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DocuSign Envelope ID:A8E51 BF8-6EBC-4632-A21 F-FE02EF5B133D <br /> the availability of necessary infrastructure. The Network(s)' design and <br /> operation should preferably provide an open access framework that maximizes <br /> wholesale and retail service delivery and competition. <br /> 5. Schedule <br /> May 28, 2018 Request for Proposals (RFP) released by Orange <br /> June 20, 2018 Questions from applicants due to Orange County <br /> June 28, 2018 Proposals due to Orange County <br /> 6. Application Submission Process <br /> One electronic copy of this application, and all relevant materials, must be <br /> received by midnight on the deadline date. Faxes are not accepted. The <br /> electronic copy should be submitted by e-mail to dcannell @orangecountync.gov. <br /> When submitting materials by e-mail, you must have a reply from Orange County <br /> acknowledging receipt of materials. <br /> 7. Proprietary Information <br /> Proprietary information may be submitted as part of the proposal. Please clearly <br /> mark only the pages that contain proprietary information with the word <br /> "CONFIDENTIAL." <br /> Information and records submitted to Orange County are governed by the <br /> N.C. Public Records Act, which is set forth in N.C. General Statutes 132-1, <br /> et. seq. Applicants are encouraged to review the applicable Statutes prior <br /> to submitting any information or documentation believed to be <br /> proprietary. <br /> 8. Requesting Additional Information and Questions <br /> Orange County will respond to questions submitted ONLY via e-mail to <br /> dcannell @orangecountync.gov. The deadline for questions is 5:00 PM, date goes <br /> here. The questions will be answered to the submitter and all questions and <br /> responses will be posted on the Orange County website. Neither Orange County <br /> staff nor Commissioners will answer questions directly. <br /> 9. E-Verify <br /> Application HB786 imposes E-Verify requirements on contractors who enter into certain contracts <br /> with state agencies and local governments. The legislation specifically prohibits governmental <br /> units from entering into certain contracts "unless the contractor and the contractor's <br /> subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes." <br /> (Article 2 of Chapter 64 establishes North Carolina's E-Verify requirements for private employers). <br /> It is important to note that the verification requirement applies to subcontractors as well as <br /> contractors. The new laws specifically prohibit governmental units from entering into contracts <br /> with contractors who have not (or their subs have not) complied with E-Verify requirements. <br /> Complete the E-Verify affidavit, and include it with your submittal. Electronic version is <br /> acceptable. <br /> 7 <br />