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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSure Fire Inc / HAVC Safty BuildingPAYMENTBOND Contract Number HVAC Improvements Safety Building Date Bond Executed (Date of Contract or Later) January 22, 2025 PRINCIPAL/CONTRACTOR (Legal Name and Business Address) Sure -Fire, Inc. 617 Washington St Horicon, WI 53032 SURETY(IES) (Legal Name(s) and Business Address(es)) Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland 1299 Zurich Way Schaumburg, IL 60196-1056 OWNER (Legal Name and Business Address) CITY OF OSHKOSH 215 Church Avenue PO Box 1130 Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903-1130 OBLIGATION Bond No. Bond Number: 9456069 CITY OF OSHKOSH Type of Organization Individual _ Partnership X Corporation • State of Incorporation Wisconsin Penal Sum of Bond $549,735.00 The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to the Owner to pay for labor, materials, and equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Contract identified above, which is incorporated herein by reference, subject to the following terms. If the Contractor promptly snakes payment of all sums due to claimants, and defends, indemnifies, and holds harmless the Owner from all claims, demands, liens, or suits by any person or entity seeking payment for labor, materials, or equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Contract, then the Surety and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond. If there is no Owner Default to pay the Contractor as required under the Contract for work performed or to perform or complete any material term of the Contract, then the Surety(ies) obligation under this Bond shall arise after the Owner has promptly notified the Contractor and the Surety of claims, demands, liens, or suits against the Owner or the Owner's property by any person or entity seeking payment for labor, materials, or equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Contract and tendered defense of such claims, demands, liens, or suits to the Contractor and the Surety. Page 1 of 2 Amounts owed by the Owner to Contractor under the Contract shall be used for performance of the Contract and to satisfy claims, if any, under any Performance Bond. By the Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond, they agree that all funds earned by the Contractor in the performance of the Contract are dedicated to satisfy obligations of the Contractor and Surety under this Bond, subject to the Owner's priority to use the funds for the completion of the work. Upon notice and tendering of claims as specified above, the Surety shall promptly and at Surety's expense defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Owner against such claim, demand, lien, or suit. Surety shall answer claimants, with a copy to Owner, within sixty (60) days of the date of the claim, stating the amount that are disputed and the specific basis for challenging any amount that is disputed or pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed amount claimed. Surety shall not be obligated to the Owner, claimants, or others for obligations of the Contractor under this Bond that are unrelated to the Contract. The Owner shall not be liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any claimant under this Bond and shall have no obligation to make payments to, or give notice on behalf of claimants, or otherwise have any obligation to claimants under this Bond. Notice to the Contractor or Surety shall be deemed to have been given: (i) upon delivery to an officer or person entitled to such notice, if hand delivered; or (ii) two (2) business days following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid; (iii) upon delivery by a commercial carrier that will certify the date and time of delivery; or (iv) upon transmission if by facsimile, e-mail, or other form of electronic transmission. Notices shall be provided to the Owner, Surety, and/or Contractor at their address as specified on this Bond or to a facsimile, e-mail, or other electronic address that has been provided in writing to the other party to be used for this purpose. The laws of the State of Wisconsin shall govern the interpretation and construction of this Bond. Winnebago County shall be the venue for all disputes arising under this Bond. Any provision in this Bond that may conflict with statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to the statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. Sure -Fire, Inc. Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Name of Principal/Contractor Name of Surety Title r o � Y �Q-s r / Title Ka�Weidtorney in -Fact Page 2 of 2 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation of the State of New York, the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, a corporation of the State of Illinois, and the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND a corporation of the State of Illinois (herein collectively called the "Companies"), by Robert D. Murray, Vice President, in pursuance of authority granted by Article V, Section 8, of the By -Laws of said Companies, which are set forth on the reverse side hereof and are hereby certified to be in full force and effect on the date hereof, do hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint Lynn E. POTTER, Jenny