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To The Reader,

This document offers an overview of Avid Engineers’ professional qualifications in the field of MEP-FP and Process Engineering. We are confident if you consider our portfolio, practice, and approach you will recognize Avid as a premier design firm with the expertise and size needed to support your team’s success.

After your review, we invite you to join us for a meeting to discuss our potential collaboration. We are eager to showcase the ways our experience can benefit your firm. If there is anything else you may need, please do not hesitate to contact either of us. We are always available to chat.

Sincerely,

Robert M. MacCormack, P.E., LEED APPrincipal | Sr. Mechanical [email protected]: 978.663.5580 ex. 305

Anthony M. Almonte, P.E., LEED APPrincipal | Sr. Electrical [email protected]: 978.663.5580 ex. 304

Company Profile

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Today, Avid is an internationally recognized MEP/FP and Process Engineering group offering a wide range of flexible design solutions throughout thirteen states and eleven countries.

Avid stands for more than our name, it is the way we think, work, and collaborate. We are a principal driven firm; featuring a well-rounded staff of industry leaders, trained in multiple disciplines as architects, engineers, and contractors. These passionate designers believe in collaboration, strive to provide quality service and offer efficient, effective, and thoughtful systems whether you have a simple fit-out or a first-in-class industrial campus.

Started in 2006 by joint principals Anthony Almonte and Robert MacCormack, Avid built upon the knowledge gathered in senior positions at RDK Engineers, including broad design experience in Manufacturing, Laboratory, Commercial Interior, Academic, Retail, Residential, Aviation, Municipal and Adaptive Re-use market segments.

Who is Avid Engineers?

The Manufacturing Engineers

Since our inception in 2006, Avid has developed advanced manufacturing and process facilites around the globe.

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Our Past:

Our Present:

We Have the ResourcesPrivate, public, industrial backed by years of international and domestic experience.

We are FlexibleWorking in 13 states and 11 countries, our staff will adapt to meet varying design needs.

Trained in Multiple DisciplinesOur staff features professional trained as architect, engineers, and contractors.

Efficient, Effective, ThoughtfulManufacturing campus or a retail fit-out, our dedication to providing exceptional service remains the same.

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+ United States+ South Korea+ Saudi Arabia+ Greece+ Taiwan+ China+ India+ Russia+ Spain+ Oman+ Italy

Engineering Worldwide

MEP-FP Engineering

Sustainable Engineering

Process Engineering

Traditional Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire-Protection building engineering and documentation. Services encompass new and renovated construction projects, feasibility studies, system assessments, and strategic campus planning.

LEED certified staff ensures the design effort will meet both the immediate and long term goal of your project. When appropriate, our designs strive to reduce operation costs, optimize facility performance; incorporating thoughtful, energy efficient systems.

We are an industry leader in Process Engineering. Our services include the design, operation, and implementation of bulk chemical delivery systems, industrial manufacturing support process, clean atmospheres, process cooling/heating systems and a multitude of client specific designs inherent to their technology.

+ Master Planning+ Shell & Core Systems+ 3D BIM/Revit/Energy Modeling+ System Assessments

+ Tenant Fit-outs+ System Commissioning+ Coordination Drawings+ Feasibility Studies

Avid Services

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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Survey. (NCEES)

Anthony M. Almonte P.E., LEED A.P.Principal | Sr. Electrical Engineer

Academic / University Experience - Arlington Catholic High School - Arlington MA- Tufts University - Somerville MA

Hospitality Experience- Davio’s Italian Steakhouse - New York, NY / Lynnfield MA- Boston-Newton Marriott - Newton MA

Shell & Core Experience- Tremont Yard - Lowell MA- Middlesex Marketplace - Burlington MA

Residential Experience- The Waltham Watch Factory - Waltham MA- Braemoor Woods - Salem NH

Industrial / Manufacturing Experience- 1366 Technologies - Bedford MA- Saint Gobain Belanos - Devens MA

Campus Planning Experience- IPG Photonics - Oxford MA Campus-GTAT OCi Campus - Seoul, South Korea

