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15 <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. <br /> 1.1.2 Orange County reserves the right to award the proposal that is in the best interest of <br /> Orange 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 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 for Services Agreement RFP/RFQ. <br /> All insurance requirements are contained therein. Please read the agreement carefully as <br /> that document and this bid shall constitute the agreement. The cost of all insurance shall <br /> be included in the 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 the Services Agreement RFP/RFQ. Insurance shall be maintained in full force <br /> and effect until the Contract, from commencement of the contract and during the entire <br /> term of the contact, has been fully and completely performed, as evidenced by final <br /> acceptance payment. Contractor shall provide Certificate of Insurance reflecting <br /> aforementioned coverages as proof of coverage. Certificate of Insurance shall provide for <br /> a thirty(30)day written notice to the County in the event of any modifications,cancellation, <br /> or expiration of said policies. Work shall not commence until the Contractor has obtained <br /> all required insurance and the County has approved verifying certificates of insurance in <br /> writing. <br /> 1.1.12 Any and all changes or alterations to this RFP shall be made in the form of written <br /> addendum. It is important that all vendors proposing on this RFP periodically check the <br /> County's website at httos://www.oranP-ecountync.gov/bids.asr)x for any addendum that <br /> may be issued prior the bid due date. <br /> 1.1.13 Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Jovana Amaro, Purchasing Agent, at <br /> email:finance-purchasing@orangecountync.gov <br /> 1.1.14 Please be advised that a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held by the <br /> Orange County Solid Waste Department on February 13, 2025, at 10am. <br /> 1.1.15 The attached RFP is included to describe the services desired. During the pre-bid <br /> conference, county staff will further describe the services desired and will entertain <br /> suggestions, comments and questions. All interested Contractors should be prepared to <br /> discuss the RFP during the pre-bid conference. <br /> 3 <br />