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Jan 08 14 10:42a Aquatic Resource Group 704-583-0730 p.2 <br /> COUNTY OF ORANGE <br /> FINANCIAL SERVICES —PURCHASING <br /> PO BOX 8181 ❑ 200 South Churton Street <br /> HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 <br /> Instructions to Bidders <br /> 1. All bids and proposals shall be for furnishing apparatus, supplies, materials, equipment andlorwork and <br /> services in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications prescribed by Orange County. Plans <br /> and/or specifications may be obtained atthe Orange County Finance Department Purchasing Division,200 <br /> S Cameron Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. <br /> 2. Orange County reserves the right to: <br /> • award lowest responsible bidder that is responsive, <br /> • to reject any or all bids, <br /> • and to waive minor irregularities. <br /> 3. The successful bidder shall comply fully with the requirements of General Statutes, Section 143-129 and <br /> 143-131,as amended. This is an the informal range,therefore there will not be a formal opening. Results <br /> will be made available after award. <br /> 4. In the event of default by any contractor or vendor Orange County may procure from other sources whatever <br /> service or item is being bid, and hold the contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. <br /> 5. Payment by check is due thirty days after completion and inspection unless otherwise specifically provided; <br /> subject to any discounts allowed. <br /> 6. North Carolina sales and use tax shall be included in the bid amount. <br /> 7. Bids submitted via facsimile shall be accepted. Fax to 919-636-4913. <br /> 8. Proposals received after opening date and time shall not be considered. <br /> 9. Bids must be signed and submitted on the attached form of proposal <br /> 10. The successful contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits and inspections. <br /> 11. Please direct any questions concerning the bid process to David Cannell, Purchasing Agent, 919-245- <br /> 2651. <br /> 12.The successful contractor shall be required to agree to and sign the Orange County Construction <br /> Agreement Under $100,000.00 (copy attached). Among the items included in that agreement are the <br /> County's Insurance requirements and sales tax. <br /> 13.All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license under the State laws governing their <br /> respective trades. Please display license number on your submittal. <br /> 14. Please direct questions concerning this bid to David Cannell, Purchasing Agent,Orange County Financial <br /> Services Services, (919)245-2651 or via email at d can nell(g-)co.crange.nc.us . <br /> 15. Please see attachment 1 for HUB contract provisions. Please include the appropriate forms with your <br /> submittal. Fora listing of HUB certified contractors pleasevisit http:llwww.doa.nc.gov/hub/searchhub.aspx <br />