Corporate Interiors Experience - GTAT Executive Offices - Nashua NH- Passkey International Inc. - Waltham MA

Retail Experience- Muscat City Center - Muscat, Oman- Kelly Volkswagen - Danvers MA

Data Center Experience- Savvis Data Storage - Waltham MA- CoreSite - Somerville MA

Civic & Governmental Experience- Navy Electrical Service - Newport RI- Waste Management - Billerica MA

Representative Experience

Education:

Registrations Held:

Professional Affiliations

Northeastern UniversityBS - Electrical EngineeringBentley CollegeMBA - Business Administration

AlabamaCaliforniaConnecticutFloridaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMissouriNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkRhode Island

Mr. Almonte is a Principal and Senior Electrical Engineer with over 20 years experience in the building system evaluation, design, and construction field.

He has been responsible for designing facilities of various types throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East with specific experience in the Industrial/Manufacturing sector of the construction industry. Systems include both normal/emergency source power distribution, lighting, lighting control, and fire alarm designs.

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Robert M. MacCormack P.E., LEED A.P.

Mr. MacCormack is a Principal and Senior Mechanical / Fire Protection Engineer with over 15 years experience in the building system, evaluation, design, and construction field.

He has been responsible for designing facilities of various types throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East with specific experience in the Industrial/Manufacturing sector of the construction industry. Systems include the development, renovation, and upgrade of new and existing mechanical and plumbing system designs.

Education:

Registrations Held:

Professional Affiliations

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UMASS AmherstBS - Mechanical Engineering

AlabamaCaliforniaConnecticutFloridaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMissouriNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkRhode Island

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers(ASRAE) Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)

National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Survey. (NCEES)

Academic / University Experience - Arlington Catholic High School - Arlington MA- Tufts University - Somerville MA

Hospitality Experience- Davio’s Italian Steakhouse - New York, NY / Lynnfield MA- Marriott Residence Inn - Needham MA

Shell & Core Experience- Tremont Yard - Lowell MA- Middlesex Marketplace - Burlington MA

Residential Experience- The Waltham Watch Factory - Waltham MA- Braemoor Woods - Salem NH

Industrial / Manufacturing Experience- 1366 Technologies - Bedford MA- Saint Gobain Belanos - Devens MA

Campus Planning Experience- IPG Photonics - Oxford MA Campus-GTAT OCi Campus - Seoul South Korea

Corporate Interiors Experience - GTAT Executive Offices - Nashua NH- Passkey International Inc. - Waltham MA

Retail Experience- Muscat City Center - Muscat, Oman- Kelly Volkswagen - Danvers MA

Data Center Experience- Savvis Data Storage - Waltham MA- CoreSite - Somerville MA

Civic & Governmental Experience- Navy Electrical Service - Newport RI- Waste Management - Billerica MA

Representative Experience

Principal | Sr. Mechanical / Fire Protection Engineer

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Mechanical+ Ductwork Distribution Systems+ Energy Conservation Recovery+ Equipment Selection+ Fuel, Oil, Natural Gas Systems+ Compressed Air Plants+ Heating and Cooling Systems+ Infrastructure Master Planning+ Instruments and Controls+ Life Cycle Cost Analysis+ Mechanical Process Distribution+ Central Utility Plants+ Efficiency Improvements+ Equipment Replacements+ Humidification & Temperature Control+ Medical System Design+ System and Energy Analysis+ Ventilation Systems

Electrical+ Emergency Power Systems+ Emergency Lighting Systems+ Fire Alarm and Detection Systems+ Intercom/Telephone Systems+ Interior / Exterior Lighting+ Photovoltaics+ Process Distribution Systems+ Low Voltage and Time Clock System+ Telephone, Data, CATV Cabling+ Card Access Readers+ Power Distribution Systems+ Roadway & Parking Lot Lighting+ Area Lighting Systems+ Substations+ Feasibility Studies

