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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Bids - Spec AC - One or More 2018 or Newer 3-4 Ton Extended Cab Four Wheel Drive Pick Up Truck - Jordan FordCITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 1"ACT SELLER'S BID FOR SALE OR LEASE OF MATERIALS K AND NON -COLLUSION AND NON DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT AND ,CGS NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT FOR SELLERS Spec AC — One (1) or More 2018 or Newer % Ton Extended Cab Four Wheel Drive Pick Up BID NAME Truck FOR BIDS DUE November 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Bidder Date: NOVEMBER 14 , 2017(Firm): JORDAN FORD Address: 609 E JEFFERSON BLVD. City/State/Zip: MISHAWAKA, IN 46545Telephone Number: ( 574 ) 259-1981 EXT 317 Agent of Bidder (if Applicable): N/A When the prospective Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statentents below, it shall attack an explanation to this Affidavit. CONTRACTOR'S NON -COLLUSION AND NON -DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT, CERTIFICATION REGARDING INVESTMENT WITH IRAN, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION, NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF USE OF UNITED STATES STEEL PRODUCTS OR FOUNDRY PRODUCTS (Must be completed for all quotes and bids. Please type or print) STATE OF INDIANA ) ) SS: sT JOgFPH COUNTY ) The undersigned Contractor, being duly sworn upon his/her/its oath, affirms under the penalties of perjury that: 1. Contractor has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by him, entered into any combination, collusion or agreement with any person relative to the price to be bid by anyone at such letting nor to prevent any person from bidding nor to induce anyone to refrain from bidding, and that this bid is made without reference to any other bid and without any agreement, understanding or combination with any other person in reference to such bidding. Contractor further says that no person or persons, firms, or corporation has, have or will receive directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, gift, commission or thing of value on account of such sale; and 2. Contractor certifies by submission of this proposal that neither contractor nor any of its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency; and El 3. Contractor has not, nor has any successor to, nor an affiliate of, Contractor, engaged in investment activities in Iran. a. For purposes of this Certification, "Iran" means the government of Iran and any agency or instrumentality of Iran, or as otherwise defined at Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-5, as amended from time -to -time. b. As provided by Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-8, as amended from time -to -time, a Contractor is engaged in investment activities in Iran if either: i. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, provides goods or services of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in value in the energy sector of Iran; or ii. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, is a financial institution that extends twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person for forty-five (45) days or more, if that person will (i) use the credit to provides goods and services in the energy sector in Iran; and (ii) at the time the financial institution extends credit, is a person identified on list published by the Indiana Department of Administration. 4. Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the Contractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien. Contractor agrees that he/she/it shall enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all of Contractor's newly hired employees through the E-Verify Program as defined by I.C. 22-5-1.7-3. Contractor's documentation of enrollment and participation in the E-Verify Program is included and attached as part of this bid/quote; and 5. Contractor shall require his/her/its subcontractors performing work under this public contract to certify that the subcontractors do not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the subcontractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien, and that the subcontractor has enrolled in and is participating in the E-Verify Program. The Contractor agrees to maintain this certification throughout the term of the contract with the City of South Bend, and understands that the City may terminate the contract for default if the Contractor fails to cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the City. 6. Persons, partnerships, corporations, associations, or joint venturers awarded a contract by the City of South Bend through its agencies, boards, or commissions shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of a City contract with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability that does not affect that person's ability to perform the work. In awarding contracts for the purchase of work, labor, services, supplies, equipment, materials, or any