SECTION A- ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS 

TOWN OF NOR WOOD, MA 

TEL: 617-762-1240, EXT 106 or 107 

FAX: 781-278-3016 

Sealed Proposals will be received up to II :00 A.M. (Verizon time), February 8, 2013, in the Purchasing Department, Norwood Town Hall, 

566 Washington Street, 3'ct Floor, Norwood, MA 02062 for the following: 

Lease of approximately 15,295 +/- square feet of unimproved land, known as the DC-3 Apron, located on the Norwood 

Municipal Airport 

The DC-3 Apron will be restricted to aircraft parking and aircraft ground-handling only. 

The minimum acceptable monthly lease price offer is $533.33 per month, ($1 ,600.00 per quarter) for Year #I. For each successive 

year of this Lease, the rent will increase by two percent (2%) from the preceding year. The contract period shall not exceed five (5) 

years. The property may only be leased for the purpose of aircraft parking and aircraft ground-handling only. 

The complete Proposal package may be obtained at no cost in the Purchasing Department between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:00 

P.M., Monday through Friday or by emailing the Purchasing Department at PBilotta@Norwoodma.gov or CCarney@Norwoodma.gov . 

The Proposal must be filled out and signed as directed therein, sealed in an opaque envelope addressed to the General Manager, endorsed 

with the name and address of the Proposer, and marked, CONTRACT #NAC-13-01, Airport Apron DC-3 Lease. 

The Proposal shall be prepared, considered, and be and submitted on forms furnished by the Town. The lease is made in accordance 

with Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L.) Chapter 90, Section 51 H. The lease shall be made within 30 working days after the opening of 

Proposals, Saturdays, and Sundays excluded. 

The Town shall have the right to reject any and all offers or parts thereof and to waive any defect or irregularities as to form, therein in 

accordance with M.G.L. 

The Town of Norwood notifies that all Proposers will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and 

will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex or national origin or handicapped status in consideration of a 

lease. 

Norwood Record 

Central Register 

12/27/ 12 & 1/3/ 13 

1/2/13 

BY: John J. Carroll 

General Manager 

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Bill To: General Manager's Office 

P.O. Box 40 

Norwood, MA 02062 

Attn: Catherine Carney 

781-762-1240, Ext. I 07 
PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

SECTION A- ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS ................................................................................................................................ I 

SECTION B - INSTRUCTION TO PROPOSERS..... ..................................................................................................................................... 5 

GENERAL ...................................................................... ................................................................ .................................. .. ...................... 5 

2 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION ................................................................................................................................................... 5 

3 OPENING AND CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL......................................................................................................................... 6 

4 AWARD OF CONTRACT...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 

SECTION C- GENERAL CONDITIONS...................................................................................................................................................... 7 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION AND ALTERNATES ..................................................................................................... ...................... 7 

2 PATENT INFRINGEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

3 PLACEMENT OF ORDERS................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

4 SIGNING THE CONTRACT PRIOR TO PROPOSAL SUBMISSION............................................................................................... 7 

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PROPOSAL SECURITY......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS ...... ................................................................................................................................. 7 

CLARIFICATION OF TERMS ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 

ALL CONTRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION .............................................................................................................. 7 

9 ACCEPTANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 

10 SALES TAX EXEMPTION: ........................................................................................................................................................ ........... 8 

II ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN DETERMINING RESPONSIBLE PROPOSER ....................................................................... 8 

12 PREVAILING WAGE RATES ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 

13 MAKING A PROPOSAL ................ .......................................... ..... ......................................................................................................... 8 

14 GUARANTY OR WARRANTY ............................................................................................ ................................................................ 8 

15 DELIVERY CHARGES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 

16 COMMENCEMENT DATES ............................................................................................ ..................................................................... 8 

17 REVENUE ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTION PLAN ................................................................................................................ 8 

18 ASSIGNMENT AND/OR ORGANIZATION CHANGES .................................................................................................................... 9 

19 REVENUE SHARING HANDICAPPED REGULATIONS............ ..................................................................................................... 9 

20 PROCUREMENT LAW .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 

21 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.............................................................................................................................................. 9 

22 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................................... 9 

