Matters ▸ Attachment
DRAFT University of Massachusetts UBI Amendment 1 — File 24-1513
230058
dated
(the “Vendor”).
$484,132.05
9/5/2022
through
9/5/2022
3/31/2026
(“Term”).
Project Manager:
$68,227.63
to a new amount of
$
484,132.05
3/31/2026
04-3167352
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, per Appendix A.
University of Massachusetts
1.3) The parties agree to amend the scope
In all other respects Contract
1.1) The parties agree to amend the Contract Amount by
2.) Insurance. Concurrent with the execution of this Amendment, the Vendor shall deposit with the City new policies or certificates of
insurance, in form and substance satisfactory to the City, for any additional insurance coverage required by this Amendment or existing
insurance coverage about to expire.
3.) Continuing Representations. Execution of this Amendment by the Vendor shall constitute an affirmation that the certifications,
representations, and warranties contained in the Contract remain true and correct.
4.) No Default. Execution of this Amendment by the Vendor shall constitute and affirm that the Vendor is not in default of any certification,
representation, warranty, covenant or other provision contained in the Contract and no event has occurred which, but for the lapse of time or
service of notice, or both, would constitute a default thereunder.
Under the pains and penalties of perjury, the Vendor agrees to perform this Contract and provide the Goods and/or Services
in accordance with the City of Somerville’s Standard Contract General Conditions as set forth attached to original contract
(first noted above) and the Federally Required Supplemental Conditions, as set forth within the attached hereto, made part
hereof. Vendor is in full compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to taxes and to
contributions and payments in lieu of taxes. The Vendor certifies that it has provided the City with an accurate tax
identification number (TIN). In the event that the City is notified by the IRS for an incorrect TIN provided by the Vendor, the
Vendor is responsible for penalties.
1.2) The parties agree to amend the end of the Contract Term (and Completion Date) to the following:
Contract Term:
[email removed]
3/31/2026
[phone removed]
Vendor Name:
Vendor Address:
NOW THEREFORE, the City and the Vendor in consideration of mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, agree as follows, to amend as follows:
City of Somerville: Standard Contract Form
The term of this Contract shall commence on
and shall end on
8/25/2022
WHEREAS, The City has entered into the contract numbered and dated above hereafter "the Contract," to obtain the following:
Universal Basic Income
Term:
CONTRACT NAME:
Universal Basic Income
WHEREAS, The Chief Procurement Officer has determined that an amendment is necessary to fulfill the actual needs of the City, and is more
economical and practical than awarding another contract.
CONTRACT NUMBER:
University of Massachusetts
This Amendment is made by and between the City of Somerville (“City”) and
Procurement Type:
This Contract has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Vendor by its: Officer (President, Vice President,
Treasurer, Secretary) General Partner, Trustee, other:_______________; in full compliance with the authority granted by its
organizational documents and its votes or resolutions, which authority has not been amended, modified, or rescinded as of the
date hereof.
Vendor
Certifications:
is ratified and confirmed, including the changes.
The Vendor certifies that its Federal tax identification number as reported to the IRS is:
Contracting Department:
Erica Satin-Hernandez
333 South Street, Suite 450, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Vendor Contact
Name, Email,
& Tel./Fax #:
Robert O'Keefe
Contract Amount:
Purchase Order #:
The Vendor shall complete the provision of Goods and/or the performance of Services prior to the end
of the Contract term (the "Completion Date"). The term of this Contract may be extended at the sole
discretion of the City, through written notice to the Vendor.
Request for Proposals under MGL c. 30B, s. 6 (RFP #22-62)
Mayor
AMENDMENT 1
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Edward Bean, City Auditor
Angela M. Allen, Chief Procurement Officer
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Print Title:
Print Name:
CITY
City Auditor's Encumbrance Statement
I hereby certify that the total contract amount is $_________________ and that an unencumbered balance of
$_________________is available for the current fiscal year of this contract. I further certify that a sum of
$_________________is hereby encumbered against the appropriate account for the purposes of this contract and as funds become available, I
will encumber additional sums as are required under this contract.