Plumbing+ Acid Waste Neutralization+ Compressed Air Systems+ Domestic and Process Water Systems+ Domestic Water Heating Systems+ Fuel / Gas Piping Distribution+ Grey Water Systems+ Vacuum Systems+ Medical VAC Systems+ Medical Gas Systems+ RO/DI Water Systems+ Sanitary, Storm, and Process Drainage+ Specialty Waste Systems+ Vacuum Systems+ Water Conservation

Fire-Protection+ Fire Suppression Systems+ Building Code Consulting+ Data Room Fire Suppression+ Fire Alarm/Detection/Suppression+ Lightning Protection+ Dry/Wet Pipe Systems+ Process Fire Suppression System+ Chemical Agent Suppression

Process+ Bulk Chemical Distribution + Process Waste Removal+ Process Waste Neutralization+ Process Air Removal+ Process Air Neutralization+ Emergency / UPS Power Systems+ High Temp Air Removal+ ISO 1-8 Clean Rooms+ Chemical Fire Suppression+ Coolant Recovery Systems+ Process Water Distribution+ Motor Centers/ Switchgear Design+ Redundant Systems+ Building Management Systems+ Mission Critical

Sustainable+ Solar Panel Integration+ LEED Drawing Review+ Photovoltaics/Time Clock Sensors+ LED Lighting Integration+ Energy Recovery Systems+ System Commissioning+ Water / Electric Reduction+ Geothermal Heating & Cooling+ Gas / Fuel Reduction+ Control Optimization+ Radiant Heat Systems

Project Services

Project Portfolio

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Project Clientele1) Liberty Mutual Aviation2) Kelly Volkswagen3) TF Green Airport4) Waste Management+ MassDOT - District Parking+ Hess Gas Station+ North Hampton Park & Ride

Aviation / Transportation

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Project Clientele1) NE Conservatory2) Arlington Catholic High3) Tufts University+ Harvard University+ Boston University+ University of Maine+ UMASS+ MIT+ Immaculate Conception+ Saint Columbkille+ Lynch Elementary

Academic / University

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Project Clientele1) Waltham Watch Factory2) Forrest Hills: Parcels V&W3) Tremont Yard+ Garden City Center+ IBEW Local 223+ American Training+ 17 Bridge Street+ Seaport Square+ Old Colony Square+ West Meadow Plaza

Commercial / Mixed-Use

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Project Clientele1) Pottery Barn 2) BJ’s Wholesale3) Ann Taylor 4) Staples5) William Sonoma + I- Party+ Lulu-Lemon+ Circuit City+ Linens n’ Things+ Work N’ Gear+ Fresh City+ Ace Ticket+ Stavis Seafood+ Stein Mart+ Whole Foods+ The Container Store+ Famous Footwear+ Tutti Frutti FroYo+ C-Mart Supermarket+ Lay-Z-Boy+ Corner Bakery+ New Balance+ J-Crew+ Borders+ Alliance Energy+ Great Clips+ MiniLuxe+ Lapels+ Sally Beauty+ Foodies+ Pier 1+ Models+ Aspen Dental

Retail

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Project Clientele1) GT Advanced Tech.2) 1366 Technologies3) EMD Millipore4) Saint Gobain Belanos+ Fine Pitch+ Bayer Health Care+ Polyclad Laminates+ Dow Adv. Materials+ Edesia+ Amer. Superconductor+ Fowler Instruments+ IPG Photonics+ BEMC+ FLIR+ Lasermax Roll Systems+ Symmetricom+ The Gillette Company+ Bayer Health Care+ Konarka Technologies+ Teradyne+ Bose Corporation

Industrial / Manufacturing

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Project Clientele1) Marriott Residence Inn2) Davio’s Steakhouses3) Rodizio Grill+ Royal Sonesta Hotel + Garcia-Brogans + Boston Newton Marriott+ Boston King Cafe+ Fairfield by Marriott

Hospitality / Food Service

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Project Clientele1) Emerald Place 2) Jamaicaway Tower3) Chelsea Parkway Plaza+ Residence at Lakeshore+ Plumley Village+ Braemoor Woods+ Edgewood Apartments+ Pulte Townhouses+ Britney Place+ Waltham Watch Factory