combination of the foregoing including, but not limited to, public works 5 contracts awarded under public bidding laws or other contracts in which public bids are not required by law, the City, its agencies, boards, or commissions may consider the Contractor's good faith efforts to obtain participation by those Contractors certified by the State of Indiana as a Minority Business ("MBE") or as a Women's Business Enterprise ("WBE") as a factor in determining the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder. In no event shall persons or entities seeking the award of a City contract be required to award a subcontract to an MBE/WBE; however, it may not unlawfully discriminate against said WBE/MBE. A finding of a discriminatory practice by the City's MBE/WBE Utilization Board shall prohibit that person or entity from being awarded a City contract for a period of one (1) year from the date of such determination, and such determination may also be grounds for terminating the contact for which the discriminatory practice or noncompliance pertains. 7. The undersigned contractor agrees that the following nondiscrimination commitment shall be made a part of any contract which it may henceforth enter into with the City of South Bend, Indiana or any of its agencies, boards or commissions. Contractor agrees not to discriminate against or intimidate any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of this contract with privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, religion, color, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, handicap, national origin or ancestry. Breach of this provision may be regarded as material breach of contract. 1, the undersigned bidder or agent as contractor on a public works project, understand my statutory obligations to the use of steel products or foundry products made in the United States (I.C. 5-16-8-1). 1 hereby certify that I and all subcontractors employed by me for this project will use steel products or foundry products made in the United States on this project if awarded. I understand I have an affirmative duty to notify the City in my bid that my proposal does not include the use of steel products or foundry products made in the United States. I understand it is my sole obligation and responsibility to provide a justification to the City, subject to review and approval, why the cost of United States made steel or foundry products is unreasonable. Prior to award and upon submission of bid which does not use steel products or foundry products made in the United States, the City, through its director of public works, shall make a determination if the price of United States made steel or foundry is unreasonable. I understand that violations hereunder may result in forfeiture of contractual payments. I hereby affirm under the penalties of perjury that the facts and information contained in the foregoing bid for public works are true and correct. Dated this 14TH day of NOVEMBIAO 1.7 ,10 PA A- A 1`0 FA R Contractor/Bidder (Firm) Signature of Contractor/Bidder or Its Agent DEBRA STARKWEATHER C_OMMERCTAL FLEET SALES MANAGER Printed Name and Title Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14TH day of NOVEMBER , 20" My Commission Expires i10� 17' tI County of Residence 7 Notary Public S+' dos. n WHITNEY R. PYLE, Notary Public County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana My Commission Expires 01/09/2021 (To be completed onr by ConfractorsBidders claiming to be a `local Indiana business"pursuant to I.C. 36-1-12-22) INDIANA LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE CLAIM A "local Indiana business" refers to any of the following: (1) A business whose principal place of business is located in an affected county. (2) A business that pays a majority of its payroll (in dollar volume) to residents of affected counties. (3) A business that employs residents of affected counties as a majority of its employees. (4) A business that makes significant capital investments in the affected counties as defined in rules adopted by the political subdivision. (5) A business that has a substantial positive economic impact on the affected counties as defined by criteria in rules adopted by the political subdivision. An "affected county " refers to St. Joseph County, Indiana, or the folloiling counties located adjacent to St. Joseph County: Elkhart County, Marshall County, Starke County and LaPorte County There are the following price preferences, for supplies purchased from a local Indiana business: • 5% for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to be less than $50, 000 • 3%for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to be at least $50,000 but less than $]00,000. 