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Orange County Bid Page #3 Rev 2024-02 <br /> <br />NOTE: A contractor that performs all of the work with its own workforce may submit an Affidavit (B) to that effect <br />in lieu of Affidavit (A) required above. The MB Participation Form must still be submitted even if there is zero <br />participation. <br /> <br />After the bid opening – The Owner will consider all bids and alternates and determine the lowest responsible, <br />responsive bidder. Upon notification of being the apparent low bidder, the bidder shall then file within 72 hours of <br />the notification of being the apparent lowest bidder, the following: <br />An Affidavit (C) that includes a description of the portion of work to be executed by minority businesses, <br />expressed as a percentage of the total contract price, which is equal to or more than the 10% goal established. <br />This affidavit shall give rise to the presumption that the bidder has made the required good faith effort and <br />Affidavit D is not necessary; <br />*OR* <br />If less than the 10% goal, an Affidavit (D) of its good faith effort to meet the goal shall be provided. The <br />document must include evidence of all good faith efforts that were implemented, including any advertisements, <br />solicitations, and other specific actions demonstrating recruitment and selection of minority businesses for <br />participation in the contract. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />16. The following forms are required to be returned with your bid package. <br /> <br />o Contractor Signed Bid Forms <br />o Living Wage Contractor Policy <br />o E-Verify Affidavit <br />o Orange County Nondiscrimination Certification <br />o Supplemental Vendor Information: Historically Underutilized Businesses <br />o Minority Business Participation Forms <br /> <br /> <br />Note: Bidders must always submit with their bid the Identification of Minority Business <br />Participation Form listing all MB contractors, vendors and suppliers that will be used. If there <br />is no MB participation, then enter none or zero on the form. Affidavit A or Affidavit B, as <br />applicable, also must be submitted with the bid. Failure to file a required affidavit or <br />documentation with the bid or after being notified apparent low bidder is grounds for rejection <br />of the bid. <br />Note: Bidders must always submit with their bid the Identification of Minority Business <br />Participation Form listing all MB contractors, vendors, and suppliers that will be used. If there is no <br />MB participation, then enter none or zero on the form. Affidavit A or Affidavit B, as applicable, <br />also must be submitted with the bid. Failure to file a required affidavit or documentation with the <br />bid or after being notified apparent low bidder is grounds for rejection of the bid. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 8DED1454-68D2-4E36-9FC6-E56FF2124E5D