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DocuSign Envelope ID: 1COFA69C- 6757 -43BD- 8570- E9C8F4DE644E <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 Cannell, Purchasing Agent, 200 <br />S Cameron Street, PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278, 919 - 245 -2651, dcannell(a)orangecountync.gov or <br />Gordon Dively, Solid Waste Operations Manager 919 - 968 -2885, gdively(a)-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 />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 />