1 /ofora purchase expected by the purchasa2g agency to beat least $100, 000. Date: NOVEMBER 14, 2017 Pursuant to I.C. 36-1-12-22, JORDAN FORD claims a local Indiana business preference for Project F250 (Project 4 AC ) located within the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. ® The location of the principal place of business is 609 E JEFFERSON, MISHAWAKA, IN (Address) © St. Joseph County, Indiana ❑ The following county located adjacent to St. Joseph County, Indiana: ® The majority of the business's payroll for the 12 months prior to the date of this Bid is to residents of St. Joseph County, Indiana or the adjacent county noted above. ® The majority of the business's employees for the 12 months prior to the date of this Bid are residents of St. Joseph County, Indiana, or the adjacent county noted above. If the business is deemed to be the apparent Iowest, responsible, responsive bidder, then it shall provide supporting documentation for the 12 month period prior to the date of the Bid of (i) the total payroll amount paid to all employees of the business, and (ii) the total payroll amount paid to employees who are residents of St. Joseph County and the adjacent county noted above. WHEN SUPPLYING SUPPORTING PAYROLL RECORDS, BIDDER SHALL REDACT ALL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS. Dated this 14TH day of NOVEMBER , 20 17 JORDAN FOR Cgntractor/[udder (Fir . Signature of Contractor/Bidder or Its Agent DEBRA STARKWEATHER COMMERCIAL FLEET SALES MANAGER Printed Name and Title BID/PROPOSAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND Spec AC - One (1) or More 2018 or Newer % Ton Extended Cab Four Wheel BID NAME Drive Pick Up Truck FOR BIDS DUE November 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Description Year/Make/Model Unit Price XL PICKUP 2018 FORD F250 4X4 SUPERCAB $ 30,765.00 EACII Alternate# Description Cost Total I Front mounted western 8' pro -plus $ 5,584.00 EA $ 5 , 584.00 EACH power angling left and right. Plow to come equipped with safety approved li hts and markers, and snow deflector. 2 Front mounted Western MVP Plus. $ 6,Q89.00 EACH $6,089.00 EACH Plow to come equipped with safety approved lights, markers, and snow deflector and shoes. 3 CNG — Bi-fuel conversion with tanks $ 9,943.00 EACH $ 9 , 943.00 EACH mounted under bed. 4 Roof mounted strobe light with $ 2,431.00 EACH $ 2 , 431.00 EACH controller, Federal Signal 53" Legend LPX orequal. Estimated number of days for delivery from award 70 - 84; ADDITIONAL date. FOR ALTERNATES Bidder (Firm): JORDAN FORD Address: 609 E. JEFFERSON BLVD. City/State/Zip: MISHAWAKA, IN 46545 Telephone Number: 574/259--1981 X317 Fax Number: 57��4/��254-2777 ByJ)tA i�f L t cCe L, (Signature) TERRA STARKWEATHER (Printed Name) COMMERCIAL ---FLEET ,„SALES MANAGER (Title) 14 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Gary A. Gilot, President Suzanna M. Fritzberg, Member James A. Mueller, Member 15 Elizabeth A. Maradik, Member Therese J. Dorau, Member Attest: Linda M. Martin, Clerk QUOTATION FOR Jordan Automotive Group Phone: 574-254-2991 Quote # MACQ4222 Debra Starkweather 609 E Jefferson Fax: 574-254-2777 Date: 10/27/2017 P.O. Box 370 Salesman: Mishawaka, IN 46546 E-Mail: dstarkweather@jordanauto.com Delivery, Denny McIntyre Description Qty Unit Price Ext. Price Plows For City Of South Bend Bid Spec L 314 Ton Extended Cab 11/14/17 Alt 1: Western 8' Pro Plus Plow With Following Specifications Ultra- Mount Hitch Design Blade Width: 8 Foot Balde Height: 31" Blade Gauge: 12 Trip Springs: 4 Shock Absorbers: 2 Verticle Ribs: 8 Angling Rams: 1 1/2" X 12" Plowing Width Full Angle: 74" Approx Weight Complete: 821# Disc Shoes: Cast Iron Cutting Edge: 1/2" X 6" Low Profile Dual Beam Halogen Headlamps With Combination Park/turn Blade Guides Rubber Snow Deflector & Plow Shoes Hand Held Controller Delivery Back To Dealer Ship Inlcuded Alt 2 Plows For City Of South Bend Bid Spec L 3/4 Ton Extended Cab 5-9-17 Western Model Mvp 8.6' Pro Plow Folding V With Following Specifications Multi Directional V Blade Ultra- Mount Hitch Design Blade Width: 8 Foot 6 Inches Balde Height: 29" Blade Gauge: 14 Trip Springs: 4 Verticle Ribs: 8 Angling Rams: 1 1/2" X 11" Plowing Width Full Angle: 7" 5" Approx Weight Complete: 880# Cutting Edge: 3/8" X 6" Low Profile Dual Beam Halogen Headlamps With Combination Park/turn Blade Guides Rubber Snow Deflector & Plow Shoes Hand Held Controller Deliver Back To Dealer Inlcuded Ultra Line Cargo Area Of Pick Up Bed Alt 4 Roof Mounted Strobe Federal Signal Legend Model Lpx53z-ambr2h6 Hook Mount 6 Button Controller Inlcuded Columbia City Office 1171 S V1Viams $1re2t CalomW City, IN 46726 Phosim: M-650-7661 rax, Xt)-244-7662 Indianapolis ofte 2102 Clay Street Ind3anopolls_ IN 46205 Phone: 317-377.0407 Fax ,517,377.0421 1 1 $5,584.00 $6,089.00 $496.00 $2,431.00 Nov Haven Oftice P 0; Box 568 Ngev� Haven, IN 46M Phone: 7.