L. HIRTH, Kathryn A. WEIDNER, Patrick A. MCKENNA, Jay A. ZAHN of Madison, Wisconsin, its true and lawful agent and Attorney -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 and undertakings, and the execution of such bonds or undertakings in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon said Companies, as fully and amply, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY at its office in New York, New York., the regularly elected officers of the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY at its office in Owings Mills, Maryland., and the regularly elected officers of the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND at its office in Owings Mills, Maryland., in their own proper persons. The said Vice President does hereby certify that the extract set forth on the reverse side hereof is a true copy of Article V, Section 8, of the By -Laws of said Companies, and is now in force. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Vice -President has hereunto subscribed his/her names and affixed the Corporate Seals of the said ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, and FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, this 18th day of March, A.D. 2024. ,,,,,11111,rrrr , vtO��o ,off, '"'n"u waa",`•`` n°00% "'9•,o„nma"c ATTEST: ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND By: Robert D. Murray Vice President QLlhL ( VL6YJ)`_ By: Dawn E. Brown Secretary State of Maryland County of Baltimore On this 18th day of March, A.D. 2024, before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, duly commissioned and qualified, Robert D. Murray, Vice President and Dawn E. Brown, Secretary of the Companies, to me personally known to be the individuals and officers described in and who executed the preceding instrument, and acknowledged the execution of same, and being by me duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he/she is the said officer of the Company aforesaid, and that the seals affixed to the preceding instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies, and that the said Corporate Seals and the signature as such officer were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said Corporations. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal the day and year first above written. Genevieve M. Maison GENEVIEVEM. MAISON NOTARY PUBLIC BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD 1���I�- �O• . ��''''�PE My Commission EW" JANUARY 21, 2025 Authenticity of this bond can be confirmed at bondvalidator.zurichna.com or 410-559-8790 Bond No. Bond Number: 9456069 PERFORMANCE BOND Contract Number HVAC Improvements Safety Building Date Bond Executed (Date of Contract or Later) January 22, 2025 PRINCIPAL/CONTRACTOR (Legal Name and Business Address) Sure -Fire, Inc. 617 Washington St Horicon, WI 53032 SURETY(IES) (Legal Name(s) and Business Address(es)) Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland 1299 Zurich Way Schaumburg, IL 60196-1056 OWNER (Legal Name and Business Address) CITY OF OSHKOSH 215 Church Avenue PO Box 1130 Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903-1130 OBLIGATION CITY OF OSHKOSH Type of Organization Individual —Partnership X Corporation State of Incorporation Wisconsin Penal Sum of Bond $549,735.00 The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to the Owner for payment of the sum shown above or the performance of the Contract identified above, which is incorporated herein by reference. This Bond shall cover any work performed during initial construction and any warranty period required by the Contract. If there is no Owner Default to pay the Contractor as required under the Contract for work performed or to perform or complete any material term of the Contract, then the Surety(ies) obligation under this Bond shall arise after: 1. The Owner provides notice to the Contractor and Surety that the Owner is considering declaring the Contractor in default of the Contract. Within five (5) business days of the Owner's notice, either the Contractor or the Surety may request a conference with the Owner to discuss such default and the remedy therefor. If a conference is requested, the conference shall be scheduled to take place at Owner's principal place of business or another agreed -upon location within five (5) business days of Page 1 of 3 the request for conference. If the Owner, Contractor, and Surety agree, the Contractor may be allowed a reasonable time to perform the Contract, but such agreement shall not waive the Owner's right, if any, to subsequently declare the Contractor in default; 2. The Owner declares the Contractor in default and notifies the Surety of the declaration of default; and 3. The Owner agrees to pay the balance of the Contract price in accordance with the terns of the Contract to the Surety or to a qualified Contractor selected to perform the Contract. Failure of the Owner to comply with the notice requirement specified above shall not release the Surety from its obligations. Upon notice from the Owner as provided above, the Surety shall promptly and at Surety's expense take one of the following actions: 1. Arrange for the Contractor, with consent of the Owner, to perform and complete the Contract; 2. Undertake to perform and complete the Contract itself, through qualified agents or independent contractors; 3. Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified contractors acceptable to the Owner to enter into a contract with the Owner for performance and completion of the Contract, to be secured with performance and payment bonds, and to pay to the Owner as damages any amount in excess of the original Contract amount for the completion of the Contract; any additional legal, design professional, architect, or consultant fees resulting from any delay in the completion of the Contract; and any applicable liquidated damages specified within the Contract resulting from any delay in the completion of the Contract. 4. Make payment to the Owner, as soon as practicable after an amount is determined for completion of the Contract; or 5. Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the Owner, citing with specificity the reasons for such denial. If the Surety does not proceed with reasonable promptness, Owner may give notice to the Surety and the Surety shall be deemed in default on this Bond five (5) business days after notice by the Owner demanding the Surety perform its obligations under this Bond. Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to Owner upon default. Except for default of the Surety and Surety's election to perform or complete the Contract itself under Paragraph 2 above, Surety's liability shall be limited to the amount of this Bond. Notice to the Contractor or Surety shall be deemed to have been given: (i) upon delivery to an officer or person entitled to such notice, if hand delivered; or (ii) two (2) business days following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid; (iii) upon delivery by a commercial carrier that will certify the date and time of delivery; or (iv) upon transmission if by facsimile, e-mail, or other form of electronic transmission. Notices shall be provided to the Owner, Surety, and/or Contractor at their address as specified on this Bond or to a facsimile, e-mail or other electronic address that has been provided in writing to the other party to be used for this purpose. The laws of the State of Wisconsin shall govern the interpretation and construction of this Bond. Winnebago County shall be the venue for all disputes arising under this Bond. Any provision in this Bond that may conflict with statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to the statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. Page 2 of 3 The above obligation is void if the Contractor performs and fulfills all the terms, conditions, and agreements of the Contract and any authorized modifications during the term of the original Contract and any extensions thereof. Notice to the Surety is waived for any modifications agreed upon by Owner and Contractor. Sure -Fire, Inc. Name of Principal/Contractor Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Name of Surety Titte Kathryn A. We dner, Attorney -in -Fact, Page 3 of 3 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation of the State of New York, the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, a corporation of the State of Illinois, and the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND a corporation of the State of Illinois (herein collectively called the "Companies"), by Robert D. Murray, Vice President, in pursuance of authority granted by Article V, Section 8, of the By -Laws of said Companies, which are set forth on the reverse side hereof and are hereby certified to be in full force and effect on the date hereof, do hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint Lynn E. POTTER, Jenny L. HIRTH, Kathryn A. WEIDNER, Patrick A. MCKENNA, Jay A. ZAHN of Madison, Wisconsin, its true and lawful agent and Attorney -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 and undertakings, and the execution of such bonds or undertakings in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon said Companies, as fully and amply, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY at its office in New York, New York., the regularly elected officers of the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY at its office in Owings Mills, Maryland., and the regularly elected officers of the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND at its office in Owings Mills, Maryland., in their own proper persons. f The said Vice President does hereby certify that the extract set forth on the reverse side hereof is a true copy of Article V, Section 8, of the By -Laws of said Companies, and is now in force. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Vice -President has hereunto subscribed his/her names and affixed the Corporate Seals of the said ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, and FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, this 18th day of March, A.D. 2024. �asuany� :m OSPteq a"'~ �P•�SPEOAL�` y�,,n= " °CoO'or,O:$`P 3o _oAL sue'' p � ATTEST: ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND By: Robert D. Murray Vice President �pGl/iL 4 14AX"�_ By: Dawn E. Brown Secretaq State of Maryland County of Baltimore On this 18th day of March, A.D. 2024, before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, duly commissioned and qualified, Robert D. Murray, Vice President and Dawn E. Brown, Secretary of the Companies, to me personally known to be the individuals and officers described in and who executed the preceding instrument, and acknowledged the execution of same, and being by me duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he/she is the said officer of the Company aforesaid, and that the seals affixed to the preceding instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies, and that the said Corporate Seals and the signature as such officer were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said Corporations. