pre-bidder's conference will be held at 10.00AM on March 20th at 275 Peconic Lane in Peconic, New York. The Town of Southold welcomes and encourages minority and women-owned businesses to participate in the bidding process Dated:August 27, 2024 Denis Noncarrow, Southold Town Clerk TOWN OF SOUTHOLD 53095 MAIN ROAD, SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11971 PHONE: 631-765-1560 /FAX: 631-765-9015 INVITATION TO BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED PROPOSALS ARE SOUGHT AND REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: BID NAME: "SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT" Definite specifications may be obtained at the Southold Town Clerk's Office beginning March 13th,2025. PLACE OF OPENINGS: DATE OF OPENINGS: TIME OF OPENINGS: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 10, 2025 2:00 PM TOWN CLERKS OFFICE 53095 MAIN ROAD SOUTHOLD,NY 11971 CONTACT PERSON: Michael Collins, P.E. Town of Southold, 631-765-1560 VENDORS MUST SUBMIT BIDS IN SEALED ENVELOPES. PLEASE PRINT ON THE FACE OF ENVELOPE: 1)NAME &ADDRESS OF BIDDER 2) BID NAME BID MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A 5 % BID SECURITY. It is the bidder's responsibility to read the attached Bid Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and General Conditions,which outline bidding rules of the Town of Southold. Upon submission of bid, it is understood that the bidder has read, fully understands and will comply with said GENERAL CONDITIONS and specification requirements. The Town of Southold requires that this document be returned intact and that it be filled out completely. Please do not remove any pages from this bid package, and make a copy of the bid document for your records. A non-refundable fee of$10.00 will be charged for plans and specifications. Payment can be made by either money order, cash or business check(payable to the Town of Southold). A non-mandatory pre-bidder's conference will be held at 10:OOAM on March 20th at 275 Peconic Lane in Peconic,New York. The Town of Southold welcomes and encourages minority and women-owned businesses to participate in the bidding process. TOWN OF SOUTHOLD INVITATION TO BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED PROPOSALS ARE SOUGHT AND REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: BID NAME: "SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT Opening: Southold Town Clerks Office Date/Time: April 10,2025,2:00 pm Contact person: Michael Collins, P.E., Town of Southold 631-765-1560 VENDORS MUST SUBMIT BIDS IN SEALED ENVELOPES. PLEASE PRINT ON THE FACE OF THE ENVELOPE: NAME, ADDRESS, BID NAME BID MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A 5 % BID SECURITY It is the bidder's responsibility to read the attached Bid Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and General Conditions,which outline bidding rules of the Town of Southold. Upon submission of bid, it is understood that the bidder has read, fully understands and will comply with said GENERAL CONDITIONS and specification requirements. The Town of Southold requires that this document be returned intact and that it be filled out completely. Please do not remove any pages from this bid package, and make a copy of the bid document for your records. A non-refundable fee of$10.00 will be charged for plans and specifications. Payment can be made by either money order, cash or business check(payable to the Town of Southold). A non-mandatory pre-bidder's conference will be held at 10:OOAM on March 20th at 275 Peconic Lane in Peconic,New York. The Town of Southold welcomes and encourages minority and women-owned businesses to participate in the bidding process Dated: August 27, 2024 Denis Noncarrow, Southold Town Clerk Invoice �MES 7 RE_VIEW s:_ MEDIA GROUP Invoice number C5894AD6-0044 Date of issue March 10,2025 Date due March 12,2025 Check payable to: Times Review Media Group Line count: 62 Times Review Newspapers Corp Bill to 7555 Main Road lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us PO Box 1500 Mattituck, New York 11952 United States +1631-298-3200 Ibazata@timesreview.com $72.54 USD due March 12, 2025 Pay online Confirmation Id: 51d20c7d Description Qty Unit price Amount Publication date: 03/13/2025 1 $47.54 $47.54 QAC Affidavit 1 $25.00 $25.00 Subtotal $72.54 Total $72.54 Amount due $72.54 USD C5894AD6-0044 $72.54 USD due March 12,2025 Page 1 of 2 Check payable to:Times Review Media Group Click this link for Ad copy: https://gacmainsto rage.blob.core.windows.net/notices/NY/The_Suffolk-Tim es/Suffolk_County/Publicnotice_51d20c7d.pdf Ad Text: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD INVITATION TO BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED PROPOSALS ARE SOUGHT AND REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING BID NAME "SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT Opening Southold Town Clerks Office Date Time April 10, 2025, 2 00 pm Contact person Michael Collins, P.E.,Town of Southold 631-765- 1560 VENDORS MUST SUBMIT BIDS IN SEALED ENVELOPES. PLEASE PRINT ON THE FACE OF THE ENVELOPE NAME, ADDRESS, BID NAME BID MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A 5 % BID SECURITY It is the bidder's responsibility to read the attached Bid Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and General Conditions, which outline bidding rules of the Town of Southold. Upon submission of bid, it is understood that the bidder has read,fully understands and will comply with said GENERAL CONDITIONS and specification requirements. The Town of Southold requires that this document be returned intact and that it be filled out completely. Please do not remove any pages from this bid package, and make a copy of the bid document for your records. A non-refundable fee of$10.00 will be charged for plans and specifications. Payment can be made by either money order, cash or business check (payable to the Town of Southold). A non-mandatory pre-bidder's conference will be held at 10 OOAM on March 20th at 275 Peconic Lane in Peconic, New York. The Town of Southold welcomes and encourages minority and women-owned businesses to participate in the bidding process Dated August 27, 2024 Denis Noncarrow,Southold Town Clerk C5894AD6-0044•$72.54 USD due March 12,2025 Page 2 of 2 TOWN OF SOUTHOLD INVITATION TO BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED PROPOSALS ARE SOUGHT AND REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: BID NAME: "SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT Opening: Southold Town Clerks Office Date/Time:April 10,2025, 2:00 pm Contact person: Michael Collins, P.E.,Town of Southold 631-765- 1560 VENDORS MUST SUBMIT BIDS IN SEALED ENVELOPES. PLEASE PRINT ON THE FACE OF THE ENVELOPE: NAME, ADDRESS, BID NAME BID MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A 5 % BID SECURITY It is the bidder's responsibility to read the attached Bid Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and General Conditions, which outline bidding rules of the Town of Southold. Upon submission of bid, it is understood that the bidder has read,fully understands and will comply with said GENERAL CONDITIONS and specification requirements. The Town of Southold requires that this document be returned intact and that it be filled out completely. Please do not remove any pages from this bid package, and make a copy of the bid document for your records. A non-refundable fee of$10.00 will be charged for plans and specifications. Payment can be made by either money order, cash or business check(payable to the Town of Southold). A non-mandatory pre-bidder's conference will be held at 10:OOAM on March 20th at 275 Peconic Lane in Peconic, New York. The Town of Southold welcomes and encourages minority and women-owned businesses to participate in the bidding process Dated: August 27, 2024 Denis Noncarrow, Southold Town Clerk �Dy1fFPtfi outhold Town Board- Letter Board Meeting of August 27, 2024 RESOLUTION 2024-752 Item# 5.22 ADOPTED DOC ID: 20554 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-752 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON AUGUST 27,2024: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for bids for the Southold Highway Storage Barn Replacement. Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Doroski, Councilman SECONDER:Brian O. Mealy, Councilman AYES: Doroski, Mealy, Smith, Krupski Jr, Doherty, Evans Generated August 28, 2024 Page 44 a •® == Document A31 ®17 - 2010 Bid Bond CONTRACTOR: SURETY: (Name, legal stales and address) (Arame, legal stales and principal place Peconic Power Systems Inc. of business) ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS: 315 Commerce Road Capitol Indemnity Corporation Cutchogue, NY 11935 1600 Aspen Commons, STE 300 The author of this document has Middleton, WI 53562 added information needed for its OWNER: completion.The author may also have revised the text of the original (Name, legal status and address) AIA standard form.An Additions and Town of Southold Deletions Report that notes added 53095 MAIN ROAD information as well as revisions to the SOUTHOLD, NY 11971 standard form text is available from the author and should be reviewed.A BOND AMOUNT:$Five Percent of the Principals Bid Amount vertical line in the left margin of this (5% of the Principals Bid Amount) document indicates where the author PROJECT: has added necessary information (Name, location or-address, and Project member, if an)) and where the author has added to or SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT deleted from the original AIA text. This document has important legal consequences.Consultation with an attorney is encouraged with respect to its completion or modification. The Contractor and Surety are bound to the Owner in the amount set forth above,for the payment of which the Contractor and Surety bind themselves,their heirs,executors, Any singular r to Contractor, administrators,successors and assigns,jointly and severally,as provided herein.The Surety,Ownerr o or other a ther party shall be conditions of this Bond are such that if the Owner accepts the bid of the Contractor within considered plural where applicable. the time specified in the bid documents,or within such time period as may be agreed to by the Owner and Contractor,and the Contractor either(1)enters into a contract with the Owner in accordance with the terms of such bid,and gives such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents,with a surety admitted in the jurisdiction of the Project and otherwise acceptable to the Owner,for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof;or(2)pays to the Owner the difference,not to exceed the amount of this Bond, between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Owner may in good faith contract with another party to perform the work covered by said bid,then this obligation shall be null and void,otherwise to remain in full force and effect.The Surety hereby waives any notice of an agreement between the Owner and Contractor to extend the time in which the Owner may accept the bid.Waiver of notice by the Surety shall not apply to any extension exceeding sixty(60)days in the aggregate beyond the time for acceptance of bids specified in the bid documents,and the Owner and Contractor shall obtain the Surety's consent for an extension beyond sixty(60)days. If this Bond is issued in connection with a subcontractor's bid to a Contractor,the term Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location of the Project,any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When so AIA Document A310—2010.Copyright©1963.1970 and 2010.,A11 rights reserved."The American Institute of Architects,'`American Institute of Architects,""AIA,' Init. the AIA Logo,and'AIA Contract Documents"are registered trademarks of The American Institute of Architects.This document was produced at 15:54:08 ET on 1 03/31/2023 under Order No.3104237974 which expires on 0 2/1 412 0 24,is not for resale,is licensed for one-time use only,and may only be used in accordance with / the AIA Contract Documents"Terms of Service.To report copyright violations.e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com. (1937322106) User Notes: r furnished,the intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. Signed and sealed this 9th day of April 2025 Peconic Power Systems Inc _ (Contractor as Principal) (Seal) ell (Wilness) Capitol Indemnity Corporation (Surety) (Seal). (Wit s MqffEarly (Title)Jeffrey W. Price,Attorney-in_Factry 1 II Init. AIA Document A310—2010.Copyright®1963,1970 and 2010.All rights reserved."The American Institute of Architects,""American Institute of Architects,'"AIA,' the AIA Logo,and-AIA Contract Documents"are registered trademarks of The American Institute of Architects.This document was produced at 15:54:08 ET on Z 03/31/2023 under Order No.3104237974 which expires on 0211412024,is not for resale,is licensed for one-time use only,and may only be used in accordance with / the AIA Contract Documentss'Terms of Service.To report copyright violations,e-mail docinfo@aiacwntracts.com. (1937322106) User Notes: ' Surety Acknowledgment State of New York } } ss: County of Nassau } On this 9tb day of April , 2025, before me personally came Jeffrey W. Price to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she is an attorney-in-fact of Capitol Indemnity Corporation the corporation described in and which executed the within instrument;that he knows the corporate seal of said corporation;that the seal affixed to the within instrument is such corporate seal,and that he signed the said instrument and affixed the said seal as Attorney-in-Fact by authority of the Board of Directors of said corporation and by authority of this office under the Stanig Ir U'1t11t1'PliiiLIC,51',1Ti:Cl1 ;ti E W YO RK My commission ex ires ;ietc.dson.iItn 0IPR5056603 ,lined in Nassau County ''1(" NO ublic p yv Cn :lis i,^n Expires Nfstr6..u. Gw�C`e°_r_ 1 r J CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION BALANCE SHEET December 31,2024 Admitted Assets Cash and invested assets: Bonds $ 5,113,369 Common stocks 125,828,587 Cash,cash equivalents and short-term investments 532,405,346 Total cash and invested assets 663,347,302 investment income due and accrued 29,125 Uncollected premiums and agents'balances in course of collection 80,783,002 Deferred premiums,agents'balances and installments booked but deferred and not yet due 4,563,543 Amounts recoverable from reinsurers 12,878,478 Other amounts receivable under reinsurance contracts 173,799 Net deferred tax asset 12,299,391 Electronic data processing equipment and software 777,545 Receivables from parent,subsidiaries and affiliates 152,766 Other admitted assets 89,432 Total admitted assets $ 775,094,383 Liabilities and Surplus as Regards Policyholders Liabilities: Losses $ 216,962,687 Reinsurance payable on paid losses and loss adjustment expenses 49,064,738 Loss adjustment expenses 64,047,026 Commissions payable,contingent commissions and other similar charges 1,142,516 Other expenses(excluding taxes,licenses and fees) 12,623,642 Taxes,licenses and fees(excluding federal and foreign income taxes) 174,854 Current federal and foreign income taxes 45,139 Unearned premiums 84,844,952 Advance premium 17,761 Ceded reinsurance premiums payable(net of ceding commissions) (11,551,010) Amounts withheld or retained by company for account of others 15,082,393 Payable to parent,subsidiaries and affiliates 31,964,968 Other liabilities 1,585,098 Total liabilities 466,004,764 Surplus as regards policyholders: 4201416 Common capital stock 3,923,753 2 Gross paid in and contributed surplus 0 , , Unassigned funds(surplus) 00,964,450 Surplus as regards policyholders 309,089,619 Total liabilities and capital and surplus $ 775,094,383 I,Adam L.Sills,CEO and President of Capitol Indemnity Corporation do hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief,the foregoing is a full and true statutory Statement of Admitted Assets and Liabilities,Capital and Surplus of the Operation at December 31,2024,prepared in conformity with the accounting practices prescribed by the Insurance Department of the State of Wisconsin. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the Corporation at Middleton,.Wisconsin. Adam L.Sills CEO&President go" t0�i ��oai(:TON�j► �`1 Lock�Fi'eltls�� CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION CIC1963035 POWER OF ATTORNEY Bond Numbs; KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,That the CAPITOL.INDEMNITY CORPORATION,a corporation of the State of Wisconsin,having its principal offices in the City of Middleton,Wisconsin_does make,constitute and appoint ---------------------------------- -JEFFREY W PRICE;MARY ANNA PRICE;RACI Ifil.PRICE•------------------•--•------------------- its true and lawful Attomcy(s)-in-fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf, as surety, and as its act and deed, any and all bonds, undertakings and contracts of suretyship, provided that no bond or undertaking or contract of suretyship executed under this authority shall exceed in amount the sum of ----•-•---• -----------AD,WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCITED:$20,000,000.00-------------------- This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed and scaled by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION at a meeting duly called and held on the 15th day of May,2002. "RESOLVED,that the President, Executive Vice President,Vice President,Secretary or Treasurer;acting individually or otherwise,be and they hereby are granted the power and authorization to appoint by a Power of Attorney for the purposes only of executing and attesting bonds and undertakings,and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof,one or more resident vice-presidents,assistant secretaries and attomey(s)-in-fact,each appointee to have the powers and duties usual to such offices to the business of this company;the signature of such officers and seal of the Company may be affixed to any such power of attorney or to any certificate relating thereto by facsimile,and any such power of attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signatures or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company,and any such power so executed and certified by facsimile signatures and facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company in the future with respect to any bond or undertaking or other writing obligatory in the nature thereof to which it is attached.Any such appointment may be revoked,for cause,or without cause,by any of said officers,at any time." In connection with obligations in favor of the Florida Department of Transportation only, it is agreed that the power and authority hereby given to the Attorney-in-Fact includes any and all consents for the release of retained percentages and/or final estimates on engineering and construction contracts required by the State of Florida Department of Transportation. It is fully understood that consenting to the State of Florida Department of Transportation making payment of the final estimate to the Contractor and/or its assignee.shall not relieve this surety company of any of its obligations under its bond. In connection with obligations in favor of the Kentucky Department of Highways only, it is agreed that the power and authority hereby given to the Attomey-in-Pact cannot be modified or revoked unless prior written personal notice of such intent has been given to the Commissioner—Department of Highways of the Commonwealth of Kentucky at least thirty(30)days prior to the modification or revocation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION has caused these presents to be signed by its officer undersigned and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed duly attested-this 1st day of January,2020. Attest: CAI'I1'OI.INDEMNITY CORPORATION •/ \`\\l\NIUIIIIIIUIq///h/ Ryan J.Byrnes Senior Vice President, it t�L+ A ft Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer =» til1L i John L.Sennott,Jr. Chief Executive Officer and President Suzanne M.Broadbent 11111111 Assistant Secretary STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF DAM: S.S.: On the lst day of January,2020 before me personally came John L. Sennott, Jr., to me known, who being by me duly sworn, did depose and say: that he resides in the Count), of Hartford, State of Connecticut that he is Chief Executive Officer and President of CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION,the corporation described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of the said corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation and that he signed his name thereto by like order. David J.Regele Notary Public,Dane Co.,WI STATE OF WISCONSIN t S S: -OF ru\� My Commission Is Permanent COUNTY Of DANE f 1,the undersigned,duly elected to the office stated below,now the incumbent in CAPITOL.INDEMNITY CORPORATION,a Wisconsin Corporation, authorized to make this certificate- DO IIEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing attached Power of Attorney remains in fill[ force and has not been revoked;and furthermore,that the Resolution of the Board of Directors,set forth-in,the Power of Attorney is now in force. Signed and scaled at the City of Middleton,State of Wisconsin this 9th•• day of April .20 25 ?g y Andrew B.Diaz•Ivfatos xrul"° t}�c Senior Vice President,General Counsel and Secretary THIS DOCUMINT HAS BEEN GENF'RATFD FOR A SPECIFIC BOND. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCIiRNING THE AUTHENIICI IY OF THIS DOCUMENT CALL 800-475-4450. C71(%ePOA-M(Rev.01 2020) v Colonial Surety Company Administrative Office 123 Tice Boulevard, Suite 250 Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201-573-8788 BID BOND Approved by The American Institute of Architects A.I.A. Document No.A-310 (Feb.1970 Edition) KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, Austin Interiors Inc., Bohemia, NY as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and COLONIAL SURETY COMPANY, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the-Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as Surety, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Town of Southold, Southold, NY as Obligee, hereinafter called the Obligee, in the sum of 5% of amount bid not to exceed $97,000.00 for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns,jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for New Pre-engineered Timber Structure NOW,THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal shall enter into a Contract with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, and give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or in the event of the failure of the Principal to enter such Contract and give such bond or bonds, if the Principal shall pay to the Obligee the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Obligee may in good faith contract with another party to perform the Work covered by said bid, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Signed and sealed this 10th day of April 2025. Au t 'ors w Witness: r - — ". Fabian eplein (Principal/T' e) (S al) Colonial Surety Company f� Witness: _ Fabian tein Mi t an a (Atto ney-in-fact) (Seal). COLONIAL SURETY COMPANY Duncannon,Pennsylvania Administrative Office:123 Tice Boulevard,Woodcliff Lake,New Jersey 07677 GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all Men by These Presents,That COLONIAL SURETY COMPANY,a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having an administrative office in Woodcliff Lake,Bergen County,NJ does by these presents make,constitute and appoint Michael Bonfante of Bohemia,NY its true and lawful Attorneys)-in-Fact, with full power and authority hereby conferred In Its name, place and stead,to execute, acknowledge and deliver. Bid Bonds and Consent of Surety Only and to bind the Company thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bids were signed by the President,sealed with the corporate seal of the Company,hereby ratifying and confirming all that the said Attorney(s)-in-Fact may do In the premises.Said appointment is made under and by authority of the following resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Colonial Surety Company at a meeting held on the 25th day of July,1950. "Belt Resolved,that the President,any Vice-President,any Secretary or any Assistant Secretary shall be and is hereby vested with full power and authority to appoint any one or more suitable persons as Attorney(s)-in-Fact to represent and act for and on behalf of the Company subject to the following provisions: "Section I.Attorney-in-Pact. Attorney-In-Fact may be given full power and authority for and in the name of and on behalf of the Company,to execute,acknowledge and deliver,bid bonds and consent of surety only,recognlzances,contracts,agreements of indemnity and other conditional or obligatory undertakings and any and all notices and documents canceling or terminating the Company's liability thereunder,and any such instruments so executed by any such Attomey-in-Fact shall be binding upon the Company as if signed by the President" "in Witness Whereof,Colonial Surety Company has caused these presents to be signed by its President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed the 7th day of April .A.D.,2023. \oca"gurety C,0 COLONIAL SURETY COMPANY State of New Jersey * —.