Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Materials (linked)

Finance Department
Memo
To: The Board of Selectmen
From: Rawle Dummett
CC: Kim Allen
Date: June 24, 2021
Re: Bid Award — Bid#21-110 Supply and Install Pump at Evergreen Station
Dear Mr. Brule:
Proposals for the above mentioned bid were opened on June 10, 2021 by Neftali
Soto, Director Utility Commission and | with the attached results. After careful review
of proposals, it is determined that Kovacs Construction Corp. is the lowest qualified
bidder able to complete this project.
| therefore respectfully seek the Board’s approval to award the contract Kovacs
Construction Corp. in the amount of $355,800.00.
Funds will be avaliable from\.ine Item 33121-55871 Evergreen Pump Station.
Sincerely SS. |
Rawle Dummett
Purchasing Li
Town of Waterford

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD 8 WATERFORD, CT 06385
June 22, 2021
Mr. Rob Brule, First Selectman
Town of Waterford Town Hall
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
RE; Request to Award Contract to Kovacs Construction for the installation of a 4" pump at
the Evergreen PS, and other associated work, and a contract to Wright-Pierce
Engineers (WPE) for Contract Administration
Dear Mr. Brule,
Bids were solicited for the work and efforts associated with the installation of a [required] 4"
pump at the Evergreen pumping station. Bids were opened on June 10, 2021. Kovacs Construction
from Oxford, CT was the lowest responsive bidder with a price of $355,800.
It is hereby respectfully requested that a contract be awarded to Kovacs Construction for the
bid amount of $355,800 for the installation of the 4" pump and other associated work at the
Evergreen PS. It is also requested that a contract for $14,500 be awarded to Wright-Pierce for the
administration of the work to be done, and other requirements associated with this effort.
Funding for this work is already in place under capital LI 33121-55871 — Evergreen Pump
Station ($375,000).
Respectfully submitted for your consideration,
Spam
Neftali Soto, P.E., Chief Engineer
Utility Commission
Ce: Kim Allen — Director of Finance
Rob Avena, Town Counsel
Rawle Dummett — Purchasing Agent
Utility Commission

Install 4th pump complete and
. $ 777,300.00 334,000.00 | $ 352,660.00 | $ 317,400.00 |'$ 391,200.00
operational
Owners Integrator Allowance $ 5,000.00 5,000.00 | $ 5,000.00 | $ 5,000.00 | $ 5,000.00
Bid Alternate - Retrofit existing
Pump #3 VFD cabinet with new | S$ 76,400.00 32,500.00 | $ 59,660.00 | $ 33,400.00 | $ 35,000.00
VFD
PS #858 :700:00
417,320.00
31,200.

169 Main Street, 700 Plaza Middlesex
WRIG HT- Py E RCE = Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: 860.343.8297 | Fax: 860.343.9504
Engineering a Better Environment saht oi
www.wright-pierce.com
June 16, 2021
W-P Project No. 20569
Mr. Neftali Soto, PE
Chief Engineer
Town of Waterford Utility Commission
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Subject: Proposal of Construction Phase Engineering Services
Evergreen Avenue Pump Station — Installation of Fourth Pump
Dear Tali:
As requested by the Waterford Utility Commission (WUC), this letter presents our proposed scope and
budget to provide construction phase engineering services for the installation of a 4% pump at the
Evergreen Avenue Pump Station. Based on our understanding of the WUC’s needs, and assuming that
the WUC will handle day to day inspections, Wright-Pierce proposes to perform the following
construction administration phase services:
Construction Administration
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Prepare for and attend preconstruction conference.
Schedule and attend up to 4 project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
Make visits to the site at appropriate intervals to observe the progress of the work and to assist the
WUC's Resident Project Representative on an as-needed basis. For budget purposes, it is
anticipated that Wright-Pierce will conduct up to six four-hour visits over the duration of the
project.
Review contractor's construction plan and shop drawing submittals for compliance with the
Contract Documents.
Respond to Contractor's Request for Information (RFIs).
Review Contractors’ payment requests and estimate amounts to be paid by the WUC.
Negotiate changes in the scope of work, price and/or completion time and prepare change orders
which become necessary due to factors discovered during the progress of the work resulting from
interpretations and clarifications of the Contract Documents.
Issue instructions and other.communications from and on behalf of the WUC to the Contractor.
Prepare punch lists of uncompleted or unacceptable work.
. Prepare record drawings.
. Assist with facility start-up.
. Assist with any warranty or operational issues during the one-year construction warranty period.
13. Conduct a Substantial Completion inspection and prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion.
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Mr. Neftali Soto, PE
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June 16, 2021 om
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A total of 100 hours are budgeted for the construction administration phase based on an 6-month
construction period and is inclusive of both office and field time as well as start-up site visits from the
process and electrical design engineers of record.
Proposed Fee
Our proposed not-to-exceed budget to provide construction administration engineering services for the
subject project is $14,500. Should you have any questions or desire additional information, please call.
Very truly yours,
WRIGHT-PIERCE
[om p=<~
Dennis Dievert Jr., P.E. 
Accepted by Town of Waterford
Sr. Project Manager Robert J. Brule, First Selectman