Vendor Signature (Duly Authorized):
Appendix B: Forms (Check if Applicable; If Unchecked, Not Applicable)
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Katjana Ballantyne, Mayor
Date Signed
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Vendor have executed this amendment as a sealed instrument.
VENDOR
Date Signed:
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Approved as to form:
Cynthia Amara, City Solicitor
Certificate of Authority
Evidence of Insurance
Certificate of Good Standing
Erica Satin-Hernandez, ARPA Director
Somerville Living Wage Ordinance Form
Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance Form
Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certificate ( > $100K)
Federally Required Supplemental Conditions
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Appendix A
Amendment Documentation
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The amendment changes the contract as follows:
•Adds a Phase I.V to cover the additional costs required to revise, as requested by the City, the plan set in Phase I
•Removes the action phase of the storytelling component from Phases II.b & II.d
•Adds funds for additional monitoring of the pilot in Phase II.g
•Reorganized the planned work in Phases II & III to better reflect the reality of the implementation and evaluation
plan
For additional information, see Revised Scope of Services below.
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CITY OF SOMERVILLE GUARANTEED BASIC INCOME PILOT
REVISED SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City of Somerville has seen tremendous growth over the last decade, catapulting it to one of
Massachusetts’ wealthiest cities (American Community Survey, 2020). Unfortunately, that
growth left many residents behind and struggling to make ends meet even before the pandemic,
which has exacerbated financial challenges for many who were already struggling, particularly
related to housing. In order to make Somerville inclusive, equitable, and affordable, new
strategies are needed to enable those who are experiencing poverty an opportunity to access the
progress and opportunities available in Somerville.
Providing basic income in the form of unrestricted cash payments has emerged in recent years as
a key strategy to directly address poverty. As of June 2022, 82 mayors across 29 states (including
Cambridge and Chelsea, Massachusetts) have implemented basic income programs. There have
been several basic income programs which have been successful in improving housing stability,
financial health and well-being. For example, findings Stockton, California’s Economic
Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) revealed that monthly stipends increased full- time
employment (by 12%), reduced the month-to-month income fluctuations that contribute to
financial and housing instability, and increased well-being as compared with the control group.
The Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) found that all three payment groups in their study
showed an increase in the percentage of participants staying in their own home or apartment at
the six-month follow up period, along with an overall decrease in the number of participants who
reported sleeping at a shelter at the six month follow up, compared to at enrollment (Brisson et
al., 2023), as well as a statistically significant improvement in their financial wellbeing. The
households participating in the Chelsea Eats study were those experiencing high levels of food
insecurity and financial distress. As a result of the program, food access and consumption were
higher among households who received the cards, and these recipients were also more likely to
see an improvement in their financial situation (Liebman et al., 2022). Taken together, the studies
found that basic income alleviated financial strain, enhanced parent-child interactions, improved
food quality, and personal development among participants.
Providing cash directly to residents addresses root causes of poverty, such as systemic racism and
the gender wage gap, thus enabling families to thrive through unrestricted funds. The availability
of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to launch a two-million dollar Guaranteed Basic
Income (GBI) pilot program arrives at a critical juncture, offering a lifeline to Somerville’s low-
income families still reeling from the ongoing pandemic.
Designing and implementing a GBI program entails a complicated and intertwined sets of goals
choices and financial, operational, legal, and related challenges. For example, while GBI is a new
program from the standpoint of the City, it exists on top of an existing extremely complicated and
non-transparent system of public benefits that many recipients rely on and use to make financial
decisions. Moreover, many low-income residents are likely unbanked or underbanked, in some
instances relying on expensive alternatives to banks. Designing the pilot program and its
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evaluation plan both take into account this existing system and the financial realities of low-
income residents is critical to ensuring transparent and equitable access to unrestricted cash, and
also to preserve public benefits for recipients. This will also avoid an array of administrative
challenges for recipients.