23 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 

24 PAYMENTS BY PROPOSER ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 

25 DISPUTES ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 

26 COMPENSATION .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 

27 CAPACITY ........................................................................................................................... .................................................................. 10 

28 ABANDONMENT OF WORK .................................................................................................. ............................................................ 10 

29 PROPOSER CLAIMS .................................... ......................................................................................................................................... I 0 

30 MONEY TO BE RETAINED ................................................................................................................................................................ IO 

31 LAWSANDREGULATIONS ........................................................... .................................................................................. ... ............... 10 

32 STATE AND FEDERAL ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 

33 STATUTORY SECURITY PROVIDED ONLY BY BOND ............................................................................................................... 10 

SECTION D (I)- SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ II 

I DESCRIPTION ........................................................................ ........................ .. ........................................ ............................................. II 

2 COSTS .................................................................... ................................................................................................................................. 11 

3 IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................. I I 

4 PERIOD OF LEASE ............................................................................................................................................................................... II 

5 PAYMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... II 

6 PLAN OF LAND .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 

7 RATING SCHEMA................................................................................................................................................................................ II 

8 COMPARATIVE EVALUATION CRITERIA ..................................................................................................................................... II 

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SECTION D (II)- SPECIFICATION PLAN DATED June 10, 1993 ...................................................................................................... 12 

SECTION E- CONTRACT DOCUMENT AND PRICING PAGE ............................................... ............................. ............................ 13 

PROPOSAL PRJCES: ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 

2 USE ................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................... 13 

3 BASIS OF AWARD ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13 

4 CONTRACT CERTIFICATIONS: ..... ................................................................................................................................................... 14 

5 SIGNATURE SECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14 

6 CHECK LIST .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 

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SECTION B - INSTRUCTION TO PROPOSERS 

GENERAL 

1.1 The Documents, which form the contract, consist of the following Sections (including all modifications thereof, incorporated 

in any of the documents before the execution of the contract): 

A. Advertisement 

B. Instruction 

C. General Conditions 

D. Specifications 

E. Contract Document and Pricing Pages 

2. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION 

2.1 A Proposer shall thoroughly review and be familiar with the Specifications and Contract Documents and site conditions before 

submitting a Proposal. 

2.2 Each Proposal shall conform to the following: 

2.3 It shall be on the forms furnished by the Town which are included in the Proposal Package and titled SECTION E - CONTRACT 

DOCUMENT and PRICING PAGES. 

2.4 It shall be completely filled in by printing in ink or by typewriter. 

2.5 It shall be placed and delivered in an opaque sealed envelope and shall be addressed as follows: 

Purchasing Department 

Norwood Town Hall 

566 Washington Street, 3 rct Floor 

Norwood, MA 02062 

PROPOSAL FOR: CONTRACT #NAC-13-01, Airport Apron DC-3 Lease 

2.6 A Proposal shall not be considered which is not in the possession of an authorized representative of the Purchasing Department by 

the time indicated in the advertisement for the opening of the subject Proposal. 

2.7 A Proposal must be signed, as follows: 

If Proposer is an individual, personally; 

If Proposer is a partnership, by the name of the partnership, followed by the signature of each partner; 

If operating under the Fictitious Names Act, by the name of fictitious identity, followed by signature of each owner; 

If a corporation, by an authorized officer, whose signature shall be attested by the Secretary of the Corporation and the Corporate 

Seal affixed. 

2.8 A Proposal may be withdrawn at any time up to one (I) hour prior to the time set for the opening of the Proposal provided the request 

for withdrawal is presented in writing, signed by the Proposer in the manner and form required for submitting of a Proposal. 

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3. OPENING AND CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL. 

3.1 Each Proposal shall be opened at the time and place called for in the Advertisement (Section A) and shall be read publicly. 

3.2 Consideration and acceptance of Proposals shall be based on the ability of the Proposer to meet the specifications for the land 

advertised and set forth in the terms, conditions, and specifications of this package and subsequent contract docwnents. 

3.3 Any exceptions, changes, modifications, alternates, interlineation, etc., may be considered if they are not material in nature and as 

long as they are clearly noted, explained and identified by the initials of the signing parties. If Proposer's stationery is used, it shall be 

signed and executed as specified herein and shall be considered as part of the Proposal and Contract. 

