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38 <br /> been called and responsive, and will rotate through the full list before beginning the <br /> rotation again. <br /> 9. All sealed bids will be opened publicly at a time and place to be announced in the bid <br /> invitation. All bidders are welcome to attend. Within 72 hours of the bid opening, after <br /> review of bid breakdowns and construction schedules, the winning bidders will be <br /> selected. All bidders and the homeowner will be notified in writing of 1) the selection of <br /> the winning bid, 2) the amount of the winning bid, 3) the amount of the County's cost <br /> estimate, and 4) the specific reasons for the selection, if other than the lowest bidder was <br /> selected. <br /> 10. The contractor is responsible for obtaining a building permit for the project before <br /> beginning work. The permit must be posted at the house during the entire period of <br /> construction. If applicable, the contractor will obtain a permit for lead hazard related <br /> activities. Orange County ESFRLP staff will closely monitor the contractor during the <br /> construction period to make sure that the work is being done according to the work write- <br /> up (which is made a part of the rehabilitation contract by reference) and in a timely <br /> fashion. Local Code Enforcement Officials will inspect the work for compliance with the <br /> NC State Building Code and the local minimum housing code, when applicable. To <br /> protect personal property the homeowner will be responsible for working with the <br /> contractor toward clearing work areas of personal property as needed as much as <br /> practicable. The contractor will be responsible for all clearing and cleaning activities <br /> necessary due to construction activities. <br /> 11. Any change to the original scope of work must be reduced to writing in the form of a <br /> change order to be agreed upon and signed by all parties to the original contract and two <br /> representatives of the County. The change order must also detail any changes to the <br /> original contract price. <br /> 12. No work may begin prior to a contract being awarded and executed and a written order to <br /> proceed provided to the contractor. In addition, a pre-construction conference and "walk <br /> thru" shall be held at the work site prior to commencement of repair work. At this time, <br /> the homeowner, contractor and ESFRLP Orange County program representatives will <br /> discuss the details of the work to be completed. Starting and ending dates will be <br /> finalized, along with any special arrangements such as weekend or evening work hours <br /> and disposition of items to be removed from the home. Within 24 hours of the pre- <br /> construction conference, Orange County will issue a "proceed order" formally instructing <br /> the contractor to commence work by the agreed-upon date. <br /> 13. Orange County is an equal opportunity employer, implements non-discriminatory practices in its <br /> procurement/disbursement and will make special outreach efforts to include M/WBE <br /> (Minority/Women Business Enterprise)businesses within its contractor and subcontractor pool. <br /> Contractors will be chosen by the above criteria without regard to race, color, religion, national <br /> origin, sex, familial status and/or disability. <br /> DISBURSEMENT POLICY <br /> 1. All repair work must be inspected by (a) the County's Rehabilitation Specialist, (b) the <br /> local building or minimum housing code inspector when applicable and (c) the <br /> homeowner prior to any payments to contractors. If all work is deemed satisfactory and <br /> all other factors and written agreements are in order, payment shall be issued upon <br />