Town of Wake Forest RFP 2023-0018 Final.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 2024

T O W N O F W A K E F O R E S T

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP # 2023-0018)

TOWN OF WAKE FOREST AILEY YOUNG HOUSE HERITAGE SITE AND NORTHEAST

GATEWAY PARK MASTER PLAN

DATE ISSUED

Monday, March 25, 2024

QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS DUE DATE

Friday, April 5, 2024

5:00 p.m. EST

DUE DATE

Friday, April 19, 2024

2:00 p.m. EST

E-Mail Address for Questions, Clarifications, and Submittal mmichael@wakeforestnc.gov mailto:mmichael@wakeforestnc.gov

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Background

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III. Scope of Services

IV. Content and Format of Proposal Package

V. Submittal Process Details

VI. Questions and Clarifications

VII. Statement of Qualifications Submittal

VIII. Anticipated Schedule

IX. Selection Process

X. Evaluation Criteria

APPENDIX A

APPENDIX B

Notice

The Town of Wake Forest (as referred to as “the Town” or “Wake Forest”) is soliciting Proposals from firm(s), organization(s), and/or team(s) qualified to provide professional services in its effort to prepare a Master Plan for the Ailey Young House Heritage Site and Northeast Gateway Park. The site has been identified as a location to recognize and celebrate Wake Forest’s significant African American history.

The Town seeks to identify qualified consultants who have robust knowledge in landscape architecture, historic preservation, park planning, public engagement, as well as experience developing quality graphics and park renderings. All respondents to this Request for Proposals are subject to the instructions communicated in this document and are cautioned to completely review the entire RFP and follow instructions carefully.

I. Background

Town of Wake Forest

Wake Forest is part of the Research Triangle, one of the fastest growing regions in the country, and located minutes from Raleigh, the state capital. In the past few decades, Wake Forest has transformed from a small, rural town into a thriving suburban community with an estimated population greater than 58,000.

Study Area

The study area contains six parcels owned by the Town of Wake Forest, totaling over three acres.

One of these parcels is the site of the Ailey Young House, a circa 1870, saddlebag form house that is the oldest known African American historic resource in the Town and a Local Historic Landmark.

The focus of this study is the land currently owned by the Town of Wake Forest and identified as Wake County PINs 1841527953, 1841526807, 1841525884, 1841526894, 1841525790, and 1841526502. See Attachment A for the study area map.

II. Scope of Services

The Ailey Young House Heritage Site and Northeast Gateway Park Master Plan should include the following information and analysis. Alternative services and deliverables may be proposed on evidence of the need to meet the purpose of the RFP. Proposals that do not include all tasks will not be considered.

Task 1 - Project Timeline

• Develop an estimated timeline for the duration of the project. The timeline should include project phasing for primary tasks, key deliverables, community engagement meetings, presentations to the Board of Commissioners, and staff review periods for deliverables.

• Develop a corresponding work schedule that demonstrates how the submitting firm will manage its responsibilities and work scheduled to be performed, including work of and with Town personnel including time for staff reviews of drafts.

Task 2 - Evaluate Existing Plans

• Review adopted and proposed plans for the community. The consultant team, at a minimum, should review the following: Wake Forest Community Plan (2022); Wake Forest Historic Preservation Plan (2022); NE Community Plan Update (2021); and Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Plan (2015), Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan (2017), Ailey Young House Historic Preservation Manual (2023), Ailey Young House porch design, Wake Forest Wayfinding Plan (scheduled for 2024), and associated archaeological reports and environmental studies.

Task 3 - Public Outreach

• Develop a Public Involvement Plan (PIP). The PIP will need to address any planned outreach events for the Plan, including surveys, the use of social media, pop-up events, stakeholder interviews, open houses, public meetings, etc. The PIP will need to address equitable outreach and targeted engagement to NE Community residents and other groups impacted by the study.

