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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Bids - Fire Station No. 9 Demolitions Proj No 117-088 -John Boettcher Sewer and Excavating Contractor,KSi�[a � p'lSilj CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA t CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC WORK CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS Project Name Fire Station #9 Demolitions Project No. 117-088 For Bids Due November 28th, 2017 at 9:30 AM local time From time to time the South Bend Board of Public Works finds it necessary to reject a bid because it does not comply with statutory requirements. In preparing your bid, please use the following checklist in order to make sure that your bid is done in the proper manner. Proper bid security included. The bidder has the option of providing either a Certified Check X or Bid Bond. Bid prepared on the City of South Bend Contractor's Bid for Public Work Form, completely X executed. Contractor's Non -Collusion and Non -Debarment Affidavit, Certification Regarding Investments with Iran, Employment Eligibility Verification, Non -Discrimination Commitment, and X Certification of use of United States Steel Products or Foundry Products. Proof of MBEIWBE Participation Goal Form [MWBE-1.0]. If minimum participation goal is not met, also provide Evidence of Good Faith Efforts Form [MWBE-2,Q] and MBEIWBE Contacted X Form [MWBE-2.1 ]. X Acknowledge Receipt of I Addendum(s) included with the bid. X All required additional information is included with the bid. Proposal statements and other affidavits all signed by the proper party with name either X printed or typed underneath signature. X This cheekilst submitted with the Bid. This checklist is provided for bidder's use in assuring compliance with required documentation; however, it does not include all specifications requirements and does not relieve the bidder of the need to read and comply with the specifications. Bidder: John Boettcher Sewer & Excavating Contractor Date: November 28 2017 By Authorized Rer Signature: Print Name & Title Version 10/17/2016 Boettcher. President Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 1 CITY OF SOUTH -BEND, INDIANA CONTRACTOR'S BID FOR PUBLIC VIfORK Project Name Fire Station #9 Demolitions Project No. 117-088 For Bids Due November 28th, 2017 at 9:30 AM local time PART (Must be completed for all bids. Please type or print) Date: November 28, 2017 Bidder (Firm): John Boettcher Sewer & Excavating Contractor Address: 3305 N Home Street City/State/Zip: Mishawaka, IN 46545 Telephone Number: 574 269-1418 Agent of Bidder (if Applicable): Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers to furnish labor and/or material necessary to complete the public works project of: the City of South Bend, Indiana, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by: and dated November 28, 2017 for the sum of (enter the Total Bid as shown on the Proposal) `�L��e -that �► .kf �� � � r�- ivx `4 4 y 3, �`� , t43 (_(Numerical). ^. The undersigned further agrees to furnish a bond or certified check with this bid for an amount specified in the notice of the letting. If alternative bids apply, the undersigned submits a proposal for each in accordance with the notice. Any addendums attached will be specifically referenced at the applicable page. If additional units of material included in the contract are needed, the cost of units must be the same as that shown in the original contract if accepted by the City of South Bend. If the bid is to be awarded on a unit basis, the itemization of the units shall be show o separate atta`:2, By (Signature) JA W. Boettcher President (Printed !Name of Person Signing) ACCEPTANCE The above bid is accepted this day of Subject to the following conditions: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Gary A. Gilot, President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Member Suzanna M. Fritzberg, Member Therese J. Dorau, Member 20 ---....... ...............- James A. Mueller, Member Attest: Linda M. Martin, Cleric ^ Version 10/17/2016 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 2 PART II (For projects of $100,000 or more �- IC 36-1-12-4) These statements to be submitted under.oath by each bidder with. and .as part of his bid. Attach additional pages for each section as needed. SECTION I EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE ' (Attached) 1. Attach information regarding projects your organization has completed for the period of one (1) year prior to the date of the current bid. 2. Attach.a listing of public works projects currently in process of construction by your organization. 