THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 14, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 18 side at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake St, Peabody on Friday, April 14, 2023 @ 2 PM. Joseph “Joe” T. Davide Of Malden. Formerly of Charlestown, died on April 6th. Beloved husband of Lisa M. (Smith) Davide. Father of Michael Davide and his wife Michelle of Franklin and Matthew, Mark and Laura Davide, all of Malden. Grandfather of Michael and Gabriella. Son of the late Luciano and Adelina (Botta) Davide. Joe was raised and educated in Charlestown. He is a graduate of Charlestown High School. He served his country honorably as a soldier in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. For many years, Joe owned and operated JD Electric in Malden. He was a mas~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ INVITATION FOR BID CITY OF MALDEN - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER The City of Malden invites sealed bids in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30, Sec. 39M from Vendors for: 2024 WATER-SEWER-DRAIN ON-CALL CONTRACT Contract Documents will be available by email request at purchasing@cityofmalden.org after: 10:00 A.M., April 19, 2023. Bidders are requested to email the Controller’s Office their Company Name, Address, Email address, & Phone and what bid they are requesting. Bids must be submitted to the Office of the Controller, 2nd Floor; 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 by 2:00 P.M. on or before Wednesday, May 10, 2023; bids will be publicly opened at this time. All bidders must be prequalified by Mass DOT. The contract will only be awarded to a Mass DOT prequalified contractor. All bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit in an amount that is not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the bid. Bid deposits, payable to the City of Malden, shall be either in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check on, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by, a responsible bank or trust company. Bidders are reminded that the bid deposit covers the City for damages when a bidder withdraws its bid after the bid submission date. Be advised that to the extent permitted by the law the City will retain all bid deposits for withdrawn bids. All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sec. 26 to 27H. The schedule of wage rates applicable to this contract is included in the bidding documents. In addition, the prevailing wage schedule will be updated annually for all applicable projects lasting longer than one (1) year. You will be required to pay the rates set out in any updated prevailing wage schedule. Increases in prevailing wage schedules will not be the basis for change order requests. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating current coverage of the type and amounts set forth in the Project Manual. The successful bidder will be required to furnish both a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of 50% of the contract total within 10 days of notification of contract award. The costs of any bond and any insurance required in this Invitation for Bid are the responsibility of the bidder; such costs will not be reimbursed by City and should be included in your bid. All City of Malden bids are available by request. Addenda’s will be sent to the contact information provided. The City will reject any and all bids in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all bids or to reject any or all bids (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. In the event that any person wishes to attend a bid opening or pre-bid meeting, accessible and reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons requiring assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the city of Malden’s ADA Coordinator, Maria Luise, at least two business days in advance of the meeting: 781-397-7000, Ext. 2005 or mluise@cityofmalden.org. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller April 14, 2023 ter electrician who did both residential and commercial electrical work. He made many good friends in the business during his tenure. Joe was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching the Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots. He was a fan of Western movies and shows. He also enjoyed word and picture puzzles and never found a jelly donut that he didn't like. Relatives & friends were invited to attend visiting hours held at the Breslin Funeral Home, Malden on Tuesday April 11th. In lieu of fl owers, doOBITUARIES| SEE PAGE 20 aavvyvy S avy avvy S oiorenniioor nior by Jim Miller Fun Part-Time Jobs Ideas for Retirees Dear Savvy Senior, As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in fi nding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a column on low-stress part-time jobs that are popular among retirees? Part-Time Retiree Dear Retiree, Working part-time in retirement can be a terrifi c way to occupy your time and earn some extra income. The key, however, is fi nding the right gig that’s fun and satisfying for you. While there are literally hundreds of diff erent part-time job opportunities out there for retirees, here are a few possibilities to explore. Pet Services: If you love animals, consider pet sitting and/or dog walking. Pet sitters, who attend to a pet’s needs when their owner is away, can earn $15 to $40 per visit. Dog walkers can make $10 to $30 for a 30-minute walk. To fi nd these jobs, advertise your services in veterinarians’ offi ces or online at sites like Craigslist.org or Care.com. Or, if you’d rather work for an organization that off ers these services, visit Rover.com. Teach or Tutor: Depending on your expertise, you could substitute teach or tutor students privately on any number of subjects. Substitute teachers typically make between $75 and $125/ day, while tutors can earn between $15 to $30 per hour. To look for substitute teaching positions, contact your local school district to see if they are hiring and what qualifi cations they require. To advertise tutoring services, use websites like Wyzant.com and Tutor.com. Or, if you have a bachelor, master or doctoral degree, inquire about adjunct teaching at a nearby college or university. Drive: If you like to drive, you can get paid to drive others around using Uber or Lyft apps, or become a food delivery driver through Instacart or Uber Eats. Drivers make around $15 per hour. Babysit: If you like kids, babysitting can be a fun way to put money in your pocket. Hourly rates vary by location ranging anywhere from $10 to $40 per hour. To fi nd jobs or advertise your services, use sites like as Care.com and Sittercity.com. Tour guide: If you live near any historical sites or locations, national parks or museums (anywhere that attracts tourists), inquire about becoming a tour guide. This pays anywhere from $10 to $40/hour. Write or edit: Many media, corporate and nonprofi t websites are looking for freelancers to write, edit or design content for $20 to $60 per hour. To fi nd these jobs try FreelanceWriting.com, FreelanceWritingGigs.com and Freelancer.com. Consult: If you have a lot of valuable expertise in a particular area, off er your services as a consultant through a fi rm or on your own through freelancer sites like Upwork.com, Fiverr.com, Freelancer.com or Guru.com. Translator or interpreter: If you’re fl uent in more than one language you can do part-time interpretation over the phone or translate documents or audio fi les for $20 to $40/hour. Try sites like Translate.com, ProZ.com or Gengo.com to locate translation jobs. Public events: Sporting events, festivals, concerts and shows need ticket takers, security guards, ushers, concession workers and more. The pay is usually $10 to $20/hour. Contact nearby venues to apply. Tax preparer: If you have tax preparation experience or are willing to take a tax prep course you can fi nd seasonal work preparing tax returns at big-box tax fi rms like H&R Block or Jackson Hewitt for around $17/hour. Bookkeeper: If you have a fi nance or accounting background you can fi nd freelance bookkeeping gigs at sites like Upwork. com and Fiverr.com, or through fi rms like BelaySolutions.com. Librarian assistant: If you love books, public libraries hire parttime workers to shelve books, send out overdue notices, help patrons, etc. Contact your local library to see what’s available. If you don’t fi nd these options appealing, try FlexJobs.com, which lists thousands of fl exible work-at-home jobs from more than 5,700 employers. Membership fees start at $10. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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