We propose to assist the City of Somerville to design, run, and evaluate its ARPA-funded GBI pilot
by utilizing the following protocol.
PHASE I: DESIGN THE GBI PILOT
a. Project Kickoff
The UMass Boston project team will meet with the Mayor and other key stakeholders — with
consideration to involving impacted constituents — to clarify pilot goals, review project
objectives, identify concerns and potential challenges, discuss and refine an inclusive and racially
equitable process, and begin working on mapping out the decisions that need to be made to
develop the pilot and the evaluation plan. The City and UMass Boston project team will also
designate primary points of contact for the work.
b. Review of Documents and Preparation of Background Materials and Initial proposed Plan with
Key Decision Points
The project team will review key documents and online materials related to the City’s GBI pilot
program, the results of the recent Covid Listening Sessions, the Voices of Somerville Survey, as
well as other community-related initiatives. We will also review ARPA funding requirements to
ensure the design is in line with allowable activities. Based on the kickoff and this review, the
project team will develop background/informational materials for the Mayor and the City team
and an initial proposed plan that includes promising practices and key lessons learned from GBI
initiatives in other municipalities with similar goals and includes the initial set of decision points
for the City.
c. Review Proposal Plans and Make Program Design Decisions
In collaboration with the Mayor and key stakeholders, the UMass Boston team will create
scenarios to compare and contrast potential methods for defining target recipients, determining
eligibility criteria, and determining a funding allocation process, considering the goals, ARPA
requirements, feasibility, and equitable access. We will facilitate the stakeholder team through a
process to determine the most optimal scenario vis a vis criteria identified by the Mayor and key
stakeholders.
c-1. Determine Eligibility Criteria
The UMass Boston team will work with the City to determine eligibility criteria to access GBI.
The project team will review literature, conduct a series of benchmarking interviews, and
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consult with existing pilot programs to glean lessons learned for establishing eligibility
criteria and consider whether there should be any exclusions for receipt of basic income.
c-2. Determine Funding Allocation Process
Based on previous steps, the UMass Boston team will work with the City to determine target
number of households, the amount of the award, and frequency of GBI allocation. The
project team will explore options for distribution (e.g., debit cards, cash, financial
institutions, and/or financial apps (e.g., Venmo) based on recipient preferences, racial equity,
the impact on public benefits, evaluation needs, and administrative constraints. Given that
recipients on existing public benefits may be negatively impacted by their GBI allocation in
ways that are not easily predictable in advance, the UMass Boston team will research
developing a process for creating a “hold harmless” fund.
PHASE I.V: REVISE THE GBI PILOT PLAN TO MEET CHANGING PARAMETERS
During program design, significant revisions became necessary based on feedback from City
leadership and partners. Hence, additional time and resources are added to the project plan in
order to update the program design as requested by the City. Phase I.V reflects work conducted
by the UMass Boston project team to carry out the program re-design per the City’s newly stated
parameters, as well as all ensuing steps in planning and coordination which lead up to the GBI
Pilot’s implementation launch. These steps are listed below as a continuation of subpoints from
Phase I.
d. Redesign the Pilot Per City Parameters
Based on feedback from City leadership and partners, the UMass Boston project team will
redesign the GBI Pilot to reflect program priorities, such as feasibility of implementation, clarity of
eligibility, and scope of public benefit. The project team will conduct additional literature review
and stakeholder interviews in a process similar to subpoint c above. The team will advise and
work with the City iteratively to generate a suitable final design.