• Conduct survey (online, mailed, and over phone) to gather community input. The consultant should design an online survey to be hosted on the Town’s engagement platforms and a corresponding mailed survey. The proposal should address other methods of distributing surveys to reach targeted groups and vulnerable populations.

Data collected and any results will need to be provided to Town staff.

• Conduct an open house for residents and property owners focused on the NE Community.

Task 4 - Existing Conditions & Technical Analysis Report

• Tour the site with staff from the following departments Planning, Engineering, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources, and Facilities.

• Examine the site and its environmental features including stream buffers, wetlands, floodplains, stormwater, etc.

• Review existing site surveys, documentation, and reports.

• Inventory and review areas of significant cultural, historic, archaeological, and environmental significance. The concept plans will consider historic properties, archaeology, mature trees and plantings, natural areas, wetlands, flood zones, and waterways.

• Develop and present the Existing Conditions & Technical Analysis Report to the Historic Preservation Commission and the Board of Commissioners. Two staff review cycles should be included during the review.

Task 5 - Conceptual Master Plan Alternatives

• Prepare, at a minimum, two alternate concept-level design plans that avoid adverse impacts to historic, archaeological, natural and cultural resources and incorporate resource protection, landscape design, site accessibility, parking, amenities, stormwater infrastructure (green or standard), and potential locations for public art based on the information provided during the existing conditions analysis, public outreach, and stakeholder interviews.

• Develop a list of pros, cons, and potential cost of each design alternative.

• Develop and present the design alternatives to the public, Historic Preservation Commission and Board of Commissioners for feedback.

• Develop two naming options for the park.

Task 6 – Final Master Plan

• Develop a final concept design that incorporates feedback.

• Present the Final document to the Historic Preservation Commission and the Board of Commissioners.

• Produce a final master plan book including, history, existing conditions, analysis, how the history influenced the design, community feedback, two concepts, final design, and cost associated with two designs. Any additional information/research can be included in an appendix.

• Prepare a construction estimate for staff to incorporate into the CIP.

III. Content and Format of Proposal Package

Firms submitting proposals shall have no association with elected or appointed officials that could be considered a conflict of interest. Any such relationship will subject the firm to immediate disqualification in consideration for this project. A selection committee will evaluate the submittals and may elect to select a proposal based on the responses as submitted or elect to conduct interviews with multiple firms prior to recommending a firm.

The submission shall be a maximum 20 pages front and back or 40 pages single-sided. Only digital Work Samples, which are excluded from the page limit, will be accepted. Submittals shall include the following:

Letter of Interest:

The letter of interest provided in the submission shall include the following:

• The name and address of the prime consultant and the state in which it is incorporated and chiefly located.

• The name and address of each sub-consultant and the state in which each entity is incorporated and chiefly located if sub-consultant is part of team.

• A brief description of the proposer (prime and sub-consultants, if applicable), and its interest in performing the required professional services.

• The name, address, phone, and e-mail address of the designated contact for the proposer (prime consultant).

• A statement indicating any judgments against the proposer (prime, sub-consultants, and third-party consultants) within the last five (5) years, or pending litigation, related to professional conduct or services.

• Acknowledgement of all addenda to the RFP # 2023-0018 document, if applicable.

• Signature of a duly authorized official of the consultant firm or other person fully authorized to act on behalf of the firm or team.

Firm and Staff Qualifications:

The submission shall include a general description of the firm and its background as it relates to this project. Specific information regarding the firm and staff shall be submitted and include:

• Information regarding the firm’s previous experience with similar or related projects, performed within the last 5 years, including a brief description of these projects and project staffing.

• Information on the firm’s (including subconsultants, if applicable) previous experience successfully engaging communities in park master plans.

• Information on the firm’s (including subconsultants, if applicable) experience developing park master plans for African American heritage sites.

• Information demonstrating the firm and staff capabilities to perform all aspects of this project.

• Information regarding the expertise and experience of staff person(s) assigned to work on the project. It should also contain specific proposed responsibilities of the project staff person(s).