— °'* By- SS. Incorporated County of Bergen 1930 Wayne Nunziata,President ennsylvoob On this 7th day of April in the year 2023, before me Theresa La Monica a notary public, personally appeared Wayne Nunziata personally known to me to be the person who executed the within instrument as President on behalf of the corporation therein named and acknowledged to me that the corporation executed it. THERESA LA MONICA r- naW ANotwy Public of New Jersey wmtc My Commission Expires September 9,2mS yOj+Jerc� LC- �r wr—"� Theresa La Monica Notary Public I,the undersigned President of Colonial Surety Company,hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full,true and correct copy of the Original Power of Attorney issued by said Company,and do hereby further certify that the said Power of Attorney Is still In force and effect. GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said Company,at Woodcliff Lake,New Jersey this 10th day of April 20 25 Wayne Nunziata,President Original printed with Blue and/or Black ink. For verification of the authenticity of this Power of Attorney you may call(201)573-8788 and ask for the Power of Attorney clerk.Please refer to the above named individuals)and details of the bond to which the power is attached. Colonial Surety Company Duncannon,Pennsylvania -Inc 1930- Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023 Cash&Invested Assets: Liabilities: Cash $24,397,248 Outstanding Losses&Loss Expenses $3,553,844 Cash Equivalents 4,719,842 Unearned Premiums 18,529,858 Common Stocks* 9,122,243 Funds Held 6,498,740 Bonds* 50,414,007 Reinsurance Payable 7,650,729 Accrued Expenses 692,642 Income Taxes Payable 2,889,937 Total Cash&Invested Assets $88,653,340 Payable to Parents,Subs&Affiliates 380,4i6 Miscellaneous Liabilities 3,678,088 Commission Payable (5,529,183) Total Liabilities $38,345,071 Other Assets: Accrued Investment Income $531,942 Capital&Surplus: Premiums Receivable 3,518,350 Common Capital Stock $ 4,000,000 Funds Held—Collateral 6,498,740 Additional Paid in Capital 1,000,000 Reinsurance Recoverable 7,787,775 Unassigned Surplus 64,924,417 Net Deferred Tax Assets 1,014,844 Other Assets 264,497 Total Capital&Surplus $69,924,417 Total Admitted Assets $108,269,488 Total Liabilities,Capital& $108,269,488 Surplus *Bonds and stocks are valued on a basis approved by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. STATE OF NEW JERSEY ) ss.: COUNTY OF BERGEN ) 1,Wayne Nunziata,President of Colonial Surety Company,do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full,true,and correct copy of the Financial Statement of said Company,as of December 31,2023. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have signed this statement at Woodcliff Lake,New Jersey,this 1 st day of March 2024. �- Wayne Nunziata,President La Mop c o r' Notary Public °w Jetse� V r w Theresa La Monica,Notary Public THERESA LA MONICA A Notary Public of New Jersey My Commission Expires September 9,2025 Document A310 TM - 2010 Conforms with The American Institute of Architects AIA Document 310 Bid Bond CONTRACTOR: SURETY: (Name,legal slalus and address) (Name,legal status and plincipul pkrce r f blcrine-) United States Fire Insurance Company Brian V. Klug Landscaper, Inc. 305 Madison Avenue Morristown NJ 07960 This document has important PO Box 349 legal consequences.Consultation Speonk, NY 11972 Mailing Address for Notices with an attorney is encouraged with respect to its completion or OWNER: modification. (Name.legal stares and adds cgs) Any singular reference to Town of Southold Contractor,Surety,Owner or other party shall be considered 53095 Main Road plural where applicable. Southold, NY 11971 BOND AMOUNT: 5% Five Percent of Amount Bid PROJECT: (,'Warne,location or address and Project number,if alai% :Southold Highway Storage Barn Replacement, Peconic, NY-Contract A- General Construction The Contractor and Surety are bound to the Owner in the amount set fortis above,for the payment of which the Contractor and Surety bind themselves,their licirs,executors,administrators,successors and assigns,jointly and severally,as provided herein.The conditions of this Bond arc such that if the Owner accepts the bid of the Contractor within the tine specified in the bid documents,or%vitliin such time period as may bo agreed to by the Owner and Contractor,and the Contractor either(1)etiters into a contract with the Owner in accordance with the tennis of such bid,and gives such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents,A4ith a surety admitted in the jurisdiction of the Project and otherwise acceptable to the Ol-mor,for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof,or(2)pays to the Owner the difTerence,not to exceed the amount of this Bond,between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Owner may is good faith contract with another party to perlimn the work covered by said bid,then this obligation shall be mull and void,otherwise to remain in lull three and ellect.The Surely hereby-waives�any notice ol'an agreement between the Owner and Contractor to extend the time in which the Owner may accept the bid.R'aiverul'nutice by the Surety shall not apply to any extension exceeding sixty(00)days in the aggregate beyond the time tier acceptance of-bids specif ied in the bid documents,and the Omer and Contractor shall obtain the Surety's consent lbr an extension beyond sixty(b0)days. If this Bond is issued in connection with a subcontractor's bid to a Contractor,the tenn Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed to be SUbCOlit1uf tO Oivacr ahal.b:&.;ncd to bo Contractor. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a stalutory or other legal requirement in the location ofthe project,any provision in this ilond conflicting%vitb said statulor)•or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted heretroin and provisions conflonning to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein.When so famished,the intent is that this Bond Shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. Signed and sealed this 7th day of April,.2025. Brian V. Klug Landscaper, Inc. (Pj*1dpa1) (seal) (lf7!ltcss) B GZ/(PLC i G i��IrPS. aille) United State ire Insurance jornpany y ....... �.. 04 (flinres:�) fir. ; i�9i By: (Tide n Perry,Attorney-in-Fact . ANuivMns40 S-0054/AS 8110 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PRINCIPAL IF A CORPORATION STATE OF New York } COUNTY OF 6(jgM(y ss: On this A0 day of f/ 20 25, before me personally appeared "/(7 /Cl.Z, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she resides at L< eon/L. k ad /O J-1L ,that he/she is the Vee ��S _of Brian V. Klue Landscaper, Inc. the corporation described in and which executed the foregoing instrument;and that he/she signed his/her name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation. of r ublic KIA48ERLY HONIG NOTARY PUBLIC,State of New York No.01 H06153462 Qualified in Suffolk Countyr s2 s•�,. �U ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SURETY Commission Expire STATE OF NEW YORK } COUNTY OF NASSAU On April 7,2025 before me.personally carve Fern•Perry to me knovjn who,being by me duly sworn~did depose and'say that he/she resides at 255 Executive Drive, Plainview, New York 11803,that he/she is the Attorney-In-Fact of United States Fire Insurance Company the corporation described in and which executed the foregoing instrument;and that he/she signed his/her name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation. Peter Henry Notary Public State Of New York No.OIHE4784829 Qualified In Nassau County Notary Public Cd,iumission Expires:January 31, POWER OF ATTORNEY UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY PRINCIPAL OFFICE-MORRISTOWN,NEW JERSEY 00635 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:That United States Fire Insurance Company,a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of Delaware,has made,constituted and appointed,and does hereby make,constitute and appoint: Robert Finnell,Peter Henry,Jennifer Laura Johnston-Ogeka,Fern Perry each,its true and lawful Attomey(s)-In-Fact,with full power and authority hereby conferred in its name,place and stead,to execute,acknowledge and deliver:Any and all bonds and undertakings of surety and other documents that the ordinary course of surety business may require,and to bind United States Fire Insurance Company thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bonds or undertakings had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of United States Fire Insurance Company at its principal office,in amounts or penalties: Unlimited This Power of Attorney limits the act of those named therein'to the bonds and undertakings specifically named therein,and they have no authority to bind United States Fire Insurance Company except in the manner and to the extent therein stated. This Power of Attorney is granted pursuant to Article IV of the By-Laws of United States Fire Insurance Company as now in full force and effect, and consistent with Article III thereof,which Articles provide,in pertinent part: Article IV,Execution of Instruments-Except as the Board of Directors may authorize by resolution,the Chairman of the Board,President,any Vice-President,any Assistant Vice President,the Secretary,or any Assistant Secretary shall have power on behalf of the Corporation: (a) to execute,affix the corporate seal manually or by facsimile to,acknowledge,verify and deliver any contracts,obligations,instruments and documents whatsoever in connection with its business including, without limiting the foregoing, any bonds, guarantees, undertakings, recognizances, powers of attorney or revocations of any powers of attorney, stipulations, policies of insurance, deeds, leases, mortgages, releases,satisfactions and agency agreements; (b) to appoint,in writing,one or more persons for any or all of the purposes mentioned in the preceding paragraph(a),including affixing the seal of the Corporation. Article III, Officers, Section 3.11, Facsimile Signatures. The signature of any officer authorized by the Corporation to sign any bonds, guarantees,undertakings,recognizances,stipulations,powers of attorney or revocations of any powers of attorney and policies of insurance issued by the.Corporation may be printed,facsimile,lithographed or otherwise produced. In addition,if and as authorized by the Board of Directors,dividend warrants or checks,or other numerous instruments similar to one another in form,may be signed by the facsimile signature or signatures,lithographed or otherwise produced,of such officer or officers of the Corporation as from time to time may be authorized to sign such instruments on behalf of the Corporation. The Corporation may continue to use for the purposes herein stated the facsimile signature of any person or persons who shall have been such officer or officers of the Corporation,notwithstanding the fact that he may have ceased to be such at the time when such instruments shall be issued. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,United States Fire Insurance Company has caused these presents to be signed and attested by its appropriate officer and its corporate seal hereunto affixed this 28th day of September,2021. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY e 6 A Matthew E.Lubin, President State of New Jersey) County of Morris ) On this 28th day of September,2021,before me,a Notary public of the State of New Jersey,came the above named officer of United States Fire Insurance Company,to me personally known to be the individual and officer described herein,and acknowledged that he executed the foregoing instrument and affixed the seal of United States Fire Insurance Company thereto by the authority of his office. MELISSA H.IYAL.E831O NOTARY FUEL G OF NEW JUM C weird slon 0 W125M t w cmnwm Eow W= -/?MdA444, Melissa H.D'Alessio (Notary Public) I,the undersigned officer of United States Fire Insurance Company,a Delaware corporation,do hereby certify that the original Power of Attorney of which the foregoing is a full,true and correct copy is still in force and effect and has not been revoked.IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of United States Fire Insurance Company on APR 4 7 2025 of 20 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY you „�`�I � • Michael C.Fay,Senior Vice President ,J , UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 1209 ORANGE STREET,WILMINGTON,DELAWARE 19801 STATEMENT OF ASSETS,LIABILITIES,SURPLUS AND OTHER FUNDS AT DECEMBER 31,2024 ASSETS Bonds(Amortized Value)................................................................................................... 1,483,775,036 Preferred Stocks(Market Value)........................................................................................... 157,980,976 Common Stocks(Market Value)........................................................................................... 2,852,736,803 Mortgage Loans(Market Value)........................................................................................... 1,174,287,654 RealEstate.................................................................................................................... 95,552,039 Cash,Cash Equivalents,and Short Term Investments.................................................................. 536,934,786 Derivatives..................................................................................................................... 48,305,898 OtherInvested Assets........................................................................................................ 603,007,875 Investment Income Due and Accrued..................................................................................... 30,714,918 Premiums and Considerations............................................................................................... 591,050,781 Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurers................................................................................... 106,413,303 Funds Held by or Deposited with Reinsured Companies............................................................... 230,146,645 NetDeferred Tax Asset...................................................................................................... 196,11I,925 Electronic Data Processing Equipment..................................................................................... 608,866 Receivables from Parent,Subsidiaries and Affiliates................................................................... 36,228,378 OtherAssets................................................................................_..__............................_. 132,241,510 TOTALASSETS..................................................:.................................... $ 8,276,097,393 LIABILITIES,SURPLUS&OTHER FUNDS Losses(Reported Losses Net of Reinsurance Ceded and Incurred ButNot Reported Losses)................................................................................................... 3,105,311,065 Reinsurance Payable on Paid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses................................................ 119,842,499 Loss Adjustment Expenses.................................................................................................. 516,006,642 Commissions Payable,Contingent Commissions and Other Similar Charges....................................... 28,497,890 Other Expenses(Excluding Taxes,Licenses and Fees)................................................................. 106,484,629 Taxes,Licenses and Fees(Excluding Federal Income Taxes)......................................................... 30,351,557 Current Federal and Foreign Income Taxes............................................................................... 13,076,127 UnearnedPremiums.......................................................................................................... 1,159,871,296 AdvancePremium.......................................................................................................... 12,532,810 Ceded Reinsurance Premiums Payable................................................................................... 168,127,598 Funds Held by Company under Reinsurance Treaties.................................................................. 83,209,337 Amounts Withheld by Company for Account of Others................................................................ 130,755,665 Provisionfor Reinsurance................................................................................................... 1,356,147 Payable to Parent,Subsidiaries and Affiliates............................................................................ 55,190,326 OtherLiabilities............................................................................................................... 48,837,986 TOTAL LIABILITIES...........................................................I..................... $ 5,579,451,574 CommonCapital Stock..................................................................................................... 18,780,000 Gross Paid In and Contributed Surplus.................................................................................... 1,502,074,940 Unassigned Funds(Surplus)................................................................................................ 1,175.790,879 Surplus as Regards Policyholders.................................................................... 2,696,645,819 TOTAL LIABILTIIES,SURPLUS&OTHER FUNDS.......................................... S 8,276.097,393 I,Carmine Scaglione,Senior Vice President and Controller of UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,certify that the foregoing is a fair statement of Assets,Liabilities,Surplus and Other Funds of this Company,at the close of business,December 31,2024,as reflected by its books and records and as reported in its statement on file with the Insurance Department of the State of Delaware. .}. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the Company,this 12th day of March,2025.; •,':' UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ._ •r AIA ,v. Document A310T"— 2010 i osa� Bid Bond CONTRACTOR SURETY (Name,legal status and address) (Name,legal status and principal place of business): S.J.Hoeming Construction,Inc. COLONIAL SURETY COMPANY 1471 Fifth Ave. 123 Tice Boulevard,Suite 250 Bayshore,NY 11706 Woodcliff Lake,NJ 07677 201-573-8788 OWNER (Name,legal status and address) This document has important legal consequences. Town of Southold Consultation with an attorney is encouraged with 53095 Main Road respect to its completion or modification.Any Southold,NY 11971 singular reference to Contractor,Surety,Owner or other party shall be considered plural where BON D AMOU NT 5%of amount bid not to exceed$100,000.00 applicable. PROJECT (Name,location or address,and Project number,if any) Southold Highway Storage Barn Replacement The Contractor and Surety are bound to the Owner in the amount set forth above,for the payment of which the Contractor and Surety bind themselves,their heirs,executors,administrators,successors and assigns,jointly and severally,as provided herein.The conditions of this Bond are such that if the Owner accepts the bid of the Contractor within the time specified in the bid documents, or within such time period as may be agreed to by the Owner and Contractor,and the Contractor either(1)enters into a contract with the Owner in accordance with the terms of such bid,and gives such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents,with a surety admitted in the jurisdiction of the Project and otherwise acceptable to the Owner,for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof,or(2)pays to the Owner the difference,not to exceed the amount of this Bond,between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Owner may in good faith contract with another party to perform the work covered by said bid,then this obligation shall be null and void,otherwise to remain in full force and effect.The Surety hereby waives any notice of an agreement between the Owner and Contractor to extend the time in which the Owner may accept the bid.Waiver of notice by the Surety shall not apply to any extension exceeding sixty(60)days in the aggregate beyond the time for acceptance of bids specified in the bid documents, and the Owner,and Contractor shall obtain the Surety's consent for an extension beyond sixty(60)days. If this Bond is issued in connection with a subcontractor's bid to a Contractor,the term Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed,to be Contractor. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location of the Project,any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein.When so furnished,the intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. Signed and sealed this 1 Oth day of April 2025..-- S.d�J OE jNG CONSTRUCTION,INC. ess) (Pri cn tpal) (Seal) Vice President (Title) (Seal) COLD IAL SURETY MPANY 41 W ess) ichael Bonfante (Attorney-in-Fact) AIA Document A310TM—2010.Copyright C 1963.1970 and 2010 by The American Institute of Architects.All rights reserved.WARNING:This AIAO Document is protected by U.S.Copyright Law and International Treaties.Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIAL Document,or any portion of it,may result in severe civil and criminal penalties,and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. COLONIAL SURETY COMPANY Duncannon,Pennsylvania Administrative Office:123 Tice Boulevard,Woodcliff Lake,New Jersey 07677 GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all Men by These Presents,That COLONIAL SURETY COMPANY,a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having an administrative office in Woodcliff Lake, Bergen County,NJ does by these presents make,constitute and appoint Michael Bonfante of Bayshore NY its true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact,with full power and authority hereby conferred in its name, place and stead, to execute, acknowledge and deliver. Bid Bonds and Consent of Surety Only and to bind the Company thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bids were signed by the President,sealed with the corporate seal of the Company,hereby ratifying and confirming all that the said Attomey(s)-in-Fact may do in the premises.Said appointment is made under and by authority of the following resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Colonial Surety Company at a meeting held on the 25th day of July,1950. 'Be it Resolved,that the President,any Vice-President,any Secretary or any Assistant Secretary shall be and is hereby vested with full power and authority to appoint any one or more suitable persons as Attomey(s)-in-Fact to represent and act for and on behalf of the Company subject to the following provisions: Section 1.Afforney-in-Fact.Attorney-in-Fact may be given full power and authority for and in the name of and on behalf of the Company,to execute,acknowledge and deliver,bid bonds and consent of surety only,recognizances,contracts,agreements of indemnity and other conditional or obligatory undertakings and any and all notices and documents canceling or terminating the Company's liability thereunder,and any such instruments so executed by any such Attorney-in-Fact shall be binding upon the Company as if signed by the President" `in Witness Whereof,Colonial Surety Company has caused these presents to be signed by its President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed the 7th day of April .A.D.,2023. \oc�"Surety C�� COLONIAL SURETY COMPANY 0 State of New Jersey "?