2011-045 Health - Trademasters Services, Inc. - Construction Agreement for Boiler and Pump Replacement

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COUNTY OF ORANGE FINANCIAL SERVICES -PURCHASING PO BOX 8181 ^ 200 South Churton Street HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 Instructions to Bidders 1.All bids and proposals shall be for furnishing apparatus, supplies, materials, equipment and/or work and services in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications prescribed by Orange County. Plans and/or specifications may be obtained at the Orange County Finance Department Purchasing Division, 200 S Cameron Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. 2.Orange County reserves the right to: o award lowest responsible bidder that is responsive, o to reject any or all bids, o and to waive minor irregularities. 3.The successful bidder shall comply fully with the requirements of General Statutes, Section 143-129 and 143- 131, as amended. This is an the informal range, therefore there will not be a formal opening. Results will be made available after award. 4.In the event of default by any contractor or vendor Orange County may procure from other sources whatever service or item is being bid, and hold the contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. 5.Payment by check is due thirty days after completion and inspection unless otherwise specifically provided; subject to any discounts allowed. 6.North Carolina sales and use tax shall be included in the bid amount. 7.Bids submitted via facsimile shall be accepted. Fax to 919-644-3324. 8.Proposals received after opening date and time shall not be considered. 9.Bids must be signed and submitted on the attached form of proposal 10. All bids must be returned in a sealed envelope with the bid number, opening date and license number prominently displayed. 11. The successful contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits and inspections. 12. Please direct any questions concerning the bid process to David Cannell, Purchasing Agent, 919-245-2651. 13. The successful contractor shall be required to agree to and sign the Orange County Construction Agreement Under $250,000.00 (copy attached). Among the items included in that agreement are the County's Insurance requirements and sales tax. 14. All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license under the State laws governing their respective trades. Please display license number on your submittal. 15. Please direct questions concerning this bid to David Cannell, Purchasing Agent, Orange County Financial Services Services, (919) 245-2651 or via email at dcannellQa co.orange.nc.us. 16. A site visit is scheduled Tuesday January 18, 2011 @2:00 pm. We will meet at Triangle Sportsplex 101 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278. This is the only scheduled time for contractors to view the site. By submitting a bid the contractor acknowledges full comprehension of the scope of this project.