(0,748.4100 Sax X0.748A121 $5,584.00 $6,089.00 At 4e Fn $496.00 Y $2,431.00 .. Page 1 of 2 �-� 4( rAo,4e- 3 -Aftemative (FueCSystems Fresno, CA * Elkhart, IN BI-FUEL CNG/Gasoline Will Gutilla 669-289-8522 will@alaltfuels.com DATE QUOTE 10117/2017 171017WG NAME ADDRESS Deb Starkweather Jordan Automotive Group Mishawaka, IN P.O. NO. FORD DROP SHIP TERMS REP END USER FOB 88MNZ4 Due on Completion WG South Bend Elkhart, IN ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE EA. EPA Certified Bi-Fuel CNG System F250-W10-FM-BF 10 GGE 2018 Ford F-250 6.21- SuperCab 04 1 $9,400,00 CNG Tanks Mounted Behind Rear Axle; OEM Gasoline Tank Per Unit Remains (Must Be Midship) All items in "Alternate 1" section of South Bend bid sent by D Starkweather on 10-16-17 are included, EXCEPT: - Tanks to be installed are Type 1, not Type 4. • Tanks will amount to 10 GGE, not the required 20 GGE. • No methane detector is provided. It is not recommended on this vehicle !lee. Note: Quote is contingent on 2018 EPA certification. Note: Quote is good 60 days and is FOB Elkhart, IN. Note: CNG tanks will have approximately 1000psi upon completion. Note: After receipt of purchase order, vehicle will be put into production schedule. Note: After parts and vehicle arrive please allow 25 working days for delivery of first vehicle, and approximately 5 days for each additional vehicle. Note: Vehicle must be ordered with Ford's Gaseous Fuel Prep Engine option. BUYER AUTHORIZATION : Buyer's signature below Is acceptance to purchase the product identified above. Signature_-------•-----------------------•-----------------.---.---- ...... Date:-------•-----------•-------------- ,�- 6-ds e c) ces 3 1` - fuze '�-. a & y -v cl c y3 CITY OF SOUTH BEND BID FOR SPEC AC - ONE OR MORE 2018 OR NEWER % TON EXTENDED CAB FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCK BID DUE DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2017 NOTES & EXCEPTION PAGE IN LIEU OF SERVICE MANUALS, FREE ACCESS TO FORD'S TECHNICAL RESOURCE CENTER PLEASE SEE TWO ADDITIONAL CNG SYSTEMS AVAILABLE; THEY ARE MARKED "OPTIONAL" PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DELIVERY TO YOU. Cop es, _0n0-T `4 W ✓ .,qCternativs Tuef Systems Fresno, CA * Elkhart, IN Dedicated CNG - Extended Range Will Gutilla 559-289-8622 1114U.n uii, t�r:rtrcr �c will@alaltfuels.eom?vi DATE QUOTE 10/24/2017 171024WG2 NAME IADDRESS Deb Starkweather Jordan Automotive Group Mishawaka, IN P.O. NO. FORD DROP SHIP TERMS REP END USER FOB 88MNZ4 Due on Completion WG South Bend Elkhart, IN ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE EA. EPA Certified Dedicated CNG System F250-W34-UB+IB 34 GGE 2018 Ford F-250 6.2t_ SuperCab 4x4 1 $16,900.00 17 GGE In -Bed Slim Design plus 17 GGE Underbody Per Unit All Items in "Alternate 1" section of South Bend bid sent by D Starkweather on 10-16-17 are included, EXCEPT: • Tanks to be installed are Type 1, not Type 4. • Tank system is dedicated CNG, not bi-fuel. • No methane detector is provided. It is not recommended on this vehicle type. Note; Quote is contingent on 2018 EPA certification. Note: Quote is good 60 days and is FOB Elkhart, IN. Note: CNG tanks will have approximately 1000psi upon completion. Note: After receipt of purchase order, vehicle will be put into production schedule. Note: After parts and vehicle arrive please allow 25 working days for delivery of first vehicle, and approximately 5 days for each additional vehicle. Note: Vehicle must be ordered with Ford's Gaseous Fuel Prep Engine option. BUYER AUTHORIZATION : Buyer's signature below is acceptance to purchase the product identified above. Signature................... -....... -... -- _.............................. Date:----------------------------..---- q**'Oo a -Alfternative` TueCSystems Fresno, CA * Elkhart, IN Dedicated CNG Will Gutilla 559-289-8522 ,3ci.�ui,rsu will@aialtfuels.com M001110 DATE QUOTE 10/17/2017 171017WG2 NAME ADDRESS Deb Starkweather Jordan Automotive Group Mishawaka, IN P.O. NO. FORD DROP SHIP TERMS REP END USER FOB 88MNZ4 Due on Com letion WG South Bend Elkhart, IN ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE EA. EPA Certified Dedicated CNG System F250-W17-UB 17 GGE 2018 Ford F-250 6.21- SuperCab 4x4 1 $10,900.00 CNG Tanks Mounted Underbody Per Unit All items in "Alternate 1" section of South Bend bid sent by D Starkweather on 10-16-17 are included, EXCEPT: • Tanks to be installed are Type 1, not Type 4. • Tanks will amount to 17 GGE, not the required 20 GGE. Tank system is dedicated CNG, not bi-fuel. • No methane detector is provided. It is not recommended on this vehicle type. Note: Quote is contingent on 2018 EPA certification. Note: Quote is good 60 days and is FOB Elkhart, IN. Note: CNG tanks will have approximately 1000psi upon completion. Note: After receipt of purchase order, vehicle will be put into production schedule. Note: After parts and vehicle arrive please allow 25 working days for delivery of first vehicle, and approximately 5 days for each additional vehicle. Note: Vehicle must be ordered with Ford's Gaseous Fuel Prep Engine option. BUYER AUTHORIZATION : Buyer's signature below is acceptance to purchase the product Identified above. Signature•---------•------------•------------------••---- ----------------• Date: ---------------------------------- 6-63 " v (a a i - ro d Y. -z c" � Hoot Pic n �- T bA qy3 Al �M. ��- THE HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA POWER OF ATTORNEY THIS Power of Attorney limits the acts of those named herein, and they have no authority to bind the Company except In the manner and to the extent herein