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M, <br />COUNTY OF ORANGE <br />DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES <br />PO BOX 8181/200 S CAMERON ST <br />HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 <br />INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS <br />1. All proposals shall be for furnishing apparatus, supplies, materials, equipment and /or work and <br />services in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications prescribed by Orange <br />County. Plans and /or specifications may be obtained at the Orange County Financial Services <br />Department, 200 S Cameron Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. <br />2. Orange County reserves the right to award the proposal that is in the best interest of Orange <br />County or to reject any or all proposals and to waive minor irregularities. <br />3. The successful bidder shall comply fully with the requirements of General Statutes, Section <br />143 -129, as amended. <br />4. In the event of default by any Service Provider or vendor Orange County may procure from <br />other sources whatever service or item is being proposed and holds the Service Provider <br />responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. <br />5. Payment terms are net 30 <br />6. North Carolina sales and use tax shall not be included in the proposal amount. <br />7. Proposals submitted via facsimile shall not be accepted. <br />8. Proposals received after opening date and time shall not be considered. <br />9. All proposals must contain an authorized original signature. <br />10. All bids must be returned in a sealed envelope with the proposal number 5199 prominently <br />displayed. <br />11. Contract: Attached is a copy of the County's standardized contract (Attachment A). All <br />insurance requirements are contained therein. Please read the agreement carefully as that <br />document and this bid shall constitute the agreement. The cost of all insurance shall be <br />included in the price(s) bid. <br />The Service Provider shall not commence work until he has obtained all the insurance <br />required herein. Insurance shall be maintained in full force and effect until the Contract has <br />been fully and completely performed, as evidenced by final acceptance payment. Service <br />Provider shall provide Certificate of Insurance reflecting aforementioned coverage as proof of <br />coverage. Certificate of Insurance shall provide for a thirty (30) day written notice to the Owner <br />in the event of any modifications, cancellation, or expiration of said policies. Work shall not <br />commence until the Service Provider has obtained all required insurance and the owner has <br />approved verifying certificates of insurance in writing. <br />12. Any and all changes or alterations to this RFP shall be made in the form of written addendum. <br />13. Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to David Cannell, Purchasing Agent at Email: <br />DCannellp_orangecountync.gov or 919 - 245 -2651. <br />RFP #5199 Page 2 of 26 <br />