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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS #26-0702-01

SGCC Engineered Septic Design-Build

Request for Qualifications

This procurement is governed by the Virginia Public Procurement Act and all terms and conditions of the

Act are hereby adopted and are made a part of this notice.

Contact Information:

Rebecca Guthrie

Director of Finance

20 E. Gay Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22802

(540) 564-3010 rguthrie@rockinghamcountyva.gov

C O U N T Y o f R O C K I N G H A M

Request for Qualifications 20 E. Gay Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22801 mailto:rguthrie@rockinghamcountyva.gov

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Table of Contents

1.0 PURPOSE

2.0 BACKGROUND

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS

4.0 LETTER OF SUBMITTAL

5.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA

6.0 SCHEDULE (tentative)

7.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

8.0 AWARD CRITERIA AND CONTRACT TERM

9.0 REPORTING AND DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

10.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

10.1 APPLICABLE LAWS

10.2 ANTI-DISCRIMNATION

10.3 ETHICS IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING

10.4 IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986

10.5 ANTITRUST

10.6 CLARIFICATION OF TERMS

10.7 PAYMENT

10.8 QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS

10.9 TESTING AND INSPECTION

10.10 CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT

10.11 INSURANCE

10.12 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

10.13 NONDISCRIMINATION OF CONTRACTORS

10.14 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY

10.15 AUDIT

10.16 NON-APPROPRIATION

10.17 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

10.18 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

10.19 WITHDRAWAL OR MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS

10.20 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS

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10.21 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

10.22 BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

10.23 TERMINATION BY THE COUNTY FOR CONVENIENCE

10.24 TRAINING, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT

11.0 SIGNATURE SHEET

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1.0 PURPOSE

The County of Rockingham, (the County) a political subdivision of the State of Virginia is requesting qualifications from contractors authorized to do business in the State of Virginia, to serve as the Design- Builder for the construction of an engineered septic system for the new Singers Glen Community Center to be located at 9434 Singers Glen Rd, Singers Glen, VA 22850.

The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit information that will enable the County to determine which Offerors:

(a) are best qualified to successfully execute the design and construction of the project and (b) will be invited to submit proposals in response to the County’s Request for Proposals (RFP).

2.0 BACKGROUND

Rockingham County is in the center of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghenies on the west, the County is located along the Interstate 81 corridor and only a two-hour drive to Washington, DC. Rockingham County is the third largest county in Virginia and encompasses the Harrisonburg-Rockingham metropolitan area.

Rockingham County intends to construct a 5,200 square foot Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) to replace the existing Singers Glen Community Center facility. The new structure will provide flexible, multi-generational programming space while ensuring code compliance, accessibility, and long-term durability. The engineered septic system must meet the needs of the new Community Center.

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS

The management, design, and construction services will be performed as a single contract with one entity identified as the Team. Services will include all necessary tasks/activities to manage, design, and construct the system, including but not limited to: project planning, permits, fees, inspections, engineering, and construction services to deliver a complete, usable, and fully-operational septic system.

Applicants that meet the qualification criteria listed below and are selected for the short list will be invited to respond to the County’s Request for Proposal for the construction of the Singers Glen Community Center engineered septic system that will be issued in mid-August 2026.

Qualifications Include:

a. The applicant shall be properly licensed to perform the required services.

b. The applicant shall have been in business with related experience for at least three years and shall not have been declared in default on any construction contract within that time.

c. Include a letter from the Applicant’s Insurance provider on that provider’s letterhead, which indicates that should the Applicant be awarded for this project that they will provide insurance coverage.

d. The applicant must be able to demonstrate their ability and detail their background and experience with constructing engineered septic systems, preferably with community centers or similar sized facilities.

a. Detail to include:

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1. Detailed description of the applicant’s abilities to construct engineered septic systems.

2. A description of the management system and scheduling techniques that will be employed to assure that this project is constructed on schedule.

3. Personnel assigned to job.

e. The applicant must be able to provide three professional references.

4.0 LETTER OF SUBMITTAL

Send one original and three copies of the clearly marked letter of submittal “RFQ #26-0702-01 SGCC

Engineered Septic Design-Build Request for Qualifications” no later than Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at

2:30pm to County of Rockingham, Attention: Rebecca Guthrie, 20 East Gay Street, Harrisonburg VA

22802.

Electronic submissions can also be submitted through the County’s website or using the following link https://va-rockinghamcounty2.civicplus.com/FormCenter/Email-Forms-13/Procurement-200. However, if a proposal is electronically submitted, paper and digital copies will still be required to be submitted to the Finance Office by the deadline in the same manner as noted above.

