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14 <br /> first three responsive contractors on the approved contractor list who have indicated a desire to <br /> be on the telephone call list.The County will track who has been called and responsive, and will <br /> rotate through the full list before beginning the rotation again. <br /> 9. All sealed bids will be opened publicly at a time and place to be announced in the bid invitation. All <br /> bidders are welcome to attend. Within 72 hours of the bid opening, after review of bid <br /> breakdowns and construction schedules,the winning bidders will be selected. All bidders and the <br /> homeowner will be notified in writing of 1)the selection of the winning bid, 2)the amount of the <br /> winning bid, 3)the amount of the County's cost estimate, and 4)the specific reasons for the <br /> selection, if other than the lowest bidder was selected. <br /> 10. The contractor is responsible for obtaining a building permit for the project before beginning work, <br /> if supported by the local jurisdiction.The permit must be posted at the house during the entire <br /> period of 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 construction <br /> period to make sure that the work is being completed according to the work write-up (which is <br /> made a part of the rehabilitation contract by reference) and in a timely fashion. Local Code <br /> Enforcement Officials will inspect the work for compliance with the NC State Building Code and the <br /> local minimum housing code, when applicable.To protect personal property the homeowner will <br /> be responsible for working with the contractor toward clearing work areas of personal property as <br /> needed as much as practicable.The contractor will be responsible for all clearing and cleaning <br /> activities 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 change order <br /> to be agreed upon and signed by all parties to the original contract including at minimum, the <br /> homeowner,the contractor and two representatives of the County. The change order must also <br /> detail any changes to the original contract price and completion date. <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 through" <br /> shall be held at the work site prior to commencement of repair work. At this time,the <br /> homeowner, contractor and Orange County ESFRLP program representatives will discuss the <br /> details of the work to be completed. Starting and ending dates will be finalized, along with any <br /> special arrangements such as weekend or evening work hours and disposition of items to be <br /> removed from the home. Within 24 hours of the pre-construction conference, Orange County will <br /> issue a "proceed order" formally instructing the contractor to commence work by the agreed-upon <br /> 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 local <br /> building or minimum housing code inspector when applicable and (c)the homeowner prior to any <br />