RIVANNA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016

(434) 977-2970 | www.rivannawater.org

May 19, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP No. 26-08

FOR: Lake Management Services

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: June 16, 2026; 3:00 p.m., Local Time

MAILING & DELIVERY ADDRESS: Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority 695 Moores Creek Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016

PROCUREMENT CONTACT: Miranda Baird, VCA Procurement Coordinator 695 Moores Creek Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016

(434) 977-2970, ext. 137 mbaird@rivanna.org

TECHNICAL CONTACT: Bethany Houchens Water Resources Coordinator 695 Moores Creek Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016

(434) 977-2970, ext. 197 bhouchens@rivanna.org mailto:mbaird@rivanna.org

RFP No. 26-08 Lake Management Services May 19, 2026

Table of Contents

I. BACKGROUND

II. PURPOSE

III. SCOPE OF WORK

IV. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

V. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Proposal Submission Methods

B. Pricing and Award

C. Authority Review and Action

D. Late Proposals

E. Withdrawal of Proposal

F. Inquiries

G. Acceptance or Rejection of Proposals

H. Conformance with Virginia Public Procurement Act

I. ADA Reasonable Accommodation Clause

J. Confidentiality & Propriety Information

K. Non-Discrimination

L. Ethics in Public Contracting

M. Insurance

N. Terms and Conditions

APPENDIX A – General Purchase Order Provisions

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I. BACKGROUND

The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (also herein “RWSA” or “Authority”) is a regional non-profit corporation and political subdivision of the Commonwealth chartered in 1972 under the Virginia Water and Sewer Authorities Act (1950, as amended). RWSA owns and operates multiple water and wastewater treatment facilities and provides finished water distribution and wastewater collection services to two wholesale customers: the City of Charlottesville Public Utilities Division (City) and the Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA). The City and ACSA own and operate numerous smaller water and sewer mains and provide all retail services within the RWSA service area. The City of Charlottesville subsequently provides wholesale service to the University of Virginia.

II. PURPOSE

The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority is hereby soliciting sealed proposals for the purpose of selecting a qualified firm/contractor to provide Lake Management Services to support the Authority with management of its five surface water reservoirs with respect to algae growth and control. The initial contract will be for a one-year term that may be renewed annually up to four times, for a total contract period not to exceed five years.

The purpose of soliciting these services is to have an experienced lake management services provider review and analyze reservoir water quality data collected by the Authority and provide recommendations for the application of algaecides in the reservoirs. The Authority currently conducts water quality monitoring and algal counts for each reservoir and reviews the data to identify when harmful algae blooms (HABs) are occurring, and which may require algaecide treatment. Additional expertise, beyond that of our staff, on ecosystem health, aquatic pesticides and their potential impact on these ecosystems and community drinking water supplies, is needed, as well as permits from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Due to the unpredictable nature of dealing with environmental factors which could produce algal blooms, and the necessity of their control to protect the community’s drinking water sources, it is critical to review a contractor’s qualifications and references to confirm their capabilities and the satisfaction of other owners who have worked with the contractor in similar situations.

The Offeror will have experience in reviewing and analyzing water quality data and the use of aquatic pesticides in the control of nuisance algae. The successful Offeror(s) will propose the means of meeting the Authority’s objectives. The final details will be established during negotiations.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work covered by this RFP will consist of tasks assigned as individual work authorizations or purchase orders during the contract period. The type of work may include, but not be limited to, algaecide treatments of one or more reservoirs. Contractor will review Authority collected data and work in close coordination with Authority staff and provide recommendations regarding the need for chemical applications. This should include chemical selection, as well as defining the treatment area. Contractor is responsible for ordering any chemicals to be used and delivery of those chemicals to specific project sites.

The Authority does not guarantee either a minimum volume of work or a specific volume of work under this contract.

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The contractor will be compensated based on the requirements of the individual work authorization which will include a fixed fee for the specific services by location/reservoir/treatment based on pricing and cost information established during the negotiation stage. Cost of specific agreed upon chemical treatments should be assumed to be paid at cost plus mark-up in addition to cost of services fees negotiated (contractor will purchase and supply all treatment materials) The contractor shall furnish all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), safety items and materials, tools, equipment customary to the trade, etc. and all other moveable equipment necessary to complete the work performed under this contract.

Work to be performed under this contract is likely to be scheduled within a quick timeframe following review of water quality data, which is collected regularly. As a result, the contractor must be available with a quick turn-around for lake treatments.