'Neftali Soto a
From: Dennis Dievert <dennis.dievert@wright-pierce.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 3:46 PM
To: Neftali Soto
Ce: , Jim Bartelli; Peter Clark; Ed Machinski; Eric Williams; Amy Windle; Rawle Dummett
Subject: RE: Evergreen PS 4th pump bids
' Ill get all of this to you by next week,
' From: Neftali Soto <nsoto@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 3:38 PM
To: Dennis Dievert <dennis.dievert@wright-pierce.com>; Dennis Dievert <dennis.dievert@wright-pierce.com>
Cc: Jim Bartelli <jbartelli@waterfordct.org>; Peter Clark <PClark@waterfordct.org>; Ed Machinski
<emachinski@waterfordct.org>; Eric Williams <ewilliams@waterfordct.org>; Amy Windle <AWindle@waterfordct.org>; -
Rawle Dummett <rdummett@waterfordct.org>
: Subject: Evergreen PS 4th pump bids
| Dennis,
| Please send me a scope of services proposal for the contract admin for the install of 4" pump. Obviously, Mr. Machinski
| and staff will be the day to day inspectors. This is a prevailing wages and certified payroll project. Any concerns?
, Highest - $858,700 (Holzner)
| Lowest - $355,800 (Kovacs).
| Funding ($375K) is appropriated and ready to go.
Call me if any questions.
' Thanks
| Tali
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| Neftali Soto, PE
| Chief Engineer/Director — Utility Commission
| Town of Waterford
| Mail - 15 Rope Ferry Road
: Waterford, CT 06385
Address - 1000 Hartford Tpke.
“ Waterford, CT 06385
nsoto@waterfordct.org
860-444-5886
Fax- 860-442-9037

BID FORM
Evergreen Avenue Sewer Pump Station
Installation of Fourth Pump
BID # 21-110
i VENDOR NAME AND ADDRESS
RINTED NAME AND TITLE OF VENDOR’S AGENT
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: PHONE AND FACSIMILE NUMBERS, E-MAIL ADDRESS, TAX ID # dH 0
MOPITITE
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Name - Position
above named firm hereby submit the following bid in accordance with Town of Waterford
specifications.
__. SIGNATURE DATE
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: | Evergreen Avenue Sewer Pump
Station Installation of Fourth Pump
THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO: | Town of Waterford Connecticut
‘ 15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, Connecticut 06385
, 1. The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into a
{ purchase order agreement with the Town of Waterford at the stipulated price
indicated in this bid.
2. Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement or Invitation to
Bid. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 90 days after the day of Bid
opening.
3. BIDDER has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Bid Documents
Including any Addenda (acknowledge receipt of any and all Addenda by listing the
date and Addenda Number where indicated below), Work, locality, and all local
conditions and Laws and Regulations that in any manner may affect cost,
progress, performance or furnishing of the Work.
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Addenda Addenda
Date__ Number
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4. BIDDER has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies
that it has discovered in the Bid Documents and the written resolution thereof by
ENGINEER is acceptable to BIDDER.
5. BIDDER certifies that the Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf
of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and.is not submitted in
conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization or
corporation; BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other
Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid; BIDDER has not solicited or induced any
person, firm or corporation fo refrain from bidding; and BIDDER has not sought by
collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other Bidder or over OWNER.
6. BIDDER understands that the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
7, Bidder will complete the Work described in the Contract Documents for the
following price(s):
BASE BID SCHEDULE
; Quantity Brief Description of Item Unit Bid Amount
No. with Unit Bid Price in Words In Figures In Figures
: 1 ILS. Evergreen Avenue Pump Station Installation
: of Fourth Pump Complete and Operational
! The Sum of $ = 2 &
2 on ool Sait se | sBtT400
\ Per Lump Sum ac ‘
‘ 2 Allowance Owners System Integrator Allowance
rE The Sum of $_five thousand dollars
$_5,000
7 Amount in Words
Item
SUBTOTAL BASE BID: Total of Items 1 through 2 above.
= roke d UG ond aw CORE (use figures)
(use words)
33121-55874