e. Investigate Obtaining Waivers from Agencies Administering Public Benefits
While GBI is a new and promising program for Somerville’s residents, there is an existing
extremely complicated and non-transparent system of public benefits that recipients rely on and
make financial decisions. Participating in a GBI pilot could jeopardize participants’ existing
benefits (and create fears that this could happen, even if not the case in reality). It is critical to
address this issue upfront, incorporating the implications of public benefits receipt into the design
at each step, rather than in retrospect, which could create a cascading array of administrative and
recipient complications. Waivers will allow recipients of GBI to bypass the rules that typically
count income against the eligible amount of public benefits. We will conduct an in-depth review
of how waivers were obtained for other GBI programs, especially in Massachusetts. The UMass
Boston team will engage stakeholders and determine which agencies are willing to grant waivers
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for specific public benefits (e.g., SNAP, Section 8, etc.), so that GBI does not count as income,
hence impacting other benefit allocations and taxes. The team will collect information on the
process and timeline for obtaining waivers and propose options for how to handle instances
where waivers are not attainable, including how to communicate with recipients.
f. Obtain Waivers from Public Benefit Agencies
The UMass Boston team will assist the City in submitting required documentation to secure
waivers for public benefit programs. This will include assisting the City with the process of
obtaining philanthropic funds needed to unlock certain waivers. We will ensure available waivers
are in place prior to implementation. The team will help the City to develop user-friendly
documents for recipients to understand the implications of GBI for their families in terms of
maintaining their benefits.
g. Ensure All Documentation Is Set Up Correctly for Tracking
The UMass Boston team will assist the City in developing the documentation needed for project
implementation, management, and evaluation purposes.
h.
Recruit Vendors and Assist with Procurement
Based on the program goals and target recipients, the UMass Boston team will work with the
City’s procurement office and other departments to secure a vendor to distribute allocations.
This will include interviewing potential vendors and advising the City on determining vendor
selection criteria and otherwise prepare for the vendor selection process.
i. Project Manage the Process from Program Design Development to Implementation
The UMass Boston team will manage the process of taking the program design selected by the
City through to the beginnings of implementation. This will include coordination of City agencies
and partner organizations, handling communication between entities, scheduling of and
notetaking at meetings, and other aspects of moving the work from concept to implementation.
PHASE II: IMPLEMENT AND SUPERVISE THE GBI PILOT
a. Design Communication Strategy, Including Storytelling
Working with the City’s communication team, the UMass Boston team will assist with
determining goals of communication, messaging, and key elements of a communication strategy
and outreach plan.
An important element to include in communications about guaranteed basic income programs is
shifting the narrative around the causes of poverty, the social safety net, and racial and gender
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equity. The communications strategy will include talking points centered around dignity and
racial and gender justice to dispel myths and work to shift the narrative around poverty. The
project team will help determine optimal modes of communication (e.g., social media, websites,
text, 311, print and radio media, direct outreach), and strategize about key messages.
We propose that the City selects a storytelling cohort who are willing to speak to the press about
their experiences, thus helping to dispel myths and shift the narrative around poverty. The
communications expert from the UMass Boston team will assist with this approach.
During this phase, the project team will also discuss the communication formats, needs for
language translation, and how to ensure messaging reaches all audiences. The project team will
collaborate with the City’s SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs to determine which languages to
translate materials into. The UMass Team anticipates translation for three languages, including
Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole, but could accommodate more languages if necessary.
b. Ensure Informational Resources for GBI Recipients
The UMass Boston team will work to ensure that potential GBI recipients have access to
information resources that they need to decide if participation is right for them, given their
particular financial situation, benefits, and income. This may include develop resources and/or
locating a vendor to provide benefits counseling.
c. Advise on Storytelling Process
To implement the Communications Plan, the UMass Boston team will select a storytelling strategy
and goal(s), with a timeline for implementation. The project team anticipates the storytelling to
occur during and after the pilot program, to raise awareness about the program and shift the
narrative, though final goals and strategy will be developed with the City administration and
communications department. This proposal will be passed on to the City to carry out.
d. Arrange for Translation of Materials and Provide Interpretation Services
Working with the City, the UMass team will determine which materials to translate (or produce
in) languages other than English. All program participant materials will be translated into all
appropriate languages. The project team assumes the SomerViva Office will be able to assist with
materials translation. The UMass team will also arrange for interpretation services for
participants.
e. Monitor the Pilot and Assist with Project Management
The UMass Boston team will be available to assist the City in monitoring the pilot through the
duration of the project and will assist with the management and coordination of the work.