As part of this contract, it will be critical for the contractor to work effectively and communicate consistently with the Authority’s Water Resources Coordinator and Water Manager. This work is generally approached as a team or partnership between the Authority and the contractor, where innovative thinking and problem solving to accomplish a task or expedite a schedule are encouraged.

The contractor must have all necessary permits for the application of aquatic herbicides through the Virginia Department of Environment Quality.

Available Documents / Data: The following documents and information will be made available as needed for individual tasks:

• Integrated Pest Management Plan for RWSA Reservoirs.

• Water Quality monitoring data.

IV. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Offerors shall be licensed to perform aquatic algaecide applications in the Commonwealth of Virginia and hold the necessary permits required by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The Offeror’s proposal for Lake Management Services shall include the following:

1. Biographical sketch of firm members who will perform work under this contract.

Information shall be provided for all key personnel, including, but not limited to, the project manager who will be involved on a continual basis with the Authority from commencement of the contract and the person(s) responsible for evaluating provided water quality monitoring data.

2. Names and brief description of qualifications of any subcontractors who would perform services with your firms. Include subcontractor contact information.

3. Supply a copy of the Offeror’s VDEQ permits. The Offeror must also provide a surety letter documenting their bonding capacity.

4. Methodology to undertake the work including tasks to be performed by subcontractors. This section should include detailed information pertaining to the number of people in the firm as well as the number of work crews that are generally available. In addition, this section should include a description of the

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority 3 general methodology for responding to work authorizations, identifying any time constraints and availability.

5. Description of similar contracts that the firm has held in the past or currently holds.

(Five references with contact information is desired.)

6. Descriptions should include the scope of work included in the contract, the general size of projects completed under the contract including fees, the use of any subcontractors to complete the work, the level of responsiveness required for the projects, and client references with contact information. (Maximum of ten pages)

7. Description of any past work completed by the firm for RWSA, ACSA, UVA, Albemarle County or the City of Charlottesville.

8. Basis for billing rates and methodology used for determining fees for individual work authorizations/purchase orders.

V. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Proposal Submission Methods Sealed proposals for Lake Management Services will be received until 3:00 PM EST on June 16, 2026. Proposals may be submitted to the Authority electronically through eVA or hand/courier delivery no later than the closing date and time stated above. Telephoned, emailed or faxed proposals will not be accepted.

1. Electronic Submission: Complete proposal document including all attachments in searchable PDF format must be uploaded through the eVA online submission portal.

a) Contact eVA Customer Care for instructions and/or assistance in registering to become a vendor, login, and/or how to upload documents.

eVA Customer Care: Hours, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, Monday through Friday, Phone Toll Free 866-289-7367, email eVACustomerCare@DGS.virginia.gov.

b) eVA will not allow an offeror to upload documents after the deadline set for receipt of proposals. Any submission partially uploaded at the date and time set for receipt of proposals will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

c) The Authority is not responsible for any loss or delay with respect to the submission of proposals.

d) Should the proposal contain proprietary information, provide one (1) redacted electronic copy of the proposal and attachments with proprietary portions removed or blacked out. This redacted copy should follow the same upload procedures as described above in this section. This redacted copy should be clearly marked “Redacted Copy” within the name of the document. The classification of an entire proposal document as proprietary or trade secrets is not acceptable. The Authority shall not be mailto:eVACustomerCare@DGS.virginia.gov

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2. Paper Submission: Sealed proposals must be delivered to the Authority by hand delivery, courier service (FEDEX, UPS, etc.) or US Mail at the address shown below.

Proposals received after the due date and time will not be considered.

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Attention: Procurement Coordinator 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 977-2970

Proposals must be clearly labeled on the outside of the envelope/package with the following information:

RFP No. 26-08 Title: Lake Management Services RFP Due Date and Time: June 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST From: Name of Firm submitting RFP

B. Pricing and Award Specific cost proposals, although non-binding, are required at the time of proposal submission. Any award will be made under provisions of the Virginia Procurement Act for competitive negotiation.

The Authority is open to different methods of determining cost of services. Costs for chemicals are expected to be on a cost-plus mark-up basis.

C. Review and Action It is the intent of the Authority to make a selection considered to best serve the interests of the Authority. Submittals will be evaluated based on the qualifications and experience of the firm(s) and their proposed project team, responsiveness to the scope of services, qualifications and depth of key personnel, firm’s experience with similar management agreements with similar sized/type utilities, geographic location of personnel working on project, quality of previous work performed for RWSA and/or other clients, cost/acre of treatment, chemical costs, ability of the firm to quickly and efficiently respond to emergency conditions and other factors. The Authority retains the right to make a selection based solely on proposal responses, or to short-list and schedule interviews with several firms to assist in the selection process. If interviews are conducted, it is anticipated that they will be held the week of June 22, 2026. Negotiations will be undertaken with the top two offerors and once the negotiations are complete, the firm having the best proposal and best value for the Authority will be selected for contract award recommendation. The Board of Directors will then take action to award the contract. The Authority retains the right to make multiple awards as a result of this solicitation. The Authority also retains the right to reject all proposals and to re-advertise the Request for Proposals.

