Painting and Coating Services for Durham County Utilities Division.pdf

DURHAM COUNTY

NORTH CAROLINA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PAINTING & COATING FOR

DURHAM COUNTY UTILITIES DIVISION

RFP No. 27-010R1

Proposals Due:

October 20, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Table of Contents

PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

LEGAL NOTICE

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

2. COMMUNICATION WITH PROPOSERS:

3. PROPOSAL DUE DATE:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

QUALIFICATIONS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Tab 1 – Signed Forms

Tab 2 – Executive Summary

Tab 3 – Corporate Overview

Tab 4 – Approach

Tab 5 – Organization and Staffing

Tab 6 – Qualifications and Experience

Tab 7 – Conflict of Interest

EVALUATION AND AWARD CRITERIA

SCOPE OF WORK

ATTACHMENTS

PROPOSAL FORM

NO PROPOSAL REPLY FORM

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE

VENDOR APPLICATION & W-9

PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

(Note: The dates below are subject to change)

PAINTING & COATING

FOR DURHAM COUNTY UTILITIES DIVISION

Advertisement Date

September 27, 2026

Last Date for Questions

October 8, 2026

Proposal Due Date

October 20, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PAINTING & COATING

RFP No. 27-010R1

ISSUE DATE: Date: September 27, 2026

ISSUING DEPARTMENT: County of Durham Purchasing Division of

Finance, 201 Est Main Street, 7th Floor, Room 703, Durham, NC 27701

Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M., Eastern Time on October 20, 2027. The purpose and intent of the Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide painting and coating services for Durham County Utilities Division.

All inquiries concerning the Scope of Work, Proposal Submission Requirements or Procurement Procedures should be directed to:

Rishanda Davis, Procurement Specialist Purchasing Division

Email: purchasinggroup@dconc.gov Telephone: 919-560-0041

Sealed proposals shall be mailed and/or hand delivered to the Issuing Department shown above, and the envelope shall bear the name and number of this Request for Proposals (RFP). It is the sole responsibility of the Proposer to ensure that his/her Proposal reaches the Purchasing Division by the designated date and hour indicated above.

In compliance with this Request for Proposals and to all the terms and conditions imposed herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish the goods and services described in accordance with the attached signed proposal.

Firm Name: __________________________________ Date:

Address: ___________________ __________ By:

(Name Typed/Printed)

(Signature in Ink) Phone:

mailto:purchasinggroup@dconc.gov

LEGAL NOTICE

The County of Durham will receive sealed proposals for qualified Contractor(s) to establish a contract to provide painting and coating services for Durham County Utilities Division on October 20, 2026, at 2:00 P.M Eastern Time, in the Durham County Purchasing Division of Finance, 201 East Main Street, 7th Floor, Room 703, Durham, North Carolina 27701. No proposals will be accepted after the official time and date.

An electronic copy of this Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained from Durham County’s eBid System located under Bid Opportunities at https://dconc.gov/Finance/Purchasing/Bid- Opportunities.

Proposers can download a copy of the solicitation and all addenda without registering in the system. However, to automatically receive email notifications of solicitations and addenda issued by the Purchasing Division, Proposers MUST register in the FREE eBid system.

The County reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, such proposals as appear in its judgment to be in the best interest of the County.

Publication Date: September 27, 2026 https://dconc.gov/Finance/Purchasing/Bid-Opportunities https://dconc.gov/Finance/Purchasing/Bid-Opportunities

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

1. In order for a proposal to be considered, it must be based on the terms, conditions and Scope of Work contained herein and must be a complete response to this RFP. One (1) Original hard copy and three (3) hard copies of the Original shall be submitted to the Issuing Department. The original Proposal should be marked “Original”. The copies must consist of all documents that are included in the “Original” Proposal. A digital copy of the submission shall be uploaded using a link that will be provide to the submitters after the proposal due date.

This link will be provided only to vendors who submit a proposal and will be issued within two business days following the closing of the proposal, which is on October 20, 2026.

