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16 <br /> equipment and materials and be available to answer any questions. <br /> 4. When the contractor declares the work complete, the Rehabilitation Specialist will <br /> thoroughly inspect the work as part of the project closeout. If any of the work is deemed <br /> unsatisfactory, it must be corrected prior to the authorization of final payment. If the <br /> contractor fails to correct the work to the satisfaction of the County's Rehabilitation <br /> Specialist, payment may be withheld until such time as the work is deemed satisfactory. If <br /> a dispute occurs, contractors may follow the procedure dealing with complaints, disputes <br /> and appeals in the County's Urgent Repair Loan Pool Assistance Policy. Contractors must <br /> abide by the final decision as stated in the policy. The homeowner, Rehabilitation <br /> Specialist and Housing and Community Development Department Director must sign off <br /> on the work. After the receipt of the contractor's final invoice, inspections, certificate of <br /> completion and lien releases, the final payment will be processed. All material and <br /> workmanship will be guaranteed by the contractor for a period of one (1) year from the <br /> date of completion of the work. <br /> 5. Orange County assures, through this policy, that adequate funds shall be available to pay <br /> the contractor for satisfactory work. <br /> 6. All contractors, subcontractors and suppliers must sign a lien waiver prior to the <br /> disbursement of funds. <br /> The Orange County Procurement and Disbursement Policy, as revised, is adopted this <br /> day of 20 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY, NC <br /> BY: <br /> Chair, Board of County Commissioners <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Page 4 <br />