Examples of research and implementation support that may be needed during this phase include:
liaising with other GBI communities to share experiences and best practices; researching vendors
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for new services needed; and related activities as necessary.
f. Ensure That the Steps Needed for Evaluation Are Occurring as Planned
The UMass Boston team will be checking in regularly in Phase II to ensure data collection is
occurring to ensure that it follows the plan outlined in Phase III.
PHASE III: EVALUATE THE GBI PILOT
a. Design Evaluation Strategy and Select Sample
We propose to conduct a mixed methods evaluation to assess the pilot, using a convergent design
to conduct quantitative and qualitative research. The evaluation plan will commence during
Phase I in order to ensure integration with the program design and that all of the specified
variables can be collected and analyzed during the study timeframe.
The UMass Boston team will work with the City to determine specific goals and research
questions for the outcome and implementation evaluation. At a minimum, per the City’s
specifications, we will measure pre- and post-economic conditions and well-being. In addition,
we will assess program spending by category (e.g., food, utilities, etc.). For the implementation
evaluation, we will capture participant and partner experiences with the GBI pilot and integrate
those findings with the quantitative and qualitative measurement. We will also study how
Somerville may sustain the GBI program, or parts of it, after the conclusion of the pilot period.
This will attempt take into account the particular situation of the City, the laws of the
Commonwealth, and lessons from other GBI programs’ attempts at long-term sustainability. We
will also attempt to look at ways the Somerville pilot can contribute to larger policy changes at the
state or national level that support sustainability of the basic income approach.
The quantitative outcomes component will assess pre and post economic conditions, housing
stability, public benefits changes, financial health and well-being of recipients. We will also assess
spending and purchasing behaviors of recipients to better understand how recipients used funds
to support their needs.
The qualitative implementation component has three goals: 1) to capture immediate learning and
make course corrections; 2) to ensure that implementation is occurring with fidelity to the GBI
program design; and 3) to understand the experiences of those receiving basic income.
The evaluation team will design the tasks, refine the timeframe, develop research questions,
design interview protocols and survey instruments, and processes needed for the evaluation.
Throughout the duration of the evaluation the City and implementation partners will weigh in and
approve all aspects of the project. We will submit an application to the Institutional Review Board
(IRB), based on the decisions made, and all subsequent IRB amendments as required. We
anticipate a fast-turnaround and that the IRB will be considered exempt by our UMass Boston
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Office of Research and Sponsored Projects.
b. Conduct Quantitative (Outcomes) Evaluation
Baseline data will be collected prior to the distribution of funds. These data will measure the
current economic conditions, housing stability, financial health, and overall well-being. We
propose incorporating items from the Somerville Happiness Survey, which tracks happiness and
satisfaction for Somerville residents, as well as using validated measures from related research
efforts such as Stockton California Economic Empowerment Demonstration project and other
initiatives. These measures, which will be reviewed and approved by the City of Somerville, may
include The Short Form Health Survey 36 (measuring overall health and wellbeing), the Kessler 10
(measuring psychological distress), and other metrics.
b-1. Data Collection: Surveys
The baseline survey will be sent prior to the distribution of funds to capture initial conditions.
A midpoint survey will be conducted at the six-month mark. A final survey conducted at the
end of the pilot will capture more detailed measures of financial well-being and employment.
The data will be analyzed to measure changes over time.
We will perform descriptive statistics on key demographic variables. We will analyze the
data to compare the results across time (longitudinal) for selected measures. .
b-2. Aggregate Spending
Assuming debit cards are used for the distribution of funds, we will support the City’s efforts
to track how recipients spent income on a monthly basis. The debit card will enable a
breakdown of key spending categories (e.g., food, utilities, transportation, etc.). It will also
track transfers to financial institutions and cash withdrawals.