Important: Digital upload does not replace or modify any submission requirements outlined in the RFP. No other distribution of the Proposal shall be made by the Proposer.

Proposals shall be limited to thirty (20) double-sided or sixty (40) single-sided pages or less and must be signed by an authorized representative. Each Proposal should be bound in a single volume with all relevant documentation. The letter of introduction, section dividers, detailed Résumés, forms and dividers are not included in this page limit. The County may elect to require oral presentations after receipt of the proposals.

2. COMMUNICATION WITH PROPOSERS: All communication between the Purchasing Division and prospective Proposers shall be in writing. Questions should be emailed to purchasinggroup@dconc.gov. Any inquiries, requests for interpretation, technical questions, clarification, or additional information shall be directed to Rishanda Davis, Procurement Specialist, at the email address above. All questions concerning this RFP shall reference the RFP number, section number and paragraph. Questions and responses affecting the Scope of Work will be provided to all Proposers by issuance of an Addendum. All questions shall be received by the Purchasing Division no later than 3:00 P.M., Eastern Time on October 8, 2026. NO

EXCEPTIONS.

3. PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time, on October 20, 2026. Please be aware that for proposals delivered thru the mail, Durham County’s mail is received in our mailroom and then dispersed to the respective departments.

The proposals must be received IN OUR OFFICE by 2:00 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Proposals must be mailed, or hand delivered to:

Durham County Purchasing Division, Attn: Rishanda Davis, Procurement Specialist 201 East Main Street, 7th Floor, Room 703

Durham, NC 27701 Sealed proposals shall be duly marked and/or identified with Proposer name, address and RFP number.

mailto:purchasinggroup@dconc.gov

4. LATE PROPOSALS: Proposals received after the date and time specified will not be considered for award and will be returned to the Proposer unopened.

5. VENDOR APPLICATION: All Proposers shall complete and submit the Vendor Application along with the W-9 Form. This information will be used to create or update the County’s electronic vendor database upon award of contract.

6. DISCREPANCIES AND OMISSIONS: Should a Proposer find discrepancies in, or omissions from the documents, or should be in doubt as to their meaning, he/she should at once notify the County, and a written Addendum shall be issued. The County will not be responsible for any oral instructions. Acknowledgment of any Addendum received shall be noted on the Addendum Acknowledgement Form included in the Proposal. In closing of a contract, any Addendum issued shall become a part thereof.

7. SECURITY OF NON-PUBLIC RECORDS: Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 132-1.7, entitled, “Sensitive Public Security Information”, public records, as defined in G.S. 132-1, shall not include information containing specific details of public security plans and arrangements or the detailed plans and drawings of public buildings and infrastructure facilities. Therefore, all information provided, received, gathered or obtained by BIDDER containing specific details of public security plans and arrangements or the detailed plans and drawings of public buildings and infrastructure facilities shall be held confidential and shall be used by the BIDDER only for the purpose of responding to this bid. All plans and drawings shall be returned to the County. Any breach of this paragraph by the BIDDER may result in BIDDER being barred from being awarded any contracts with the COUNTY.

8. E-VERIFY: As a condition of payment for services rendered under this agreement, CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes. Further, if CONTRACTOR provides the services to the County utilizing a subcontractor, CONTRACTOR shall require the subcontractor to comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes as well. CONTRACTOR shall verify, by affidavit, compliance of the terms of this section upon request by the COUNTY.

END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

A. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, handicap, age, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to race, handicap, age, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruiting advertising, layoff or termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment notices setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause.

B. The contractor will in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, handicap, age, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

C. The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding a notice to be provided advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under the Equal Employment Opportunity section of this contract and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

D. In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any such rules, regulations or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further County contracts.