Residential

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Project Clientele1) GT Executive Offices2) Jeanne D’Arc Credit3) Passkey International+ Grace+ International Planning+ Arbella Insurance+ Genzyme+ Allegro+ Avid Engineers+ Enterprise Bank+ Digital Reality+ Dore & Whittier+ American Training+ Raytheon+ CoreSite+ Velir

Corporate Interiors

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Project Clientele1) Silver Sands Outlets2) Chapel View3) City Place4) Muscat City Centre+ 30 Worcester Rd+ 2 Forge Park+ Wayland Medical Offices+ Middlesex Marketplace+ Old School Commons+ Old Colony+ Shops At Londonderry+ Main Street Marketplace+ Seaport Square

Shell and Core

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Firm Operations

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PrincipalProject

Manager

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SeniorEngineer

Owner

Architect

Project Delivery Structure

Professional References

Chris Ladd, NCARB, AIACi-Design Inc.Principal | [email protected]: 617.848.9511

Joe LoiselleGT Advanced TechnologiesVice President of Advanced Systems Integration [email protected]: 603.681.3941

Lawrence Cheng, AIA, LEEDBruner / Cott & [email protected]: 617.492.8400

Jeff Mulliken, AIA, LEED A.P.Dyer Brown & AssociatesSenior Project [email protected]: 617.426.1680

Cost of Services ( Hourly Rates - 2014)

+ Principal In-Charge....................................................................$200.00 / Hr.+ Senior Engineer...........................................................................$150.00 / Hr.+ Project Manager........................................................................$150.00 / Hr.+ Engineer......................................................................................$125.00 / Hr.+ Engineering Assistant.................................................................$100.00 / Hr.+ Designer........................................................................................$75.00 / Hr.

Firm Operational Information

+ Avid prepares documents, as a consultant to the architect or owner, describing the facilitation of MEP-FP or Process designs.

+ Project scope information and drawing files are distributed to Avid prior to design commencement.

+ QA/QC - Every project in the office is reviewed by: - Project Manager (Main Point of Contact) - Principal in Charge - Senior Technical Engineer

+ Avid provides construction administration services supporting the design scope as required and agreed upon within the contract documents

+ Any major revisions that significantly modify the project scope shall constitute contract review.

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Contract Documentation

Clock Tower Place 17 Bridge St. Suite 201

Billerica, MA 01821 www.avidengineers.com

978.663.5580

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Month XX, 201X

Client Name Company Information Address 1

RE:

Project Name Engineering Services Proposal

Dear Client Name:

In accordance with your request, Avid Engineers (Avid) is pleased to submit a Scope of Services and Proposed Fee to provide engineering design and construction administration services for the above referenced project.

Avid’s proposal is based on information received (Date). Avid understands the project to consist of an (Project Scope) building located in Location. Each floor will be approx. (SF total), (Additional Project Information.)

It is our understanding the project will proceed on a Design-Bid-Construct format. Avid will work as sub-consultant to (Client) and will provide Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical/Fire Alarm engineering services to support the proposed scope of work.

Scope of Services:

Design Phase:

Avid will provide construction documents to support the new MEP system(s) defined by the existing program for the building. At the completion of this milestone, the documents will be 100% complete and suitable for bidding and construction. Services provided under this phase will include:

Prepare Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical/Fire Alarm drawings and specifications, (specifications will be book format or on-drawing format suitable for the scope of work – format to be determined by (Client). The drawings will include floor plans, part plans, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, details and notes as required to depict the project scope.

Prepare building code related narrative documents, and design certification forms to support the permitting and construction process.

Provide three (3) sets of wet-stamp construction documents. Note, plotting defined as a reimbursable expense.

Deliverables:

Documents will be submitted to H. Allan for review and comment at an interim level of progress. Upon receipt, review comments will be addressed and incorporated into the final finished documents. For the purpose of this proposal, it is assumed deliverables will occur at the following stages:

75% Progress – Issued for Review and Coordination Final Construction Documents – Suitable for Bidding, Permitting and Construction.