The County Administrator will appoint an Evaluation Committee. The Committee will evaluate the

Qualifications based on the criteria contained in this RFQ and develop a bidder’s list. Once the list of bidders is developed, the County will issue the Design-Build RFP.

The letter of submittal shall address the items included in the Purpose, Scope of Services, and the

Evaluation Criteria. Responses should be as thorough and detailed as possible so that the County may properly evaluate capabilities to provide the required services. Applicants are required to submit the following items as a complete letter of submittal:

Section 1: Applicants should provide a cover letter acknowledging that the Applicant has read and understands all contents of the RFQ and addenda and takes no exception to the materials provided. The cover letter should be signed by a person who has full authority to bind the Applicant to all terms and conditions of the response.

Section 2: Company History: The applicant will briefly describe its company history and history of performing work as described herein. Give a brief overview of the approach and initial vision of the Project and diversity on the team.

Section 3: Written Narrative: Each applicant must provide a written narrative that discusses their background and experience with constructing engineered septic systems.

Include a list of and background information for all key members of the development team. Include identification and qualifications of each member of the development team and for all persons or entities that will engage in the Project.

https://va-rockinghamcounty2.civicplus.com/FormCenter/Email-Forms-13/Procurement-200

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• Identify the full legal name of the development, design, and other firms or individuals who comprise the Applicant for the purposes of responding to this RFQ.

• Identify the Applicant’s type of corporate entity and identify the team members who will undertake financial responsibility for the Project.

• A summary of the availability of each of the principal members of each firm and their availability to commit to the Project.

• Resumes for all key personnel

• For Applicants comprised of multiple firms, describe experience of the firms and key personnel successfully working together to deliver relevant development projects.

• For each firm, provide at least three (3), and no more than five (5), examples of projects completed within the last five years that demonstrate relevant construction experience.

• For each example, include date and location of work, client, relevance to this solicitation, and a description of how the project met schedule and budget expectations.

• Previous community engagement experience should be identified, including any relationships with governmental entities or community organizations on similar projects.

• Provide three (3) business references familiar with the submitting firms and their work on projects described in this section of your submission, including one financial institution. For each reference include a contact name, company, phone, email, and the types of services provided.

• The applicant must provide proof of insurance and licensing requirements as stated in the list of qualifications.

Section 4: Signed signature sheet located at the end of this document.

5.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA

Letters of Submittal received will be evaluated and ranked in the order of the applicants most likely to meet the needs of the County and satisfy the requirements described in this RFQ.

A. The ability to provide license and insurance documentation (20) B. The ability, capacity, and skill of the applicant to provide the services within the time specified (20) C. Experience and qualification of personnel assigned to perform the services (20) D. Past involvement with similar projects in the Commonwealth of Virginia (10) E. References (10) F. Overall quality, clarity, and completeness of the letter of submittal (20)

The evaluation of the Letter of Submittal shall result in a short list of at least two (2) Offerors to receive the Design-Build RFP from the County. An applicant may be denied prequalification only as specified under § 2.2-4317 or those capabilities or qualifications beyond licensure set out in the RFQ, but the short list shall consist of those deemed best qualified. It is possible for an Offeror to be found qualified, but not be selected to the short list.

Once on the short list, the Offeror will be provided with the Design-Building RFP and given no less than 30 days to prepare a submission to the County.

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6.0 SCHEDULE (tentative)

Release of RFQ July 2, 2026

RFQ Due Date August 5, 2026

Shortlist taken to BOS August 12, 2026

RFP Issued to Shortlisted Teams August 14, 2026

Proposals Due – at least 30 days September 18, 2026

RFP Interviews (if deemed necessary) The week of September 21, 2026

RFP Decision September 23, 2026

7.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

Dwayne Martin Rebecca Guthrie Deputy County Administrator Director of Finance dmartin@rockinghamcountyva.gov rguthrie@rockinghamcountyva.gov Phone (540) 564-3012 Phone (540) 564-3010

8.0 AWARD CRITERIA AND CONTRACT TERM

The County will issue a letter of pre-qualification to a minimum of two applicants that qualify according to the criteria outlined above.

9.0 REPORTING AND DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

Letters of submittal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “RFQ #26-0702-01 SGCC Engineered Septic Design Build Request for Qualifications” no later than August 5, 2026 at 2:30pm to:

Finance Department Attention: Rebecca Guthrie 20 East Gay Street Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Questions and answers will be posted on the County’s website.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their letter of submittal reaches the appropriate office prior to the date and time of closing. Late bids will not be accepted.

