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COUNTY OF ORANGE <br /> FINANCIAL SERVICES— PURCHASING <br /> PO BOX 8181 ❑200 South Cameron Street <br /> HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 <br /> Instructions to Bidders <br /> 1.AII bids and proposals shall be for furnishing apparatus, supplies, materials, equipment and/or work and services in <br /> accordance with the applicable plans and specifications prescribed by Orange County. Plans and/or specifications <br /> may be obtained at the Orange County Finance Department Purchasing Division,200 S Cameron Street,Hillsborough, <br /> 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 143-131,as <br /> amended. This is an the informal range,therefore there will not be a formal opening. Results will be made available <br /> after award. <br /> 4.In the event of default by any contractor or vendor Orange County may procure from other sources whatever service or <br /> 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; subject to <br /> 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. The successful contractor shall be required to agree to and sign the Orange County Construction Agreement(copy <br /> attached). Among the items included in that agreement are the County's Insurance requirements and sales tax. <br /> 12. All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license under the State laws governing their respective <br /> trades. Please display license number on your submittal. <br /> 13. Please direct questions concerning this bid to David Cannell, Purchasing Agent, Orange County Financial Services <br /> Services, (919)245-2651 or via email at dcannell cDoranaecountync.aov <br /> 14. A 'non mandatory site visit is scheduled Friday, January 9 at 10 am at the site. We will meet at the Ashwick <br /> Subdivision at the bridge past the first intersection. Contractors are encouraged to view the site. This is the only <br /> scheduled time for contractors to view the site. By submission of a bid the contractor acknowledges he/she fully <br /> understands the extent of the project <br /> 15. HB786 imposes E-Verify requirements on contractors who enter into certain contracts with state agencies and local <br /> governments. The legislation specifically prohibits governmental units from entering into certain contracts"unless the <br /> contractor and the contractor's subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General <br /> Statutes." (Article 2 of Chapter 64 establishes North Carolina's E-Verify requirements for private employers). It is <br /> important to note that the verification requirement applies to subcontractors as well as contractors. The new laws <br /> specifically prohibit governmental units from entering into contracts with contractors who have not(ortheir subs have <br /> not)complied with E-Verify requirements. Complete the attached affidavit, and include it with your submittal. <br />