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DocuSign Envelope ID:41539BC9-6CE0-4CC0-8CEF-CA16CC89F944 <br /> COUNTY OF ORANGE <br /> FINANCIAL SERVICES — PURCHASING <br /> PO BOX 8181 ❑ 405 Meadowlands Drive <br /> HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 <br /> Instructions to Bidders <br /> 1.AII bids and proposals shall be for furnishing apparatus, supplies, materials, equipment and/or work and services in <br /> accordance with the applicable plans and specifications prescribed by Orange County. Plans and/or specifications <br /> may be obtained at the Orange County Finance Department Purchasing Division, 405 Meadowlands Drive, <br /> Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278. <br /> 2.Orange County reserves the right to: <br /> o award lowest responsible bidder that is responsive, <br /> o to reject any or all bids, <br /> o And to waive minor irregularities. <br /> 3.The successful bidder shall comply fully with the requirements of General Statutes,Section 143-129 and 143-131,as <br /> amended. This is an informal range;therefore there will not be a formal opening. Results will be made available after <br /> award. <br /> 4.In the event of default by any contractor or vendor Orange County may procure from other sources whatever service or <br /> item is being bid, and holds the contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. <br /> 5.Payment by check or Electronic Funds Transfer is due thirty days after completion and inspection unless otherwise <br /> specifically provided; subject to any discounts allowed. <br /> 6.North Carolina sales and use tax shall be included in the bid amount. <br /> 7.Bids submitted via email shall be accepted and are the preferred receipt method. Email to <br /> kbarnes aaorangecountync.gov <br /> 8.Proposals received after opening date and time shall not be considered. <br /> 9.Bids must be signed and submitted on the attached form of proposal <br /> 10. The successful contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits and inspections. <br /> 11. The successful contractor shall be required to agree to and sign the Orange County Construction Agreement(copy <br /> attached). Among the items included in that agreement are the County's Insurance requirements and sales tax. <br /> 12. All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license under the State laws governing their respective <br /> trades. Please display license number on your submittal. <br /> 13. Please direct questions concerning this bid,or questions about the scope,site visit,details of the work,or the proposal <br /> to: Angel Barnes, Orange County Capital Projects Manager, Orange County AMS 919-245-2628 <br /> abarnes@orangecci;ntvrrc oc,. <br /> 14. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for Thursday, February 10,2022 at 3pm at the site. We will meet at 5800 <br /> Hwy 86 North, Cedar Grove, NC 27231. This is the only scheduled time for contractors to view the site. By <br /> submission of a bid the contractor acknowledges he/she fully understands the extent of the project. <br /> 15. HB786 imposes E-Verify requirements on contractors who enter into certain contracts with state agencies and local <br /> governments. The legislation specifically prohibits governmental units from entering into certain contracts"unless the <br /> contractor and the contractor's subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General <br /> Statutes." (Article 2 of Chapter 64 establishes North Carolina's E-Verify requirements for private employers). It is <br /> important to note that the verification requirement applies to subcontractors as well as contractors. The new laws <br /> specifically prohibit governmental units from entering into contracts with contractors who have not(or their subs have <br /> not)complied with E-Verify requirements. Complete the attached affidavit, and include it with your submittal. <br /> Orange County Bid Page#3 <br />