E. The contractor will include the provisions of this section in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Durham, North Carolina so that such provisions will be binding such Subcontractor or Proposer.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Proposal must include all of the information set forth in this Section and other Sections of this RFP and should be organized and tabbed appropriately. Unnecessary elaborate brochures or other materials beyond those sufficient to present a complete and effective response to this solution are not desired and may be construed as an indication of the Proposer’s lack of cost consciousness. Therefore, elaborate artwork, expensive paper and bindings, etc., are strongly discouraged.

One (1) Original hard copy and three (3) hard copies of the Original shall be submitted to the Issuing Department. A digital copy of the submission shall be uploaded using a link after the proposal due date. This link will be provided only to vendors who submit a proposal and will be issued within two business days following the closing of the proposal on October 20, 2027. Important: Digital upload does not replace or modify any submission requirements outlined in the RFP.

Tab 1 – Signed Forms This Tab should include the following forms and information.

a. Proposal Form

b. No Proposal Reply Form (if applicable)

c. Addendum Acknowledgement Form

d. Non-Collusion Affidavit Form (Must be Notarized)

e. Affidavit of Compliance (E-Verify) Form (Must be Notarized)

f. Vendor Application/W-9 Form

Tab 2 – Executive Summary This Tab should provide a brief summary of the Proposer’s understanding of the Scope of Work presented in this RFP and emphasize any unique aspects or strengths of the Proposal.

Tab 3 – Corporate Overview This Tab should present an overview of the Proposer’s organization and should include the firm’s name, address, phone and fax numbers, firm history, email address and phone number of the firm’s representative for the Proposal.

Tab 4 – Approach This Tab should present the Proposer’s approach to providing the services specified in this RFP.

This Tab should describe the services to be provided, who will provide the services, how the services will be provided, etc. This Tab should include a description of activities, such as the project methodology and timeline for project completion, etc. The Proposer should also include in this Section its plan for managing the work requirements. Most of the proposed responses to the requirements found in Work Requirements should be included under this Tab.

Tab 5 – Organization and Staffing This Tab should present the Proposer’s proposed organization structure and staffing chart showing specific job classifications, number of employees and full-time equivalent employees by position and reporting relationships. Résumés for all managerial and key personnel should be provided in sufficient detail to be able to determine the nature and depth of each individual’s relevant experience. This Tab should also identify any of the required services that the Proposer intends to subcontract, if any, providing for each (i) the reasons for subcontracting, (ii) the proposed subcontractor’s responsibilities, and (iii) information identifying proposed subcontractor’s name, location, relevant personnel and experience.

Tab 6 – Qualifications and Experience In this Tab, the Proposer should describe its track record in performing services comparable to those specified in this RFP and other information relevant to making a determination as to the ability of the Proposer to perform these services. This tab should also include a list of all similar work performed by your firm over the past five (5) years. This list should include the name of each client, the client’s contact and telephone number, the size and Scope of Work provided, effective dates of the contract(s) with this client, and the annual contract amount.

Tab 7 – Conflict of Interest In this Tab the Proposer should describe any involvement that your firm, its employees, or its owner(s) have that may constitute a conflict of interest.

EVALUATION AND AWARD CRITERIA

Based on the evaluation criteria outlined below, all Proposals will be evaluated and scored by the Evaluation Committee designated by the County of Durham. Written or oral discussions may be requested to resolve issues relating to individual proposals.

1. Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Category Description Percentage

Technical Approach, Methodology & Ability to meet Commitments in RFP

Evaluation of understanding of wastewater environments & approach to surface preparation, coating systems, and application methods

35%

Experience & Past Performance

Demonstrated experience with similar wastewater infrastructure projects 25%

Personnel Qualifications Qualifications & certifications of key staff assigned to projects 10%

Schedule & Project Management

Ability to complete work efficiently while minimizing disruption to operations. 10%

Cost Proposal Cost & value over the lifecycle of the coating system 20%

Total Possible Percentage: 100%

2. Award of Contract

The County reserves the right to award to a single contractor or multiple contractors deemed to be fully qualified and best suited among those submitting proposals on the basis of the evaluation factors included in the Request for Proposals. Price shall be considered but shall not be the sole determining factor. Once the proposals are ranked and the most qualified firm(s) are determined, the County may conduct further negotiations, and/or request presentations from firm(s) to further assist in the clarification of information and selection process.