10.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

10.1APPLICABLE LAWS

This solicitation and any resulting contract shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the

Commonwealth of Virginia and any litigation with respect thereto shall be brought in the state or federal court of appropriate jurisdiction located in the City of Harrisonburg, Virginia. The applicant shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

mailto:dmartin@rockinghamcountyva.gov mailto:rguthrie@rockinghamcountyva.gov

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10.2ANTI-DISCRIMNATION

By submitting their proposals, Offerors certify to the County that they will conform to the provisions of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, as well as the Virginia Fair Employment Contracting Act of

1975, as amended, where applicable, the Virginians With Disabilities Act, the Americans With Disabilities

Act and § 2.2-4311 of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA). If the award is made to a faith-based organization, the organization shall not discriminate against any recipient of goods, services, or disbursements made pursuant to the contract on the basis of the recipient's religion, Religious belief, refusal to participate in a religious practice, or on the basis of race, age, color, gender or national origin and shall be subject to the same rules as other organizations that contract with public bodies to account for the use of the funds provided; however, if the faith-based organization segregates public funds into separate accounts, only the accounts and programs funded with public funds shall be Subject to audit by the public body. (Code of Virginia, § 2.2-4343.1E).

In every contract over $10,000 the provisions in 1. and 2. below apply:

During the performance of this contract, the applicant agrees as follows:

1. The applicant will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the contractor. The applicant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

2. The applicant, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, will state that such contractor is an equal opportunity employer.

3. Notices, advertisements and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting these requirements.

4. The applicant will include the provisions of 1 above in every subcontract or purchase order over

$10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.

10.3ETHICS IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING

By submitting their proposals, Offerors certify that their proposals are made without collusion or fraud and that they have not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements from any other offeror, supplier, manufacturer or subcontractor in connection with their proposal), and that they have not conferred on any public employee having official responsibility for this procurement transaction any payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services or anything of more than nominal value, present or promised, unless consideration of substantially equal or greater value was exchanged.

The Offeror shall identify any actual or potential conflicts of interest that exist, or which may arise if the offeror is recommended for award and propose how such conflicts might be resolved.

By their signature on the proposal documents submitted, each Offeror attests that their agents and employees, to the best of their knowledge and belief, have not in any way colluded with anyone for and on

9 | P a g e behalf of the offeror, or themselves, to obtain information that would give the Offeror an unfair advantage over others, nor have they colluded with anyone for and on behalf of the offeror, or itself, to gain any favoritism in the award of this Request for Proposal.

10.4IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986

By submitting their proposals, Offerors certify that they do not and will not during the performance of this contract employ illegal alien workers or otherwise violate the provisions of the federal

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

10.5 ANTITRUST

By entering into a contract, the contractor conveys, sells, assigns, and transfers to Rockingham County all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may now have or hereafter acquire under the antitrust laws of the United States and Rockingham County, relating to the particular goods or services purchased or acquired by Rockingham County under said contract.

10.6 CLARIFICATION OF TERMS

If a bidder has questions about any specifications or other solicitation documents, the Offeror should contact the County no later than ten working days before the due date. Any revisions to this RFP will be made only by an addendum issued by the County.

10.7 PAYMENT

Payment will be made upon completion of the project.

10.8 QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS

The County may make such reasonable investigations as deemed proper and necessary to determine the ability of Offerors to perform the services required. The Offeror shall furnish to the County all such information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The County reserves the right to inspect Offeror’s physical facilities prior to award to satisfy questions regarding the offeror’s capabilities.

The County further reserves the right to reject any proposal if the evidence submitted by, or investigations of, such Offeror fails to satisfy the County that such Offeror is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to provide the services contemplated.

10.9 TESTING AND INSPECTION

The County reserves the right to conduct any test or inspection it deems advisable to assure services conform to the RFQ.

10.10 CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT

Changes can be made to the contract in any of the following ways:

1. The parties may agree in writing to modify the scope of the contract. An increase or decrease in the price of the contract resulting from such modification shall be agreed to by the parties as a part of their written agreement to modify the scope of the contract.

2. The County may order changes within the general scope of the contract at any time by written notice to the contractor. Changes within the scope of the contract include, but are not limited to, 10 | P a g e things such as services to be performed, the method of packing or shipment, and the place of delivery or installation. The contractor shall comply with the notice upon receipt. The contractor shall be compensated for any additional costs incurred as the result of such order and shall give the County a credit for any savings. Said compensation shall be determined by one of the following methods:

a. By mutual agreement between the parties in writing; or

b. By agreeing upon a unit price or using a unit price set forth in the contract, if the work to be done can be expressed in units, and the contractor accounts for the number of units of work performed, subject to the County’s right to audit the contractor’s records or to determine the correct number of units independently.

