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EXHIBIT "D" <br />r <br />ORANGE COUNTY SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS CENTER <br />It shall be the specific responsibility of the bidder to deliver his bid to the proper official at the selected <br />place and prior to.the announced time for the opening of bids. Later delivery of a bid for any reason, in- <br />cluding delivery by the United States Postal Service, shall disqualify the bid. <br />Modifications of previously deposited bids will be acceptable only if delivered in writing or by telegram or <br />fax to the place of the bid opening prior to the time for opening bids. Telegraphic and fax modifications <br />must be confirmed in writing within 72 hours of the opening of bids: <br />Unit prices quoted in the proposal shall include overhead and profit and shall be the full compensation for <br />the contractor's cost involved in the work. See General Conditions, Article 19c-1. <br /> <br />2. EXAMINATION OF CONDITIONS <br />It is understood and mutually agreed that by submitting a bid the bidder acknowledges that he has carefully <br />examined all documents pertaining to the work, the location, accessibility and general character of the site <br />of the work and all existing buildings and structures within and adjacent to the site, and has satisfied him- <br />self as to the nature of the work, the condition of existing buildings and structures, the conformation of the <br />ground, the character, quality and quantity of the material to be encountered, the character of the equip- <br />ment,~nachinery, plant and any other facilities needed preliminary to and during prosecution of the work, <br />the general and local conditions, the construction hazards, and all other matters, including, but not limited <br />to, the labor situation which can in acry way affect the work under the contract, and including all safety <br />measures required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and all rules and regulations issued <br />pursuant thereto. It is finther•mutually agreed that by submitting a proposal the bidder acknowledges that <br />he has satisfied himself as to the feasibility and meaning of the plans, drawings, specifications and other <br />contract documents for the construction of the work and that he accepts all the terms, conditions and stipu- <br />lations contained therein; and that he is prepared to work in cooperation with other contractors performing <br />work on the site. <br />Reference is made to contract documents for the identification of those surveys and investigation reports of <br />subsurface. or latent physical conditions at the site or otherwise affecting performance of the work which <br />have been relied upon by the designer in preparing the documents. The owner will make copies of all such <br />surveys and reports available to the bidder upon request.. <br />:; <br />r- <br />~' <br />Each bidder may, at his own expense, make such additional surveys and investigations as he may deem <br />necessary to determine his bid price for the performance of the work. Any on-site investigation shall be <br />done at the convenience of the owner. Any reasonable request for access to the site will be honored by the <br />owner. <br />3. BULLETINS AND ADDENDA <br />Any addenda to specifications issued during the time of bidding are to be considered covered in the pro- <br />posal and in closing a contract they will become a part thereof. It shall be the. bidder's responsibility to a~- <br />certain prior to bid time the addenda issued and to see that his bid includes any changes thereby required. <br />Should the bidder find discrepancies in, or omission from, the drawings or documents or should he be in <br />doubt as to their meaning, he shall at once notify the designer who will send written instructions in the form <br />of addenda to all bidders. Notification should be no later than seven (7) days prior to the date set for re- <br />ceipt ofbids. Neither the owner nor the designer will be responsible for any oral instructions. <br />tF All addenda shall be acknowledged by the bidder(s) ogthe form of Proposal. <br />;~`. -' <br />._a. $ECURTTY <br />~; <br />Tn RTiIT)RR C <br />(1(Nlfl~ <br />