� By— County Incorporated of Bergen SS. * 1930 * Wayne Nunziata,President ennsylvac, On this 7th day of April in the year 2023, before me Theresa La Monica a notary public, personally appeared Wayne Nunziata personally known to me to be the person who executed the within instrument as President on behalf of the corporation therein named and acknowledged to me that the corporation executed it THERESA LA MOM CA R ANotary PublfNew Jersey My Commission Expires September 9,202S Jam Theresa La Monica Notary Public I,the undersigned President of Colonial Surety Company, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full,true and correct copy of the Original Power of Attorney issued by said Company,and do hereby further certify that the said Power of Attorney is still in force and effect. GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said Company,at Woodcliff Lake,New Jersey this 10th day of April 20 25 Wayne Nunziata,President Original printed with Blue and/or Black ink. For verification of the authenticity of this Power of Attorney you may call(201)573-8788 and ask for the P—of Attorney derk.Please refer to the above named individual(s)and details of the bond to%+fiich the pomr is attached. State of New York County of Suffolk AND NOW,this 10th day of April , in the calendar year of 2025 ,before me,a duly appointed and commissioned notary public,came the identified subscriber to the within instrument or instruments,and/or the demonstrated attorney-in-fact for said signatory and subscriber on said instrument or instruments, Michael Bonfante, attorney-in-fact of Colonial Surety Company ,an insurance company duly organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and which is authorized to conduct business in this State, and that as such being authorized to do so, acknowledged that the within instrument or instruments were executed as the authorized act ofhis disclosed principal for the purposes therein contained,and declared to be a person executing said instrument or instruments as attomey-in fact and with full capacity and competency,at the request of and on behalf of Colonial Surety Company therein named and acknowledged to me that the aforesaid Colonial Surety Company had authorized the execution by the aforesaid attorney-in-fact of said instrument or instruments with the intent to be legally bound as required by common and statutory law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I hereunto set my hand and official seal. A Notary Public of New York My Commission Expires on 01/18/2026 Notary Public in and for the County of Suffolk State of New York RUTH B.KETTELL Notary Public,State of New York Registration No.01KE6428323 Commission Expires January 18,2026 OTAR P LIC x r Colonial Surety Company Duncannon,Pennsylvania -Inc 1930- Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023 Cash& Invested Assets: Liabilities: Cash $24,397,248 Outstanding Losses,&Loss Expenses $3,553,844 Cash Equivalents 4,719,842 Unearned Premiums 18,529,858 Common Stocks* 9,122,243 Funds Held 6,498,740 Bonds* 50,414,007 Reinsurance Payable 7,650,729 Accrued Expenses 692,642 Income Taxes Payable 2,889,937 Total Cash&Invested Assets $88,653,340 Payable to Parents,Subs&Affiliates 380,416 Miscellaneous Liabilities 3,678,088 Commission Payable (5,529,183) Total Liabilities $38,345,071 Other Assets: Accrued Investment Income $531,942 Capital&Surplus: Premiums Receivable 3,518,350 Common Capital Stock $ 4,000,000 Funds Held—Collateral 6,498,740 Additional Paid in Capital 1,000,000 Reinsurance Recoverable 7,787,775 Unassigned Surplus 64,924,417 Net Deferred Tax Assets 1,014,844 Other Assets 264,497 Total Capital&Surplus $69,924,417 Total Admitted Assets $108,269,488 Total Liabilities,Capital& $108,269,488 Surplus *Bonds and stocks are valued on a basis approved by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. STATE OF NEW JERSEY } ss.: COUNTY OF BERGEN } I,Wayne Nunziata,President of Colonial Surety Company,do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full,true,and correct copy of the Financial Statement of said Company,as of December 31,2023. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have signed this statement at Woodcliff Lake,New Jersey,thi's 1 st day of March 2024. G �^ Wayne Nunziata,President r0�esa La Q, a ti Notary � Pubic y`OW Jers.A Theresa La Monica,Notary Public THERESA LA MONICA A Notary Public of New Jersey My Commission Expires September 9,2025 ` THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE of ARCHITECTS AIA Document A310 Bid Bond KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we Carter-Melence, Inc. 104 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, NY 11789 as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and Harco National Insurance Company 702 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27605 a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Illinois as Surety, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Town of Southold 53095 Main Road. Southold, NY 11971 as Obligee, hereinafter called the Obligee, in the sum of***5% of the Bid Amount*** for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns,jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for Southold Highway Storage Barn Replacement Contract A— General Construction NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal shall enter into a Contract with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid and give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or in the event of the failure of the Principal to enter such Contract and give such bond or bonds, if the Principal shall pay to the Obligee the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Obligee may in good faith contract with another party to perform the Work covered by said bid then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Signed and sealed this 10th day of April, 2025 Carter-Melence, Inc. (Pri (Seal) (Wi nes (Title)D Wald J. 'Hanlon, lPresident Harco National Insurance Company (Surety) (SeVI)e4 ' 1 (Wit ess (Title) Edmund Aergassi,Atto ey-In-Fact e ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PRINCIPAL, IF A CORPORATION STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ) On the 10th day of April in the year 2025, before me personally came Donald J. O'Hanlon , to me known, who, being by' me duly sworn, did depose and say that he resides at Miller Place, NY that .(s)he is the President of Carter-Melence, Inc. , the corporation described in and which executed the above instrument; and that (z)he signed his name thereto by order of the board of directors of said corporation. NOTAO PUBLIC OR COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS MARY C.MICHNE Notary Public,State of New York No.01 MI4978717 Qualified in Suffolk coun Commission Expires 03/11/�7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SURETY STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ) On the 10th day of April in the year 2025 before me personally came Edmund J. Bergassi to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that (s)he resides at Eastchester, New York, that (s)he is the Attorney-in-Fact of Harco National Insurance Company the corporation described in and which executed the -above instrument; and that (s)he signed his/her name thereto by order of the board of directors of said corporation. OTARY P C R COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS WENDY COSTANTINO Notary Public, State of New York No. 01 C06111951 Qualified in Westchester County Commission Expires June 28,20 LIARC® NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 1701 GOLF ROAD,SUITE 1-600,ROLLING MEADOWS,IL 60008 STATEMENT OF ASSETS,LIABILITIES,SURPLUS AND OTHER FUNDS AT DECEMBER 31,2023 ASSETS Bonds(Amortized Value)... . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . ... . .... . .. . . . .... $128,504,641 Stocks(Preferred Stocks) .. . . .,.. . . . . , .. . ... . 5,530,123 Stocks(Common Stocks) . . . . .. . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . . 928,601,943 Cash,Bank Deposits&Short-Term Investments.. . . . . ..... . ._ . .. . . . 36,972,198 Other Invested Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 0 Unpaid Premiums&Assumed Balances . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . ... . .. . 161,876,881 Deferred Premiums,Agents Balances&Installments booked . . 12,594,152 Reinsurance Recoverable from Reinsurers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...;. 167,607,854 Reinsurance-Funds Held by or deposited with reinsured companies. 10,183,247 Current Federal&Foreign Income Tax Recoverable&Interest ... ... . . 0 Investment Income Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 1,750,941 Receivables from Parent Subsidiaries&Affiliates. . . . .. . . . .... ... . . 9,354,321 Other Assets . . . . . .. . ... . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . 1,294,111 TOTAL ASSETS . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . �1.464.270,412 LIABILITIES SURPLUS&OTHER FUNDS, Losses(Reported Losses Net as to Reinsurance Ceded and Incurred But Not Reported Losses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . $208,245,433 Reinsurance payable on paid losses&loss adjustment expense... . ... . 9,146,173 Loss Adjustment Expenses . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... ....... 44,566,466 Commissions Payable,Contingent Commissions&Other Similar Charges 1,568,736 Other Expenses(Excluding Taxes,Licenses and Fees). . . .. ... . . ... . 0 Taxes,Licenses&Fees(Excluding Federal Income Tax) ._ . . .... .... 3,784,674 Current federal and foreign income taxes . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .. .. ..... 496,806 Net Deferred Tax Liability . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ..... . . 9,048,374 Unearned Premiums . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . ... .. ... . .. . .. 155,713,778 Advance Premium. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . ... . 391,769 Ceded Reinsurance Premiums Payable : . . . . . . ... . . ... . . . . . .. ::. . . 95,106,803 Funds held by Company under reinsurance treaties. . .. .. . ... ....... . 18,342,649 Amounts Withheld by Company for Account of Others . .. . . . . . . . .. 53,853,412 Payable to Parent Subsidiaries&Affiliates. . . __.. . .. ... ... . . . .. . 3,771,943 Other Liabilities. . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . ... . . . .. . .. . . .... . . . 4,754,724 TOTAL LIABILITIES �608 Common Capital Stock. . . . . . . . . . . $3,500,004 Gross Paid-in&Contributed Surplus . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . .. I . . 670,781,834 Unassigned Funds(Surplus).. . . . . ... . . . . . . .. .. . . . _. . . . . ._ 181,196,834 Surplus as Regards Policyholders . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . $855,478,672 TOTAL LIABILITIES,SURPLUS&OTHER FUNDS . . . 1 464270412 w___----- --- I,John Mruk,Treasurer of HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY,certify that the foregoing is a fair statement of Assets,Liabilities,Surplus and Other Funds of this Company,at the close of business,December 31,2023,as reflected by its books and records and as reported in its statement on file with the Insurance Department of the State of Illinois. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the Company,this 11th day of March,2024. `"sop1111181r�rs HARCO..�'ATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY `,��o�'',OF, D ,O!dj,, T 3�V TA 4 t ,yn i �,( ON r- MyCornrr,_ zZ=_ SIG ED AND SWO N to before me on this �� " day of 1, �a Y C t1 ,20A• -January�5 gyp• ! s ,{JED �4?: 2025. Z NOTARY PUBLIC,STATE OF A{n r%-h e4 rn!1 r n ' ..............._...... ......_............. ..__ t' POWER OF ATTORNEY Bond# Bid Bond HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY Member companies of IAT Insurance Group,Headquartered:4200 Six Forks Rd,Suite 1400,Raleigh,NC 27609 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:That HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY,a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois,and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY,a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New Jersey,and having their principal offices located respectively in the cities of Rolling Meadows,Illinois and Newark,New Jersey,do hereby constitute and appoint EDMUND J. BERGASSI New Rochelle, NY their true and lawful attorney(s)-in-fact to execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf as surety, any and all bonds and undertakings, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof,which are or may be allowed,required or permitted by law,statute,rule,regulation,contract or otherwise, and the execution of such instrument(s) in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon the said HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY,as fully and amply,to all intents and purposes,as if the same had been duly executed and acknowledged by their regularly elected officers at their principal offices. This Power of Attorney is executed,and may be revoked,pursuant to and by authority of the By-Laws of HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY and is granted under and by authority of the following resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting duly held on the 13th day of December,2018 and by the Board of Directors of HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting held on the 13th day of December,2018. "RESOLVED, that (1) the Chief Executive Officer, President, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, or Secretary of the Corporation shall have the power to appoint,and to revoke the appointments of,Attorneys-in-Fact or agents with power and authority as defined or limited in their respective powers of attorney, and to execute on behalf of the Corporation and affix the Corporation's seal thereto, bonds, undertakings, recognizances,contracts of indemnity and other written obligations in the nature thereof or related thereto; and (2)any such Officers of the Corporation may appoint and revoke the appointments of joint-control custodians, agents for acceptance of process, and Attorneys-in-fact with authority to execute waivers and consents on behalf of the Corporation;and(3)the signature of any such Officer of the Corporation and the Corporation's seal may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney or certification given for the execution of any bond,undertaking,recognizance,contract of indemnity or other written obligation in the nature thereof or related thereto,such signature and seals when so used whether heretofore or hereafter, being hereby adopted by the Corporation as the original signature of such officer and the original seal of the Corporation,to be valid and binding upon the Corporation with the same force and effect as though manually affixed." IN WITNESS WHEREOF,HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY have each executed and attested these presents on this 31st day of December,2024 "0;il,�l.;,��_ `Q si STATE OF NEW JERSEY STATE OF ILLINOIS :1�4$...p9oR... County of Essex County of Cook c o SEAr't!' cy :zE SEAL o: Y .19D4JE Michael F.Zurcher Executive Vice President,Harco National Insurance Company and International Fidelity Insurance Company On this 31 st day of December,2024 before me came the individual who executed the preceding instrument,to me personally known,and, being by me duly sworn,said he is the therein described and authorized officer of HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY;that the seals affixed to said instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies;that the said Corporate Seals and his signature were duly affixed by order of the Boards of Directors of said Companies. ",....„...."" IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand affixed my Official Seal,at the City of Newark, �pP�NY New Jersey the day and year first above written. ,TFpF N Cathy Cruz a Notary Public of New Jersey My Commission Expires April 16,2029 CERTIFICATION I,the undersigned officer of HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY do hereby certify that I have compared the fa,%egoing copy of the Power of Attorney and affidavit,and the copy of the Sections of the By-Laws of said Companies as set forth in said Power of Att&ney,witi r.?he originals on file in the home office of said companies,and that the same are correct transcripts thereof,and of the whole of the said originals.,and+hat!,he said Power of Attorney has not been revoked and is now in full force and effect. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,i,have hereunto set my hand on this day, April 10,2025 608540 aw Irene Martins,Assistant Secretary t THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS AlA DocumentA310 Bid Bond KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we Carter-Melence, Inc. 104 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, NY 11789 as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and Harco National Insurance Company 702 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27605 a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Illinois as Surety, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Town of Southold 53095 Main Road. Southold, NY 11971 as Obligee, hereinafter called the Obligee, in the sum of***5% of the Bid Amount*** for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns,jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for Southold Highway Storage Barn Replacement Contract P— Plumbing/Fire Suppression NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal shall enter into a Contract with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid and give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or in the event of the failure of the Principal to enter such Contract and give such bond or bonds, if the Principal shall pay to the Obligee the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Obligee may in good faith contract with another party to perform the Work covered by said bid then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Signed and sealed this 10th day of April, 2025 Carter-Melence, Inc. (Prin ` (Seal) J'tJX A DA 011 (witness (Title onald , 0 t Han1 n, President Harco National Insurance Company (Surety) (Seal) (Title) dmund J. gassi,At rney-In-Fact (Wit , ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PRINCIPAL,IF A CORPORATION STATE OF NEW YORK ) ss: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ) On the 10th day of Apri4 the year 2025,before me personally came Donald J. O'Hanlon to me known,who,being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that(-s)he resides at Miller Place that he/&he is the Pre.gi dent of CARTER-MELENCE,INC.,the corporation described in and which executed the above instrument; and that he/she signed lip-r/his name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation. MARY C.MICHNE Notary Public,State of New York Notary Public No,01MI4978717 Qualified in Suffolk county Commission Expires 03/11/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PRINCIPAL,IF A PARTNERSHIP STATE OF )ss: COUNTY OF ) On the day of in the year , before me personally came to me known and known to me to be a member of the firm , described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and he/she duly acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same for and in behalf of said firm for the uses and purpose mentioned therein. Notary Public ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PRINCIPAL,IF AN INDIVIDUAL STATE OF ) ss: COUNTY OF ) On the day of in the year ,before me personally came to me known and known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and he/she duly acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same. Notary Public r ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SURETY STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER) ss; On the loth day of April in the year 2025,before me personally came Edmund J.Bergassi to me known,who,being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she resides at New Rochelle,NY,that he/she is the Attorney-in-Fact of Harco National Insurance Company,the corporation described in and which executed the above instrument; and that he/she signed her/his name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of said corporation. Nota ublic KVFN(a`li- .A MALONEY Y t4otanj Public, State of Now York No. OI iM615d•531 Qualalfied in Westchester County Commission Expires October 23, 20 q4- HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 1701 GOLF ROAD,SUITE 1-600,ROLLING MEADOWS,IL 60008 STATEMENT OF ASSETS,LIABILITIES,SURPLUS AND OTHER FUNDS AT DECEMBER 31,2023 ASSETS Bonds(Amortized Value) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . $128,504,641 Stocks(Preferred Stocks) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,530,123 Stocks(Common Stocks) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 928,601,943 Cash,Bank Deposits&Short-Term Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,972,198 Other Invested Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Unpaid Premiums&Assumed Balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,876,881 Deferred Premiums,Agents Balances&Installments booked . . . . . . .. . 12,594,152 Reinsurance Recoverable from Reinsurers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,607,854 Reinsurance-Funds Held by or deposited with reinsured companies. . 10,183,247 Current Federal&Foreign Income Tax Recoverable&Interest . . . . . . . 0 Investment Income Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,750,941 Receivables from Parent Subsidiaries&Affiliates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,354,321 Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1,294,111 TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,464,270,412 LIABILITIES,SURPLUS&OTHER FUNDS Losses(Reported Losses Net as to Reinsurance Ceded and Incurred But Not Reported Losses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $208,245,433 Reinsurance payable on paid losses&loss adjustment expense. . . . . . . 9,146,173 Loss Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44,566,466 Commissions Payable,Contingent Commissions&Other Similar Charges 1,568,736 Other Expenses(Excluding Taxes,Licenses and Fees). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Taxes,Licenses&Fees(Excluding Federal Income Tax) . . . . .. . . . . . . 3,784,674 Current federal and foreign income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496,806 Net Deferred Tax Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,048,374 Unearned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 155,713,778 Advance Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391,769 Ceded Reinsurance Premiums Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95,106,803 Funds held by Company under reinsurance treaties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,M2,649 Amounts Withheld by Company for Account of Others . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,853,412 Payable to Parent Subsidiaries&Affiliates. . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . 3,771,943 Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,754,724 TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . • . • • • • . • • - •- • • �6O8 7 LW- Common Capital Stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500,004 Gross Paid-in&Contributed Surplus . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 670,781,834 Unassigned Funds(Surplus). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181,196,834 Surplus as Regards Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $855,478,672 TOTAL LIABILITIES,SURPLUS&OTHER FUNDS . . . $1,464,270,412 I,John Mruk,Treasurer of HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY,certify that the foregoing is a fair statement of Assets,Liabilities,Surplus and Other Funds of this Company,at the close of business,December 31,2023,as reflected by its books and records and as reported in its statement on file with the Insurance Department of the State of Illinois. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the Company,this 11th day of March,2024. �auuuanarr�� HARCO ATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY ,W oR D Q�O�i�� ,,/7 a O )A j MY Con, t SIG ED AND SWO N to before me on this �r day of QY C ,20 January�5 0� p �2 25 13 NOTARY PiJBLIC,STATE OF Ain!¢it Ar�r.tw �f' ��' ,L,.C"'��V`�� "t6rJoteoule�s�� ,. POWER OF ATTORNEY Bond# Bid Bond HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY Member companies of IAT Insurance Group, Headquartered: 4200 Six Forks Rd, Suite 1400, Raleigh, NC 27609 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:That HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY,a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois,and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY,a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New Jersey,and having their principal offices located respectively in the cities of Rolling Meadows, Illinois and Newark,New Jersey,do hereby constitute and appoint EDMUND J. BERGASSI New Rochelle, NY their true and lawful attorney(s)-in-fact to execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf as surety, any and all bonds and undertakings,.contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof,which are or may be allowed, required or permitted by law,statute,rule, regulation,contract or otherwise, and the execution of such instrument(s) in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon the said HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY, as fully and amply,to all intents and purposes,as if the same had been duly executed and acknowledged by their regularly elected officers at their principal offices. This Power of Attorney is executed,and may be revoked,pursuant to and by authority of the By-Laws of HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY and is granted under and by authority of the following resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting duly held on the 13th day of December,2018 and by the Board of Directors of HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting held on the 13th day of December,2018. "RESOLVED, that (1) the Chief Executive Officer, President, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, or Secretary of the Corporation shall have the power to appoint,and to revoke the appointments of,Attorneys-in-Fact or agents with power and authority as defined or limited in their respective powers of attorney, and to execute on behalf of the Corporation and affix the Corporation's seal thereto, bonds, undertakings, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other written obligations in the nature thereof or related thereto; and (2) any such Officers of the Corporation may appoint and revoke the appointments of joint-control custodians, agents for acceptance of process, and Attorneys-in-fact with authority to execute waivers and consents on behalf of the Corporation;and(3)the signature of any such Officer of the Corporation and the Corporation's seal may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney or certification given for the execution of any bond,undertaking,recognizance, contract of indemnity or other written obligation in the nature thereof or related thereto, such signature and seals when so used whether heretofore or hereafter, being hereby adopted by the Corporation as the original signature of such officer and the original seal of the Corporation,to be valid and binding upon the Corporation with the same force and effect as though manually affixed." IN WITNESS WHEREOF,HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY have each executed and attested these presents on this 31st day of December,2024 ;..��i,,,� jY •�A�,1NSUq.�. �cNO�u. JksG STATE OF NEW JERSEY STATE OF ILLINOIS 'P40�••'•'9�L p0j!'9� y County of Essex County of Cook o °:1904 r; �;z SEAL 50- r 1904�a. � � y' �< \ JEK a�` Kenneth Chapman '•,,y •'••" Executive Vice President,Harco National Insurance Company and International Fidelity Insurance Company On this 31st day of December,2024 before me came the individual who executed the preceding instrument,to me personally known,and, being by me duly sworn,said he is the therein described and authorized officer of HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY;that the seals affixed to said instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies;that the said Corporate Seals and his signature were duly affixed by order of the Boards of Directors of said Companies. .``",VA Y�� •. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand affixed my Official Seal,at the City of Newark, H CRG',,�,, New Jersey the day and year first above written. NOTARY�A Nib v.�6.201- 'Co : �+ ✓, 9TFOF NON 5 ` Cathy Cruz a Notary Public of New Jersey My Commission Expires April 16,2024 CERTIFICATION I,the undersigned officer of HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of the Power of Attorney and affidavit,and the copy of the Sections of the By-Laws of said Companies as set forth in said Power of Attorney,with the originals on file in the home office of said companies,and that the.same are correct transcripts thereof,and of the whole of the said originals,and that the said Power of Attorney has not been revoked and is now in full force and effect. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on this day, April 10,2025 B08540 �' �� T Irene Martins,Assistant Secretary 1' THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS AIA Document A310 Bid Bond KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT WE LoDuca Associates Inc. 113 Division Avenue Bluermint NY 11715 as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and Berkley Insurance Company 475 Steamboat Road Greenwich CT 06830 a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of DE as Surety,hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Town Of Southold Southold NY 11971 as Obligee,hereinafter called the Obligee,in the sum of Five Percent of Amount Bid Dollars($ 5%Of Bid Amount ), for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made,the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors,administrators,successors and assigns,jointly and severally,firmly by these presents. WHEREAS,the Principal has submitted a bid for Southold Highway Storage Barn Replacement Pre-Engineered metal Building NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal shall enter into a Contract with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, and give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment-of labor and materials furnished in the prosecution thereof,,or in the event of the failure of the Principal to enter such Contract and give such bond or bonds, if the Principal shall pay to the Obligee the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Obligee may in good faith contract with another party to perform the Work covered by said bid,then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Signed and sealed this 3rd day of April 2025 LoDuca Associates Inc. (Principal) (Seaq Rtness) B ` r ` . Berkley Insurance Companyl (Surety) Ise* B Attomey4n-Fact Thomas M Niland AIA DOCUMF. T A310•BID BOND•ALa•FEBRUARY 1970 ED.•THE AMERICAN INSTITU' E OF ARCHITECTS,1735 N.Y.AVE.,N.W.,WASHINGTON,D.C.20006 fif3• � 1 i: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR,IF A CORPORATION STATE OFW COUNTY OF a1J1 W1 ON HE Y OF U I 2025 BEFORE ME PERSONALLY CAME W TO ME KNOWN,WHO BfMBOMEDUL'Y SWORN, (I j DEPOSE ocffiY THAT SHE RESIDES AT THAT SHE IS THE l OF LODUCA ASSOCIATES,INC.A CORPORATION DESCRIBED IN AND WHICH EXECUTED THE ABOVE INSTRUMENT;AND THAT (S)HE SIGNED HIS/HER NAME THERETO BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAID CORPORATION Not Public LAURA M.BAUMANN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SURETY NOTARY PUBLIC,STATE OF NEW YORK Registration No.01 BA6287632 Qualified in Suffolk County Commission Expires August 12,2025 STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ON THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL 2025,BEFORE ME PERSONALLY CAME THOMAS M. NILAND TO ME KNOWN,WHO,BEING BY ME DULY SWORN, DID DEPOSE AND SAY THAT (S)HE RESIDES AT LIDO BEACH,NY THAT (S)HE IS THE ATTORNEY IN FACT OF BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY THE CORPORATION DESCRIBED IN AND WHICH EXECUTED THE ABOVE INSTRUMENT; THAT(S)HE KNOWS THE SEAL OF SAID CORPORATION; THAT ONE OF THE SEALS AFFIXED TO THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT IS SUCH SEAL;THAT IT WAS SO AFFIXED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAID CORPORATION;AND THAT(S)HE SIGNED HIS/HER NAME THERETO BY LIKE ORDER �0 � un Notary Pub'Tic ROBYN GUARINO NOTARY PUBLIC-STATE OF NEW Y'OiiK No.01 GU6383323 Qualified in Suffolk County My Commission Expires 11-13-202__A� No.BI-10298a i POWER OF ATTORNEY BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY WILMINGTON,DELAWARE NOTICE: The warning found elsewhere in this Power of Attorney affects the validity thereof. Please review carefully. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY (the "Company"), a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware,having its principal office in Greenwich,CT,has made,constituted c and appointed, and does by these presents make, constitute and appoint: Gaye E. Conklin; Thomas M. Nilmul; or Leonard �Scioscia, Jr. of Edgetvood Partners Insurance Center of Melville, NY its true and lawful Attorney-in-Fact, to sign its name as - surety only as delineated below and to execute, seal, acknowledge and deliver any and all bonds and undertakings, witb the f... e- exception of Financial Guaranty Insurance,providing that no single obligation shall exceed Fifty Million and 001100 U.S.Dollars (U.S.$50,000,000.00), to the same extent as if such bonds had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the Company at its principal office in their own proper persons. — This Power of Attorney shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by,the laws of the State of Delaware, o >without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of laws thereof. This Power of Attorney is granted pursuant to the following > resolutions which were duly and validly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on January 25,2010: •— c T o RESOLVED, that, with respect to the Surety business written by Berkley Surety, the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President or any Vice President of the Company, in conjunction with the Secretary or any Assistant LSecretary are hereby authorized to execute powers of attorney authorizing and qualifying the attorney-in-fact named therein to execute bonds, undertakings, recognizances, or other suretyship obligations on behalf of the Company, and to affix the corporate seal of the Company to powers of attorney executed pursuant hereto; and said officers may remove any such c 0 attomey-in-fact and revoke any power of attorney previously granted;and further RESOLVED,that such power of attorney limits the acts of those named therein to the bonds,undertakings,recognizances, or other suretyship obligations specifically named therein, and they have no authority to bind the Company except in the manner and to the extent therein stated;and further IE 752 RESOLVED,that such power of attorney revokes all previous powers issued on behalf of the attorney-in-fact named; and o ; further E_.= RESOLVED, that the signature of any authorized officer and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any } power of attorney or certification thereof authorizing the execution and delivery of any bond,undertaking,recognizance, or other suretyship obligation of the Company;and such signature and seal when so used shall have the same force and effect as though manually affixed. The Company may continue to use for the purposes herein stated the facsimile signature of any o E- person or persons who shall have been such officer or officers of the Company,notwithstanding the fact that they may have � ceased to be such at the time when such instruments shall be issued, � 0 o IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Compat y has caused these presents to•be signed and attested by its appropriate officers and its o corporate seal hereunto affixed this Slay of ftrcAn Attest: Berk" Insurance Company o F (Seal) By Tay Ir ederman Je after c Executive Vice President&Secretary - Se i e resident WARNING:TIUS POWER INVALID IF NOT PRINTED ON BLUE"BEI ICLEY"SECURITY PAPER. ^ ;n '— STATE OF CONNECT.ICUT) N ss: COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD ) Sworn to before me,a Notary Public in the State of Connecticut, this 3!-G day of ucln 2Z0 6-*&.,by Ira S. Lcdermtut and Jetfrcy M. "dafter who are sworn to me to be the Executive Vice President Secretary, and !A5 Senior Vice President, crespectively,of Berkley Insurance Company. 1A RIA C A NIAPUBIAc� CONNECTICUT Cam. c MYCOfPHLW,2 COMMISSION EXPIRES ota Public,State of Connecticut i' CERTIFICATE 1,the undersigned,Assistant Secretary of BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY,DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoinp,..is a true, correct and complete copy of the original Power of Attorney;that said Power of Attorney has.not been revoked or rescinded and that the authority of the Attorney-in-Tract set forth therein, who executed the bond or undertaking to which this Power-.ui Attorney is attached,is in full force and effect as of this(late.3rd APRIL 2025 Given under my hand and seal of the Company,this day of , (Seal) Vincent P.Forte BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY STATUTORY BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31,2023 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) Admitted Assets Bonds $ 15,962,571 Common&Preferred Stocks 5,237,203 Cash& Short Term Investments 1,115,920 Premiums Receivable 2,668,092 Other Assets 4,315,866 Total Admitted Assets $ 29,299,653 Liabilities & Surplus Loss &LAE Reserves $ 14,815,670 Unearned Premium Reserves 4,692,755 Other Liabilities 1,015,089 Total Liabilities $ 20,523,514 Common Stock $ 43,000 Preferred Stock 10 Additional Paid In Capital 2,980,072 Unassigned Surplus 5,753,056 Total Policyholders' Surplus $ 8,776,138 Total Liabilities& Sur l�us $ 29,299,653 Officers: Directors: President: William Robert Berkley,Jr. William Robert Berkley Secretary: Philip Stanley Welt (Executive Chairman) Treasurer:Richard Mark Baio William Robert Berkley,Jr. Asst. Treasurer:Bertman Adam Braud,Jr. Philip Stanley Welt Asst. Secretary: Michelle Rene Rodemyer Richard Mark Baio Asst. Treasurer: Ted William Rogers Paul James Hancock Carol Josephine LaPunzina James Gerald Shiel ^ 1 Document A31 0TM - 2010 Bid Bond CONTRACTOR: SURETY: (Name, legal status and address) (Naive, legal status and principal place Dicor Construction Inc of business) 15 Garfield Avenue Merchants National Bonding, Inc. This Bay Shore,NY 11706 P.O. Box 14498 docuinerit has irnporfarit legal consequences.Consultation with OWNER: Des Moines, IA 50306-3498 an attomey is encouraged with (Name, legal status and dddress) respect to its completion or Town of Southold modification. 53095 Main Road Any singular reference to Southold,NY 11958 Contractor,Surety,.Owner or BOND`AMOUNT: Five Percent(5%)of Total Amount Bid other party shall be considered plural where applicable. PROJECT: (Name, location or address,.and Projectnumber, if any) Southold Highway Storage barn Replacement-Contract A,General Construction. The Contractor and Surety are bound.to the Owner in the amount set forth above,for the,payment of which the Contractor and Surety bind'themselves,their heirs;.executors,administrators,successors and assigns,jointly and severally,as providedherein.The conditions of this Bond.aresuch'that if the Owner accepts the.bid ofthe.Contractor within the time specified in the bid documents,or within such time period as may be agreed to by the.Owner and Contractor,and,the Contractor either(l)enters into.a contract with the Owner in accordance with the terms of such bid,and gives such bond or bonds as may be specified in the-bidding or Contract Documents,with a surety admitted in the juri dicfion of the Project and otherwise acceptable to the Owner,for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of.labor and material furnished in the.prosecution thereof,or(2)pays to the Owner the difference,not to exceed the amount of.this Bond,,between the amount specified in said bid.and such larger amount for which the Owner may"in good faith contract with another-party to perform the work covered by said bid,then this obligation shall be null and"void,otherwise to remain in full force'and effect. The Surety hereby waives any notice of an agreement between the Owner and Contractor to.extend the time in which the Owner may accept the bid.Waiver of notice by the Surety shall not.apply to any extension exceeding sixty(60)days in the aggregate beyond the:time for acceptance of bids specified in-the bid documents,and the Owner and Contractor shall obtain the Surety's consent for an extension beyorid'sixty(60)days. If this Bond-is,issued in connection with a subcontractor's bid to a Contractor,the term Contractor in this Bondshall be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be.Contractor. When this Bond,has been furnished to comply with.a statutory or other legal requirement in the location of the Project, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted.herefrom and provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement'shall be deemed incorporated herein.When'so furnished,the intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. Signed and sealed this 8th day of April,2025 Dicor Construcion Inc (1'rinci (Seal) (Wi Mitl rc ants National Bonding, Inc. (Witness)Antonio Rivera itle) Victoria Rivera,Attorney-in-Fact CAUTION:You should sign an original AIA Contract Document,on which this text appears in RED.An original assures that changes will not be obscured. _ Init. AIA Document A3107"—2010.Copyright©1963,1970 and 2010 byThe American Institute of Architects.All rights reserved.WARITING:Tiffs Ale Document is protected by U.S.Copyright Law and International Treaties.Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this Ae.D-semart,or any portion of it,may result in severe civil and criminal penalties,and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the W.Y. Purchasers are permitted to reproduce ten(10)copies of this document Men completed.To report copyright violations of AIA Contract Docuinemts,e-mail The American Institute of Architects'legal counsel,copyright@aia.org. 06111.0 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PRINCIPAL STATE OF New York ) SS.: COUNTY OF . .rG On the 10 s day of LiA L in the year 2025 , before me, the undersigned, personally appeared , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrumenl and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/hamcapacity, and that by his/he signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument. Nota y Pu is ,mod ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SURETY Al Ronald A.Thompson NOTARY PUBLIC,STATE OF NEW YORK No.01TH6172575 STATE OF New York ) Qualified in Suffolk County SS.: Commission Expires October 22,20 COUNTY OF Erie ) On the sth day of April in the year 2025 , before me, the undersigned, personally appeared victoria Rivera , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument,the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument. Notary Public ANTONIO RIVERA NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF NEW YORK Qualified in Erie County My Commission Expires 03-11-2027 MERCHANTS a BONDING COMPANY, POWER OF ATTORNEY Know All Persons By These Presents,that MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY(MUTUAL)and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC., both being corporations of the State of Iowa,d/b/a Merchants National Indemnity Company(in California only)(herein collectively called the "Companies")do hereby make,constitute and appoint,individually, Bradley J Hall;Carl Belizaire;Christopher D Ross;Karen E DiSalvo;Mark S Verdi; Michael R Lawley;Monique Kocienski;Timothy M Toole;Tracy Alessi;Vicki Beutel;Victoria Rivera;William J Lawley Jr their true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact, to sign its name as surety(ies) and to execute, seal and acknowledge any and all bonds, undertakings, contracts and other written instruments in the nature thereof, on behalf of the Companies in their business of guaranteeing the fidelity of persons, guaranteeing the performance of contracts and executing or guaranteeing bonds and undertakings required or permitted in any actions or proceedings allowed by law. This Power-of-Attorney is granted and is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by authority of the following By-Laws adopted by the Board of Directors of Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) on April 23, 2011 and amended August 14, 2015 and adopted by the Board of Directors of Merchants National Bonding,Inc.,on October 16,2015. "The President, Secretary, Treasurer, or any Assistant Treasurer or any. Assistant Secretary or any Vice President shall have power and authority to appoint Attorneys-in-Fact, and to authorize them to execute on behalf of the Company, and attach the seal of the Company thereto, bonds and undertakings,recognizances,contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof." "The signature of any authorized officer and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile or electronic transmission to any Power of Attorney or Certification thereof authorizing the execution and delivery of any bond, undertaking, recognizance, or other suretyship obligations of the Company,and such signature and seal when so used shall have the same force and effect as though manually fixed." In connection with obligations in favor of the Florida Department of Transportation only, it is agreed that the power and aut hority hereby given to the Attorney-in-Fact includes any and all consents for the release of retained percentages and/or final estimates on engineering and construction contracts required by the State of Florida Department of Transportation. It is fully understood that consenting to the State of Florida Department of Transportation making payment of the final estimate to the Contractor and/or its assignee, shall not relieve this surety company of any of its obligations under its bond. In connection with obligations in favor of the Kentucky Department of Highways only,it is agreed that the power and authority hereby given to the Attorney-in-Fact cannot be modified or revoked unless prior written personal notice of such intent has been given to the Commissioner- Department of Highways of the Commonwealth of Kentucky at least thirty(30)days prior to the modification or revocation. In Witness Whereof,the Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and sealed this 3rd day of February 2024 . ••""""•• ••"'•• MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY(MUTUAL) �.•'.0 toN;q�• .• ; c�iy�A.• MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING,INC. :0 �O�ORPOg9�9y�� d/b/a MERCHANTS NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY t�• •y • 2003 .- :y'• 1933 �'c: By ••�f.�• '.rJap•'' •�'a6`�lt/'' `�d� • President STATE OF IOWA ;......... �l ,.' '••• ..• COUNTY OF DALLAS ss. ••"" • ••• On this 3rd day of February 2024 before me appeared Larry Taylor, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn did say that he is President of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC.; and that the seals affixed to the foregoing instrument are the Corporate Seals of the Companies;and that the said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of the Companies by authority of their respective Boards of Directors. �PRI'4�s Penni Miller f z r Commission Number 787952 J • • My Commission Expires \ tOtiNA January 20,2.027 7 Nota� } y. bl� (Expiration of notary's commission does not invalidate this instrument) I,William Warner,Jr.,Secretary of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY(MUTUAL)and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING,INC.,do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the POWER-OF-ATTORNEY executed by said Companies,which is still in full force and effect and has not been amended or revoked. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Companies on this 8th day of April 12025 �gt0n�l o��' •C0!h •• s• 2003 i :a' 1933 c' secretary •`�,�4c . "%k MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY,. MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC. Statements of Admitted Assets,Liabilities,and Surplus-Statutory Basis Dec.31, 2023 -Admitted Assets Bonds $ 45,039,852 Stocks 10,519,227 Cash and Short-Term Investments 8,162,091 Other Invested Assets 230,795 Subtotal, Cash and Invested Assets 63,951,965 Premiums in the Course of Collection 12,414,022, Amounts Recoverablefrom Reinsurers 1,029,847 Other Assets 728,179 Total Admitted Assets $ 78,124,013 Liabilities&Surplus Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves $ 5,427,016 Unearned Premiums 12,285,773 Ceded Reinsurance Premiums Payable 14,410,664 Other Liabilities 12,036,764 Total Liabilities 44,160,217 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Gross Paid In and Contributed Surplus 6,088,655 Unassigned Funds (Surplus) 24,875,141 Total Surplus 33,963,796 Total Liabilities and Policyholders' Surplus $ 78,124,013 I, Elisabeth Sandersfeld,Treasurer of Merchants National Bonding, Inc.,do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the balance sheet of said Corporation as of December 31,2023,to the best of my knowledge and belief. 3/22/2024 Elisabeth Sandersfeld, CFO &Treasurer Date street mailing toll free 800.678.8171 email info(amerchantsbonding.com 6700 Westown Parkway P.O.Box 14498 local 515.243.8171 website merchantsbonding.com West Des Moines,IA 50266-7754 Des Moines,IA 50306-3498 fax 515.243.3854 1 M1 1 . i 1A Document A310T11 2010' aid' .®nd TRACTOR: SURETY: (1Varrie, legal status and address) (Name, legal status and principal place Construction Consultan.l$&.I.Inc. Of business) ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS: :':36:,East 2nd Street Hudson Insurance Company The author of this document has Riverhead,NY':11901 100 William Street,5th Floor New York,NY 10038 added information needed for its :-:.':OWNER: ::::;;` _' .` °`.• completion.The author may also ame le a1 have revised the text of the original status;anialdress) AIA standard form.An Additions and ;Town of Soutf o)8 Deletions Report that notes added 5$905 Main;Rtihd. information as well as revisions to ",Siuth4l:d;NY 11.9T1:,! the standard form text is available 30ND:AM0UNT:.$.'.T:!ve pet:6e6t'of amount bid from the author and should be reviewed.A vertical line in the left `. PROJEC;T: margin of this document indicates (Name,':location:or,,acdress,and Project number, if any) where the author has added I. SOl1TFiOLD:HIGHV'Y.STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT necessary information and where `..CONTRACT?A-GEN�f2 AL-CO.hiSTRUCTION the author has added to or deleted from the original AIA text. r _. This document has important legal Co.tracto and;Suroly;'are;bound to the Owner in the amount set forth above,for the consequences,Consultation with an .::;`:paymentowhich t}ieGontrac£gr and Surety bind themselves,their heirs,executors, g attorney is encouraged with respect =administratorssuci essors'and'assigns,jointly and severally,as provided herein.The to its completion or modification. coltions:`of this Boiit3'.a..tesuch that if the Owner accepts the bid of the Contractor - within;t�etiines�ecifes� ii the bid documents, or within such time period as may be Any singular reference to agreed td!by:the'Own"er:a*''d,Contractor,and the Contractor either(I)enters into a contractor,Surety,owner or other :coriiracE;with,the.:Owier n.accordanee with the terms of such bid,and gives such bond or Party shall be considered plural ;lionds`as ma:We pecifedih the biddiiig:or Contract Documents,with a surety admitted where applicable. ip:the,jurisdiction.oftlie'Projectand'ptherwise acceptable to the Owner,for the faithful ';}ierforlii i►ce,o�';5uch.:Contract: ?ai d Ae prompt payment of labor and material furnished i_:the prosecution::#hieof>or(2)pays to the Owner the difference,not to exceed the .amoui}t,ofthis Bgi}d lietween;the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for�vh cii_the-Owner may.;>n;good;�aith;contract with another party to perform the work :covered:.iiysaici:bid,.theri'thig obligation shall be null and void,otherwise to remain in full .` force and'effect:The:Surety hereby'waives any notice of an agreement between the .. '.':Owner and Contractor to extend the time in which the Owner may accept the bid.Waiver of notice by the Surety:s.all not apply to any extension exceeding sixty(60)days in the aggregate beyond the:time.for.acceptance of bids specified in the bid documents,and the Owner and.Contractor shall.obtain the Surety's consent for an extension beyond sixty st If this Bo' is'issi%ciin connection with a subcontractor's bid to a Contractor,the term Contractor iri'thBoid shall be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor. :*hen.tbis B6hd has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement 16*1'6 atioii.ofthe Project,any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or le gal.requiremertt shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to such statutory or ot}ier legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein.When so furnished,the intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. AIA Document A310*"—2010.Copyright @ 1963.1970 and 2010 by The American Institute of Architects.All rights reserved.WARNING:This AIA Init. Document is protected by U.S.Copyright Law and International Treaties:Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA'Document,or any portion of It,may result in severe civil and criminal penalties,and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law.• User Notes: (877099080) 10th Signed.and sealed this day of April 2025 � Construe i` t nsult8 ts/L.I.Inc. E (Principal) (Se a1) ttLl .'(Witness) (Titl'e) Hudson Inrurance Company - (Surety) � (Seal) jtness): rjana:i iaiti .ichele (Title) Lisa Nosal,Atty In Fact AIA Document A3101"—2010.Copyright O 1963,1970 and 2010 by The American Institute of Architects.All rights reserved.WARNING:This AIA° Init. Document is protected by U.S.Copyright Law and International Treaties.Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA®Document,or any 2 portion of it,may result in severe civil and criminal penalties,and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. . User Notes: (877099080) Hudson Insurance Company 100 William Street,5th Floor New York,NY 10038 CONSENT OF SURETY To: Construction Consultants/L.I. Inc. Re: Contractor Name: Construction Consultants/L.I. Inc. Project Description: SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT CONTRACT A-GENERAL CONSTRUCTION The Hudson Insurance Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and authorized to do business in the State of New York hereby agrees that in the event Contractor is the successful bidder for: SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT-CONTRACT A-GENERAL CONSTRUCTION And is awarded the contract, it, as surety, will provide the contractor with bonds in such sums as are required in the advertisement or in the specifications. Signed: Hu on nsurance Company April 10, 2025 Surety Lisa Nosal',Atty-In-Fact Date c CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS State of ) County of On the q� ' day of April in the year 2025 before me personally came �2 c-) b©rt,n�2 tome known, who,being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that(s)he reside(s) in � 00aA)PgpQ,,;that(s)he is the PMA,d. of Construction Consultants/L.I. Inc. , the corporation described in and which executed the above instrument; that (s)he knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by authority of the board of directors of said corporation, and that(s)he signed her/his name thereto by like authority. Noib,ry Publ SUSAN T.YOUNG NOTARY PUBLIC,STATE OF NEW YORK Registration No. 01Y06209293 Qualified in Suffolk County Commission Expires 07/27/2S' t , ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SURETY State of New Jersey ] 4 -ss County of Essex ] On April 10, 2025, before me personally came Lisa Nosal to me known,who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that she is an attorney-in-fact of Hudson Insurance Company the corporation described in and which executed the within instrument; that she knows the corporate seal of said corporation, and that the seal affixed to the within instrument is such corporate seal, and that she signed the said instrument and affixed the said seal as Attorney-in-Fact by authority of the Board of Directors of said corporation and by authority of this office under the St ' ing Resolutions thereof. My Commission ex i e ADRIANA 61AMMICHELE Notary Public Commrssi li j 60216740 Notary P'�killc, gEete of New Jersey My Commiasi �il Cpires Deambe'C Q ;� 8 i HUDSON ; 1t'tiIJ1ZANICI CROUP a BID BOND POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation of the State of Delaware, with offices at 100 William Street,New York,New York, 10038, has made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents, does make, constitute and appoint Robert Culnen,Pamela Boyle,Lisa Nosal,Adriana Giammichele of the State of New Jersey its true and lawful Attomey(s)-in-Fact,at New York City in the State of New York,each of them alone to have full power to act without the other or others,to make,execute and deliver on its behalf,as Surety,bid bonds for any and all purposes. Such bid bonds,when duly executed by said Attorneys)-in-Fact,shall be binding upon said Company as fully and to the same extent as if signed by the President of said Company under its corporate seal attested by its Secretary. In Witness Whereof,HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY has caused these presents to be of its Senior Vice President thereunto duly authorized,on this 15th day of November ,2024 at New York,New York. s (Corporate seal) HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY Attest.................:. ........ .......... By................................................................... Dina Daskalalds,Corporate Secretary Andrew A.Dickson,Senior Vice President STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK Ss. On the 15th day of November ,20 24 before me personally came Andrew A.Dickon to me known,who being by me duly sworn did depose and say that he is a Senior Vice President of HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY,the Company described herein and which executed the above instrument,that he knows the seal of said Company,that the seal affixed to said instrument is the corporate seal of said Company,tht it was so affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said Company,and that he signed his name thereto by like order. 7 t 4NN .....�-4 ... ............................... M.MG . .. . ht. 11 (Notarial Seal) `*t%az 9y; ANNM MURPHY Q�:1_ Notary Public,State of New York :,oG e No.OIMU6067553 etlG.;� + Qualified in Nassau County — ofN� Commission Expires December 10,2025 CERTIFICATION STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK SS. The undersigned Dina Daskalakds hereby certifies: THAT the original resolution,of which the following is a true and correct copy,was duly adopted by unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors of Hudson Insurance Company dated July 27",2007,and has not since been revoked,amended or modified: "RESOLVED,that the President,the Executive Vice Presidents,the Senior Vice Presidents and the Vice Presidents shall have the authority and discretion,to appoint such agent or agents,or attorney or attomeys-in-fact,for the purpose of carrying on this Company's surety business,and to empower such agent or agents,or attorney or attorneys-in-fact,to execute and deliver,under this Company's seal or otherwise,bonds obligations,and recognizances, whether made by this Company as surety thereon or otherwise, indemnity contracts, contracts and certificates, and any and all other contracts and undertaking made in the course of this Company's surety business, and renewals, extensions, agreements, waivers, consents or stipulations regarding undertakings so made;and FURTHER RESOVLED,that the signature of any such Officer of the Company and the Company's seal may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney or certification given for the execution of any bond,undertaking,recognizance,contract of indemnity or other written obligation in the nature thereof or related thereto,such signature and seal when so used whether heretofore or hereafter,being hereby adopted by the Company as the original signature of such officer and the original seal of the Company,to be valid and binding upon the Company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed." THAT the above and foregoing is a full,true and correct copy of Power of Attorney issued by said Company,and of the whole of the original and that the said Power of Attorney is still in full force and effect and has not been revoked,and furthermore that the Resolution of the Board of Directors,set forth in the said Power of Attorney is now in force. a.y". Witness the hand of the undersigned and the seal of said Company this 10th day of April 2025 By..................... .........." ........................... Dina Daskalalds,Corporate Secretary t t J ' HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY SHORT FORM FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 ASSETS Bonds $ 188,287,807 Preferred stocks 61,805,229 Common stocks 401,331,732 Mortgage Loans on Real Estate 254,008,379 Cash on hand and on deposit 185,250,191 Reinsurance Receivable 837,335,471 FIT recoverable(including net deferred tax asset) 29,394,353 Uncollected premiums and agents' balances in the course of collection 23,377,284 Deferred premiums,agents'balances and installments booked but deferred and not yet due(including earned but unbilled premiums) 188,539,279 Other Assets 588,815,535 Total Assets $ 2,758,145,260 LIABILITIES&SURPLUS Losses $ 382,993,867 Loss adjustment expense 40,237,083 Other expenses 36,278,514 Unearned Premiums 136,249,222 Ceded reinsurance premiums payable 1,224,966,452 Payable to parent,subsidiaries and affiliates 8,706,790 Commissions payable,contingent commissions and other similar charges 54,920,138 Other Liabilities 157.995,347 Total Liabilities $ 2,042,307,413 Preferred and Common capital stock $ 7,500,238 Gross paid in and contributed surplus 293,480,097 Unassigned funds(surplus) 414,857,512 Surplus as regards policyholders $ 715,837,847 Total Liabilities and Surplus $ 2,758.1 55,260 STATE OF NEW YORK ) ss: COUNTY OF NEW YORK ) I,Rob Wolf,the undersigned Chief Financial Officer of Hudson Insurance Company hereby certify the foregoing to be a short form financial statement in the form of a balance sheet,showing the Company's assets and liabilities on a provisional basis,at the close of business on December 31,2024. 25th March IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the Company,this_day of 12025. Rob Wolf Chief Financial Officer 25th March /��. k V. Subscribed and sworn to before me this_ ay of ,2025. —} My commission expires • """' ANN M.MURPHY ' •M:•4.1, 'I Notary Public, bO1Mtate of New York :•NoTq S' Qualified in Nassau County,Certified in New York ��• {' Commission Expires December 10,2025 :iy�,•. �BLIG ' Op NEW.fO�: AXIS INSURANCE A Surety Bond Claims 10000 Avalon Blvd Suite 200 Alpharetta GA 30009 COVID 19 Notice: We are sending most bonds out electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The attached scanned Power of Attorney may show "Void"in the background, however, please consider it valid. If you have any concerns, please use the contact information below to verify. BOND VERIFICATION Should you wish to verify the authenticity of this bond, please send your request, including a copy of the bond, via email to: suretv(&axiscapital.corn OR Contact: Laurie M. Crowley—Sr. Administrative Assistant email: laurie.crowley axiscayital.com phone: 908.508.4310 OR Scott Reis— Underwriting Manager email: Scott.reisa�axiscapital.com BONDS CLAIMS OR NOTICES Should you wish to file any notices to the Surety Department for the attached AXIS Surety Bond(s) they should be sent to: AXIS Insurance Company 10000 Avalon Blvd Suite 200 Alpharetta GA 30009 Attention: Surety Bond Claims sure�c�i,axiscapifial.corn axiscapital.com J Sur : Bond Request Form Please submit bond requests at least 48 hours prior to needing the bond and make certain to include bond forms and requirements from the specifications to avoid a delay in issuance. 0 Bid Bond ❑ Surety Intent Letter ❑ Performance/Payment Bond 1. Contractor: MRJ Industries, Ltd. 2. Obligee(Who is your contract with?): Town of Southold 3. Full Address: 98 E Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, NY 1194 4. Bid Security:5 % Bid Bond ❑ (Special Bond or Surety Intent Forms—Please attach) 5. Title of project as listed in specs (include project Number): Hwy Dept.Storage Barn Replace 6. Description of work: Electrical Work for new storage 7. Multi-Year contract? ❑ Yes- How many years? 1 ❑■ No 8. Option to Renew? ❑ Yes In] No 9. Architect or Engineer(Full Address): Michael Collins, P.E. 53095 Main Rd., South 10. Bid Date:4-10-25 Time: 2 PM Estimate(please give high estimate): $225,000 11. Start Date:TBD Completion Date:6 mon Penalties: TBD 12. Retainage: 5% Maintenance Period: 1 year _Work Subbed out: 0 % 13. Estimate of work on hand (bonded and unbonded): $1.71VI Bid Results 1. Contractor: 2. Bid Date: Obligee: 3. Low: Amount: 4 2"d: Amount: 5. 3,d: Amount:. If you were not one of the three low bidders,just state what place you were and the amount. 6. Amount: If you are low, and a performance/payment bond is needed,we will need: 1. Contract Date: 2. Contract Amount: 3. Number of Originals: tf l } i Document 31OTm - 2010 Bid Bond CONTRACTOR: SURETY: (Arame,legal status and add)-ess) (Wanie, legal status and principal Place of business) MRJ Industries Ind 98 E Montauk hwy Hampton Bays,NY 11946 Axis Insurance Company Tills document has important legal 10000 Avalon Blvd Suite 20a p g Alpharetta GA30009 consequences.Consultation with OWNER; an attorney is encouraged with (Aranre, legal slants and address) rasped to its completion or moditicaUon. Town of Southhold 53095 Main Road Any singular reference to Southhold, NY 11971 Contractor,Surety,Owner or BOND AMOUNT:8%of bid amount other party shall be considered plural where applicable. PROJECT: (ilranne localion or adda•ess,and Project number, if 011)) Hwy dept storage bam replacement The Contractor and Surety are bound to the Owner in the amount set forth above,for the payment of which the Contractor and Surety bind themselves,their heirs,executors,administrators,successors and assigns,jointly and severally,as provided herein.The conditions of this Bond are such that if the Owner accepts the bid of the Contractor within the time specified in the bid documents,or within such time period as may be agreed to by the Owner and Contractor,and the Contractor either(1)enters into a contractwith the Owner in accordance with.the terms of such bid,and gives such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents,with a surety admitted in the jurisdiction of the Project and otherwise acceptable•to the Owner,for the-faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of tabor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof;or(2)pays to the Owner the difference,not to exceed the autotnit of this Bond,between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Owner may in good faith contract with another party to perform the work covered by said bid,then this obligation shall be null and void,otherwise to remain in fill]force and effect.The Surety hereby waives any notice of an agreement between the Owner and Contractor to extend the time]n which the OwIiermay,accept the bid.Waiver of notice by the Surety shall not apply to any extension exceeding sixty(60)days in the aggregate beyond the time for + acceptance of bids specified in the bid documents,and the Owner and Contractor shall obtain the Surely consent far in extension beyond sixty(60)days. If this Bond is issued in connection with a subcontrnctor's bid to a Contractor,the term Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location of tile Project, any,provision in this Bond conflicling with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deeined deleted herefront and provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein.When so furnished,the intent is tITt this Bond shall be construed as z statutory bond tend not as a common law bond. Signed and sealed this clay of April 20 Z 4�— __ aARJ dustries ud (Pa inipal) (Seal)--.. J�ffrtessf (Till ♦� lgis9rrs� ny (Seal) (fJ�ilrtess) (fit e Laurie Crowley, orney In Fa CAUTION:You ottotild aigq;cm original AIA Contracl Docrlmgnt,on wlilgh 111i0 taxi appoarc in R5D.An uras that c1langes will mat bo obacurad. tuft AIA Document A3101u—2010.Copyright 01963,1970 and 2010 by The American Institute of Archilects.All rights reserved.tr1ARNHNG:This AAA' Oocumani is proteclod by U.S.CopytlUbt LzW and Intornallonsl Treaties.Unaulhatizcd raproduction or d181rlbunon of 111ta AIA"aocumoni,or any purtl0n of it.may rosuit to severe civil aril criminal ponalttcs,add will be proseeutud'0 Oho imulmum oxiont ponalbio undor the law. 1 Purchasers are permitted to reproduce ion(10)copies of this document when completed.To report copyright vlolollons of AIA Contract Documents,o-mall The American Institute of Archilecls1egal counsel.copyright@ala.org. eanro 1 5 POWER OF ATTORNEY Knorr All\Icr by These Presents: 11nat AXIS Jusnrance Company,an Illinois properly and casualty company,(the"Company")does hereby appoint: Victoria Szol,Scott Reis,Joseph Palmisnno and Lauric,M.Crossley as its true and lawful Atlomey(s)•Ll-Pact,to make,execute,seal and deliver for and on its behalf as surely,bonds and undertakings,such documents to be valid as though executor by the Company on its own behalf The Company may revoke this appointment at any little. EXCEPTION: NO AUTHORITY is granted to make,execute,seal and deliver bonds or undertakings that guarnnice file payment or collection orally promissory note, check,draR or letter or credit. This Power of Allomey is signed,sealed and certified under and by the authority of resolutions adopted by unanimous Written consent of the Board of Directors of titc Company on January 21,2025: RESOLVED,that upon the recommendation ornn otf icer or uulenwitiog manager responsible for the Conpany'sparticipatiou in the surely,fidelity or credit markets,any one of the Chief Executive Officer,President,any Execulive Vice President, any Senior Vice President of the Company,orally Vice President -Surely(ench an"Authorized Officer"),acting singly,shall have the power and authority to appoint and revoke Attorneys-In-Fact to make,execute,seal and deliver for and on behalf oftile Company as surety,bonds and undertakings,such documents to be valid as though executed by the Company on its own bchal f and RESOLVED FURTHER,that each of the each of file Authorized Officers and tiny Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Company,hereby is,acting singly, authorized,empoNvercd and directed to perform such acts and filings its may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the foregoing resolution and the transactions contemplated thereby. I»Wibuess Whe•eor,AXiS Insurance Company has causer)this instrument to be signed and its corporate seal to be affixed by n duty elected and qualified officer,this 24th day of January,2025. Attested and Cerlified AXIS Insurance Company �y L'O By: l[t�r a VOMIORATI �Z Printed dame: Andrew 4f.Wcissert Title: Senior *Vice President UINOIS STATE Or,cl W ,a COUNTY OFV&.. C1fh Before me personally came Andrew iM.Wtisscrl,Senior VIGC President of AXIS Tnsurtmce Company to me known to be the indhuk,49tNMMfj r described herein,who acknowledged(lint they being duly authorized signed,seated with the corporate seal and delivered the foregoing instnnmenl by j�`qul�?Qut ��m of said Company. i\TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto set illy hand and affixed illy official seal. i CERTIFICATION �40 o.0, Aw 1, Frances R.Mathis of AXIS insurance Company,do hereby cer(ity that the attached Power of Won l�� 4,2025 of behalf of the person(s)as listed above is a laic and correct copy and file same has been in frill force and effect since the date thereof and is in ru orce and effect on the date of this certificate;and rto further certify that the said Andrei , Wcissert,who executed the Power orAtlomcy,was a duty elected officer of AXiS Insurance Company of the dale of the execution of ilic attached Power orAttorney. 