10.11 INSURANCE

By signing and submitting a proposal under this solicitation, the Offeror certifies that if awarded the contract, it will have the following insurance coverage at the time the contract is awarded. For construction contracts, if any subcontractors are involved, the subcontractor will have workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with §§ 2.2-4332 and 65.2-800 et seq. of the Code of Virginia.

The Offeror further certifies that the contractor and any subcontractors will maintain this insurance coverage during the entire term of the contract and that all insurance coverage will be provided by insurance companies authorized to sell insurance in Virginia by the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGES AND LIMITS REQUIRED FOR MOST CONTRACTS:

1. Workers’ Compensation - Statutory requirements and benefits. Coverage is compulsory for employers of three or more employees, to include the employer. Contractors who fail to notify the County of increases in the number of employees that change their workers’ compensation requirements under the Code of Virginia during the course of the contract shall be in noncompliance with the contract.

2. Employer’s Liability - $100,000.

3. Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence. Commercial General Liability is to include bodily injury and property damage, personal injury and advertising injury, products and completed operations coverage. Rockingham County must be named as an additional insured and so endorsed on the policy.

4. Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence. (Only used if motor vehicle is to be used in the contract.)

10.12 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees to (i) provide a drug-free workplace for the contractor's employees; (ii) post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the contractor's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such

11 | P a g e prohibition; (iii) state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor that the contractor maintains a drug-free workplace; and (iv) include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.

For the purposes of this section, “drug-free workplace” means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific contract awarded to a contractor, the employees of whom are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of any controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of the contract.

10.13 NONDISCRIMINATION OF CONTRACTORS

A Offeror, offeror, or contractor shall not be discriminated against in the solicitation or award of this contract because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, faith-based organizational status, any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment or because the Offeror or offeror employs ex-offenders unless the state agency, department or institution has made a written determination that employing ex-offenders on the specific contract is not in its best interest.

10.14 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY

a. Compliance Requirement. All information and communications technology

(ICT) purchased or upgraded pursuant to this Contract for use by the County shall comply with the Information Technology Access Act, §§ 2.2-3500 through

§ 2.2-3505 of the Code of Virginia.

b. Certification or Documentation. For ICT delivered under this Contract that will be used by the County or made available to the public, Contractor must certify that the ICT conforms with “accessibility,” as that term is defined in Virginia

Code § 2.2-3501. If the Contractor cannot certify full conformance of accessibility, the Contractor must provide

(i) a Contractor-paid and completed Accessibility Conformance Report (as that term is defined in Virginia Code § 2.2-3501) indicating the level of conformance with accessibility for the ICT being procured by the County; and

(ii) a Contractor-paid and completed Vendor Accessibility Roadmap (as that term is defined in Virginia Code § 2.2-3501) documenting any areas of nonconformance and including a timeline for each nonconforming area’s completion.

c. No Waiver of Contractor Obligations. Consistent with 28 C.F.R. § 35.201 and 36

C.F.R. Part 1194, Appendix A, § E202, the County may, in its sole discretion, procure non-accessible ICT, if such procurement does not result in individuals with disabilities being denied the benefit of any program, service, or activity provided by the County. This discretion does not waive Contractor’s obligations to comply with accessibility requirements and provide required certifications or documentation.

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10.15 AUDIT

The contractor shall retain all books, records, and other documents relative to this contract for five (5) years after final payment, or until audited by Rockingham County, whichever is sooner. The agency, its authorized agents, and state auditors shall have full access to and the right to examine any of said materials during said period.

10.16 NON-APPROPRIATION

Funding for any Agreement between the County and a Selected Firm (s) is dependent at all times upon the appropriation of funds by the County Board of Supervisors. In the event that funding to support this Agreement is not appropriated, whether in whole or in part, then the Agreement may be terminated by the County effective the last day for which appropriated funding is available.

10.17LAWS AND REGULATIONS

1. The applicant shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of any public authority bearing on the performance of the work and shall give all notices required thereby.

2. This contract and all other contracts and subcontracts are subject to the provisions of Articles 3 and 5, Chapter 4, Title 40.1, Code of Virginia, relating to labor unions and the “right to work.” The contractor and its subcontractors, whether residents or nonresidents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, who perform any work related to the project shall comply with all of the said provisions.

3. The provisions of all rules and regulations governing safety as adopted by the Safety Codes Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia and as issued by the Department of Labor and Industry under Title 40.1 of the Code of Virginia shall apply to all work under this contract Inspectors from the Department of Labor and Industry shall be granted access to the work for inspection without first obtaining a search warrant from the court.