The data will be tracked to determine how spending occurred, the ways in which it varied by
month-to-month. Assuming there is sufficient data for analysis, it will also be disaggregated
by race, gender, and resident Ward. We will also include self-reported measure of spending
and saving on the midpoint and final surveys.
c. Conduct Qualitative Evaluation (Outcomes and Implementation)
Qualitative evaluation for the Somerville GBI Pilot will assess program outcomes, in the form of
semi-structured interviews with recipients, as well as program implementation, in the form of
stakeholder focus groups and ongoing recipient feedback.
For outcomes evaluation, the goal is to better understand recipients’ experiences, perceptions,
and decision-making in the face of housing instability (especially in tandem with employment and
public benefits), and the strategies they employ to navigate these experiences. We will develop a
semi-structured interview protocol based on the evaluation goals of the stakeholders, the extant
literature, and the baseline survey. Given the short timeline of the project, and the need to
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provide timeline feedback, we propose conducting interviews with recipients at the six-month
mark. Interviews will be recorded (with consent), transcribed, and coded for key themes that
emerge within and across the local teams. The UMass Boston project team will create memos
throughout the process. Coding and analysis will be cross-checked to ensure inter-rater reliability,
and “member checked” with program participants to increase validity.
For implementation evaluation, the goal is to capture key learnings and surface challenges as the
initiative unfolds, with emphasis on ensuring that process challenges and outcome inequities can
be immediately identified and addressed. We propose an inclusive and collaborative process that
will involve all stakeholders in the process, including the City, implementation partners, and
recipients. We will conduct five focus groups with implementation partners phased throughout
the GBI Pilot planning and implementation period, as well as provide support in the development
of a tracking form to capture issues emerging from participants.
Pending adjustments that are required pending the real-time issues and outcomes of the research
process, this procedure may be adjusted as appropriate.
d. Develop Draft Evaluation
The UMass Boston team will analyze the data throughout the project. The quantitative and
qualitative findings will be integrated. We will develop a report with findings and
recommendations. Additional information requests for the City, interviews, or other research
may occur at this time.
e. Review Draft Evaluation with the City
The UMass Boston team will review the draft with the Mayor and key stakeholders to gather
feedback. We will then adjust as feasible.
f. Complete and Deliver Final Evaluation
After the review with the City and revisions, the UMass Boston team will submit the final
completed evaluation. The final report will include an overview of the GBI project and evaluation,
findings, visual displays of results, and recommendations. Upon request, the team will make a
public presentation of its findings and recommendations.
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Appendix B
Forms
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INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDED VENDOR ONLY:
Prior to commencing performance of any work or supplying materials or equipment covered by
these specifications, the contractor shall furnish to the Office of the Purchasing Director a
Certificate of Insurance evidencing the following:
A. GENERAL LIABILITY - Comprehensive Form
Bodily Injury Liability.....…......$ One Million
Property Damage Liability........$ One Million
1. A contract will not be executed unless a certificate (s) of insurance evidencing above-
described coverage is attached.
2. Failure to have the above-described coverage in effect during the entire period of the
contract shall be deemed to be a breach of the contract.
3. All applicable insurance policies shall read:
"CITY OF SOMERVILLE" as a certificate holder and as an additional insured for
general liability only along with a description of operation in the space provided on the
certificate.
Certificate Should Be Made Out To:
City Of Somerville
c/o Procurement and Contracting Services Department
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, Ma. 02143
Note: If your insurance expires during the life of this contract, you shall be responsible to
submit a new certificate(s) covering the period of the contract. No payment will be made
on a contract with an expired insurance certificate.
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Form:___
CITY OF SOMERVILLE
Rev. 04/02/2024
Contract Number:________
Online at: https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/procurement-and-contracting-
services
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SOMERVILLE LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE CERTIFICATION FORM
CITY OF SOMERVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 2-397 et seq*.