3.4 The Town, in considering each Proposal may, prior to any determination and a subsequent award, investigate and evaluate the 

Proposer. 

3.5 No Proposal shall be withdrawn within forty-five (45) calendar days after the opening thereof. The Town shall have the time as 

indicated in which to investigate, evaluate and grant or reject the Proposals. No Proposal shall be withdrawn, changed, or altered 

within the said time. 

4 A WARD OF CONTRACT 

4.1 Within the time specified in the instructions for the award of the contract, the Town shall either reject all Proposals or award the 

contract to that responsible Proposer who best meets the specified need, price and other factors considered. 

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SECTION C- GENERAL CONDITIONS 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION AND ALTERNATES- NOT APPLICABLE 

2 PATENT INFRINGEMENT- NOT APPLICABLE 

3 PLACEMENT OF ORDERS- NOT APPLICABLE 

4 SIGNING THE CONTRACT PRIOR TO PROPOSAL SUBMISSION 

4.1 The Contract Document and Pricing Pages (Section E) shall be signed and properly executed before submitting the sealed Proposal. 

Failure to properly execute the contract may be grounds for rejection of the Proposal. 

4.2 The Proposer shall faithfully fulfill the terms, conditions, and specifications at the prices quoted in the sealed Proposal to the Town. 

By signing the contract, the Proposer acknowledges all terms and conditions set forth in all sections of the Proposal package. Unless 

the proposer properly notes exceptions, alternates, additions, deletions, or modifications, the contract shall be binding as set forth. 

Material alteration may lead to rejection of the proposal. 

5 PROPOSAL SECURITY 

5.1 There is no proposal security required for submitting proposals. A separate contract surety in the amount of $1 ,600.00 shall be 

submitted by the Lessee and held by the Norwood Airport Commission as a deposit until completion of the contract lease. 

5.2 Violation or misrepresentation of the contract and the prices quoted shall be grounds to forfeit the Proposal security in favor of the 

Town. 

6 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS- NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT 

7 CLARIFICATION OF TERMS 

7.1 The term day or working day shall be interpreted to mean Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday exclusive of legal 

holidays and weekends. 

7.2 The terms Contractor, Supplier, Seller, or Proposer shall be interpreted to mean the individual, company or corporation making a 

sealed Proposal to the Town of Norwood for the land advertised in Section A and specified in Section D. Whenever the word 

"Proposer" is used in this agreement, it shall be understood to include his, theirs, or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, 

and assigns. 

7.3 The term Owner, Town, Airport Commission, Department, or Norwood shall be interpreted to mean the Town of Norwood, 

Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at 566 Washington Street, in Norwood, acting through its airport 

Commission. The words "General Manager" shall mean the General Manager of the Town of Norwood, Massachusetts, either 

directly or through his properly authorized assistants or agents acting severally within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to 

them. 

8 ALL CONTRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION -NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT 

9 ACCEPTANCE 

9.1 The Airport Commission shall in all cases determine the acceptability of the several proposals which are being solicited and shall 

decide all questions which may arise as to fulfillment of this contract on the part of the proposers and that determination and decision 

thereon shall be final and conclusive; and in such determination and decision, in case any question shall arise, shall be a condition 

precedent to the right of the Proposers. The Information for Proposers, the Proposal submitted by the Proposer, the Specifications, 

and the Drawings and any addenda and interpretations heretofore issued are parts of this contract. 

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10 SALES TAX EXEMPTION: The Town ofNorwood is exempt from State Sales Tax under the Sales Act, Chapter 14 of the Acts of 

1966 and all amendments thereto. The Town tax-exempt number is E046-00 1-254. 

II ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN DETERMINING RESPONSIBLE PROPOSER 

11.1 After the sealed Proposal opening but before an award is made, the Town may require additional information from any of the 

qualified Proposers in order to determine an award. This information shall be supplemental in nature and may not add to, detract 

from or conflict with the contents of the original sealed Proposal. In those situations wherein multiple Proposals are substantially 

equivalent, an abutter may be given preference. Ifthere are multiple abutters involved, straws may be drawn. 