7thV-T,/Aprila;2025 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto set illy hand and affixed the corporate seal orAXIS Insurance Company on this the ` G �GUV NC� C By: � o�'o ` Printed Name: Frances R�Mlathis cnRrrnt:v v.sty:�t. <': k -- fide:_Assi.51m, Sec Leta ' /WN06 i i I 1 I i 11 �, - _ '+, { �. t '�d , T 1-r e c r ': 'r fix- '` `� _ sl 3— n4 y 3�iJ- .,h t - ,t.' .� - 1.. vq T;,:` , q Fx3 F'Y� T`•.?" .F". : e - - j ., _ - F -"-tea b _ "5 f 1. g a i`g ,� f F k fl �EI"F" 9 t :'� t ' f.,i $ {gl huY g nm _ - - a"''..R �` +. t . , "' t d s u, ,ate � •,r e &, �« - 4 y y y: II ... - k' . - - - . W F s CAR'I'LR-rVIELENCE, Il\TC. 3 !' ' CONTRACTORS ° l04 New York Ave., P.O. Box 907 ,1 Sound Beach, New York 11789k C i,,., 'f 4r .g*"'. ki' $ ,yn rss - t€ _ ." 'xr {'n "T S,n,', , ,b En D OPOSAL S LE BID PR g. OWN OF SOUTHOLD ` 3 Southold Highway Storage Barn Replacemer "' ,. p it 1 2 @ 2.00 PM MID- DUE• A r 0 025 n ' - - - h x=I u^.d r a` �� e_ I own Clerks Office � k� � ,' 53095 Main Road '�' - - --- �" �: ;• - - �:' , Southold NY 11971 . : - �. .- < � rt _q t - „k 11 s s ,b x - * _ ^k - A y� WEAl Y�O U D O L NEw�;YORK�IADejpartment !° abor RJSION OF SAFETY AND HEALTH LICENSE AND:CE�TIFICATE UNITS STATE OFFICE CAMPUS,BUILDING 12,ALBANY,NY 12226 0.Y ' V CERTIFICATE OF C x,�NTeRAC� OR REGISTRANT ON Certificate Entitles the H lde r to�Per£orrn a—ki on Publie Wor and -Covered Pri--t ffbnstructlon_P`:ojects.in�the�State of New Yo -_ ��`��' Suli�ect�fo_theLPreval ng�Wager$equirements _ N-S-_Lab_or Law lAf eci 8 + -_ ___arter-Melence;--Inc. - - 104 New York Ave-_-� -�� - - - i ! Sound-Beach ..New York 11789 � I. t P-hone-Nurnber�63',17440127 R:egistratron=Nun bdr;�24-64RCQ-CR ter. �!� _ �Dateof=Issue_2024'1 '.'29,, 1Ep.iratriQn;Dater,20�6='22'�2�9,e�> ff ( A_t icense=is-valid nl&@f a contrael¢or named abovel) p w� - Roberta Reardon Commissioner"' 01�L New Yortate De°p rtrnent-of Labor TOWN OF -SOUTHOLD SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS SOUTHOLD, SUFFOLK COUNTY,NEW YORK • • t Prepared By_ TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Engineering Department 53095 Main Road Southold,New York 11971 March 13, 2025 (631) 765-1560 TOWN OF SOUTHOLD 53095 MAIN ROAD, SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11971 PHONE: 631-765-1560 / FAX: 631-765-9015 INVITATION TO BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED PROPOSALS ARE SOUGHT AND REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: BID NAME: "SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT" Definite specifications may be obtained at the Southold Town Clerk's Office beginning March 131h,2025. PLACE OF OPENINGS: DATE OF OPENINGS: TIME OF OPENINGS: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 10,2025 2:00 PM TOWN CLERKS OFFICE 53095 MAIN ROAD SOUTHOLD,NY 11971 CONTACT PERSON: Michael Collins,P.E. Town of Southold, 631-765-1560 VENDORS MUST SUBMIT BIDS IN SEALED ENVELOPES. PLEASE PRINT ON THE FACE OF ENVELOPE: 1)NAME&ADDRESS OF BIDDER 2)BID NAME BID MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A 5 % BID SECURITY. - It is the bidder's responsibility to read the attached Bid Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and General Conditions, which outline bidding rules of the Town of Southold. Upon submission of bid, it is understood that the bidder has read, fully understands and will comply with said GENERAL CONDITIONS and specification requirements. The Town of Southold requires that this document be returned intact and that it be filled out completely. Please do not remove any pages from this bid package, and make a copy of the bid document for your records. A non-refundable fee of$10.00 will be charged for plans and specifications. Payment can be made by either money order, cash or business check(payable to the Town of Southold). A non-mandatory pre-bidder's conference will be held at 10:00"on March 20th at 275 Peconic Lane in Peconic,New York The Town of Southold welcomes and encourages minority and women-owned businesses to participate in the bidding process. TABLE OF CONTENTS TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SOUTHOLD HIGHWAY STORAGE BARN REPLACEMENT Title Page ------ Invitation to Bid ------ Table of Contents ------ Instructions to Bidders IB-1 thru IB-6 Standard Insurance Requirements SIR 1 thru SIR 3 General Conditions GC-1 thru GC-12 Conditions of Contract CC-1 thru CC-18 Proposal Form Package Pages 1 — 11 Qualification of Bidders QS-1 thru QS-4 Contract Agreement A-1 thru A-3 NYS Wage Rates ------ Technical Specifications Divisions 01-33 Contract Drawings INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INDEX 1. Receipt and Opening of Bids 2. Form,Preparation and Presentation of Proposal 3. Bid Security 4. Qualifications of Bidders 5. Rejection of Bids 6. Bidders Responsibility 7. Construction Terms and Conditions 8. Security for Faithful Performance and Maintenance 9. Bid Reservations 10. Non-Collusive Statement 11. Addenda and Interpretations 12. Method of Award 13. Single Price Bid Analysis 14. Municipal Exempt Status 15. Labor Law 16. Wage Rates 17. Insurance Required by the Town of Southold 18. Quantities IB- 1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS The Town of Southold invites bids on the forms herein provided for the Southold Highway Storage Barn Replacement located at 275 Peconic Lane in Peconic,New York. Sealed bids shall be received by the office of the Southold Town Clerk, 53095 Route 25 Southold, New York 11971, no later than 2:00 P.M. prevailing time on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids received after the time stated for the opening in the Notice to Bidders may not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Town. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having his bid deposited on time at the place specified.Faxed bids will not be accepted. 2.FORM,PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL The Proposal Form as issued by the Town shall be completely filled in, in black ink or typed on the original bid form. No photocopies will be accepted. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in both words and figures,with a total or gross sum for which the bid is made. All lines must have an indication of the bidder's response whether it.be "0", "N/A", "No Charge", or a dollar figure. All lines must be filled in to indicate bidder's acknowledgement of the request. Bids that do not have all applicable lines filled in on the bid proposal form may be disqualified as a non-responsive bid. We cannot assume there is "no charge" when lines are left empty. Bids that contain any omission, erasure, alteration, addition or items not called for in the itemized bid form or that contain irregularities of any kind will not be accepted. In case of discrepancy between the unit price and total amount bid for any item, the unit price, as expressed in words, shall govern. The following two items will automatically render a bid unacceptable to the Town of Southold: a. Failure to sign bid proposal page. b. Failure to include necessary bid security deposit(as required). It shall be fully understood that any deviations from the inclusion of the above items will be grounds to see the bid as non-compliant and will not be considered for award. 3. BID SECURITY (a) The Bid must be accompanied by a certified check on a solvent bank or trust company with its principal place of business in New York State, or an acceptable bid bond, in an amount equal to not less than five percent(5%) of the total amount bid,made payable to the Town of Southold (herein identified as Owner),as assurance that the bid is made in good faith. The certified checks or bid bonds of unsuccessful bidders will be returned after execution of the Contract between the Owner and the successful bidder; the certified check or bid bond of the successful bidder will be retained until filing and approval of the Performance Bond and until the completion of ten percent(10%)of the work under the Contract. 1B -2 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS (b) The successful bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the Contract and bonds required within ten (10) days after the date of notice of the acceptance of his bid, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security he deposited ` with his bid. 4. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS (a) Forms for qualifications of bidders, giving evidence of sufficient facilities, equipment, experience and financial ability to insure completion of the work are provided with the bid specification package, and shall be filled out by the contractor and returned with the bid submission. (b) Information contained in any statement of financial ability shall be not more than thirty days old at the time of submission. (c) The Town reserves the right to make such investigation as it may deem necessary or advisable to determine any bidder's ability to do the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the Town, on request, all data and information pertinent thereto. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if such investigation fails to satisfy the Town that the bidder is fully qualified to do the work.Financial instability of a bidder may be cause for non-award. 5. REJECTION OF BIDS (a) The TOWN BOARD reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted in the qualifications statement or an investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the TOWN BOARD that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Conditional bids will be considered informal and will be rejected. (b)The TOWN BOARD reserves the right to reject any and all bids,in whole or in part,to waive any informality in any or all bids, and to accept the bid or part thereof which it deems most favorable to the Town after all bids have been examined and/or checked. 6. BIDDERS RESPONSIBILITY (a) Bidders are cautioned not to submit bids until after having inspected the site of the proposed improvement and having made themselves familiar with local conditions. The attention of persons intending to submit bids is specifically called to the paragraph of the Contract which debars a Contractor from pleading misunderstanding or deception because of estimates or quantities, character, location or other conditions surrounding the same. Special attention is called to the notes on the Plans or in the itemized form of bid, which are made a part of this Contract,which may alter or revise the Specifications for the particular contract. (b)No representation is made as to the existence or nonexistence of groundwater, which may in any way impede the work, proposed to be accomplished. Each bidder shall fully inform himself as to groundwater and sub-surface conditions prior to submitting his bid. IB-3 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS (c) The submission of a bid will be construed to mean that the bidder is fully informed as to the extent, cost, and character of the materials, labor, and equipment required to complete the proposed job in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, including all other expenses incidental thereto. (d)Bidders must examine the Plans and Specifications and exercise their own judgment as to the nature and amount of the whole of the work to be done, and for the bid prices, must assume all risks of variance by whomsoever made in computation or statement of amounts or quantities necessary to fully complete the work in strict compliance with the Contract Documents. (e) The Bidder shall-assume all risks and responsibility and shall complete the work in whatever material and under whatever conditions he may encounter or create, without extra cost to the Town. (f)No pleas of ignorance or misunderstanding of conditions that exist or that may hereafter exist, or of conditions or difficulties that may be encountered in the execution of the work under this Contract, as a result of failure to make the necessary examinations and investigations, will be to fulfill in every detail all of the requirements of the Contract Documents, or will be accepted as a basis for any claims whatsoever for extra compensation,or for an extension of time. 7. CONSTRUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS The successful bidder is warned that the work specified in the Conditions of Contract, together with the Instructions to Bidders, Proposal,Form, General Conditions, Plans, Specifications and instructions of the Engineer or his duly authorized representative will be rigidly enforced. 8. SECURITY FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE The successful bidder shall be required to execute a Performance Bond equal to one hundred percent(100%) of the amount bid, such bonds to be executed by a New York licensed insurance carrier/surety company with an A rating or better from A.M. Best & Co. and acceptable to the Owner; or bonds secured by collateral; or securities approved by the Owner. The Performance Bond shall be written so as to remain in full force and effect as a maintenance bond for a period of not less than one(1)year after the date of final acceptance of the work. The successful bidder,upon failure to execute and deliver the bonds required within ten(10)days after the date of notice of award, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal,the security deposited with his bid,and he will be liable for and he agrees to pay to the r Owner on demand, the difference between the price bid and the price for which such contract shall subsequently be re-let including the cost of such re-letting less the amount of such deposit. No plea of mistake in such accepted bid shall be available to the bidder for recovery of his deposit or as a defense to any action upon accepted bid unless said mistake can be proven by documentary evidence acceptable to the Town. After approval of the bonds and execution of the Contract and after ten(10)percent of the work IB -4 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS has been completed,the bid security accompanying the bid will be returned. 9.BID RESERVATIONS Bids submitted shall remain in effect for forty-five (45) days past the date of bid opening. This period may be extended, for the benefit of the Town, by mutual agreement between the Bidder and the Purchasing Agent. 10.NON-COLLUSIVE STATEMENT The form of non-collusion bidding certification contained in the proposal package must be executed by the Bidder and submitted with the proposal. The submission of this statement certifies that the prices in this bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other bidder or with any competitor. 11. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS Every request for information or interpretation of the Contract Documents or Drawings must be addressed in writing to Michael Collins, P.E. at the Town Engineering Department of Southold 53095 Main Road Southold, New York 11971 ,(fax) 631-765-9015, and to be given any consideration, must be received at least five (5) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any such interpretations or supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda, and will be mailed or faxed to all prospective bidders. The failure of any bidder to receive any such addenda will not relieve the bidder of any obligation under his bid as submitted. Any addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. 12. METHOD OF AWARD The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, as will best promote the public interest,taking into consideration the reliability of the bidder, the quality of the materials, equipment,or supplies to be furnished, and conformity with the specifications. 13. SINGLE PRICE BID ANALYSIS In the event a single bid is received, the Town will conduct a price analysis of the bid price prior to the award of the contract. 14.MUNICIPAL EXEMPT STATUS The Town is exempt from the payment of Federal, State and local taxes. Taxes must not be included in proposal prices. 15. LABOR LAW The Contractor and each and every subcontractor performing work at the site of the project to IB-5 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS which this Contract relates shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Labor Law, as amended,of the State of New York. Attention is called to certain provisions of the Labor Law, as set forth in the Conditions of Contract,Paragraph 11,which are hereby referred to and made a part hereof. 16. WAGE RATES The rates of wages determined by the New York State Industrial Commissioner pursuant to the Labor Law, which shall be paid on this project, are set forth herein following the Instructions to Bidders. Contractors and subcontractors are required to submit to the Town, within thirty days after issuance of the first payroll, and every thirty days thereafter, a transcript of the original payroll records, subscribed and affirmed as true under the penalties of perjury. 17. INSURANCE REQUIRED BY THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD ti The successful bidder will be required to procure and pay for the following types of insurance,as set forth in more detail herein following the Instructions to Bidders in the Standard Insurance requirements Section. (a) Comprehensive Automobile Policy (b) Comprehensive General Liability (c) Excess/Umbrella Insurance (d) Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability (e) Workmen's Compensation Insurance (f) Disability Insurance and Unemployment Insurance 18. QUANTITIES Any quantities set forth in the bid specifications are approximations only. No guarantee is made for any quantities stated. Payment shall be on the basis of actual quantities supplied or the actual work done at the unit prices quoted. 113-6 STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS TOWN OF SOUTHOLD CONTRACT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION: THE BID NUMBER IS TO APPEAR ON ALL INSURANCE CERTIFICATES INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The Corporation/Contractor/Agency/Consultant, is an independent contractor and covenants and agrees that it, its agents, servants and/or employees will neither hold itself/themselves out as,nor claim to be an employee,servant or agent of the TOWN OF SOUTHOLD,and that it,its agents and employees will not make claim,demand or application to or for any right or privilege applicable to an officer or employee of the TOWN OF SOUTHOLD including,but not limited to Worker's Compensation coverage, Unemployment Insurance benefits, Social Security coverage or retirement membership or credit. INSURANCE: Contractor/vendor shall not commence work under this contract until he has obtained all insurance required under the following paragraphs, and the Town of Southold has approved such insurance. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Contractor/vendor shall take out and maintain during the life of this contract, such insurance as will protect both the Town and the contractor from claims under worker's compensation acts and amendments thereto and from any other claims for property damage and for personal injury including death, which may arise from operations under this contract, whether such operations by contractor or by any other party directly or indirectly employed by the contractor. Copy of Certificate to be provided to the Town of Southold. DISABILITY INSURANCE & UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: Contractor/vendor shall take out and maintain during the entire term of the contract any disability benefits and unemployment insurance as required by law. Copy of Certificate to be provided to the Town of Southold. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: The contractor/vendor shall take out and maintain during the life of the contract, such bodily injury liability and property damage liability insurance as shall protect him and the Town from claims for damages for bodily injury including accidental death, as well as from claims for property damage which may arise from operations under this contract,whether such operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor/vendor to maintain such insurance in amounts sufficient to fully protect himself and the Town, but in no instance shall amounts be less than those set forth below. These amounts are specified only to establish the minimum coverage acceptable. Bodily injury liability and property damage liability insurance in an amount not less than$2,000,000 (two million dollars) for damages on account of any one accident, and in an amount of not less than $5,000,000(five million dollars)on account of any one occurrence. EXCESS/UMBRELLA INSURANCE:The contractor/vendor shall take out and maintain during the life of the project an excess/ umbrella insurance policy in an amount of not less than $5,000,000 (Five million dollars) each occurrence and aggregate. SIR- 1 STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS OTHER CONDITIONS OF COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: 1. Coverage shall be written on commercial general liability form. 2. Coverage shall include: A. Contractual liability .1 B. Independent contractors C. Products and completed operations AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE: Automobile bodily injury liability and property damage liability insurance shall be provided by the contractor/vendor with a minimum combined single limit(CSL) of$1,000,000(one million dollars). OTHER CONDITIONS OF AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE: 1. Coverage shall include: A. All owned vehicles B. Hired car and non-ownership liability coverage C. Statutory no-fault coverage CONTRACTORS PROTECTIVE LIABILITY:An OCP Policy shall be required by the Town of Southold in limits of $2,000,000 combined single limit, each occurrence, $5,000,000 General Aggregate. This insurance must fully cover the legal liability of the Contractor, NAMING THE CONTRACTOR AND TOWN OF SOUTHOLD AS INSURED. The contractor shall furnish the Town with the original insurance policy. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE: 1. Contractor/vendor shall submit copies of any or all required insurance policies as and when requested by the Town. 2. If any of the contractor's/vendor's policies of insurance are cancelled or not renewed during the life of the contract, immediate notice of cancellation of non-renewal shall be delivered to the Town no less than 10 days prior to the date and time of cancellation or non-renewal. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: The contractor/vendor shall file with the Town of Southold prior to commencing work under this contract,a certificate of insurance. 1. Certificate of insurance shall include: ` A. Name and address of insured B. Issue date of certificate C. Insurance company name D. Type of coverage in effect E. Policy number F. Inception and expiration dates of policies included G. Limits of liability for all policies on certificate. included on certificate H.Town of Southold listed as additional insured and certificate holder. Bid Number. SIR-2 STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Description of operationg/locations/.etc. Box must,include the statement.