3. Attach information regarding any failure to complete any work awarded to you and the location thereof. 4. Attach references from private firms for which you have performed work.. SECTION II PLAN AND EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE I. Attach an explanation of your plan or layout for performing proposed work. (Examples could include a narrative of when you could begin work, complete the project, number of workers, etc. and any other information which you believe would enable the City of South 113endlo consider your bid.) 2. Attach a listing of the names and addresses of all subcontractors (i.e. persons or firms outside your own firm who have performed part of the work) that you have used on public works projects during the past five (5) years along with a brief description of the worst done' by each subcontractor. 3. If you, intend to sublet any portion of the work, attach the . name and address of .each subcontractor, equipment to be used by .the.:subcantractor,.and whether you wil. -require-pi bond. However, If you are unable to currently provide a .listing, please uride.rstand;a:.listing must be provided priorto contract approval. Until the completion of the proposed project, you are under a continuing obligation to immediately notify the City of South Bend in the event that you subsequently determine that you will use a subcontractor on the proposed project. 4. Attach a listing of equipment you have available to use for the proposed project. All eTipmOnt necessrr�y t dilipentV. nuir t 'lap 5. Have you entered into contracts o received offers o all material is sus nti. _e• he prices used in preparing your proposal? If not, attach an explanation for the. rationale used which would corroborate the prices listed. Yes SECTION III CONTRACTOR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT Attachment of bidder's financial statement is mandatory. Any bid submitted without said financial statement as required by .statute shall thereby be rendered invalid. The :financial statement provided hereunder to the City of South Bend awarding the contract must be specific enough In detail so that said City of South Bend can make a proper determination of the bidder's capability for completing the project if awarded. Version 812212017 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 3 " , II - - Z: G� R n When the prospective Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements below, it shall attach an explanation to this Affi'davm 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. Joseph COUNTY ) The undersigned Contractor, being duly sworn upon his/her/its oath, arms 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 otherbid and without any agreement, understanding or combination with any other Berson in reference to such bidding. Contractor further says that no person or persons, firing, or corporation has, have or will receive dlreWy 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 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. Version 10/1712016 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 4 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 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 the for this project will use steel products or foundry products made in the United States on this project if awarded. 1 understand t have an affirmative ditty 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 Version 10/17/2016 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 6 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 eorrect. Dated this ^28th_ day of Nov 2017 John Boettcher Sewer & Fxcavating Contractor ContiractWBidderr ignatu of Contractor/Bid r s nt JoY�n Boettcher, President Printed Name and Title Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of November 20 17 My Commission Expires May 9, 2024 Notary Public Eii ' A, Leonard County of Residence St. Joseph uu41r+a t o��q, ELlC'iA A LEONARD. 0 Notary Public Stata di Indiana m#;.--:---.*a Cammissiati M 684889:'. SiA4,: C - is , My .r..Sif mission Expires '•.,"tiniA;r*,.