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Attachment#1 <br /> 10. INFORMATION TO BIDDERS <br /> All questions concerning the plans and specifications should be directed to the Designer. <br /> Ben Burke <br /> President, Burke Design Group, PA <br /> Phone Work : 919-771-1916 <br /> Phone Mobile : 919-618-0717 <br /> Email Work:benburke @nc.rr.com <br /> Address Work : 3305-109 Durham Drive, Raleigh,N C 27603 <br /> Email benburke@nc.rr.com (preferred) <br /> All questions concerning bidding procedure should be directed to:. <br /> David Cannell, Purchasing Agent,CLGPO <br /> Orange County Financial Services <br /> dcannell @orangecountync.gov(preferred) <br /> 919-245-2651 (v) <br /> 11. Proposed timeline <br /> Bid advertised and available to bidders March 24,2014 <br /> Pre-Bid Conference Aril 3,2014 ft 2:00 prn <br /> Deadline for RFI and alternate products Aril 14 2014 <br /> Final Addendum issued Aril 17,2014 <br /> Bid opening Aril 24,2014 @ 2:00 pm <br /> Bid Award and NTP 1 May 2014 <br /> 12. Alternate Products <br /> Any mention of brand names is used to denote the minimum quality standard and function of the products desired <br /> and they do not restrict vendors to the specified brand,make,manufacturer,or specifications named. They are <br /> used only to set forth and convey the prospective vendors the general style,type,character,and quality of products <br /> desired;and substantially equivalent products will be acceptable. All items must be submitted to the designer at <br /> Patric.LeBeau @perkinswill.com on or March 3,2014. Identification of acceptable alternates will be conveyed via <br /> addendum. please use the form titled"REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION" <br /> 13. Donated/discounted Products <br /> Due to the importance of this project to the community that surrounds it,several suppliers have agreed to either <br /> donate certain items,or offer additional discounts. The contact information for these products is provided in the bid <br /> specification. Please note,this in no way limits the bidders ability to submit alternate products as detailed in item <br /> 12 above. <br /> 14. Minority Contractor resources <br /> The North Carolina Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses provides a great resource for identifying potential <br /> HUB certified contractors. Their searchable website can be accessed at <br /> http://www.doa.nc.goy/hub/­searchhub.aspx <br /> 15. Permitting fees <br /> All permit fees will be waived for this project and shall not be included in the bid amount. Contractor responsible <br /> for obtaining all permits <br /> 16. Misc <br /> Successful contractor will receive 5 sets of printed plans and specifications. Electronic copies of the bid documents <br /> are available at the county's website www.orangecountync.aov/purchasing under"current bids". Please send an <br /> email from the space provided on the website to notify us that you have downloaded the bid and to be added to th <br /> 17. E-Verify <br />