- "THE TOWNOF SO.UHO,LD'.IS LISTED AS:ADDITIONAL,INSURED"'; ,_ CERTIFICATE,HOLDER',•SHALL BE:LISTED.AS: TOWN OF'SOUTHOLIY.: , 53095"-1VIAIN"ROAD` S:THTHOLD;.NY •1�1.971 , 2. If the contractor's/vendor's insurance policies should be non-renewed, cancelled or expire during the life of the contact,the Town shall be provided with a new certificate indicating the replacement policy information as requested above. Thirty days (30)prior written notice to the Town of Southold for cancellation is applicable. SIR- 3 GENERAL CONDITIONS INDEX 1. Definitions of Terms 2. Standards of Workmanship 3. Samples 4. Manufactured Materials 5. Laboratory 6. Shop Drawings 7. Permits 8. Plans and Specifications 9. Cutting,Patching and Digging 10. Errors,Omissions and Discrepancies 11. Temporary Office&Toilet 12. Proper Method of Work and Proper Materials 13. Inspection 14. Waiver 15. Water and Electric Power 16. Machinery and Equipment 17. Maintenance 18. Schedule of Operations 19. Right to Use Work 20. Notice of Warning 21. Warning Signs 22. Accident Prevention 23. Damages 24. Maintenance of Traffic 25. Final Site Cleaning 26. Protection of Land Markers,Trees, Shrubs, and Property 27. Protection of Utilities 28. No Damages for Delay 29. Record Keeping 30. Subcontractors and Suppliers 31. Penal Law GC- 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS: Whenever the following words and expressions are used in the Specifications,it is understood that they have the meaning defined below: PLANS: All official drawings or reproductions of drawings pertaining to the work or to any structure connected therewith. SPECIFICATIONS: The body of directions, requirements, descriptions, etc. contained in this document, together with all documents of any description and agreements made (or to be made) pertaining to the methods or manner of performing the work and/or to the quantities and quality of materials to be furnished and accepted under this Contract. OWNER: Shall mean Town Board,Town of Southold. ENGINEER (ARCHITECT): the Owner and/or duly authorized representative to represent the Owner in the execution of the work covered by the consultants and assistants engaged by the Owner and the Engineer to the extent of the particular duties entrusted to(them. CONTRACT: Collectively, the Contract executed by the Owner and the Contractor, Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Form (Bid), Performance Bond, Conditions of Contract, General Conditions, Standard Insurance Requirements (SIR 1-3), Detailed Specifications, Contract Drawings,Addenda,Performance Bonds, and all supplemental agreements made or to be made. CONTRACTOR: The party of the second part hereto, whether corporation, firm or individual, or any combination thereof, and successor, personal representatives, executors, administrators and assigns, and any person, firm or corporation who or which shall at any time be substituted in place of the second part under this Contract. INSPECTOR: An authorized representative of the Owner or his Engineer assigned to make any and all necessary inspections of the work performed and the materials furnished by the Contract. MATERIALS: Any approved materials acceptable to the Engineer and conforming to the requirements of these Specifications. WORK: All of the work proposed to be accomplished at the site of the project, and all such other work as is in any manner required to accomplish the complete project. This includes all plant,labor, materials, supplies, equipment and other facilities and acts necessary or proper or incidental to the carrying out and completion of the terms of this Contract. The term "work performed" shall be construed to include the material delivered to and suitably stored at the site of the project. 2. STANDARDS OF WORKMANSHIP: The apparent silence of the Specifications as to any detail or an apparent omission from them of a detailed description concerning any work to be done and materials to be furnished shall be regarded as meaning that only the best general practice observed in the latest current construction work is to prevail and that only material and workmanship of first quality is to be used in this connection and all interpretations of these Specifications shall be made upon this basis. GC-2 GENERAL CONDITIONS 3. SAMPLES: The Contractor shall furnish for approval, all samples as directed. The work shall be in accordance with approved samples. Samples shall be submitted in ample time so as to prevent delay in fabrication or ordering of materials, allowing for a reasonable time for the Engineer to consider the samples submitted and, if necessary,to permit a resubmission of samples to the Engineer until approval is given. Work and material shall be furnished and executed in accordance with approved samples, in every aspect. Each sample shall be labeled, bearing material, name and quality, Contractor's name, date and other pertinent data. Unless otherwise specified, samples shall be in duplicate and of adequate size to show quality, type, color, range and finish and texture of material. Materials shall not be ordered until approval is received in writing from Engineer. 4. MANUFACTURED MATERIALS: Where several materials are specified by name, the Engineer shall have the right,before execution of the Contract,to require any and all bidders to state the materials upon which they based their bid. Where any materials are specified by name or trade name, or by catalog number of a company or companies, the Contractor shall furnish the article mentioned unless approval of the Engineer is obtained in writing for a substitution. Should Contractor desire to substitute another material for one or more specified by name,he shall apply in writing for such permission and state credit or extra involved. He shall also provide supporting data and samples for Engineer's consideration. Unless particularly specified otherwise, all manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall be applied, assembled, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned as directed by the manufacturer and including the necessary preparation to properly install the work. Where reference is made to manufacturer's directions, the Contractor shall submit such directions to the Engineer as required. The materials used in construction shall be disposed as not to endanger the work, and so that full access may at all times be had to partly completed work and structures and they shall be so disposed as to cause no injury to those having access to the work or any of the units. All labor shall be performed in the best and most workmanlike manner by mechanics skilled in their respective trades. Standards of work required throughout shall be of such grades as will bring first- class results only. The type of labor employed by. the Contractor shall be such as will insure the uninterrupted continuity of the entire work,without conflict of any kind. 5. LABORATORY: Laboratories shall be designated by the Engineer for testing the materials to be used under the Contract. Where tests are made by other than the designated laboratories, two certified copies showing correctly the chemical analysis and physical tests shall be furnished to the Engineer. 6. SHOP DRAWINGS: The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer six (6) copies of all shop drawings and schedules and no work shall be fabricated until his approval has been given. All shop drawings submitted to the Engineer must be in English, and must bear the Contractor's stamp of approval evidencing that the drawings have been checked. GC-3 GENERAL CONDITIONS The Contractor will make any corrections in the drawings required by the Engineer and will file with the Engineer four corrected copies. Approval by the Engineer of such drawings or schedules shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for (a) errors of any sort in shop or setting drawings or schedules; or(b) deviations from Plans and Specifications unless the Contractor, at the time of submission of said drawings and schedules, has given notice to the Engineer of any such deviations. 7. PERMITS: 7.1 Municipal: All work in connection with the installation of pipes or other underground structures of a like nature either within or without the limits of the highway, shall follow all the provisions as contained herein together with the provisions, as they apply, of the Highway Law (Town Code) with all subsequent changes, additions or corrections thereto. A. The Contractor shall obtain from the Building Department a certificate of occupancy, whenever the scope of work of the Contract provides for the construction of a building or structure, or for modification or alteration of a building or structure, so that a certificate of occupancy, or a revised certificate of occupancy is required under state and/or local law. The Owner shall be responsible for obtaining the building permit and permit(s)pre-requisite thereto, including but not limited to the following, unless Contractor is specifically required to obtain the same pursuant to other provisions of this document: (1) Building permit (2) Fire prevention permit (3) Health Department/Application to construct a) Sanitary system including SPDES permit b) Hazardous materials storage The following additional permits when required under law shall also be obtained by the Owner: (1) NYSDEC permit(s) (2) Town Division of Environmental Protection (3) Suffolk County Farmland Committee (4) U.S.Army Corp of Engineers The Contractor shall give all notices, and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and conditions of the permits, bearing on the conduct of the work as drawn and specified, and shall be responsible for acquisition of all pertinent information necessary for such compliance. The Contractor shall be responsible for: (1) Coordinating all building department and other department and agency inspections and approvals, (2) Obtaining U.L. approvals, (3) Health Department inspections and approvals, (4)Obtaining final certificate of occupancy. On projects involving multiple contracts, it shall be the responsibility of the"General Contractor"to GC-4 GENERAL CONDITIONS coordinate with the building department and other agencies and to obtain the certificate of occupancy. It shall be the responsibility of the mechanical contractors(prime contractors other than the G.C.) to coordinate inspections and approvals of that part of the project, which falls within the scope of their contract with the G.C., and/or as may be appropriate, directly with the approving agency. In the event that one or more of the contractors on a multi-contract project fails to perform the work in a timely manner, thereby causing undue delay in the completion of the project, and the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the owner shall in that event, have the option to exercise "The owners right to stop work or terminate contract" as provided for in the conditions of the contract. B. Pipes and Underground Structures: All work in connection with the installation of pipes or other underground structures of a like nature either within or without the limits of the highway, shall follow all the provisions, as they apply, of the Highway Law As per Town Code Standards)with all subsequent changes,additions or corrections thereto. C. Any work to be performed within the Town Highway right-of-way will require a Town Highway Department road-opening permit. Obtaining of the permit and subsequent release/approval shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Acceptance of the contractor's Performance Bond in lieu of the Contractors road-opening bond shall be at the option of the Highway Department. 7.2 Suffolk County: All permits required for opening County roads and making connections with County drains will be obtained by the Owner. A copy of the permit,which must be kept on the job at all times, will be supplied to the Contractor. The Contractor will not be permitted to open any County road or make any connection to any County drain until he has been supplied with this permit. (a) Department of Public Works All permits required for opening County roads and making connections with County drains,will be obtained by the Owner. A Copy of the permit, which must be kept on the job at all times, will be supplied to the Contractor. The Contractor will not be permitted to open any County road or make any connection to any County drain until he has been supplied with this permit. The Contractor shall be responsible for conformance to all conditions of the permit and for the subsequent release/approval. (b) Department of Health Services: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals pursuant to Health Department permits described in paragraph 7.1A. GC-5 GENERAL CONDITIONS 7.3 State of New York: The Contractor shall obtain all necessary New York State highway permits whenever the Contract requires any work to be done within or upon existing State highway right-of- ways. These permits shall be obtained from the District Office in Hauppauge prior to the performance of the work. Upon application for the permit,the Contractor will be required to supply the following: (1) Three (3) copies of a sketch or print showing description and location of the proposed work. The Engineer will supply these prints to the Contractor. (2) Contingent liability insurance for the State (in addition to his own liability insurance) shall be furnished in amounts and manner as required by the State of New York. The contingent protective liability and completed operations liability insurance policy to cover: "The people of the State of New York and/or the Superintendent of Public Works covering liability arising with respect to all operations through highway permits by permittee or by anyone acting by, through or for the permittee, including omissions and supervisory acts of the State", in the amount of personal injury(including death)and property damage as required. 8. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: The Contractor will be furnished with five sets of Plans and Specifications giving all the details and dimensions necessary for carrying out the work. One copy of Plans and Specifications furnished to the Contractor must be kept constantly on the site. Anything shown on the Plans and not mentioned in the Specifications or mentioned in the Specifications and not shown on the Plans and all the work and materials necessary for the completion of the work according to the intent and meaning of the Contract shall be furnished, performed and done as if the same were both mentioned in the Specifications and shown on the Drawings. Any conflict or inconsistency between the Plans and Specifications, or any discrepancy between the figures and scale of Drawings, shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer, whose decision thereon shall be conclusive. In the event the meaning of any portion of the Specifications or Drawings or any supplementary drawings or instructions of the Engineer is doubtful,the same shall be understood to call for the best type of construction,both as to materials and workmanship,which reasonably can be interpreted. All materials and workmanship must be strictly in accordance with the Specifications. The Plans show approximate size, arrangement and location of the proposed work. The Engineer will give base lines, grades, shapes and dimensions and the Contractor shall construct the work exactly in accordance with such instructions of the Engineer subject, however, to change as provided for under the headings "Changes and Alterations" and "Compensation to be Paid to the Contractor". Additional copies of Plans and Specifications,when requested,will be fiunished to the Contractor at cost of reproduction. The Contractor shall furnish to each of the subcontractors and materialmen such copies of the Contract Documents as may be required for their work. GC-6 GENERAL CONDITIONS 9. CUTTING, PATCHING AND DIGGING: The Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting or _ patching of his work that may be required to make its several parts come together properly and fit it to receive or be received by work of other contractors shown upon or reasonably implied by Drawings and Specifications for the completed structure, and he shall make good after them as Engineer may direct. - Any cost caused by defective or ill-timed work shall be borne by the party responsible therefor. The Contractor shall not endanger any work by cutting, digging or otherwise, and shall not cut or alter the work of any other contractor save with the consent of the Engineer. 10. ERRORS,OMISSIONS AND DISCREPANCIES: a) If any errors, omissions or discrepancies appear in the drawings, Specifications or other documents, the Contractor shall, within ten days from receiving such Drawings, Specifications or documents, notify the Engineer in writing of such errors or omissions. In the event of the Contractor's failing to give such notice,he will be held responsible for the results of any such errors or omissions and the cost of rectifying the same. b)If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any work is shown on Drawings, or details, or is specified in such a manner as will make it impossible to produce a first class piece of work, or should discrepancies appear between the Drawings and/or Specifications, he shall refer the same to the Engineer for interpretation before proceeding with the work. If the Contractor fails to make such references to the Engineer, no excuse will thereafter be entertained for failure to carry out the work in satisfactory manner as directed. c) Should a conflict occur in or between the Drawings and Specifications and/or existing conditions, the Contractor shall be deemed to have estimated on the more expensive way of doing the work, unless he shall have asked for and obtained a decision in writing from the Engineer, before the submission of bids, as to which method or material will produce the results to the best interest of the Town. 11. TEMPORARY OFFICE & TOILET: The Contractor shall provide an office trailer for use by the town and its representatives. The trailer shall be climate controlled and have a clean plan table, desk and chair provided inside. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a sanitary temporary toilet where directed by the Engineer. The temporary toilet shall be enclosed and weatherproof and kept in a sanitary condition at all times. Upon removal of the temporary outside toilet,the vault shall be disinfected,filled and all evidence of the toilet removed from the site. 12. PROPER METHOD OF WORK AND PROPER MATERIALS: The Engineer shall have the power in general to direct the order and sequence of the work,which shall be such as to permit the entire work under this Contract to be begun and to proceed as rapidly as possible and such as to bring the several parts of the work to a successful completion at about the same time. If at any time before the commencement or during the progress of the work the materials and GC-7 GENERAL CONDITIONS appliances used or to be used appear to the Engineer as insufficient or improper for assuring the quality of the work required, or the required rate of progress, he may order the Contractor to increase their efficiency or to improve their character, and the failure of the Engineer to demand any increase of such efficiency or improvement shall not release the Contractor from his obligation to secure the quality of work or the rate of progress specified. During freezing or inclement weather, no work shall be done except such as can be done satisfactorily and in a manner to secure first-class construction throughout. All work shall be done in such a manner as will properly protect and support existing permanent structures,pipe lines,etc. 13. INSPECTION: Inspectors shall be authorized to inspect all work done on materials furnished. Such inspections may extend to all parts of the work and to the preparation or manufacture of the materials to be used. In case of any dispute arising between the Contractor and the Inspector as to materials furnished or the manner of performing the work, the Inspector shall have the authority to reject material or suspend the work until the question at issue shall be referred to and decided by the Engineer. The Inspector shall not be authorized to revoke, alter, enlarge, relax or release any requirements of these Specifications, nor to approve or accept any portion of the work, nor to issue instruction contrary to the Plans and Specifications. The Inspector shall in no case act as foreman or perform other duties for the Contractor or interfere with the management of the work by the latter. Any advice, which the Inspector may give the Contractor, shall in no way be construed as binding the Engineer nor the Owner in any way nor releasing the Contractor from the fulfillment of the terms of the Contract. The Contractor shall be conclusively presumed to be acquainted with all existing conditions and to guarantee that all work and materials shall,upon final completion of the work,be turned over to the Owner in a complete and perfect condition and he shall be responsible for the proper care, maintenance and protection of all work and material until his entire Contract is completed and all work and materials found in good condition and accepted. The Contractor will be held responsible for the entire work until completed and accepted by the Engineer and the Owner. - The Contractor shall, at all times,provide the Owners,Engineer,assistants and inspectors under him with necessary facilities for determining both on the work and at the places of manufacture, that all work being performed and all materials being manufactured are strictly in accord with the Contract. Until acceptance of work by the Owner, the Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to the work including action of the elements or any other cause whatsoever. The Contractor shall continuously and adequately protect the work against damage from any cause. 14. WAIVER: Neither the inspection by the Owner or Engineer or any part of their employees nor any order, measurement or certificate by the Engineer nor any order by the Owner for the payment of any money nor any payment for or acceptance of, the whole or any part of the work by the Engineer or the Owner nor any extension of time nor any possession taken by the Owner or its employees shall operate as a waiver of any provision of this Contract or of any power herein reserved to the Owner or any right to damages herein provided; nor shall any waiver of any breach of the Contract constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach. Any remedy provided in this Contract shall be construed as cumulative;that is in addition to each and every remedy herein provided. GC- 8 GENERAL CONDITIONS 15. WATER AND ELECTRIC POWER: All water and electric power supply for construction purposes must be provided by the Contractor. The cost shall be borne by the Contractor. 16. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT: All machinery, equipment, trucks and vehicles used in the prosecution of the work or in connection therewith, shall at all times be in proper working condition. The Contractor shall be responsible for curtailing noise, smoke, fumes or any other nuisance resulting from his operations. He shall, upon written notification from the Engineer, make any repairs, replacements, adjustments, additions, and furnish mufflers when necessary to fulfill these requirements. 17. MAINTENANCE: If, within one year from the date of issuance of the Final Certificate, any portion of the work shall,in the opinion of the Owner,require repairing,replacing,or rebuilding,the Contractor shall start such repairs within five (5) days after the receipt of notice from the Owner, and if the Contractor shall fail or neglect to start such repairs within the said five (5) days, the Owner may employ such other person or persons as they deem proper to make such repairs and pay the expense thereof out of any sum retained by them, provided nothing herein contained shall limit the liability of the Contractor or his Surety to the Owner for nonperformance of the Contractor's obligations at any time. 18. SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS: Within 5 days after the signing of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit a proposed program of operations, showing clearly how he proposes to conduct the work so as to bring about the completion of his work within the time limit specified. This program shall outline the proposed sequence of operations, the rates of progress and the�dates when his work will be sufficiently advanced to permit the installation of work under this Contract. 19. RIGHT TO USE WORK: The Owner may enter upon and use the whole or any portion of the work, which may be in condition to use any time previous to its final acceptance by the Owner. Such use shall not constitute or be evidence of acceptance by the Owner or the Engineer of the whole or any part of the material furnished or work performed under the Contract. 