12 PREVAILING WAGE RATES -NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT 

13 MAKING A PROPOSAL 

13 .I The Proposer shall record prices in words where required on the Pricing Page, and in figures. In case of discrepancy, the price in 

words shall be binding. 

14 GUARANTY OR WARRANTY- NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT 

15 DELIVERY CHARGES- NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT 

16 COMMENCEMENT DATES 

16.1 The formal notification date shall be the date in which the formal contract is authorized. This date shall be the date typewritten on an 

award letter which shall be signed by an authorized Town official. 

17 REVENUE ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTION PLAN 

17.1 Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 62C, Section 49A, the Proposer shall provide its Social Security number or Federal Identification 

number. An area for this number is provided in Section E. These statements are attested when the Proposal is properly signed and 

executed. 

17.2 By signing this Proposal, the contractor shall certify that under penalties of perjury, the signing party has filed all State tax returns 

and has paid all State taxes required under law. 

17.3 Foreign contractors as defined in Massachusetts General Law must be registered with the State Secretary in accordance with Chapter 

30, Section 39L and Chapter 181 , Section 3 and 5. 

18 ASSIGNMENT AND/OR ORGANIZATION CHANGES 

18.1 The Proposer shall not assign the Contract nor sublet it in whole or in part (unless specifically authorized in this Contract Document) 

without the written permission of the Town. 

18.2 The bankruptcy, takeover or merger, outright purchase, majority stock purchase by another organization, or other change in 

ownership or status of the Proposer, or any assignment for the benefit of creditors shall, at the election of the Town, the Town may: 

18.3 .I Terminate this Contract with all pertinent Contractual conditions contained herein effected in favor of the Town. 

18.3.2 Fully obligate the newly formed organization, corporation and/or legal entity to fulfill all terms and conditions of the Contract, 

and to perform or supply items in accordance with the specifications or descriptions contained herein. 

20 REVENUE SHARING HANDICAPPED REGULATIONS 

20.1 Pursuant to the requirements of Section 51.55 (most recent revision) of the Revenue Sharing Regulations, as published in the Federal 

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Register the Town prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals because of their handicapped status. 

20.2 The Town of Norwood, Massachusetts, advises the public, employees, and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of 

handicapped status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. 

20.3 The Town of Norwood has designated John J. Carroll, General Manager, Town Hall, 566 Washington Street, 781-762-1240 as 

the contact to coordinate efforts to comply with this requirement. 

21 PROCUREMENT LAW: All Proposal procedures are subject to the most recently amended provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 90, 

Section 51 H. The provisions of these statutes shall preempt any contrary or inconsistent provisions in the Contract Documents. 

22 MlNORlTY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: Minorities and Minority business enterprises have full opportunity to submit Proposals in 

response to this Advertisement and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion or national origin in 

consideration for an award. All requirements of the Norwood Equal Opportunity Policy are in effect for this contract. Copies are 

available at the Office of the General Manager. 

23 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (See Specifications) 

24 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (None Specified) 

25 PAYMENTS BY PROPOSER: 

25.1 The rent that the Lessee will pay to the Lessor shall be paid in twelve (12) equal monthly installments. The first (1 51

) payment 

hereunder shall be made upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement to the Lessor, and the subsequent payments shall be 

made no later than the first (I 51) day of each month thereafter, during the term on the contract. 

26 DISPUTES: 

26.1 Disputes regarding changes in and interpretations of the terms or scope of the contract and denials of or failures to act upon 

claims for payment shall be resolved according to the following procedures, which shall constitute the exclusive method for 

resolving such disputes. Written notice of the matter in dispute shall be submitted promptly by the claimant to the Airport 

Commission, Town of Norwood. No person or business entity having a contract with the Town shall delay, suspend, or 

curtail performance under that contract as a result of any dispute subject to this section. Any disputed order, decision or 

action by the Town or its authorized representative shall be fully performed or complied with pending resolution of the 

dispute. 