BID ALTERNATES
Item _—_ Estimated Brief Description of Item Amount
No. Quantity with Unit Bid Price in Words In Figures
3 Lump Sum _ Bid Alternate A — Retrofit existing Pump #3 VFD Cabinet with
new VED identified as Bid Alternate A on drawings.
TOTAL BID ALTERNATE A
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SUBTOTAL (BID ALTERNATES): Total of Item 3 above.
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(Amount in Words)
(Amount in Words)
8. Communications concerning this Bid shall be addressed to:
Rawle Dummett, Purchasing Agent
Finance Office, 15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, Connecticut 06385
Phone: (860) 444-5842
Fax: (860) 440-0579
rdummett@waterfordct.org
33121-55871

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SHEETS
(These sheets must be completed and included with Bid)
COMPANY NAME: Yenracs Consett on Core meron
ADDRESS:__2oL-\ Wray < Shrest xk, CT OWT &
ESTABLISHED: __| | ies
(Month) (Year)
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION: (Circle One)
A) Individual
B) Partnership
Corporation
omt Venture
E) Other
(Specify)
Of Applicable)
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FORMER FIRM N (S) YEARS IN BUSINESS eC fosmaie (r\
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YEARS OF WORK IN A RELATED FIELD: 5hl Uy COS
(Described Any Related Work) .
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EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEES:
Provide a list (attached to this sheet) of equipment and employees anticipated to be utilized for
this work, SAR oko Lets
USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS:
To provide all the services listed in the specifications, would any services be handled by
subgoptractors? AS Yes/No If “Yes”, please explain:
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Subcontractor Name(s): SC Aretn col eC old jSusens Cavpwabin
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PROJECT MANAGER: Scsrt Pamdi s
33121-55871

KOVACS
CONSTRUCTION GORPORATION
October 19, 2020
MAJOR EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION
1986 JCB Backhoe Loader, Extend-A-Hoe, Yellow
1987 International Dump Truck, Green, 5 Yard Capacity
1987 Ford Crane Truck, 36,000 GVW, National Crane Truck, 14 4% Ton Cap. White
1988 John Deere DT8 Bulldozer, Yellow
1990 Excavator Samsung 200LC
1991 Leroi Air Compressor/w Trailer
1994 Daewoo Excavator, 71,000 Ib., Orange 1 Yard Bucket
1994 ICB 2178 Loader Backhoe
1996 New Holland Skid Steer Loader, % Yard Bucket, Yellow
1996 Freightliner Dump Truck
1997 Cross Country Trailer, 5 Ton, REP
1998 Samsung Excavator, 44,000 Ib., Yellow 1 1/8 Yard Bucket
1998 JCB Loader/Backhoe 214E
2001 New Daewoo G20E Forklift Truck
2002 New Holland Skid Steer Loader LS180
2003 CAT Excavator Model 314C
2003 Terex TX760 Backhoe Loader
2003 Terex Loader Front End SKL 873
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR
321 Riggs Street, Oxford, CT 06478
Tel: (203) 743-4022 e Fax: (203) 790-1326

2004 Terex Mini Excavator HR16
2004 Terex Hydraulic Excavator TXC340LC-L
2005 Terex Mini Excavator HR1.5
2005 Interstate Trailer, 20 Ton, Grey 7,350 lbs. 40DLA
2006 Cam Superline 6 x 18 ft. Trailer
2007 Haulmark Trailer for Welder
2009 CAT 314 DLCR Excavator w/Compactor
2015 Belmont Trailer
2007 Mack CV713 Dump Truck
2006 Mack CV713 Dump Truck
2013 Nilfisk walkbehind/Focus Floor Scrubber
"2018 Hyundai R80CR-9A Excavator
2019 Hyundai HL955TM Loader
Hotsy Power Washer, Trailer Mounted
2 Fisher Snowplows
Tandem Vibrating Roller
Mikasa Hydraulic Reversible Compactor
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR
321 Riggs Street, Oxford, CT 06478
Tel: (203) 743-4022 e Fax: (203) 790-1326