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal the day and year first above written. Genevieve M. Maison p,"�EVEM GENEVIEVE M. MAISON NOTARY PUBLIC ' 9�•.,; UDR BALTIMORE COUNTY. MID My Commission Eapw" JANUARY 27, 2025 Authenticity of this bond can be confirmed at bondvalidator.zw•ichna.com or 410-559-8790 Contract Number HVAC Improvements Safety Building Date Bond Executed (Date of Contract or Later) December 18, 2024 PRINCIPAL/CONTRACTOR (Legal Name and Business Address) Sure -Fire, Inc. 617 Washington St Horicon, WI 53032 SURETY(IES) (Legal Name(s) and Business Address(es)) Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland 1299 Zurich Way Schaumburg, IL 60196-1056 OWNER (Legal Name and Business Address) CITY OF OSHKOSH 215 Church Avenue PO Box 1130 Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903-1130 OBLIGATION CITY OF OSHKOSH Type of Organization Individual _ Partnership X Corporation State of Incorporation WL.._.._ --- .. Penal Sum of Bond Five Percent of the Amount Bid (5%) The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to the Owner for the amount of the penal sum identified above if the Owner accepts the bid of this Contractor within the time specified in the Bid documents or within such time period as may be agreed upon between the Owner and the Contractor, and the Contractor shall fail to execute the Contract within five (5) business days of written notice to the Contractor and Surety of Owner's intent to make a claim upon this Bond. The Surety hereby waives any notice of an agreement between the Owner and Contractor to extend the time in which the Owner may accept the Bid. If the Contractor either enters into a contract with Owner in accordance with the terms of the Bid and gives such bond(s) that may be specified in the Bidding documents for the faithful performance of the Contract and for the prompt payment of labor, materials, and supplies furnished for the purpose thereof; or pays to the Owner the difference between the amount specified in the Bid and such larger amount for which the Owner may in good faith contract with another party to perform the work covered in such Bid, then the Surety and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond. Page 1 of 2 Notice to the Contractor or Surety shall be deemed to have been given_ (i) upon delivery to an. officer or person entitled to such notice, if hand delivered; or (ii) two (2) business days following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid; (iii) upon delivery by a commercial carrier that will certify the date and time of delivery; or (iv) upon transmission if by facsimile, e-mail, or other form of electronic transmission. Notices shall be provided to the Owner, Surety, and/or Contractor at their address as specified on this Bond or to a facsimile, e-mail or other electronic address that has been provided in writing to the other party to be used for this purpose. The laws of the State of Wisconsin shall govern the interpretation and construction of this Bond. Winnebago County shall be the venue for all disputes arising under this Bond. Any provision in this Bond that may conflict with statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to the statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. N�of-l.'jhcipal/Contractor Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Name of Surety fli Title Kathryn A. Weidner, Attomey-in-Fact - Page 2 of 2 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND POWER OF ATTORNEY .KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation of the State of New York, the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, a corporation of the State of Illinois, land the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND a corporation of the State of Illinois (herein collectively called the "Companies"), by Robert D, Murray, Vice President, in pursuance of authority granted by Article V, Section 8, of the By -Laws of said Companies, which are set forth on the reverse side hereof and are hereby certified to be in full force and effect on the date hereof, do hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint Lynn E. POTTER, Jenny L. HIRTH, Kathryn A. WEIDNER, Patrick A. MCKENNA, Jay A. ZAFIN of Madison, Wisconsin, its true and lawful agent and Attorney -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 and undertakings, and the execution of such bonds or undertakings in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon said Companies, as fully and amply, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly el"ected officers of the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY at its office in New York, .Neer York., the regularly elected officers of the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY at its office in Owings Mills, Maryland., and the regularly elected officers of the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND at its office in Owings Mills, Maryland., in their own proper persons. The said Vice President does hereby certify that the extract set forth on the reverse side hereof is a true copy of Article V, Section 8, of the lay -Lays of said Companies, and is now in force. IN WFFNESS WHEREOF, the said Vice -President has hereunto subscribed his/her names and affixed the Corporate Seals of the said ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, and. FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPAI Y OF MARYLAND, this lath day of March, A.D. 2024, ynhtr�, 75�3It, z rpP Ytta: $' �YD 'Vc, = zt SEAL zsrt e ATTEST: Iji(1f6t"tM\i1 4�f11fiEN tf .