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DocuSign Envelope ID: E53DCC3C-B8E8-410C-BB50-A039C27BD393 <br /> 1. GENERAL INFORMATION <br /> 1.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS <br /> 1.1.1 All proposals shall be for furnishing supplies, materials, equipment and/or work, labor, and <br /> services in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications prescribed by Orange <br /> County. Plans and/or specifications may be obtained at the Orange County Financial <br /> Services Department, 200 S Cameron Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. <br /> 1.1.2 Orange County reserves the right to award the proposal that is in the best interest of Orange <br /> County or to reject any or all proposals and to waive minor irregularities. <br /> 1.1.3 The successful bidder shall comply fully with the requirements of General Statutes, Section <br /> 143-129, as amended. <br /> 1.1.4 In the event of default by any Contractor Orange County may procure from other sources <br /> whatever service or items is being proposed and hold the Contractor responsible for any <br /> excess cost occasioned thereby. <br /> 1.1.5 Payment terms are net 30 days. <br /> 1.1.6 North Carolina sales and use tax shall not be included in the proposal amount. <br /> 1.1.7 Proposals submitted via facsimile or mail shall not be accepted. <br /> 1.1.8 Proposals received after opening date and time shall not be considered. <br /> 1.1.9 All proposals must contain an authorized original signature. <br /> 1.1.10 Attached is a copy of the County's standardized contract(Attachment A). All insurance <br /> requirements are contained therein. Please read the agreement carefully as that document <br /> and this bid shall constitute the agreement. The cost of all insurance shall be included in the <br /> price(s) bid. <br /> 1.1.11 The Contractor shall not commence work until he or she has obtained all the insurance <br /> required in Attachment A. Insurance shall be maintained in full force and effect until the <br /> Contract ,from commencement of the contract and during the entire term of the contact, has <br /> been fully and completely performed, as evidenced by final acceptance payment. Contractor <br /> shall provide Certificate of Insurance reflecting aforementioned coverage's as proof of <br /> coverage. Certificate of Insurance shall provide for a thirty (30) day written notice to the <br /> County in the event of any modifications, cancellation, or expiration of said policies. Work <br /> shall not commence until the Contractor has obtained all required insurance and the County <br /> has approved verifying certificates of insurance in writing. <br /> 1.1.12 Any and all changes or alterations to this RFP shall be made in the form of written <br /> addendum. <br /> 1.1.13 Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to David Cannell, Purchasing Agent, at 919- <br /> 245-2651. Email: DCannell@orangecountync.gov <br /> 1.1.14 Please be advised that an optional pre-bid conference will be held in the Orange County Solid <br /> Waste Administration Building, 1207 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC on October 16, 2018 at <br /> 1 <br /> 1.1.15 The attached RFP is included to describe the services desired. During the pre-bid conference, <br /> county staff will further describe the services desired and will entertain suggestions, <br /> comments and questions.All interested Contractors should be prepared to discuss the RFP <br /> during the pre-bid conference. If required, an addendum will be issued to more accurately <br /> define the desired services. <br /> 4 of 45 <br /> RFP No. 5255 <br />