KOVACS
CONSTRUCTION GORPORATION
January 7, 202]
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COMPANY RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL:
Richard T. Kovacs - CEO - 49 years construction experience in the water and
sewer treatment field, 5 years construction experience in the oil refinery field, 13
years - Aircraft Hydraulic Technician.
Thomas R. Kovacs - President - 43 years construction experience in the water and
sewer treatment field, Field operations superintendent, oversees all construction
projects Connecticut Certified Millwright Journeyman and certified Crane
Operator.
Wanda L. McGarry - Vice President/Corporate Secretary - 36 years construction
experience, Office Manager - University of Connecticut - B.S. Biology, oversees
company computer operations, contract scheduling and purchasing requirements.
Mike A. Hall — Project Superintendent - 38 years construction experience,
Connecticut certified Millwright Journeyman, Company Safety Supervisor.
Mark A. Richards — Project Superintendent — 29 years construction experience,
supervises construction of Pump Stations and Water/Wastewater Treatment
Plants.
Brian Coderre — Project Superintendent — 23 years construction experience,
supervises construction of Pump Stations and Water/Wastewater Treatment
Plants.
Mike E. Savage — Project Superintendent — 20 years construction experience,
supervises construction of Pump Stations and Water/Wastewater Treatment
Plants.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
321 Riggs Street, Oxford, CT 06478
Tal: (203) 743-4022 © Fax: (203) 790-1326

COMPLETE AND RETURN
Bid #: 21-110
Bid TITLE: Evergreen Avenue Sewer Pump Station Installation of 4 Pump
NON-CONFLICT AFFIDAVIT OF RESPONDENTS
No Elected or Appointed Official, SBC member or other officer or employee or person
whose salary is payable in whole or in part from the Town of Waterford OR any
immediate family member thereof, is directly or indirectly interested in the Bid/
Proposal, or in the supplies, materials, equipment, work or labor to which It relates, or
in any profits thereof.
The undersigned further certifies that this statement {s executed for the purpose of
inducing the Town of Waterford to consider the statement of qualifications submitted
herein. .
State of Connecticut S.S.
County of _A}er
Subscribed and sworn before me this } OP May OK wre. ,20 2) .
Legal Name of Respondent: Somos ia \Canacs —Ppes Asod—
Business Name: ot acs Compyuc A al Corgeahon
Business Address: “2L\ LEAS Srecth, Over. ACTON? ¥
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' Signature and Title of Person | hovwo-s C, Vevey My Commission Expires:
re BRS (mpi. He Rust) Date: Gyh.0'30, 9092
Notary Public ;
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33421-55871

COMPLETE AND RETURN
Bid # 21-110
Bid TITLE: Evergreen Avenue Sewer Pump Station Installation of 44 Pump
NON-COLLUSIVE BID STATEMENT
The undersigned bidder, having fully informed itself regarding the accuracy of the staternents herein,
certifies that:
(1) The bid has been arrived at by the bidder independently and has been submitted without collusion
with, and without any agreement, understanding, or planned common course of action with, any other
vendor or bidder of materiais, supplies, equipment, or services described in the invitation to bid, designed
to limit independent bidding or completion, and
{2) The contents of the bid have not been communicated by the bidder or its employees or agents fo any
person not any employee or agent of the bidder or its surety on any bonds furnished with the bid and will
not be communicated to any such person prior to the official opening of the bid.
The undersigned bidder further certifies that this statement is executed for the purposes of inducing the
Town of Waterford to consider the bid and make an award in accordance therewith.
LK opees ae
Legal Name of Bidder
SQ Viags Dect Ofer
Business Addres§ ‘\ Ob ee
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Signature and Title of Person
Authorized to Sign
Thomas B. Cayacs
Printed Name
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Date
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33121-55871

