CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
This
Agreement is made as of the 19th day of November, 2008 by and
between Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation
having a place of business at 82 Cambridge Street, Burlington,
Massachusetts (“Owner”) and Nordblom Development
Company, Inc. a Massachusetts corporation having a place of
business at 15 Third Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
(“ Development Agent ”).
Preliminary Recitals
A.
Owner is the owner of a tract of undeveloped land in Burlington,
Massachusetts containing approximately 8.35 acres located on
Network Drive and more particularly described on Exhibit A attached
hereto (the “ Property ”) for the purpose of
developing the Project, as hereinafter defined. Owner is desirous
of entering into an agreement with the Development Agent for the
furnishing by Development Agent of all project management and
construction services to and for the benefit of Owner in connection
with the development, construction and completion of the Project,
as hereinafter defined.
B.
The project (hereinafter called the “ Project
”), which will be developed on the Property will consist of a
commercial building, parking, utilities, as further described on
Exhibit B attached hereto and such other improvements and
components as may be approved by Owner.
C.
Owner desires to engage Development Agent to perform certain
services in connection with the development, design and
construction of the Project and Development Agent desires to accept
such engagement, all on the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, Owner and Development Agent agree as
follows:
1.
Appointment .
Owner hereby engages and designates Development Agent, and
Development Agent hereby accepts such engagement and designation,
on the conditions and for the term hereinafter set forth, as
Owner’s agent for the purposes of constructing the Project
and overseeing and managing the development process for the
Project. Development Agent recognizes that a relationship of good
faith is created by this Agreement and agrees to use its best
efforts (as that term is defined in Section 7.7) and to devote such
time as may be necessary to perform the services provided for
herein, and such additional duties and responsibilities as are
reasonably within the general scope of such services, or to cause
such services to be so performed, so as to effect, to an extent
reasonably possible, the efficient and economic construction of the
Project.
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2.
Development Agent’s Duties; Development Agent’s
Warranties and Representations . Development Agent shall
perform or cause to be performed the following services for, on
behalf of and, subject to the further provisions of this Agreement,
at the expense of Owner in connection with the development,
construction and completion of the Project:
2.1.
Project Plans .
2.1.1.
Owner has entered into (i) a contract with Spagnolo Gisness &
Associates, Inc. (the “ Architect ”) to design
the Project, and (ii) a contract with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
(the “ Engineer ” and collectively with the
Architect, the “ Project Planners ”) to design
the infrastructure and site plans for the Project. The Owner has
approved the plans for the Project, the list of which is attached
to the Construction Contract as Exhibit A (the “ Approved
Plans ”).
2.1.2
Owner has entered into a
construction contract of even date herewith, and an Amendment No. 1
to the construction contract (as amended, the “
Construction Contract ”) for a guaranteed maximum
price of $22,463,218.00 with Erland Construction, Inc. (the “
General Contractor ”) for the construction of the
Project.
2.1.3.
The Approved Plans shall not be amended by Development Agent
without the written consent of Owner, and unless Owner otherwise
consents in writing, the Project shall be constructed substantially
in accordance with the Approved Plans and the Construction
Contract, except for (i) minor changes necessitated by job
conditions which are approved by the Project Planners and which do
not increase or decrease any line item of the Project Budget, and
(ii) changes in the Approved Plans or the work performed pursuant
thereto which are approved in writing by the Project Planners and
by Owner and which do not increase or decrease any line item of the
Project Budget. All change orders in any event shall be submitted
to and approved by Owner in writing, regardless of the provisions
set forth above.
2.1.4.
Owner hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Louis P. Valente
(or any other person which Owner may hereafter designate by Notice
to Development Agent) as its representative to give any consents
and approvals on behalf of Owner which may be required under the
terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, any
consents or approvals of Owner required as above provided in
respect of the Approved Plans, changes in the Approved Plans or any
deviation of the work from the Approved Plans. Any consent or
approval given by such representative or any successor thereto
appointed by Owner shall be binding on Owner.
2.1.5.
The Construction Contract shall not be amended or cancelled without
the prior written consent of Owner except as otherwise permitted in
subsection 2.1.3.
2.2.
Licenses and Permits . Development Agent shall use its best
efforts to assist the General Contractor in procuring or causing to
be procured from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction
over the Project, at Owner’s expense and in Owner’s
name, all necessary licenses, permits, certificates, authorizations
and approvals required in connection with the construction,
completion, and occupancy of the Project not yet procured by Owner
as of the date hereof, including, without limitation, all requisite
building permits and temporary and permanent certificates of
occupancy necessary for the construction and occupancy of the
Project in accordance with the Approved Plans. True copies of all
such licenses, permits, authorizations and approvals shall be
delivered by Development Agent to Owner promptly after the same
have been procured.
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2.3.
Project Budget; Contingency; Progress Schedule .
2.3.1.
Owner has approved the budget (the “ Project Budget
”) attached hereto as Exhibit C. The total costs shown on the
Project Budget shall be referred to herein as the “
Project Costs .” Development Agent shall not have the
right, without Owner’s prior written approval, to incur or
pay for or cause to be incurred or paid for any item of labor,
materials or services of architects or engineers if the cost of the
same would cause any increase in the Project Budget. All changes to
the Project Budget which constitute an increase or decrease in any
line item of the Project Budget shall require the prior written
approval of the Owner
2.3.2.