D. Late Proposals It is the responsibility of the firm to ensure the Authority receives the submittal by the proposal due date and time. No submittals or modifications to submittals will be accepted after the proposal due date and time. Late proposals will be unopened, rejected, stored for 60 days by the Authority, and then disposed of or returned at the firm’s expense.

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E. Withdrawal of Proposal Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received prior to the date and time specified for receipt of proposals.

F. Inquiries The Authority will assume no responsibility for oral instructions or interpretation. Any procurement questions regarding this solicitation that may change the specifications in this RFP must be received in writing at least seven days prior to the proposal due date. Inquiries must identify the RFP by title and due date. The Authority reserves the right to issue written addenda to any inquiries that alter the scope of the proposal. These addenda will be posted on the Commonwealth of Virginia e-procurement website eVA.

Submit procurement inquiries to: The technical contact for this RFP is:

Miranda Baird, VCA Procurement Coordinator 695 Moores Creek Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016

(434) 977-2970, Ext. 137 mbaird@rivanna.org

Bethany Houchens Water Resources Coordinator 695 Moores Creek Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016

(434) 977-2970, ext. 197 bhouchens@rivanna.org

G. Acceptance or Rejection of Proposals The Authority reserves the right to waive informalities in proposals, to reject any or all proposals after all have been examined or to accept the proposal(s) of the offeror(s) which it deems most favorable to the interests of the Authority in accordance with the VPPA.

H. Conformance with Virginia Public Procurement Act This RFP is being issued for “other than professional services” and is considered a Competitive Negotiation as defined by the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and authorized by the Authorities Board of Directors.

I. ADA Reasonable Accommodation Clause If you need any reasonable accommodation for any type of disability to participate in this procurement, please contact the Authority by calling (434) 977-2970 to plan arrangements.

J. Confidentiality & Propriety Information No reports, information, or data given or prepared by the firm under this contract shall be made available to any individual or organization by the firm without written approval from the Executive Director or the Director of Finance of the Authority. Proposals shall not be available for inspections by offerors until interviews, if scheduled, are completed. After award, all proposals become a matter of public record and are available for inspection by the general public. Trade secrets or proprietary information shall not be subject to public disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The offeror must invoke the protections prior to or upon submission and must clearly identify materials to be protected and state the reasons why the protection is required. In no case may proposals be identified in whole.

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K. Non-Discrimination The Authority does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, or against faith-based organizations as defined under VPPA based on such organization's religious or charitable character.

L. Ethics in Public Contracting By signing Proposal in response to this Request for Proposal, the proposer certifies and warrants that (i) it has not violated any provisions of federal law, the Code of Virginia, (ii) its Proposal is made without collusion or fraud, (iii) it has not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements from any other contractor, supplier, manufacturer or subcontractor in connection with its bid and (iv) it has 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 proposer agrees that if such warranty is in any respect breached, such breach shall constitute a material breach of any contract that the Authorities may award to it and it shall pay to the Authorities the full price agreed by the Authorities to be paid for the services, supplies, materials, equipment or services to be furnished under its proposal.

M. Insurance The selected firm shall provide ACORD certificates of insurance coverage illustrating the required liability insurance coverage’s and limits in addition to naming the Authority as an Additional Insured, pay all premiums as presented by the insurance company or agent and keep in force until the expiration of this contract the following liability insurance policies with insurance companies licenses and admitted to conduct business within the Commonwealth of Virginia and on an Occurrence Form other than for the Professional Liability which can be on a Claims Made basis for the minimum coverage amounts:

Commercial General Liability General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 Products-Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Fire Damage Limit (Any One Fire) $ 100,000 Medical Expense Limit (Any One Person) $ 10,000 Employee Benefits Liability $1,000,000

Retention or Deductible None; $1,000 for Employee Benefits Notice of Cancellation or Non-Renewal 45 Days Hold Harmless Agreement Existence Stated in CGL Contract

Business Automobile Professional Liability Combined Single Limit Liability $1,000,000 Medical Payments $5,000 Uninsured Motorist $1,000,000 Hired, Rented and Leased Autos $1,000,000 Non-Owned Autos $1,000,000

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Retention or Deductible None Comprehensive Deductible CONTRACTOR’s Choice Collision Deductible CONTRACTOR’s Choice

Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability Workers’ Compensation Virginia Statutory Benefits Employers Liability $500/$500/$500,000 or

Amount Necessary for Excess Liability Underwriters

Retention or Deductible None

All subcontractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by Virginia Statute.