stated. KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That THE HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY and MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY, both being corporations organized and existing under the laws of the State of New Hampshire, and CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, (hereinafter individually and collectively the "Company") does hereby constitute and appoint, Jeffrey C. Carey, Mary T. Flanigan, Christy M. Braile, Patrick T. Pribyl, Debra J. Scarborough, Laura M. Buhrmester, Charles R. Teter, III, Charissa D. Lecuyer, Evan D. Sizemore, Larissa Smith, Rebecca S. Leal, C. Stephens Griggs, Tahitia M. Fry and/or Megan L. Burns -Hasty Of Lockton Companies of Kansas City, MO each individually, if there be more than one named, as its true and lawful attorney(s)-in- fact to sign, execute, seal, acknowledge and deliver for, and on its behalf, and as its act and deed any place within the United States, any and all surety bonds, recognizances, undertakings, or other surety obligations. The execution of such surety bonds, recognizances, undertakings or surety obligations, in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon the Company as if they had been duly signed by the president and attested by the secretary of the Company, in their own proper persons. Provided however, that this power of attorney limits the acts of those named herein; and they have no authority to bind the Company except in the manner stated and to the extent of any limitation stated below: Any such obligations in the United States, not to exceed Fifty Million and No/100 ($50,000,000) in any single Instance That this power is made and executed pursuant to the authority of the following Resolutions passed by the Board of Directors of said Company, and said Resolutions remain in full force and effect: RESOLVED: That the President or any Vice President, in conjunction with any Vice President, be and they hereby are authorized and empowered to appoint Attorneys -in -fact of the Company, in its name and as it acts, to execute and acknowledge for and on its behalf as surety, any and all bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity, waivers of citation and all other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, with power to attach thereto the seal of the Company. Any such writings so executed by such Attorneys -in -fact shall be binding upon the Company as if they had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the Company in their own proper persons. RESOLVED: That any and all Powers of Attorney and Certified Copies of such Powers of Attorney and certification in respect thereto, granted and executed by the President or Vice President In conjunction with any Vice President of the Company, shall be binding on the Company to the same extent as if all signatures therein were manually aff€xed, even though one or more of any such signatures thereon may be facsimile. (Adopted October 7, 1981 — The Hanover Insurance Company; Adopted April 14, 1982 — Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company; Adopted September 7, 2001 — Citizens Insurance Company of America) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY, MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY and CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA have caused these presents to be sealed with their respective corporate seals, duly attested by two Vice Presidents, this 15th day of November, 2016. THE HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY CITIZENS ISURANCE OMpAMY OF AMERICA Rober+ Thonw, Vice I'Midenr THE HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY PBETT 9AY�IRAE COMPANY SUR CEFAMERICA THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ) COUNTY OF WORCESTER ) ss. On this 151h day of November 201B before me came the above named Vice PresidentsHanover Insurance Company, Massachusetts BayInsurance Companyand Citizens Insurance Company of America, tome pe known to be the individuals and officers described herein, and acknowledged that the seals affixed to the preceding instrument are the corporate seals of The Hanover Insurance Company, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company and Citizens Insurance Company of America, respectively, and that the said corporate seals and their signatures as officers were duly affixed and subscribed to said instrument by the authority and direction of said Corporations. 01ANE J MARINO NM y pl 4i ur i dWow + tok" CW _MA1" Diane J. a o, Notary PatltiC My Corinn,ssion Bxpim Mawh 4, 2022 1, the undersigned Vice President of The Hanover insurance Company, Massachusetts Bay insurance Company and Citizens Insurance Company of America, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Original Power of Attorney issued by said Companies, and do hereby further certify that the said Powers of Attorney are still in force and effect. GIVEN under my hand and the seals of said Companies, at Worcester, Massachusetts, this day of i;T^<1 #f G CERTIFIED COPY Theodore G. Martinez, Vice President