26.2 Within thirty days of submission of the dispute to the Airport Commission a written decision shall be issued stating the 

reasons therefor, and shall notifY the parties of their right of appeal under this section. If a decision is not issued within thirty 

days, the parties to the dispute shall be informed in writing of the reasons why a decision cannot be issued within thirty days 

and ofthe date by which the decision shall issue. 

26.3 Failure to issue a decision within the thirty-day period or within the additional time period specified in such written notice 

shall be deemed to constitute a denial of the claim and shall authorize resort to the appeal procedure described below. The 

decision of the Airport Commission shall be fmal and conclusive. 

27 COMPENSATION:- NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT 

28 CAPACITY:- NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT 

29 LOSS OF USE OF PROPERTY (Natural Disasters, Flooding, Acts of God, etc.) 

2 9 . 1 If a loss of use of the leased property occurs due to a natural disaster, weather phenomena (lightning strikes, flooding, etc.), 

acts of God, acts of Government or State, or other contingencies clearly beyond the control or responsibility of the Norwood 

Airport, the Lessor shall not be held liable or responsible. The Lessee may be required to temporarily vacate the property or 

relocate at his/her own expense until such time as the property can be safely re-occupied. 

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30 PROPOSER CLAIMS: - NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT 

31 MONEY TO BE RET A IN ED: The Town will retain the lease surety of the successful proposer until the completion and expiration 

of the five year lease. 

32 LAWS AND REGULATIONS: The Proposer shall keep himself fully informed of all state and federal laws, and municipal 

ordinances and regulations in any manner affecting or having any jurisdiction or authority over the same this proposal. Any 

discrepancy or inconsistency discovered in the specifications or Contract for this proposal in relation to any such law, ordinance, 

regulation, order or decree, shall be reported to the Town in writing. 

33 STATE AND FEDERAL: 

33.1 All activities engaged in are to comply with local, state and federal laws and regulations. 

33.2 The proposer to whom the land is leased must comply with M.G.L. Chapter 7, § 40J. , Disclosure Statements Filed with the 

Commissioner, before a Contract Award is made by the Town. That section requires the leasee under penalty of perjury, to 

file with the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Planning and Operations, a statement giving the true names and 

addresses of all persons who have or will have a direct or indirect beneficial interest in the property described in this Request 

for Proposals. A copy of the disclosure statement must also be provided to the General Manager, Town ofNorwood. 

34 STATUTORY SECURITY PROVIDED ONLY BY BOND: - NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT 

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SECTION D (I)- SPECIFICATIONS 

1. DESCRIPTION : 

The Norwood Airport Commission (NAC) represents the Town of Norwood , which owns the 

Norwood Memorial Airport , specifically, the approximately 13 , 617 square foot uni mproved 

lot known as the DC- 3 apron . The DC- 3 apron is located just west o f Runway 17/35 , and is 

the parcel that is to be leased . Excluded from the lease parcel is the common use 

aircraft/vehicle movement surface abutting the DC- 3 apron , to the west , known as the 

North/South Taxi- lane Object Free Area , or TOFA . See Exhibit A . 

The DC- 3 apron ' s asphalt surface and sub- surface were re - constructed in 2005 . This parcel 

includes four aircraft tie- down spaces, each with three anchor points . See Exhibit A . 

The DC- 3 apron will be restricted to aircraft parking and aircraft ground- handling only . 

All proposers must submit each of the requirements specified below . 

The award will be given to the bid with the highest price and is most advantageous to the Town of Norwood . 

2. PRICE ESCALATION : 

The minimum acceptable monthly lease price offer is $533 . 33 per month , ($1 , 600 . 00 per 

quarter) for Year #1. For each successive year of this Lease , the rent will increase by 

two percent (2%) from the preceding year . The contract period shall not exceed five (5) 

years . The property may only be leased for the purpose of aircraft parking and aircraft ground- handling only . 

3 . COSTS: 

All fees and costs associated with the lease shall be borne by the proposer . 

Additionally , any and all maintenance costs on the leased lot , including but not limited 

to snow removal , pot- hole repair, cracksealing and removal of any trash/rubbish/debris 

shall be the responsibility of the lessee . 

4 . IMPROVEMENTS: 

Any proposed improvements to the leased property must first be approved in writing by the 

Norwood Airport Commission and any other local , state , county or federal agencies or 

departments required . 