- �NIj Yt1iN,\� ZURICH A MERICAPt INSURANCE COMPANY COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY FIDELITYAND DEPOSrr COMPANY OF 14IARYLAND By: Robert D. Murray Vfee Pravident By: Dawn B. Brown Secretary State of 14aryland County of Baltimore On this 18th day of March, A.D. 2024, before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, duly commissioned and qualified, Robert D. Murray, Vice President and Dawn E. Brown, Secretary of the Companies, to me personalty known to be the individuals and officers described in and who executed the preceding instrument, and acknowledged the execution of same, and being by me duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he/she is the said officer of the Company aforesaid, and that the seals affixed to the preceding instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies, and that the said Corporate Seals and the signature as such officer were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said Corporations. IN TFST1MONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto setmy hand and affixed my Official Seal the day and year first above written. Genevieve M. Maison Ct tlr � GENr_-Vu:-VE M, MAtS0N `ry 5u� ,'�- _ WnAW MAX �kT OREC xttarr.!MO L,Cte¢racSiorz r�'�'- z:'Kun-t,.fAt`�1kRiii. iyi?4 i:rttntts ''. Authenticity of this bond can be confirmed at bondvalidator.zurichna.com or 410-559-8790 EXTRACT FROM BY-LAWS OF THE COMPANIES "Article V, Section 8, Attorneys -in -Fact. The Chief Executive Officer, the President, or any Executive Vice President or Vice President may, by written instrument under the attested corporate seal, appoint attorneys -in -fact with authority to execute bonds; policies, recognizances, stipulations, undertakings, or other like instruments on behalf of the Company, and may authorize any officer or any such attorney -in -fact to affix the corporate seal thereto; and may with or without cause modify of revoke any such appointment or authority at any time." CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Vice President of the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, and the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, do hereby certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney is still in full force and effect on the date of this certificate; and I do further certify that Article V, Section 8, of the By -Laws of the Companies is still in force. This Power of Attorney and Certificate may be signed by facsimile under and by authority of the following resolution of the Board of Directors of the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting duly called and held on the 15th day of December 1998. RESOLVED: "That the signature of the President or a Vice President and the attesting signature of a Secretary or an Assistant Secretary and the Seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile on any Power of Attorney ... Any such Power or any certificate thereof bearing such facsimile signature and seal shall be valid and binding on the Company." This Power of Attorney and Certificate may be signed by facsimile under and by authority of the following resolution of the Board of Directors of the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY at a meeting duly called and held on the 5th day of May, 1994,.and the following resolution of the Board of Directors of the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND at a meeting duly called and held on the I Oth day of May, 1990. RESOLVED: "That the facsimile or mechanically reproduced seal of the company and facsimile or mechanically reproduced signature of any Vice -President, Secretary, or Assistant Secretary of the Company; whether made heretofore or hereafter, wherever appearing upon a certified copy of any power of attorney issued by the Company, shall be valid and binding upon the Company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed. IN TES'ITAONY WILEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the corporate seals of the said Companies, this 18th day of December , 2024 . 'tt,}LNt o`V01 ky ( A?1kI7�j„!,, `,t*tlttktliiflli!/a i,'' ti �j iN5 oR9rp 41e O¢ .a fu <`;'$E LL" in a 2 ia: r'SEAL, I ti i4 a a F41k.OV, Thomas 0. McClellan Vice President TO .REPORT A CLAIM WITH .REGARD TO A SURETY BOND, PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE CLAIM INCLUDING THE PRINCIPAL ON THE BOND, THE BOND NUMBER, AND YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO: Zurich Surety Claims 1299 Zurich Way Schaumburg, )L 60196-1056 rebc)rtsfe lainrs(tuzuri chna.com 800-626-4577 Authenticity of this Mond can be confirmed at bondvalidator.zurichna.com or 410-559-8790