20. NOTICE OF WARNING: If the Contractor shall fail to make prompt payment to persons ` supplying labor or materials for the work, or refuse or fail to supply enough properly skilled workmen or proper materials or refuse or fail to prosecute the work or any part thereof with such diligence as will insure its completion within the period herein specified (or any duly authorized extension thereof) or fail to complete the work within said period or fail or refuse to regard laws, ordinances, codes, instructions of the Engineer, then the Engineer shall forward by registered mail to the Contractor, at the address given in the Contract, a Notice of Warning, and in the event the Contractor fails to comply with said Notice of Warning within five(5)days from receipt thereof,the Owner shall have the right to terminate the Contract. 21. WARNING SIGNS: Contractor shall provide and maintain proper luminous warning and detour signs where directed by the Engineer. Obstructions such as stored materials, equipment and excavations shall be marked with not less than two lights,which shall be not more than 4 feet apart. GC-9 GENERAL CONDITIONS All lights shall be kept burning from one-half hour before sunset to until one-half hour after sunrise. 22. ACCIDENT PREVENTION: During the performance of the work, the Contractor shall exercise all reasonable precautions for the protection of persons and property. The safety provisions of applicable laws, building and construction codes shall be observed. Machinery, equipment and all other physical hazards shall be guarded in accordance with the safety provisions of the Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction published by the Associated General Contractors of America to the extent that such provisions are not inconsistent with Federal, State or Municipal laws or regulations. If any operation, practice or condition is deemed by the Engineer to be unsafe, he shall notify the Contractor in writing to take corrective action. Where, in the opinion of the Engineer, any operation, practice or condition shall be promptly discontinued and before the affected part of the work is resumed,remedial action taken. The Owner reserves the right to remedy any neglect on the part of Contractor as regards the protection of the work which may come to its attention, after 24 hours'notice in writing; except that in cases of emergency it shall have the right to remedy any neglect without notice, and in either case to deduct the cost of such remedy from money due the Contractor. Nothing in the foregoing paragraphs shall be construed as relieving the Contractor from fall responsibility at all times for safe prosecution of the work. 23. DAMAGES: The Contractor shall pay and make good all losses or damages arising out of any cause connected with the-Contract and shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner from any and all claims and any and all liability or responsibility of every nature and kind for any loss, damage or injury which may be brought against the Owner or any of its officers or agents, by reason of, or connected with the work or materials furnished under the Contract and shall pay all costs and expenses of every kind, character, and nature whatever, occurring upon or arising out of the Contract. 24. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC: All work under this Contract is to be completed within the time indicated in the Contract Agreement or as extended by the Owner. If in the meantime it should become necessary, because of the lateness of the season, or any other reason to stop the work, the Contractor shall at his own expense, open proper drainage ditches, erect temporary structures where necessary, prepare the roads so there will be minimum interference with traffic, set up and maintain a competent organization as directed by the Engineer, to keep the highways in first class condition for traffic, and take every precaution to prevent any damage or unreasonable deterioration of the work during the time it is closed. 25. FINAL SITE CLEARING: Before final payment will be approved, the Contractor shall prepare the construction areas as follows: All basins, manholes and pipe as constructed shall be cleaned free from accumulated construction dirt, silt, form work, etc., and all proper restoration as called for in the items of the Specifications shall be complete in every detail. The Contractor shall clean all construction areas free from accumulated forms, excavation fill, construction materials and construction shanties. All areas shall be completed in every detail and shall be broom cleaned from excess dirt and materials. GC- 10� GENERAL CONDITIONS 26. PROTECTION OF LAND MARKERS, TREES, SHRUBS, AND PROPERTY: Wherever in the conduct of the work, a monument marking a point of public or private survey is encountered or brought to view by excavation, the fact shall at once be communicated to the Engineer. In no case shall the Contractor remove the same until the location for resetting shall have been made by the Engineer. All monuments or land markings exposed to view when the work is first undertaken shall be carefully preserved and the greatest care exercised to prevent injury to or disturbance of position of the same. The unit price of all items shall include the cost of restoring to its former condition any sidewalks or curbs, as well as restoring any trees, shrubs or lawns that may be damaged during this construction. No additional payment will be made. The Contractor is required at his own expense to obtain any and all permits for use of private property if he uses such property for storage, transportation or accomplishment of the work under the Contract. Private property shall be cleaned up neatly, any damage repaired and premises restored to their original condition. 27. PROTECTION OF UTILITIES: The Contractor shall familiarize himself with the existence of structures of municipal and other public service corporations on or adjoining the site of the work, and give reasonable opportunity to and cooperation with the owners of these utilities in the work of reconstructing or altering them. Such reconstruction and alteration shall be so conducted as to delay or interfere as little as practicable with the work of the Contractor. Any additional cost of various items of work because of these utilities shall be included in the price bid for these items. The Engineer shall direct the public utility corporations to shift or remove those utility structures that may be necessary to permit the Contractor to carry out the work in accordance with the Plans. The Contractor shall not remove or cause to be removed, any structure or part of a structure owned by a public utility corporation without the approval of the Engineer. The Contractor shall cooperate with the public utility corporation whose structures (aerial, surface or subsurface) are within the limits of or along the outside of the right-of-way, to make it possible for them to maintain uninterrupted service. The Contractor shall conduct his operations in such a way as to delay or interfere as little as practicable with the work of the utility corporation. 28. NO DAMAGES FOR DELAY: Notwithstanding any other provisions to this Contract, the Contractor agrees to make no claim for damages for delay in the performance of this Contract occasioned by any act of the Town or any of its representatives, and agrees that any such claim shall be fully compensated for by an extension of time to complete performance of the work as provided herein. This provision shall not apply to any act or omission to act of the Town or any of its representatives, wherein the same is done in bad faith and with deliberate intent to delay the Contractor in the performance of this Contract. 29. RECORD KEEPING: The Contractor shall establish and maintain complete and accurate books, records, documents, accounts and other evidence directly pertinent to performance under this contract(hereinafter the "records"). The records must be kept for the balance of the contract GC- 11 GENERAL CONDITIONS term and for six(6)years thereafter. r 30. SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS: Within five days after receipt from the Engineer of notice to begin work, the Contractor will furnish written notice of names of all subcontractors to be employed on the project and the general items of work to be done by them. Simultaneously, the Contractor shall furnish written notice of the names of suppliers of materials to be used on the project. The Owner may disapprove for good cause any subcontractor or material supplier selected by the Contractor by giving written notice of its disapproval within five(5) days after receiving the names of subcontractors and material suppliers, to the Contractor who shall thereupon promptly notify the Owner of the names of the subcontractor or material supplier selected in replacement which shall again be subject to approval by the Owner. 31. PENAL LAW: Attention is called to Section 1918 of the Penal Law as follows: Construction or blasting near pipes conveiing combustible gas No person shall discharge explosives in the ground,nor shall any person other than a state or county employee regularly engaged in the maintenance and repair thereof excavate in any then existing street, highway, or public place, unless notice thereof in writing shall have been given at least seventy-two hours in advance to the person, corporation or municipality engaged in the distribution of gas in such territory. The person having direction or control of such work shall give such notice, and fiu ther he shall ascertain whether there is within one hundred feet in such street, highway or public place, or in the case of a proposed discharge of explosives within a radius of two hundred feet of such discharge, any pipe of any other person, corporation or municipality conveying combustible gas; and if thereby any such pipe, he shall also give such notice to any other such person, corporation or municipality. Provided, however, that in any emergency involving danger to life, health, or property it shall be lawful to excavate without using explosives if the notices prescribed herein are given as soon as reasonably possible, and to discharge explosives to protect a person or persons from an immediate and substantial danger of death or serious personal injury if such notices are given before any such discharge is undertaken. Any such work shall be performed in such manner as to avoid danger to any pipe conveying combustible gas. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be a misdemeanor. GC- 12 CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT INDEX 1. Contract Documents and Definitions 2. Scope of the Work 3. Compensation to be paid to the Contractor 4. Time of Essence 5. Commencement of Work 6. Time of Completion 7. Liquidated Damages for Delays 8. Extension of Time. No Waiver 9. Weather 10. Contract Security 11. Laws and Ordinances 12. Qualifications for Employment 13. Non-Discrimination 14. Payment of Employees 15. Estimates and Payments 16. Acceptance of Final Payment Constitutes Release 17. Construction Reports 18. Inspection and Tests 19. Plans and Specifications: Interpretations 20. Subsurface Conditions Found Different 21. Contractor's Title to Materials 22. Superintendence by Contractor 23. Protection of Work,Persons and Property 24. Representations of Contractor 25. Patent Rights 26. Authority of the Engineer 27. Changes and Alterations 28. Correction of Work 29. Weather Conditions 30. The Owner's Right to Withhold Payments 31. The Owner's Right to Stop Work or Terminate Contract 32. Contractor's Right to Stop Work or Terminate Contract 33. Responsibility for Work 34. Use of Premises and Removal of Debris 35. Suits of Law 36. Power of the Contractor to Act in an Emergency 37. Provisions Required by Law Deemed Inserted 38. Subletting,Successor and Assigns 39. General Municipal Law Clause 40. Grades,Lines,Levels,and Surveys 41. Insurance Requirements 42. Foreign Contractors 43. Lien Law 44. Refusal to Waive Immunity 45. Exemption from Sales and Use Tax CC- 1 CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND DEFINITIONS The Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Form (Bid), Performance Bond, Conditions of Contract, General Conditions, Standard Insurance Requirements (SIR 1-3), Detailed Specifications, Contract Drawings and any Addenda, shall form part of this Contract, and the provisions thereof shall be as binding upon the parties hereto, as if they were herein fully set forth. The table of contents, titles, heading, headlines, and marginal notes contained herein are solely to facilitate reference to various provisions of the Contract Documents and in no way affect, limit or cast light upon the interpretation of the provisions to which they refer. Whenever the term "Contract Documents" is used, it shall mean and include the Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Form (Bid), Performance Bond, Conditions of Contract, General Conditions, Standard Insurance Requirements (SIR 1-3), Detailed Specifications, Contract Drawings and any Addenda. In case of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Contract and those of the Specifications, the provisions of this Contract shall govern. Extra Work: The term "extra work", as used herein, refers to and includes all work required by the Owner, which in the judgment of the Engineer involves changes in or additions to work required by the Plans, Specifications and any Addenda in their present form and which is not covered by a specific unit price in the Form of Bid. Subcontractor: The term "subcontractor" shall mean any person, firm, or corporation supplying labor and material for work at the site of the project but not including the parties to this Contract. Notice: The term"notice", as used herein, shall mean and include written notice. Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served when delivered to, or at last known business address of,the person, firm or corporation for whom intended, or his,their, or its duly authorized agents, representatives, or officer, or when enclosed in a postage prepaid wrapper or envelope addressed to such person, firm or corporation at.his, their or its last known business address and deposited in a United States mailbox. Directed,Required,Approved,Acceptable: Whenever they refer to the work or its performance, "directed", "required", "permitted", "ordered", "'designated", "prescribed", and words of like import shall imply the direction, requirement, permission, order, designation or prescription of the Engineer, and "approved", "satisfied", or "satisfactory", "in the judgment of', and words of like import, shall mean approved, or acceptable to, or satisfactory to, or in the judgment of the Engineer. 2. SCOPE OF THE WORK The Contractor will furnish all plant, labor, materials, supplies, equipment and other facilities and things necessary or proper for, or incidental to, the work contemplated by this Contract as required by, and in strict accordance with the applicable Plans, Specifications and Addenda prepared by the Engineer and/or required by, and in strict accordance with, such changes as are ordered and approved pursuant to this Contract, and will perform all other obligations imposed on him by this Contract. CC-2 CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 3. COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO THE CONTRACTOR (a) Agreed Prices: It is understood and agreed that the Contractor will accept as payment in full the summation.of products of the actual quantities in place upon the completion of the work, as determined by the Engineer's measurements,by the unit prices bid,no allowance being made for anticipated profit or for reasons of variations from the estimated quantities set forth in the Form of Bid. (b) Extra Work: The Owner may, at any time, by a written order and without notice to the Sureties, require the performance of such extra work or changes in the work as it may find necessary or desirable. The amount of compensation to be paid to the Contractor for any extra work, as so ordered, shall be determined as follows: 1)By such applicable unit prices,if any,as set forth in the Contract; or 2) If no such unit prices are set forth, then by unit price or by a lump sum mutually agreed upon by the Owner and the Contractor; or 3) If no such unit prices are so set forth and if the parties cannot agree upon unit prices or a lump sum; then by actual net cost in money to the Contractor of the materials, permits, wages of applied labor, premiums for Workmen's Compensation Insurance,payroll taxes required by law, rental for plant and equipment used (excluding small tools) to which total cost will be added twenty (20) percent as full compensation for all other items of profit, costs and expenses, including administration, overhead, superintendence, insurance, insurance other than Workmen's Compensation Insurance, materials used in temporary structures, allowances made by the Contractor to subcontractors, additional premiums upon the Performance Bond of the Contractor and the use of small tools. 4. TIME OF ESSENCE INASMUCH AS THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT RELATING TO THE TIME OF PERFORMANCE AND COMPLETION OF THE WORK ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENABLING THE TOWN TO PROCEED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PREDETERMINED PROGRAM, SUCH PROVISIONS ARE OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS CONTRACT. 5. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK The Contractor agrees that he will commence work immediately on and not later than ten (10) days after signing of the Contract. 6. TI IE OF COMPLETION The time of completion of the entire contract work shall be TWO-HUNDRED TEN (210) CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR DAYS from the date the contract is signed by all parties. The date of such completion shall be the date of the Certification of Completion herein specified. The entire work must be satisfactorily completed so that the project improvements are available to the Town for use. CC-3 CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT The Owner reserves the right to order the Contractor to suspend operations,when in the opinion of the Engineer, improper weather conditions make such action advisable, and to order the - Contractor to resume operations when weather and ground conditions permit. The days during which such suspension of work is in force are not chargeable against the specified completion date. 7. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DELAYS The time limit being essential to and of the essence of this Contract,the Contractor hereby agrees that the Owner shall be, and is hereby authorized to deduct and retain out of the money which may be due or may become due to said Contractor under this agreement, the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) per day which amount is hereby agreed upon, fixed and determined by the parties hereto as the liquidated damages,including overhead charges, services, inspector's wages and interest on the money invested, that the Owner will suffer by reason of such default, for each and every day during which the aforesaid work may be incomplete over and beyond the time herein stipulated for its completion in 6 — Time of Completion, provided, however,that the Owner shall have the right to extend the time for the completion of said work. 8. EXTENSIONS OF TIME. NO WAIVER If the Contractor shall be delayed in the completion of his work by reason of unforeseeable causes beyond his control and without his fault or negligence,including but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, fires,floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes,riots,civil commotion's or freight embargoes, the period herein above specified for completion of his work shall be extended by such time as shall be fixed by the Owner. No such extension of time shall be considered a waiver by the Owner of its right to terminate the Contract for abandonment or delay by the Contractor as hereinafter provided, or relieve the Contractor from full responsibility for performance of his obligations hereunder. 9. WEATHER During unsuitable weather, all work must stop when such work would be subject to injury and the Contractor shall transfer his men and materials to those parts of the work where weather conditions will not have any effect on the workmanship. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any damages on account of such damages or suspension, and he must protect any work that might be injured by the elements and make good any work that is injured. 10. CONTRACT SECURITY (a) The Contractor shall furnish a Performance Bond, or other acceptable security, equal to one hundred percent(100%) of the amount of the bid as security for the faithful performance of the Contract, and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection with this Contract. The Performance Bond shall be written so as to remain in full force and effect as a Maintenance Bond for a period of not less than one(1)year after the date of acceptance of the work by the Engineer. CC-4 CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (b)Additional or Substitute Bond: If at any time the Owner shall be or become dissatisfied with any surety or sureties, or if for any other reason such bond shall cease to be adequate security to the Owner, the Contractor shall within five (5) days after notice from the Owner to do so, substitute an acceptable bond in such form and sum and signed by such other surety as may be satisfactory to the Owner. The premiums on such bonds shall be made until the new surety shall have been qualified. 11. LAWS AND ORDINANCES In the execution of the Contract, the Contractor shall comply and obey all federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations relating to the performance of the Contract, including but not limited to, labor employed thereon, materials supplied, obstructing streets and highways, maintaining signals, storing, handling and use of explosives and all other general ordinances and state statutes affecting him or his employees or his work hereunder in his relations with the Municipality or any other persons, and also all laws, codes, ordinances controlling or limiting the Contractor while engaged in executing the work under the Contract. As a condition of the Contract, the Contractor shall and does hereby agree to comply with all requirements of the labor laws of the State of New York. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Sections 291-299 of the Executive Law and Civil Rights Law, shall furnish all information and reports deemed necessary by the State Commission for Human Rights, the Attorney General and the Industrial Commissioner for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such sections of the Executive Law and Civil Rights Law. The Contract may be forthwith cancelled, terminated or suspended, in whole or in part, by the contracting agency upon the basis of a fording made by the State Commission for Human Rights that the Contractor has not complied with these laws. The Contractor hereby expressly agrees to comply with all the provisions of the Labor Law and any and all amendments thereto, insofar as the same are applicable to this Contract. The Labor Law, as amended, provides that no laborer, workman or mechanic in the employ of the Contractor, subcontractor or other person doing or contracting to do the whole or a part of the work contemplated by this Contract, shall be permitted or required to work more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day, except in cases of extraordinary emergency caused by fire, flood or danger to life or property; that no such person shall be employed more than eight (8) hours in any day or more than five (5) days in any week expect in such emergency; that the wages to be paid for a legal day's work as herein before defined, to laborers, workmen or mechanics upon the work called for under this Contract or upon any material used upon, or in connection therewith, shall not be less than the prevailing rate for a days work in the same trade or occupation in the locality within the state where such work is to be done and each laborer, workman or mechanic employed by the Contractor, subcontractor or other person about or upon the work shall be paid the wages herein provided; that employees engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways and in water works construction outside the limits of cities CC-5