The County reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, such proposals as appear in its judgment to be in the best interest of the County.

SCOPE OF WORK

This Scope of Work will become an integral part of the contract between the County of Durham and the Contractor. The Contractor hereby agrees to provide services and/or materials to the County pursuant to the provisions set forth below.

1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose and intent of the Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required for surface preparation, pressure washing, removal of loose rust from exposed piping, and application of protective coatings to concrete surfaces (manholes, tanks, walkways) and piping (ductile, steel) at designated project locations. The contractor should hold an Association for Material Protection and Performance (AMPP) certification.

The objective of this work is to restore protective coatings, prevent corrosion, extend asset life, and improve the appearance of facility infrastructure.

2.0 INVOICE PAYMENT: Invoices submitted will be paid net 30 days. Invoices shall be forwarded to the County’s Designated Representative for review and payment approval.

The following documents/information are required with each monthly payment request:

• Payment Request Form

• Summary of work completed, staff, equipment and materials used, including dates

• Certification that all work was inspected and approved as required and has met all federal, state, and local regulations

3.0 TERMS OF CONTRACT: The initial term of the contract is from Date of Award through

June 30th of the year, in which the contract is awarded, with the option to renew by the County for up to four (4) additional terms in one (1) year increments under the same terms and conditions. Any renewal shall be based on satisfactory performance by the Contractor(s) during the previous years as the services provided. Price increases may be negotiated only at time of renewal.

4.0 CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT: The County of Durham reserves the right to cancel and terminate any resulting contract(s), in part or in whole, without penalty, upon 30 days written notice to the Contractor. Any contract cancellation shall not relieve the Contractor(s) of the obligation to deliver and/or perform services on all outstanding orders issued prior to the effective date of cancellation.

5.0 COUNTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE:

Stephanie Brixey, Deputy Director of Engineering, Durham County Utilities Division, 5926 NC Hwy 55 East, Durham, NC 27713 at (919)560-9034 or sbrixey@dconc.gov or designee.

6.0 BACKGROUND: The OWNER of the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant, Collection and

Distribution Systems, and Rougemont Water System is Durham County, North Carolina.

The OWNER will provide access to facilities as needed. The OWNER will operate the facilities in compliance with all permits and regulations and will contact contractor with prior established and agreed upon procedures regarding needed schedule of work.

7.0 WORK REQUIREMENTS: The work under this contract consists of providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform surface preparation, pressure washing, and application of protective coatings to designated concrete surfaces and exposed piping.

Work activities include, but are not limited to:

• Pressure washing of concrete surfaces and exposed piping to remove dirt, grease, debris, biological growth, and other contaminants.

• Surface preparation of concrete surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of coatings.

• Removal of loose rust, scale, and deteriorated paint from exposed steel pipes using hand or power tools.

• Spot preparation and cleaning of areas with damaged or failing coatings.

• Application of primer and finish coats to steel piping to provide corrosion protection.

• Application of appropriate coating systems to concrete surfaces to protect against environmental exposure and improve appearance.

• Protection of adjacent equipment, structures, and surfaces during cleaning and painting operations.

• Cleanup and proper disposal of debris and waste materials generated during work.

All work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, applicable industry standards, and all applicable safety and environmental regulations.

The contractor shall ensure that surfaces are properly prepared and coatings are applied to achieve durable, uniform, and long-lasting protective finishes.

mailto:sbrixey@dconc.gov

DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK

(1) Surface Preparation

(a) Pressure Washing - All designated surfaces shall be pressure-washed to remove dirt, dust, grease, oil, biological growth, loose paint, and surface contaminants. Pressure washing equipment shall provide sufficient pressure to properly clean surfaces without damaging the substrate. Wastewater and debris generated from washing operations shall be managed and disposed of in accordance with applicable environmental regulations.