Professional Liability General Aggregate $1,000,000 Each Claim $1,000,000 Retroactive Date None Retention Not To Exceed $10,000 per Claim

Excess Third-Party Liability General Aggregate $5,000,000 Products-Completed Operations $5,000,000 Each Incident Limit $5,000,000 Retention None or $10,000 Maximum Over and Above these Primary Placements:

Commercial General Liability Business Auto Liability Employers Liability Professional Liability (optional)

N. Terms and Conditions Below are several items that must be included in any contract with a proposer. This list is not intended to be inclusive, but only to make explicit some special requirements:

1. A statement of affirmative action and non-discrimination.

2. If, for any cause, the firm fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this contract, the Authority shall have the right to terminate this contract by written notice no less than 30 days before a stated termination date. Either party may terminate this contract for any reason with written notice no less than 90 days before a stated termination date. In either event, work commenced before termination of this contract shall be completed by the firm, at the option of the Authority.

3. The Authority reserves the right to negotiate for additional services that may be required during the contract term.

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4. Contract Period: The initial term of the contract shall be for a period of 12 months from the date of award with the option for up to four (4) additional 12-month renewals for a total contract length not to exceed five (5) years.

Renewals shall be automatic unless either party notifies the other party in writing 30 days prior to effective date. Any changes in rates at the time of renewal shall be agreed to by the Authority.

The terms and conditions in this RFP will constitute the contractual terms and conditions within Notices of Award for all successful respondents.

A compensation and fee schedule will be agreed to during the negotiation and award stage.

5. During each term, the Contractor and Authority will develop specific Scopes of Work. Once finalized, the Contractor will be issued a Purchase Order under which that work will be completed and invoiced.

The Authority does not guarantee that the selected firm(s) will receive any Work Authorizations or Purchase Orders.

APPENDIX A - General Purchase Order Provisions

1. The Authority reserves the right to withhold payment of invoices until merchandise is received and accepted and does not waive right to deduct cash discount where applicable.

2. All prices, unless otherwise specified, should be FOB Destination - Freight Prepaid and Allowed. If shipping charges are added to the invoice the original Bill of Lading shall accompany invoice. All charges are to be prepaid.

3. If discount for prompt payment is allowed, the discount period will begin on the date of receipt of proper invoice, or material, whichever is the later.

4. Separate invoices are required for each order and each shipment. All copies shall be forwarded directly to invoice address shown. Purchase Order number shall be shown by Vendor on all related invoices, delivery memoranda, bills of lading, packages and/or correspondence.

5. Rejected supplies will be returned at Vendor’s expense. The Authority’s count is final and conclusive.

6. Vendor warrants that merchandise is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, and that the sale of merchandise does not infringe on any patents, copyrights or trademarks. The Vendor further warrants that all goods and services furnished shall conform in all respects with the terms of this order, including any drawings, specifications or standards incorporated herein and that they are suitable and will perform in accordance with the purposes for which they were intended.

7. Acceptance of this order shall be limited to the terms and conditions contained herein and incorporated herein by reference. This order shall be deemed accepted upon the return of the acknowledgment of this order or the commencement of performance by Vendor, except in the event that this order was placed by the Authority in acceptance Vendor’s quote, bid or proposal in which case the order is deemed accepted by both parties upon issuance of the order by the Authority. The Authority rejects any additional or inconsistent terms and conditions offered by Vendor at any time and irrespective of Authority’s acceptance of or payment for Vendor’s items or services. These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties and no change to or modification of this order shall be binding upon Authority unless signed by an authorized representative of Authority’s purchasing office.

8. Authority reserves the right to terminate this order, in whole or in part, for default or convenience with written notice at least 15 days prior to effective date of cancellation. Any such termination will be without liability to Authority except for completed items delivered and accepted by Authority, payment for which can be set off against any damages to Authority. Authority may require Vendor to transfer-title and deliver to Authority any or all property produced or procured by Vendor for performance of the work terminated and Vendor shall be credited with the reasonable value thereof not to exceed Vendor’s cost.