Instructions: This form shall be included in all Invitations for Bids and Requests for Proposals
which involve the furnishing of labor, time or effort (with no end product other than reports) by
vendors contracting or subcontracting with the City of Somerville, where the contract price
meets or exceeds the following dollar threshold: $10,000. If the undersigned is selected, this
form will be attached to the contract or subcontract and the certifications made herein shall be
incorporated as part of such contract or subcontract. Complete this form and sign and date
where indicated below on page 2.
Purpose: The purpose of this form is to ensure that such vendors pay a “Living Wage” (defined
below) to all covered employees (i.e., all employees except individuals in a city, state or
federally funded youth program). In the case of bids, the City will award the contract to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder paying a Living Wage. In the case of RFP’s, the City
will select the most advantageous proposal from a responsive and responsible offeror paying a
Living Wage. In neither case, however, shall the City be under any obligation to select a bid or
proposal that exceeds the funds available for the contract.
Definition of “Living Wage”: For this contract or subcontract, as of 7/1/2024 “Living Wage”
shall be deemed to be an hourly wage of no less than $17.72 per hour. From time to time, the
Living Wage may be upwardly adjusted and amendments, if any, to the contract or subcontract
may require the payment of a higher hourly rate if a higher rate is then in effect.
CERTIFICATIONS
1. The undersigned shall pay no less than the Living Wage to all covered employees who directly
expend their time on the contract or subcontract with the City of Somerville.
2. The undersigned shall post a notice, (copy enclosed), to be furnished by the contracting City
Department, informing covered employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the
Somerville Living Wage Ordinance, and that for assistance and information, including copies of
the Ordinance, employees should contact the contracting City Department. Such notice shall be
posted in each location where services are performed by covered employees, in a conspicuous
place where notices to employees are customarily posted.
3. The undersigned shall maintain payrolls for all covered employees and basic records relating
hereto and shall preserve them for a period of three years. The records shall contain the name and
address of each employee, the number of hours worked, the gross wages, a copy of the social
*Copies of the Ordinance are available upon request to the Procurement & Contracting Services Department.
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Form:___
CITY OF SOMERVILLE
Rev. 04/02/2024
Contract Number:________
Online at: https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/procurement-and-contracting-
services
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security returns, and evidence of payment thereof and such other data as may be required by the
contracting City Department from time to time.
4. The undersigned shall submit payroll records to the City upon request and, if the City receives
information of possible noncompliance with the provisions the Somerville Living Wage
Ordinance, the undersigned shall permit City representatives to observe work being performed at
the work site, to interview employees, and to examine the books and records relating to the
payrolls being investigated to determine payment of wages.
5. The undersigned shall not fund wage increases required by the Somerville Living Wage
Ordinance by reducing the health insurance benefits of any of its employees.
6. The undersigned agrees that the penalties and relief set forth in the Somerville Living Wage
Ordinance shall be in addition to the rights and remedies set forth in the contract and/or
subcontract.
CERTIFIED BY:
Signature: _________________________________
(Duly Authorized Representative of Vendor)
Title: ______________________________
Name of Vendor:_________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
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Form:___
CITY OF SOMERVILLE
Rev. 04/02/2024
Contract Number:________
Online at: https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/procurement-and-contracting-
services
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INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE POST
NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES
REGARDING PAYMENT OF LIVING WAGE
Under the Somerville, Massachusetts’ Living Wage Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1999-1),
any person or entity who has entered into a contract with the City of Somerville is required to
pay its employees who are involved in providing services to the City of Somerville no less than a
“Living Wage”.
The Living Wage as of 7/1/2024 is $17.72 per hour.
For assistance and information regarding the protections and obligations provided for in
the Living Wage Ordinance and/or a copy of the Living Wage Ordinance, all employees should
contact the City of Somerville’s Procurement & Contracting Services Department directly.
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