5. PERIOD OF LEASE: 

The lease shall be in force for five (5) years . 

6 . PAYMENTS: 

Payments by the successful proposer to the Norwood Airport Commission , as the 

representative agent for the Town of Norwood , will be made on a monthly basis, due no 

later than the 1st of each month for the coming one month period . 

7 . PLAN OF LAND : 

The land is located within the Norwood Memorial Airport property and is noted on 

Exhibit A. 

8 . REQUIREMENTS: 

Monthly Rent . The minimum acceptable monthly rent for this property will be $533 . 33 . Each 

bidder is required to submit a bid stating the monthly rent proposed for the property for 

Year #1 . 

Business Plan . Each bidder is required to submit the following : 

• Type of business/aviation activity or activities proposed for this location 

• Means and mode of conducting the operation 

• Professional experience specific to the proposed business/aviation activity or 

activities 

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• Financial plan 

• Professional/trade references 

• Financial references 

Contract Term . The lease contract term shall not exceed five (5) years . 

Bid. Each bidder will be required to maintain the bid for a minimum period of forty- five 

(45) days . 

Insurance. Per the Norwood Airport Minimum Standards, the awarded bidder will be required 

to maintain insurance requirements including: 

• Liability insurance with limits of not less than two million dollars ( $2 , 000 , 000) 

for personal injury including death ; 

• Property damage insurance with limits of not less than fifty thousand ($50 , 000) or 

such other amount as the NAC may require from time to time . 

• Higher insurance coverage limits may apply based on the awarded bid applicant ' s 

planned commercial use of the property with respect to the insurance coverage limits 

reflected in the Norwood Airport Minimum Standards 

The policy or policies shall be insured by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to 

the NAC , shall be in a form acceptable to the NAC , shall name as additionally insured the 

Town of Norwood , Norwood Airport Commission and Norwood Airport management ; and shall 

contain a provision that the coverage may not be cancelled without first giving the NAC 

not less than fifteen (15) days prior written notice . 

Surety. Each bidder must provide a surety in the amount of $1 , 600 . 00 and be in a form 

acceptable to the NAC . This surety shall be held by the Norwood Airport Commission until 

the completion of the lease period . 

Bid Selection. A selection will be based on the proposal which offers the best price and 

is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Norwood and the Norwood Airport Commission . 

Rejection or Acceptance of Bids. The requirements of this bid are for the benefit and 

protection of the NAC . Therefore , the right is reserved by the NAC to waive any 

irregularities in the completion of the form enclosed in this RFP ; to accept or reject any 

or all bids; and to re - advertise for bids which will provide the best service to the NAC . 

Any form submitted which is incomplete , conditional , obscure , or which contains additions 

not called for , or irregularities of any kind , may be cause for rejection of the bid . In 

the event of a default of any of the successful bidders, or, his/her refusal to enter into 

an agreement with the NAC , the NAC reserves the right to accept the bid of the next 

qualified bidder . The NAC reserves the right to determine the most suitable and compatible 

bid applicant based on the Norwood Airport ' s needs, as well as restrictions applicable to 

the DC- 3 apron . 

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EXHIBIT A- LEASE OF PARCEL KNOWN AS THE DC-3 APRON 

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SECTION E- CONTRACT DOCUMENT AND PRICING PAGE 

PROPOSERS NAME: 

ADDRESS: 

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 

FAX NUMBER: 

DATE: 

SOCIAL SECURJTY OR FEDERAL TAX 1D # 

PROPOSAL PRICES: 

Price offered for lease of described land: 

Year # I - Lease of Airport Property: $ ____ __ Per Month $ ______ Per Year 

Total Annual Cost Year # I in Words: 

2 USE: 

State below the use for which the parcel will be leased. The DC-3 apron will be restricted to aircraft parking and aircraft groundhandling only. Attach an additional Sheet of explanation if needed: 

3 BASIS OF AWARD: 

3.1 Award will be based on: (I) that submission from a responsible and responsive proposer which is most favorable to the Town based 

on the stated evaluation criteria and (2) the highest value of initial contract. The minimum Year #1 rental cost that is acceptable to 

the Town of Norwood is $6,400.00 per year, which is based on $1 ,600.00 per quarter or $533.33 per month. 

