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15 <br /> EVALUATION <br /> Evaluation criteria will include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: <br /> • Overall qualifications and experience of the firm and any subcontractors. <br /> • Qualifications of individuals assigned to a project <br /> • Information supplied by references <br /> • Demonstrated response capability to complete work tasks on time and within budget <br /> • Interviews (if applicable) <br /> County staff will evaluate all proposals and may or may not require a presentation by qualified firms. <br /> Depending on the response pool, the Staff may choose to select the top two ranked firms to negotiate an <br /> agreement with. If negotiations prove unsuccessful with either or both, the County will proceed to the <br /> subsequently ranked firm(s) to negotiate an agreement. Orange County reserves the right to award to more <br /> than one firm. Orange County recognizes not all firms will meet all disciplines. <br /> Contract shall be awarded for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend the contract for two (2) <br /> additional three-year periods. <br /> QUESTIONS <br /> Questions or comments regarding this Request should be directed to David Cannel!, Purchasing Agent, 200 <br /> S Cameron Street, PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278, 919-245-2651, dcannell©orangecountync.gov or <br /> Gordon Dively, Solid Waste Opera ti o n s Manager 919-968-2885, gdively©orangecountync.gov. <br /> Questions are to be submitted in writing (e-mail preferred) directly to the Purchasing Director. Please <br /> use the name of the project "General Engineering Services" in the subject line of your e-mail. <br /> Material clarifications and any modifications will be addressed by addendum to this RFQ. All requests for <br /> clarifications must be received by November 28, 2016. <br /> Please note that Orange County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals. <br /> General Requirements <br /> 1. Living Wage. Orange County is committed to providing its employees with a living wage and <br /> encourages agencies it funds to pursue the same goal. A copy of Orange County's Living <br /> Wage Contractor Policy is included with this addendum <br /> 2. HB786 imposes E-Verify requirements on contractors who enter into certain contracts with state <br /> agencies and local governments. The legislation specifically prohibits governmental units from <br /> entering into certain contracts "unless the contractor and the contractor's subcontractors comply with <br /> the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes." (Article 2 of Chapter 64 <br /> establishes North Carolina's E-Verify requirements for private employers). It is important to note that <br /> the verification requirement applies to subcontractors as well as contractors. The new laws specifically <br /> prohibit governmental units from entering into contracts with contractors who have not (or their subs <br /> have not) complied with E-Verify requirements. Complete the attached affidavit, and include it with <br /> your submittal. <br /> 3. Please complete the attached Iran Divestment Act Certification Requirements And Include With Your <br /> Submittal <br /> 5 <br />