(b) Concrete Surface Preparation - Concrete surfaces to be coated shall be prepared to ensure proper adhesion of coatings. Preparation may include pressure washing, mechanical cleaning, grinding or abrasion where necessary, removal of loose or deteriorated concrete, and cleaning of cracks and joints. Concrete surfaces shall be sound, clean, dry, and free of contaminants prior to coating application.

(c) Pipe Surface Preparation - All exposed piping to be painted shall be prepared by removing loose rust, scale, and deteriorated coatings. Surface preparation methods may include wire brushing, mechanical abrasion, power tool cleaning, hand scraping, and spot sanding. All loose rust, mill scale, and poorly adhering paint shall be removed prior to primer application.

(2) Coating System

(a) Concrete Coatings - Concrete surfaces shall receive an appropriate coating system designed for concrete substrates. Systems may include acrylic coatings, elastomeric coatings, epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, or protective sealers. The coating system shall be suitable for the environmental exposure conditions.

(b) Pipe Coatings - Prepared piping shall receive a corrosion-resistant coating system consisting of primer coat suitable for pipe material substrates, intermediate coat (if required) and finish coat providing corrosion protection and durability. Coatings shall be compatible with existing coatings where complete removal is not required.

(3) Application of Coatings - Coating shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Application methods may include brush, roller, airless spray or conventional spray. Each coat shall be applied at the specified coverage rate and Dry Film Thickness (DFT). Adequate curing time between coats shall be observed.

(4) Environmental Conditions - Coatings shall not be applied under the following conditions:

surface temperature outside manufacturer limits, high humidity or condensation present, wet or damp surfaces (unless application is made for such application), or rain or adverse weather conditions. Contractor shall verify environmental conditions prior to coating application.

(5) Protection of Owner’s Facilities - The OWNER’s facility is protected by fencing, camera systems, and security codes. The CONTRACTOR’s staff shall only be at the facility for authorized work activities and meetings. Any damage resulting from actions by CONTRACTOR’s staff shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the OWNER. Repairs are at the CONTRACTOR’s expense. The OWNER’s facility has a plant wide speed limit of 8 miles per hour. The CONTRACTOR’s staff shall always comply with this limit.

(6) Quality Control - The CONTRACTOR shall provide the OWNER with required inspection reports, and before and after photos of the work.

(7) Safety - The contractor will comply with all OSHA and Durham County safety procedures.

The contractor will supply all needed materials and Safety Data Sheets of chemicals used to perform needed work. The contractor will work in a safe manner and provide all necessary PPE to accomplish required work.

8.0 SCHEDULES/TIMELINES: Schedules and timelines will be specific to individual tasks and will be determined at that time.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A

PROPOSAL FORM

PAINTING & COATING FOR DURHAM COUNTY UTILITIES DIVISION

RFP No. 27-010R1

In accordance with the attached instructions, terms, conditions, and Scope of Work we submit the following proposal to the County of Durham.

Proposers shall provide unit pricing as indicated below. All prices shall include labor, equipment, supervision, overhead, profit, insurance, permits, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

Additional information on company rate sheets may also be included. The County understands costs for projects will require specific quotes for scheduled projects and will be received prior to approval of work.

Personnel Rates (Hourly) - (A full rate sheet can be included.)

Position Regular Hours

Project Manager $ Site Superintendent $ Foreman $ Coating Applicator / Painter $ Blaster / Surface Prep Technician $ Industrial Coating Specialist $ General Laborer $

Equipment Rates (Hourly) – (A full rate sheet and available equipment can be included.)

Equipment Description Cost Mobilization $ Surface Preparation $ Coating Application $ Materials $ Equipment $

Material Markup

Proposed Materials Markup (%) %

I certify that the contents of this proposal are known to no one outside the firm, and to the best of my knowledge all requirements have been complied with.