9. In case of failure to deliver the goods or products in accordance with the contract terms and conditions, the Authority, after due oral and written notice, may procure the goods or products from other sources and hold the Vendor responsible for any resulting additional purchase and administrative costs.

10. The Authority shall have sole rights of ownership to any product, idea or property resulting from the performance of this contract unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties.

11. Neither party shall be in default for any delay or failure to perform hereunder due to causes beyond its control and without its fault or negligence, provided that any delay or failure to perform caused by the default of a supplier of the Vendor is beyond the control of both Vendor and such supplier and without the fault or negligence of either and the items to be furnished are not obtainable from other sources in sufficient time to permit Vendor to meet the delivery schedule; and provide further, that Vendor furnishes prompt written notice to Authority of the occurrence of any such cause which will or may delay Vendor’s performance.

12. Whenever Vendor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this order, Vendor shall immediately give notice thereof, including all relevant information with respect thereto, to Authority. Vendor agrees to insert the substance of this clause, including this sentence, in any purchase order to subcontract hereunder.

13. The Vendor shall agree to indemnify and save harmless the Authority and all of its officers, agents, and employees from all suits, actions or claims of any character, name and description brought for or on account of any injuries or damages received or sustained by any person, persons, or property by or from the Vendor or by or in consequence of any neglect in safeguarding the work, or through the use of unacceptable materials in the construction of improvements, or by or on account of any act or omission, neglect, misconduct or negligence of the Vendor.

14. The rights and remedies of the Authority set forth herein shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies provided in law or equity and the failure or delay by Authority to exercise any rights or remedies under this order shall not operate as a general waiver thereof.

15. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and of the United States of America. The Vendor shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

16. The Vendor certifies that it does not, and will not during the performance of the Contract, employ illegal alien workers or otherwise violate the provisions of the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

17. Vendors providing goods to the Authority under this order herewith assure the Authority that they are conforming to the provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, as well as the Virginia Fair Employment Contracting Act of 1975 as amended, where applicable.

18. The Authority is exempt from provisions of Virginia Sales and Use Taxes and Federal Excise Taxes.

19. The Contract is governed by the applicable provisions of the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority Purchasing Procedures, as amended.

20. It is expressly agreed that nothing under the Contract shall be subject to arbitration, and any references to arbitration are expressly deleted from the Contract Documents.

21. During the performance of this contract, the Vendor agrees that it 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 law relating to discrimination in employment, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Vendor. The Vendor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. Also, the Vendor, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Vendor, will state that it is an equal opportunity employer.

22. During the performance of this contract the Vendor agrees as follows: (i) to provide a drug-free workplace for the Vendor’s employees; (ii) to 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 Vendor’s workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; and (iii) state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Vendor that the Vendor maintains a drug-free workplace. For the purposes of this paragraph, “drug-free workplace” means a site for the performance of work done in connection with the contract awarded to a Vendor in accordance with this procurement transaction, where the Vendor’s employees 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. Notices, advertisements and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section.

23. The Authority does not discriminate against faith-based organizations.

24. The Authority shall have the right at any time by written notice via P.O. Change

Order to Vendor to make changes in the specifications, the quantity of items called for, delivery schedules, and requirements covering testing, packaging, or destination. Any claim by Vendor for adjustment under this clause shall be deemed waived unless made in writing within (10) days after receipt by Vendor of notice of such change. Price increases or extensions of time for delivery shall not be binding on the Authority unless evidenced by a P.O. Change Order issued by the Authority’s Purchasing Agent.

25. The Authority may delay delivery or acceptance occasioned by causes beyond its control. Vendor shall hold such materials, equipment, supplies, services and or installations at the direction of the Authority and shall deliver them when the cause affecting the delay has been removed. The Authority shall be responsible only for Vendor’s direct additional costs in holding the goods or delaying performance of this P.O. at the Authority’s request. Vendor shall also be excused if delivery is delayed by unforeseen events beyond its reasonable control, provided Vendor notifies the Authority as soon as they occur. The Authority may cancel this P.O. if such delay exceeds thirty (30) days from the original delivery date. Vendor shall use its best efforts to grant preference to this P.O. over those of other customers which were placed after this P.O.

26. To the extent required by the Commonwealth of Virginia (see e.g. 54.1-1100 et seq. of the Code of Virginia) or the County of Albemarle, the Vendor shall be duly licensed to perform the services required to be delivered pursuant to this Contract.

2. Paper Submission: Sealed proposals must be delivered to the Authority by hand delivery, courier service (FEDEX, UPS, etc.) or US Mail at the address shown below. Proposals received after the due date and time will not be considered.