Meetings:

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observation of representative units.

Construction cost estimates will be provided by others.

Designs will not be submitted for LEED certification.

Avid will connect into existing utilities serving building. No coordination with utility companies shall be required.

Additional Service

The following are not included in basic services, but can be requested as an additional service:

Preparation of revisions to the contract documents after submission of the contract documents, caused by design changes initiated by others.

Expansion of the growth of the project. Review of possible Value Analysis / Value Engineering items, and preparation of associated revisions

to the documents. Attendance at weekly construction meetings. Project/ System commissioning. Assistance with preparation of as-built drawings. LEED Certification. BIM Modeling. Energy Analysis. Fire Protection Design

Standard Terms and Conditions

The above stated services will be performed in accordance with the attached Standard Terms and Conditions to Letter Agreement.

If additional services are required, Avid will submit an Additional Services Authorization Form. This form will describe the proposed scope and associated fee.

If you are in agreement with the scope and terms in this proposal, please sign in the space provided below and return a signed copy for our files.

Thank you for considering our company for this project. Please call if there are any questions or if you need additional information.

Very truly yours,

AVID ENGINEERS

________________________________Harry Allan

Enclosures: Standard Terms and Conditions to Letter Agreement

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It is assumed “in-person” design review/coordination meetings are not required. Teleconference calls will be provided as required.

Construction Administration:

During the construction phase, Avid will:

Review shop drawings for each item submitted. Respond to contractor questions (RFI’s), prepare revision sketches where required. Conduct (1) site visit/walk-through for the project through substantial completion, and prepare/issue

an associated punch-list. Issue addenda where necessary – narrative and/or sketch format as determined by H. Allan where

required.

Proposed Fee:

Basic Services Task Fee Amount

Construction Document Phase: $XX,XXX.00 Construction Administration: $X,XXX.00

TOTAL – Basic Services $XX,XXX.00

Additional Services Task Fee Amount

Attendance at Construction Meetings (project manager – 4 Hrs @ $150.00/Hr) $600.00 / Mtg.

The above stated fee will be invoiced monthly, based on a Lump-Sum, percent complete basis by task.

Reimbursable expenses, such as: travel, printing/plotting, and overnight/express mail will be invoiced at cost. The following value of $1,000.00 is an estimated not-to-exceed amount.

Assumptions / Clarifications:

(Client) will provide electronic backgrounds in AutoCAD .DWG file format, including reflected ceiling plans, and equipment/appliance layouts where applicable.

The contract will be Lump-Sum. Any change to the scope of work will result in a corresponding change to the contract amount as negotiated in good faith by all parties.

Upon commencement, the project will proceed in a continuous manner. Extended interruptions to the design process caused by (Client) or additional parties which result in intermittent or sporadic services will be cause for submission of an additional services request.

Supplemental framing to support mechanical and electrical systems where applicable will be designed by others.

An emergency generator is not required. Designated life-safety egress lighting will be accomplished via self-contained emergency battery units.

Site visit observations and associated field reports for residential rental units will be based on visit and

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STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO LETTER AGREEMENT

1. Avid provides services consistent with sound professional practices ordinarily exercised by those of the same profession.

2. Invoices for services and reimbursable expenses shall be submitted at Avid’s option, either upon completion of the services, or on a monthly basis. Invoices shall be payable within 30 days after the invoice date. The client agrees to pay all cost of collection including reasonable attorney’s fees. Additionally, Avid has the right to suspend services if unpaid within 30 days, and client agrees to waive all consequential damages and hold harmless Avid for any claims that arise due to said suspension of services.

3. Avid defines reimbursable expenses as automobile travel, lodging, meals associated with travel, postage and delivery charges, cellular telephone, and reproduction/plotting costs. Avid will invoice these costs as stated in the agreement. Charges for automobile travel will be in accordance with mileage rates established by the Internal Revenue Service.