Date: _______________________ Authorized Signature: ________________________________________ Name

Title

Name

Attachment B

NO PROPOSAL REPLY FORM

TO: Durham County PROPOSAL #: RFP No. 27-010R1 Purchasing Division 201 East Main Street, 7th Floor, Room 703

Durham, NC 27701 PROPOSAL TITLE: PAINTING & COATING FOR

DURHAM COUNTY UTILITIES DIVISION

To assist us in obtaining good competition on our Request for Proposals, we ask that each firm that has received an invitation, but does not wish to submit a proposal, state their reason(s) below and return to this office. This information will not preclude receipt of future invitations unless you request removal from the Bidders’ List by so indicating below, or do not return this form or bona fide proposal.

Unfortunately, we must offer a “No Proposal” at this time because:

____________ 1. We do not wish to participate in the proposal process.

____________ 2. We do not wish to submit a proposal under the terms and conditions of the Request for

Proposal document. Our objections are:

____________ 3. We do not feel we can be competitive.

____________ 4. We cannot submit a Proposal because of the marketing or franchising policies of the manufacturing company.

____________ 5. We do not wish to sell to Durham County. Our objections are:

____________ 6. We do not sell the items/services on which Proposals are requested.

____________ 7. Other: ______________________________________________________________

FIRM NAME DATE

SIGNATURE PHONE

____________ We wish to remain on the Bidders’ List.

____________ We wish to be deleted from the Bidders’ List.

Attachment C

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Receipt of the following Addendum is acknowledged:

Addendum no.__________________ Date____________________

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Print Name ______________________________________________________________________

Title ______________________________________________________________________________

Name of Firm____________________________________________________________________

Attachment D Required to be submitted with the proposal/bid)

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

State of NORTH CAROLINA

County of DURHAM

, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:

1. He/She is the of , the Proposer that has submitted the attached proposal;

2. He/She is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Proposal and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such Proposal;

3. Such Proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Proposal;

4. Neither the said Proposer nor any of its officers, partners, owners agents, representatives, employees or parties of interest, including this affidavit, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other Proposer, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham Proposal in connection with the contract for which the attached Proposal has been submitted or to refrain from bidding in connection with such contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Proposer, firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached Proposal or of any other Proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the Proposal price of any other Proposer or to secure through collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the County of Durham or any person interested in the proposed contract; and

5. The price or prices quoted in the attached Proposal are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the Proposer or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affidavit.

Signature of Proposer Date

State of ____________________________, County of ________________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _________day of _______________________20_____

Notary Public__________________________________________________________________

My commission expires_______________________________________________________

SEAL

Attachment E (Required to be submitted with the proposal/bid)

AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE

COUNTY OF DURHAM with N.C. E-Verify Statutes

I, _________________________________ (hereinafter the “Affiant”), being duly authorized by and on behalf of

____________________________________ (hereinafter "Contractor") after first being duly sworn hereby swears or affirms as follows:

1. Contractor understands that E-Verify is the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes; and

2. Contractor understands that an “Employer”, as defined in NCGS§64-25(4), is required by law to use E-Verify to verify the work authorization of its employees through E-Verify in accordance with NCGS§64-26(a). The term “Employer” does not include State agencies, counties, municipalities, or other governmental bodies.

3. Contractor is a person, business entity, or other organization that transacts business in this State and that employs 25 or more employees in the state of North Carolina. (mark Yes or No)

a. YES _____

b. NO _____

4. Contractor will ensure compliance with E-Verify to the extent applicable and will ensure compliance by any subcontractors subsequently hired by Contractor to perform work under Contractor’s contract with Durham County.

This ______ day of ____________________, 20______.

Signature of Affiant

Print or Type Name: ____________________________________________________

State of ______________________________________

County of ____________________________________

Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me, this the _______ day of ______________________, 20_____.

My Commission Expires:

Notary Public

(Affix Official/N otarial Seal)

Attachment F

VENDOR APPLICATION & W-9

Vendor Application and W9 Form | Durham County

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