�` spy 09' 2024 v NIlU141P { Version 10/17/2016 Contractor's.Bid for Public Works • 6 BID/PROPOSAL��`��� CITY OF SOUTH BEND o ya1ea 6; Project Name Fire Station #9 Demolitions Project No. 117-088 For Bids Due November 28th, 2017 at 9:30 AM local time Base Bid Item No. Description Quantity Unit Total Amount 1 Demolition and Asbestos Abatement 2104 E 1 LS $24,050.41 Mishawaka Avenue 2 Demolition and Asbestos Abatement 2108 E 1 LS $24,050.41 Mishawaka Avenue 3 Demolition and Asbestos Abatement 2112 E 1 LS $23,900.41 Mishawaka Avenue 4 Demolition and Asbestos Abatement 914 S 21st 1 LS $45,772.80 Street 5 Demolition and Asbestos Abatement 918 S 21st 1 LS $16,048.40 Street 6 Envirnonmental Allowance 1 LS $10,000.00 Bid Total $143,822.43 Asbestos Abatement Unit Pricing Item No. Unit Pricing if Required Unit Add Per Unit Price I. Removal, Management, and Disposal of Duct Tape LF $1650 Material Containing Asbestos II. Removal, Management, and Disposal of Duct Wrap SF $16.50 Material Containing Asbestos III. Removal, Management, and Disposal of Floor Tile and SF $2.75 Mastic Material Containing Asbestos IV. Removal, Management, and Disposal of Plaster Material SF $5,50 Containing Asbestos V. Removal, Management, and Disposal of Corrugated SF $5.50 Sheet Material Containing Asbestos Vl. Removal, Management, and Disposal of Attic Insulation SF $5.50 Material Containing Asbestos VII. Removal, Management, and Disposal of Transite Siding SF $4.40 Material Containing Asbestos Bidder (Firm): John Boettcher Sewer & Excavating Contractor City/State/Zip: Mishawaka, IN 46545 Telephone Dumber: (547) 259-1418 By (Signature) John /W, Boettcher (Printed Name of Person Signing) Version 10/17/2016 Contractor's Sid for Public Works - 7 V te�nu.Y p G JE �. O c� Q LU W G m � C � •� O 010 7 C Q a a� E LU u to 0tu0 AIL oz~ Ln to CL o u. a ui O� m - o w u"� D a E UQ� m G co Ca Q OC N •p +�7 z �3 W > d '0, to = 0- 0 0 O CL N � 0t m� c aL3 Z 8�� mh M 7 E W G n it> � 7 z x LU a (U U) U N co O W M 4 c r O W E Z CL m w `m O O m o� E o 4 to O Q op N � r 0 �Y w �i CD c 0 cu U Y o r ro U_ a � E fll W Li � � i Z r-- to q ¢ M m m m O (1) m O z MO o CO IL Z m U) w 1 CITY OF SOUTH BEND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DIVERSITYE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FORM MWr3E-2.0 EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS This completed form should be included as part of the Bids documents related to City of South Bend Public Works Projects requiring Good Faith Efforts to obtain MBEIWBE participation. It is the bidder's sole responsibility to verify whether any listed minority or woman business meets the qualifications of a Minority or Women's owned business as defined by the Indiana Department of Administration ("IDOA"). Project Number: 117-088 Date: November 28, 2017 Project Name: Fire Station #S Demolitions Bidder: John Boettcher Sewer & Excavating Contractor Contact Person: John Boettcher Telephone: 574-259-1418 Address: 3305 N Home Street City: Mishawaka State; IN Zip: 46545 Email: JohnW@JohnBoettcher.comcastbiz. net To determine whether a bidder has demonstrated good faith efforts to reach the MBEIWBE utilization goals set forth in the City of South Bend Public Works Project Specifications, the City and its agencies, boards, or commissions, REQUIRE ALL of the following Good Faith Efforts as listed in the table below*: EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS MBEIWBE LIST(S): The bidder reviewed the City of South Bend's Minority and Women Business Enterprise Diversity Development Program, which uses the IDOA approved list of Minority and Women Owned Business as found on theirwebsite (http:/A wwJn.govlidoa). ACTION (ADVERTISEICONTACT): In order for your bid to be deemed responsive, the City of South Bend requires that all perspective bidders complete no less than 2 of the following: 1. Attend all pre -bid meetings scheduled by the City to inform MBENUBEs of contracting and subcontracting opportunities, 2. Advertise in general circulation and/or trade association publications concerning subcontracting opportunities, and allow MBEIWBEs reasonable time to respond. 3. Perform any and all necessary steps to provide written notice in a manner reasonably calculated to inform MBENVBEs of subcontracting opportunities and allowed sufficient time for them to participate effectively. 4. Utilize pre-existing services of available community organizations, small and/or disadvantaged business assistance offices and other organizations that provided assistance in the recruitment and placement of MBEIWBE firms. "Bidder must circle or otherwise notate which of the two (2) required actions were performed. GOOD FAITH NEGOTIATIONS: The bidder negotiated in good faith with interested MBENVBEs, including providing such MBENVBE's with adequate information about the plans, specifications and other requirements of the subcontract and did not reject MBEIWBEs as unqualified without sound business reasons based on a thorough investigation of their capabilities. SMALL CONTRACT(S): The bidder selected specific portions of the work to be performed by MBEl1NBEs in order to increase the likelihood of meeting the MBEIWBE goals (including breaking down contracts into smaller units to