4. The client recognizes that no retainage will be held from payment of Avid’s invoices.

5. The design professional may use the services of subconsultants when, in Avid’s sole opinion, it is appropriate and customary to do so. If the client chooses to employ other design professionals that are intended to work under the supervision of Avid, then Avid shall be held harmless from the performance of such separately employed design professionals.

6. The client recognizes that monies due may not be limited, reduced or held, in response to negligence in Avid’s performance.

7. All documents produced by Avid under this agreement shall remain the property of Avid and may not be used by this client for any other purpose without the written consent of the design professional. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Avid from any claims that arise due to the reuse, or misuse of the work documents.

8. Prior to the initiation of legal proceedings, any claim or dispute between the client and Avid shall be submitted to non-binding mediation, subject to the parties agreeing to a mediator(s). The party seeking to initiate mediation shall submit their request to the other party in writing. The client and Avid agree that all claims shall be filed before the date of substantial completion of the project. Unless otherwise specified, this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

9. Neither the professional activities of Avid, nor the presence of Avid or its employees and subconsultants at a construction site, shall relieve the general contractor and any other entity of their obligations, duties, and responsibilities including, but not limited to, construction means, methods, techniques, or procedures necessary for performing, superintending, or coordinating all portions of the work in accordance with the contract documents, and any health and safety precautions required by any regulatory agencies. Avid and its personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions. The client agrees that the general contractor is solely responsible for jobsite safety, and warrants that this intent shall be made evident in the client’s agreement with the general contractor. The client also agrees that the client, Avid, and Avid’s consultants shall be indemnified and shall be made additional insured under the general contractor’s general liability insurance policy.

10. The client recognizes that construction costs and contractor’s prices can only be estimated on the basis of a design professional’s experience, and are not guaranteed by Avid.

11. The client recognizes that climatic conditions, equipment operation and building use cannot be controlled by a design professional, and that energy estimates can only be estimated

on the basis of the design professional’s experience. Avid does not guarantee estimates of energy use.

12. A condition is hidden if it cannot be investigated by reasonable visual observation or records reviewed as customary in the performance of the services being rendered. If Avid has reason to believe that such a condition may exist, Avid shall notify the client who shall authorize and pay costs associated with the investigation of such a condition and, if necessary to correct said condition. If (1) the client fails to authorize such investigation or correction after due notification, or (2) Avid has no reason to believe that such a condition exist, the client is responsible for all risks associated with this condition, and the Avid shall not be responsible for the existing condition nor any resulting damages to persons or property. Unless specifically agreed upon prior to the commencement of service, Avid shall have no responsibility for the discovery, presence, handling, removal, disposal, or exposure of persons to hazardous materials of any form, including asbestos, asbestos products, PCB’s or other toxic substances.

13. The client has the responsibility to provide Avid with all existing, reliable and accurate information relating to the project in as timely manner as possible.

14. Avid and the client mutually agree, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold each other harmless from any and all damage, liability or cost (including reasonable attorney’s fees and defense costs) to the extent caused by their own negligent acts, errors or omissions and those of anyone for whom they are legally liable, and arising from the project that is the subject of this agreement. Neither party is obligated to indemnify the other in any manner whatsoever for the other’s own negligence.

15. The client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Avid from any claims, costs, liabilities or damages resulting from the existence of mold, except for those claims caused directly by the negligence of Avid.

16. This agreement may be terminated upon 10 days written notice by either party should the other fail to perform his obligations hereunder. In the event of termination, the client shall pay Avid for all services, rendered to the date of termination, all reimbursable expenses, and reasonable termination expenses.

17. This agreement comprises the final and complete agreement between the client and Avid. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this agreement. Execution of this agreement signifies that each party has read the document thoroughly, has had any question explained by independent counsel, and is satisfied. Amendments to this agreement shall not be binding unless made in writing and signed by both the client and Avid.

18. In recognition of the relative risks and benefits of the project to both the client and Avid, the client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to limit Avid and Avid’s employee’s total liability to the client, for any and all damages or claim expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of this agreement, from any and all causes, to the total amount of $50,000.00, or the amount of Avid’s fee (which ever is less).

