Public Works Supply Co. v. Kevton Corp.

Merrick, PJ.

As its name suggests, plaintiff Public Works Supply Co., Inc. (“PWS”) is engaged in the business of supplying materials for public works projects. PWS alleges that at the request of defendant Kevton Corporation (“the contractor”), it provided certain waterworks materials to be used by Kevton in the installation or repair of certain water and sewer lines. Defendant Ramish Oudan (“the guarantor”) personally guaranteed the contractor’s payment under the contract.

Section 29 of G.L.c. 149 requires any public instrumentality contracting for the construction or repair of public works to…