facilitate MBEIWBE participation) CONTRACT RECORDS: The bidder has maintained the following records for each MBENVBE that has bid on the subcontracting opportunity: 1. Name, address, and telephone number; 2. A description of information provided by the bidder or subcontractor; and 3. A statement of whether an agreement was reached, and if not, why not, including any reasons for concluding that the MBENVBE was unqualified to perform the job. *Proper demonstration of Good Faith Effort requires your initials next to all of the above boxes. Any omissions shall be considered grounds for rejection of the bid by the Board of Public Works. The City of South Bend reserves the right to request additional information. Version 10/17/2016 Contractor's Bid for Public Works - 9 CITY.OF SOUTH BEND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS -ENTERPRISE DIVERSITY o, DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FORM:MWBE-2.1,,,: MBE/WBE CONTACTED rass . This completed form should be supplied with Bids that pertain to City of South Bend Public: Works Projects requiring contacted MBE WOE to obtain Good Faith Efforts. It Is the bidder's sole responsibility to verify whether any listed minority or woman business meets the qualifications of a Minority or Women's owned business. PAGE OF Project Number: 117-088 MBEANBE Participation Goal Project Name: Fire Station #9 Demolitions Bidder: t\ _,, John Boq ehes. ewer & Excavating Contractor By: John W. Boettcher MBEIWBEFirr,s State Barricading, Inc. Owner or Contact at MBFJWBE Firm James Michalski Telephone: 574-287-2078 Fax:574-287-1744 Email: TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: Traffic Control RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE MBE/WBE FIRM: MBE/WBE FiO Owner or Contact at MBEIWBE Firm Telephone: Fax: Email: TYPE OF WORK SOLICITED FOR THIS PROJECT: RESULTS OF CONTACT WITH THE MBENVBE FIRM: Version 10/17/206 Contractors Bid for Public Works -10 11 /28/2017 Liberty mutuil® The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company SURETY BID OR PROPOSAL BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, John Boettcher Sewer & Excavating Contractor LTD of 3305 N. Home St., Mishawaka, IN 46545 (hereinafter called the Principal) as Principal, and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company , with its principal office in the City of Keene , New Hampshire (hereinafter called the Surety), as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto City of South Bend, Board of Public Works of 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 (hereinafter called the Obligee) in the penal sum of 5% Dollars 5% lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas, the Principal has submitted the accompanying bid dated November 28, 2017 for Fire Station #9 Demolitions; Project No. 117-088 NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall make any award according to the terms of said bid and the Principal shall enter into a contract with said Obligee in accordance with the terms of said bid and give bond for the faithful performance thereof within the time specified; or if no time is specified within thirty days after the date of said award; or if the Principal shall, in the case of failure so to do, indemnify the Obligee against any loss the Obligee may suffer directly arising by reason of such failure, not exceeding the penalty of this bond, then this obligation shall be null and void: otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed, sealed and dated: November 20, 2017 John Boettcher Sewer & Excavating Contractor, LTD (Principal) By: J nl3 e The hio Casualty Insurance Company By: 1 Gregory S. MIler (Attorney -in -Fact) S-137-Rev. POWER OF ATTORNEY The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company Bond Number: Principal: John Boettcher Sewer & Excavating Contractor, LTD Agency Name: RICHARD S. MILLER & SONS INC Obligee:City"of South Bend, Board of Public Works _ Agent C:ode:133847 Know All Men by These Presents: That The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, pursuant to the authority granted by Article IV, Section 12 of the Code of Regulations and By -Laws of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint: Christian L. Barnes; Gregory S. Miller of BREMEN, Indiana its true and lawful agent(s) and attorney(ies)-in-fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf as surety, and as its act and deed any and all BONDS, UNDERTAKINGS, and RECOGNIZANCES, excluding, however, any bond(s) or undertaking(s) guaranteeing the payment of notes and interest thereon. And the execution of such bonds or undertakings in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon said Company, as fully and amply, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been duty executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of said Company at their administrative offices in Keene, New Hampshire, in their own proper persons. The authority granted hereunder supersedes any previous authority heretofore granted the above named attorney(ies)-in-fact. In WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned officer of the said The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company has hereunto subscribed his name and affixed the Corporate Seal of said Company this 26th day of September, 2016. VSY INS& K? oft oR4 Fyn 0 o R1919w o r y F� �'N1 a*P�le�aa David M, Carey, Assistant Secretary STATE OF PENNSYL.VANIA COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY On this 26th day of September, 2016 before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Pennsylvania, in and for the County of Montgomery, duly commissioned and qualified, came David M. Carey, Assistant Secretary of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, to me personally known to be the individual and officer described in, and who executed the preceding instrument, and he acknowledged the execution of the same, and being by me duly sworn deposes and says that he is the officer of the Company aforesaid, and that the seal affixed to the preceding instrument is the Corporate Seal of said Company, and the said Corporate Seal and his signature as officer were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said Corporation. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at the City of King of Prussia, State of Pennsylvania, the clay and year first above written. gp PAST �41 Go f C� COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANiA y OF Teresa Pasleila, Notary Pualic astela, Notary A5Y>_�kP� G Upper Marion Twp., Montgomery County My Commission Expires March 2t1, 2021 _ Notary Public in and for County of Montgomery, Stale of Pennsylvania 9FN Member, Pefi9*nninAssaciationofNoladea My Commission expires March 28, 2021 'Phis power of attorney is granted under and by authority of Article IV, Section 12 of the By -Laws of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, extracts from which read: ARTICLE IV - Officers: Section 12. Power of Attorney. Any officer or other official of the Corporation authorized for that purpose in writing by the Chairman or the President, and subject to such limitation as the Chairman or President may prescribe, shall appoint such attorneys -in -fact, as may be necessary to act in behalf of the Corporation to make, execute, seal, acknowledge and deliver as surety any and all undertakings, bond, recognizances and other surety obligations. Such attorneys -in -fact, subject to the limitations set forth in their respective powers of attorney, shall have full power to bind the Corporation by their signature and execution of any such instruments and to attach thereto the seal of the Corporation. When so executed, such instruments shall be as binding as if signed by the President and attested to by the Secretary. Any power or authority granted to any representative or attorney -in -fact under the provisions of this article may be revoked at any time by the Board, the Chairman, the President or by the officer or officers granting such power or authority. This certificate and the above power of attorney may be signed by facsimile or mechanically reproduced signatures under and by authority of the following vote of the board of directors of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company effective on the 15th day of February, 2011: VOTED that the facsimile or mechanically reproduced signature of any assistant secretary of the company, wherever appearing upon a certified copy of any power of attorney issued by the company in connection with surety bonds, shall be valid and binding upon the company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed. CERTIFICATE I , the undersigned Assistant Secretary of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, do hereby certify that the foregoing power of attorney, the referenced By -Laws of the Company and the above resolution of their Board of Directors are true and correct copies and are in full force and effect on this dale. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Company this 20th day of November 2017 INS& VSV =oupuk��F9yC a m i Al g° � 'yA M4g�.ds �yd }� Renee C. Llewellyn, Assistant Secretary 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . g. ......... aw A PA� m MIMI IS I NAM a"MRMI oporm W-1 XZ -vt., �4 e,.h r I k.610w.x V F, 11I - 241. M3 WIM