Document A310TM — 2010
Conforms with The American Institute of Architects AIA Document $10
Bid Bond
CONTRACTOR:
(Name, legal status and address)
SURETY:
(Name, legal status and princigud place of business)
Kovacs Construction Corporation
321 Riggs Street
Oxford, CT 06478
Travelers Casually and Surety Company of America
One Tower Square
Hartford, CT 06183
Mailing Address for Notices
Travelers Bond, One Tower Square
This documant has Important
tegal consequences, Consultation
with an attorney is encouraged
with respect to its completion or
modification,
OWNER: Hartford, CT 06183
(Name, legal status and address) Any singular reference to
Contractor, Surety, Owner or
Town of Waterford other party shall be considered
415 Rope Ferry Road . plural where applicable,
Waterford, CT 06385
BOND AMOUNT: 5% Five Percent of Amount Bid
PROJECT:
(Name, locaton or address, and Project number, ifany)
Evergreen Avenue Sewer Pump Station Installation of Fourth Pump - Bid No. 21-110
The Contractor and Suroty are bound to the Owner in the amount set forth above, for the payment of which the Contractor and Surety bind
themselves, their heirs, excoutors, administrators, sttceessors 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 greed to by the Owner and Contractor, and the Contractor either (L) enters into a contract with the Owner in accordance with
the terms of sucl 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 pronipt
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 moy in good faith contract with another
parly lo perform the work covered by suid bid, then this obligation shall be oull and void, otherwise fo remain in full force and elleet, The
Surety hereby waives any noties of an agreement belween the Qwaer and Contractor to extend the tine in which the Owner may accept the
bid, Waiver of notice by the Surely shall not upply (o uny extension exceeding sixty (60) days in the aggregate beyond the time for
acceptance of bids specified in the bid documents, and the Owner und Contractor shall obtain the Surety's consent far an extension beyond
sixty (60) days.
If this Bond is issued in connection with a subcontzactor’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 firnished to comply with a statutory or other legel requirement in the location of the Project, any provision in
this Bond cantlicting with said statutory or legal sequirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions confarming to such
statutory or other legal requirement shuil be deemed incorporated herein. When so furnished, the intent is that this Bond shall be construed
aga statutary band and not as a common faw bond.
Signed and scaledthis 10th — dayof June, 2021,
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Kovacs Construction Corporation
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Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Travelers Casuatty and Surety Company
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TRAVELERS J St, Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Farmington Casualty Company
POWER OF ATTORNEY
{KNOW ALL MEN SY THESE PRESENTS: That Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, St. Paul
Fire and Marine Insurance Company, and Farmington Casualty Company are corporations duly organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut
‘(herein coltectively called the “Companies"}, and that the Companies do hereby make, constitute and appoint Wendy Krystopa of Glastonbury,CT ,
‘their true and lawful Attorney-in-Fact to sign, execute, seal and acknowledge any and all bonds, recognizances, conditional undertakings and other writings
obligatory 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, including the fallowing
ibond:
Surety Bond No.: Bid Bond Principat: Kovacs Construction Corporation
OR Obligee: Town of Waterford
Project Description: Evergreen Avenue Sewer Pump Station Installation of Fourth Pump ~ Bid No. 21-110
af Re SU SETS Se,
! State of Connecticut . By: EEL Z,
“Robert L. Raney@Senior Vice President
City of Hartford ss,
Cn this the 6th day of May, 2019, before me personally appeared Robert L, Raney, who acknowladged himself to be the Sentor Vice President of each of
the Companies, and that he, as such, belng authorized so to do, executed the foregaing Instrument for the purposes therein contained by signing on behalf
| Of said Companies by himself as a duly authorized officer. eth
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, | hereunto set my hand and official seal. porate ZY e f
My Commission expires the 30th day of June, 2621
SoS nna P. Nowik, Notary Public
i}
. This Power of Atlomey Is granted under and by the authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of each of the Companias,
' which resolutions are now in full force and effect, reading as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Chairman, the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice President, any
Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary or any Assistant Secretary may appoint Attomeys-in-Fact and
I Agents to act for and on behalf of the Company and may give such appointee such authority as his or her certificate of authority may prescribe to sign
' with the Company's name and seal with the Company's seal bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity, and other writings obligatory in the nature of
a bond, recognizance, or conditional undertaking, and any of sald officers or the Board of Directors at any time may remove any such appointee and
revoke the power given him or her; and itis
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President or any Vice
President may delegate all or any part of the foregoing authority to one or more officers or employees of this Company, provided that each such delegation
is in writing and a copy thereof is filed in the office of the Secretary, and It is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that any bond, recognizance, contract of Indemnity, or writing obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance, or conditional
+ undertaking shall be valid and binding upon the Company when (a) signed by the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any
Senlor Vice President or any Vice President, any Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary or any
Assistant Secretary and duly attested and sealed with the Company's seal by a Secretary or Assistant Secretary; or (b) duly executed (under seal, if
1 required) by one or more Attorneys-in-Fact and Agents pursuant to the power prescribed in his or her certificate or their certificates of authority or by one
or more Company officers pursuant fo a written delegation of authority; and itis
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of each of the following officers: President, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President, any
Vice President, any Assistant Vice President, any Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any
Power of Attomey or to any certificate relating thereto appointing Resident Vice Presidents, Resident Assistant Secretaries or Attorneys-in-Fact for
purposes only of executing and attesting bonds and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and any such Power of Attorney or
| certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company and any such power so executed and certified
by such facsimile signature and facsimile sea! shall be valid and binding on the Company in the future with respect to any bond or understanding to
‘ which Itis attached.
{, Kevin E, Hughes, the undersigned, Assistant Secretary of each of the Compantes, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct
copy of the Power of Atlomay executed by said Companies, which remains in full force and effect.
|
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‘fXevin E. Hughes, Assistant Secretary
To verity the authenticity of this Power of Attorney, please call us at 1-600-421-3880,
Please refer (o the avovenamed Attormey-in-Fact and the detalts of the bond to which this Pewer of Attorney Is attached.