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DESIGN CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Section 107.6.2.1 of 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code 8th Edition,

I, Robert M. MacCormack, Jr. (MA 46319) being a registered professional engineer hereby certify

that Avid Engineers’ employees, under my direct supervision, have prepared the construction

documents including plans, specifications and required computations, which are in accordance

with the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code, and all other applicable laws

and ordinances.

Project: XX

Location: XX

Construction Documents: M

Date on Construction Documents: XXX

__________________________________________ Signature – Robert M. MacCormack, Jr., P.E.

MECHANICAL Discipline – Area of Responsibility M.G.L. Chapter 112, 231 CMR, 250 CMR

Month xx, 2013 Date Professional Engineer (Original Seal)



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FIELD REPORT #XX

Date: XXXXXXXXX

To: XXXXXXXXX

Project No. / Name: XXXXXXXXX

Date of Visit: Month XX, 201X Weather / Temp: Rainy/ approx. 65oF

Present At Site: XXXXX XXXXX

Reported By: Avid Engineers

Signature(s):

On (Month XX, 201X Avid Engineers conducted a walk-through of the (Project Name / Location) to observe construction progress to date.

A summary of our observations is given below. Items listed in bold require clarification and/or corrective action by the contractor.

General Notes

G01: xxxxx

Fire Protection

FP01: xxxxx

Plumbing

P01: xxxxx

Mechanical

M01: xxxxx

Electrical

E01: xxxxx



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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

DATE: Month xx, 200X PROJECT No.: xxxxx

TO: xxxx

COMPANY: xxxx xxxx xxxx

SUBJECT: xxxx xxxx xxxx

WE ARE SENDING – TRANSMITTAL VIA: UPS Overnight / U.S. Mail / Hand Delivery / Pick-Up

x Attached x Drawings x Shop Drawings

x Other (as listed below) x Specifications x Copies

COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION

x Sets 04-xx-xx MEP-FP Drawings – Issued For Construction (full-size, wet stamp)

THESE ARE BEING TRANSMITTED AS NOTED BELOW:

x For Your Use x For Your Records x As Requested

x Items Returned After Borrow x For Your Approval x For Review & Comment

NOTES:

xxxx

SIGNED:

Your Name Here



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Shop Drawing Review Form

PROJECT: XXXXXXX

This shop drawing has been:

PROJECT No.: 1xxxx APPROVED DISAPPROVED

SPEC SECTION: xxxxxx APPROVED AS NOTED NOTED

ITEM: xxxxxx REVISE & RESUBMIT

SUBMITTAL No.: xxxxxx

REVIEWED BY: DATE: Month, XX, 2013

SIGNATURE:

COMMENTS:Shop drawings have been reviewed for the purpose of verifying the general compliance of the submitted equipment or system with the project’s requirements. This contractor retains full responsibility for verifying that submitted equipment or systems comply with the contract documents. Contractor responsibilities include, but are not limited to the confirmation of: dimensions, quantities, supports, access, clearances, and performance requirements. This contractor shall coordinate with all trades and shall verify product’s compatibility with installation techniques. Note, an engineer’s review of a shop drawing does not relieve the contractor from his responsibility to purchase and install the specified equipment. The contract requirements will in no way be limited or reduced by errors in review of shop drawings.

(Shop Drawing) Approved/Approved As Noted

CA - Design / Construction Certifications

CA-Field Report

CA-Transmittals

CA-Shop Drawing Review

+ Our technical experience will benefit your firm. + Your staff will be pleased with our professionalism.+ Your clients will request us.+ We will always value your business.

We are positive a short meeting will solidify your confidence in Avid as a new partner.

The next step is to give us a call…

engineersAVIDFire-Protection|Plumbing|Mechanical|Electrical|Sustainable|Process

17 Bridge St. Suite 201Billerica, MA 01821

T:978.663.5580www.avidengineers.com

+ Academic+ Commercial+ Coperate+ Hospitality+ Manufacturing+ Residential+ Retail+ Shell & Core+ Transportation

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We look forward to working with you!

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