4. All proposals submitted shall have included in their price the cost of any business and professional licenses, permits, or fees required by Rockingham County or the Commonwealth of Virginia.

10.18 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Proposals must give the full business address of the Offeror and be signed by an agent authorized to bind the Offeror. Proposals by partnerships must furnish the full name of all partners and must be signed in the partnership name by one of the general partners or any authorized representative, followed by the designation of the person signing. Proposals by corporations must be signed with the legal name of the corporation followed by the name of the State in which it is incorporated and by the signature and designation of the president, secretary, or other person authorized to bind it in the matter. The name of each person signing shall also be typed or printed below the signature. A proposal by a person who affixes to the signature he word “President,” “Secretary,” “Agent” or other designation without disclosing the principal, may be held to be the proposal of the individual signing. When requested by the County, satisfactory evidence of the authority of the officer signing on behalf of the corporation shall be furnished.

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10.19WITHDRAWAL OR MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS

Proposals may be withdrawn or modified by written notice received from offerors prior to the deadline fixed for proposal receipt. The withdrawal or modification may be made by the person signing the proposal or by another individual who is duly authorized to bind the Offeror. Written modifications may be made on a separate document. Written modifications, whether the original is delivered, or transmitted by facsimile, must be signed by the person making the modification or withdrawal.

10.20RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS

1. It is the responsibility of each Offeror to assure that their proposal is delivered to the place designated for receipt of proposals and prior to the time set for receipt of proposals. Proposals received after the time designated for receipt of proposals will not be considered.

2. The provisions of § 2.2-4342 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, shall be applicable to the inspection of proposals received.

10.21PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Section 2.2-4342-F of the Code of Virginia states: Trade secrets or proprietary information submitted by a Offeror, offeror, or contractor in connection with a procurement transaction or prequalification application submitted pursuant to subsection B of 2.2-4317 shall not be subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (2.2-3700 et seq.); however, the Offeror, offeror, or contractor shall (i) invoke the protections of this section prior to or upon submission of the data or other materials, (ii) identify the data or other materials to be protected, and (iii) state the reasons why protection is necessary.

10.22 BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Any bid in response to this solicitation shall be valid for (60) days. At the end of the (60) days the bid may be withdrawn at the written request of the Offeror. If the bid is not withdrawn at that time it remains in effect until an award is made or the solicitation is canceled.

10.23 TERMINATION BY THE COUNTY FOR CONVENIENCE

1. The County may terminate this contract at any time without cause, in whole or in part, upon giving the contractor notice of such termination. Upon such termination, the contractor shall immediately cease work and remove from the project site all of its labor forces and such of its materials as owner elects not to purchase or to assume in the manner hereinafter provided.

Upon such termination, the contractor shall take such steps as owner may require to assign to the owner the contractor’s interest in all subcontracts and purchase orders designated by owner.

After all such steps have been taken to owner’s satisfaction, the contractor shall receive as full compensation for termination and assignment the following:

2. All amounts then otherwise due under the terms of this contract.

3. Amounts due for work performed subsequent to the latest Request for Payment through the date of termination.

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4. Reasonable compensation for the actual cost of demobilization incurred by the contractor as a direct result of such termination. The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for lost profits or for any other type of contractual compensation or damage other than those provided by the preceding sentence. Upon payment of the forgoing owner shall have no further obligations to the contractor of any nature.

5. In no event shall termination for the convenience of the owner terminate the obligations of the contractor’s surety on its payment and performance bonds.

10.24 TRAINING, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT

1. The contractor, in conjunction with his subcontractors and suppliers, shall provide the owner’s operations and maintenance personnel with instruction and training in the proper operation and maintenance of the equipment and related controls provided or altered in the work.

2. The contractor shall provide the owner with a minimum of two (2) copies of operating, maintenance and parts manuals for all equipment provided in the project. Further specific requirements may be indicated in the specifications.

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11.0 SIGNATURE SHEET

My signature certifies that the letter of submittal as submitted complies with all Terms and Conditions as set forth in this Request for Qualifications.

My signature further certifies that this letter of submittal is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a proposal for the same material, supplies or equipment, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I understand collusion is a violation of Virginia Governmental Fraud Act and Federal Law and can result in fines, prison sentences and civil damages awards. I agree to abide by all conditions of this bid and certify that I am authorizing to sign this bid for the Offeror.

To receive consideration for award, this signature sheet must be returned as part of your response.

If there are any parts of the terms and conditions that your company cannot meet, please indicate which ones on an attached page.

Company Name: ____________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________

Name (Type and Print): ______________________________

Official Title: _______________________________________

Federal Tax ID Number: _________________

Date: _____________ Telephone Number: _____________