Development Agent shall review, assist and advise Owner as to all
change order requests (a “ Change Order ”) and
assist in negotiation, completion and execution of such change
order. All Change Orders shall be approved by Owner in
writing.
2.3.3.
Attached as Exhibit D to the Construction Contract is a
construction progress schedule (the “ Progress
Schedule ”) for the Project setting forth the estimated
dates for starting and completing the various stages of
construction of the Project. Development Agent shall use its best
efforts to cause the General Contractor substantially to comply
with and adhere to the Progress Schedule. Development Agent shall
incur no liability to Owner if for any reason it is unable, despite
the use of its best efforts, to cause the General Contractor
substantially to comply with and adhere to the Progress Schedule.
Owner shall have the right, in its discretion, but not the
obligation, to direct Development Agent to have work performed on
an overtime basis from time to time.
2.4.
Development Agent’s Duties in Connection with Project
Construction . Development Agent shall, at Owner’s
expense (i) cause to be purchased on behalf and in the name of
Owner all materials and equipment for the Project in accordance
with the Project Budget; (ii) cause the General Contractor to
construct and complete the Project in accordance with the
Construction Contract; (iii) cause the Project to be equipped with
all fixtures, equipment and items of personal property required for
the operation of the Project following completion, all
substantially in accordance with the Construction Contract and the
Approved Plans as the same may be amended from time to time as
provided in subsection 2.1.3. The Project shall be constructed,
equipped and completed in accordance with all applicable
requirements of law, including, without limitation, zoning laws,
ordinances and resolutions, building codes, fire, health and
sanitary codes and the like. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, Development Agent’s obligations under this Section
2.4 shall include, without limitation, the following:
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2.4.1.
to oversee, manage and coordinate the construction of the Project.
Owner shall have the right to inspect the Project as work
progresses;
2.4.2.
to oversee the performance and enforce the obligations of the
General Contractor under the Construction Contract, and the Project
Planners under the terms of their respective contracts; provided,
however, that attorneys’ fees and similar expenses incurred
by Development Agent with Owner’s prior written approval in
connection with such enforcement shall be payable by
Owner;
2.4.3.
to use its best efforts to cause the Project to be completed in an
expeditious manner, including causing the General Contractor to
keep at the Project an adequate supply of workmen and
materials;
2.4.4.
to monitor the insurance status of the Project Planners and the
General Contractor and advise Owner as to any expiration,
modification, termination or pending termination of the respective
insurance policies;
2.4.5.
If requested by Owner, to cause the Contractor to procure or cause
to be procured at the expense of Owner a performance bond, labor
and material payment bond and a lien bond in the amount of the
maximum aggregate contract sum of the Construction Contract,
guaranteeing the performance by the General Contractor of the
Construction Contract and payment of all costs thereof and
incidental thereto, and to require the General Contractor to
procure a performance bond, labor and material payment bond and a
lien bond from any subcontractor which has one or more subcontracts
for the Project with an aggregate value of $200,000 or more (a
“major subcontractor”) in the amount of the maximum
aggregate contract sum of each such subcontract guaranteeing the
performance by such major subcontractor of its subcontract and
payment of all costs thereof and incidental thereto. All such
bond(s) shall be issued by a reputable surety company licensed to
do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and approved by
Owner, shall name Owner and, if obtainable without additional cost,
Development Agent as co-obligees as their respective interests may
appear and shall be delivered to Owner;
2.4.6.
subject to the prior written approval of Owner, to employ,
discharge and supervise, or cause to be employed, discharged and,
supervised, all attorneys and other professionals and personnel
necessary to construct and complete a Project in accordance with
the terms hereof;
2.4.7.
to negotiate or to cause the General Contractor to negotiate final
settlements with all subcontractors, mechanics and materialmen and,
if any mechanic’s, materialmen’s or similar lien is
filed with respect to the Project, to take such action (at the
expense and with the approval of Owner), or to cause the General
Contractor or the surety issuing the bonds provided for in
subsection 2.4.5 to take such action, as is necessary or
appropriate to contest or settle and discharge such
lien;
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2.4.8.
to use its best efforts to cause the Project Planners to discover
and bring to Owner’s attention any defects in the
construction of the Project or in the installation or personal
property therein prior to the expiration of any applicable guaranty
periods;
2.4.9.
to hold periodic meetings, not more frequently than bi-weekly, with
Owner and/or its representatives to review the progress of the
construction of the Project and to review the Project Budget and
the Progress Schedule in light of actual experience; provided,
however, that the Project Budget shall not be revised by
Development Agent without the prior written consent of Owner.
Unless otherwise agreed upon, all such meetings shall be held at
the principal office of The Owner;
2.4.10.
to review and approve or take other action with respect to all
applications for payment submitted by the General Contractor, the
Project Planner or others and to review and approve all Change
Orders pursuant to Subsection 2.3.3 above;
2.4.11.
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