4 CONTRACT CERTIFICATIONS: 

4.1 Norwood is an Affmnative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Proposers shall make themselves aware of the existing Affirmative 

Action laws, policies, and practices before submitting this Proposal. Failure to make this confirmation shall not relieve the Proposer 

of its responsibility. 

4.2 Acceptance by the Town shall constitute a Contract between the Town of Norwood and the Proposer. 

4.3 Well have carefully examined the contract documents and all five sections (A, B, C, D, & E) including any addenda and changes and 

agree to the conditions as specified and described in all sections of the Contract Documents. 

4.4 Well accept responsibility for confirming with the Purchasing Department, prior to submission of a sealed Proposal that all addenda 

relating to this Proposal have been received. Failure to make this confirmation shall not relieve us/me of the responsibility to fulfill 

the contract. 

4.5 Well, the undersigned, certify under penalties of perjury that this Proposal is in all respects bona fide, fair and made without 

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collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in the section, the word "person" shall mean any natural person, joint venture, 

partnership, corporation, or other business or legal entity. 

4.6 We will provide the Town and The Commissioner with the Disclosure Statement Required by M.G.L Chapter 7, § 40J, and Section 

C of this Request for Proposal. A sample Disclosure Statement and letter of transmittal is attached. 

5.1 The named entity submitting this Proposal is (check appropriate line(s)): 

5.1.1 

5.1.2 

5.1.3 

5.1.4 

5.1.5 

5.1.6 

Corporation 

Partnership 

Proprietorship 

Minority Owned 

Woman Owned 

Individual 

6 SIGNATURE SECTION: 

D 

D 

D 

D 

D 

D 

6.1 This page must be signed by a(n) individual(s) with authority to commit the Proposing entity to a binding agreement. See Section B, 

paragraph 3.3. Corporations attach required certification: 

(Signature) 

(Title) 

A notarized attestation of the signature(s) is required, or in the case of a corporation, attestation by the Secretary of the Corporation 

with the corporate seal affixed, that the signature is the signature of an officer authorized to bind the corporation to a contractual 

agreement. 

Accepted and Executed on ___ ,_ by the Town of Norwood by the Norwood Airport Commission 

7 CHECK LIST 

D Have you signed and sealed Section E Contract Document? 

D Have you signed and attached any contract addenda or changes? 

D Are all of your contract exceptions attached? 

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 

DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY 

For disposition of real property by the Town of Norwood, MA , the undersigned does hereby state, for the purpose of disclosure 

pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 7, Section 40J, of a transaction relating to real property as follows: 

(I) REAL PROPERTY: A parcel of impervious, asphalt-covered land containing approximately fifteen thousand two hundred ninetyfive (15,295 +/-)square feet of land commonly referred to as the "DC-3 Ramp" . 

(2) TERM: 5 Year Lease calculated at a minimum monthly cost payable to the Town of Norwood 

(3) SELLER or LESSOR: Norwood Airport Commission, Town of Norwood, P.O. Box 40, Norwood, MA 02062 

(4) BUYERorLESSEE: ----------------------------------------------------------------

(5) Names and addresses of all persons who have or will have a direct or indirect beneficial interest in the property as Buyer or Lessee. 

ADDRESS 

(6) None of the above mentioned persons is an employee of the Town of Norwood or an official elected to public office in the 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts except as listed below. 

Signed under penalties of perjury: 

Signature Title 

Print Name Date 
Date 

Division of Capital Asset Management 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

One Ashburton Place, 15th Floor 

Boston, MA 021 08 

RE: Town ofNorwood Contract #NAC-13-01 

Lease of Property - Norwood Memorial Airport, DC-3 Ramp 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Enclosed please find a Disclosure Statement executed by the lessee, and filed with the Division of Capital Planning and Operations 

pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 7, Section 40J. 

Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Enclosure 

cc: Mrs. Catherine Carney 

Town of Norwood, MA 

P.O. Box40 

Norwood, MA 02062 

Very truly yours,