• A description and organizational chart showing the structure of the proposer’s team, inter-relationships, areas of responsibility and the names and current professional licenses of key personnel assigned to the project along with their areas of responsibility. Note: no substitutions to the proposed project team of the selected firm(s) can be made without the prior written approval of the Town.

• Information on the current and projected workload of key staff to be assigned to this project, including level and magnitude of involvement.

• The firm and staff qualification information for each sub-consultant, a description of the services the firm performed, as well as related projects and references, if sub-consultant is part of team.

• Three references including client name, address, contact person, telephone number, email, project start and end date as well as a project description. References should be for similar or related projects on which key staff that are proposed for this project have worked.

Project Approach:

The submission shall include a response to each task in the Scope of Services and identify how the requirements will be met. Each response will also include, but is not limited to, a detailed statement of how the submitting firm intends to approach the work required.

Anticipated Schedule:

The submission shall include an anticipated schedule with the timeframe for each task incorporated. The submission shall demonstrate how the submitting firm will manage its responsibilities and work scheduled to be performed, including work of and with Town personnel.

Work Samples:

The submission shall include three recent work samples of park plans or studies relevant to the Town’s proposed scope of services in terms of scale and objectives. These examples should showcase the graphic communication and conceptual design skills of the project team. Work samples must show graphics and layout that can be performed by the consultant team listed in the proposal.

Media and File Formats:

All proposal documents shall be delivered to the Town in Adobe PDF format.

IV. Submittal Process Details

Firm selection will be based on content, completeness, and presentation of information contained within the submittal package, consisting of the letter of interest, firm (prime and subconsultants) and staff qualifications and relevant experience, project approach, anticipated schedule, and work samples related to preparing access management studies for comparable jurisdictions as detailed in the Evaluation Criteria section of this RFP.

The Town of Wake Forest reserves the right to reject any responses to this RFP that do not comply with the content and format of proposal requirements. The Town can also conduct discussions with any or all respondents. The Town accepts no financial responsibility for any costs or expenses incurred by any entity in responding to this RFP. All submissions may be kept by the Town and may be disclosed to third parties at the Town’s discretion.

V. Questions and Clarifications

All questions shall be submitted to Michelle Michael, Senior Planner - Historic Preservation via email (mmichael@wakeforestnc.gov), no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024. Questions submitted later than this deadline will not be considered. An addendum with questions and answers, if necessary, will be published on the Town website by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

VI. Proposal Submittal

The deadline for firms submitting proposals is 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024. No submissions or supporting documents will be accepted after this deadline. Submittals shall be emailed to mmichael@wakeforestnc.gov. The email subject line for the submittal package shall be labeled

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – WAKE FOREST AILEY YOUNG HOUSE HERITAGE SITE/NORTHEAST

GATEWAY PARK. All proposal packages and materials submitted hereunder become the exclusive property of the Town of Wake Forest.

VII. Anticipated Schedule

• 03/25/2024: RFP # 2023-0018 Release.

• 04/05/2024: Questions and clarifications deadline.

• 04/10/2024: Questions and clarifications response posted online / Last addendum posted.

• 04/19/2024: Submission deadline.

• 04/22/2024- 05/10/2024: Selection committee review of submittals.

• 05/20/2024: 05/24/2024: Virtual interviews conducted with selected consultants, if necessary.

• 06/03/2024: Highest ranked firm notified.

• 06/17/2024: Contract finalized; non-selected firms notified.

• 07/01/2024: Project commences.

VIII. Selection Process

This RFP provides information necessary to prepare and submit proposals for consideration and ranking by the Town. It is the intent of the Town to appoint a selection committee to review the submitted proposals. This committee will review each submittal and rank the submittal based on the criteria requirements specified within this RFP. The Town may invite firms for interviews, but this is not a required step in the selection process. At the conclusion of the interviews (if held), the selection committee will rank the firms based on the selection criteria and the interviews. The Town will notify the selected consultant on June 3, 2024.

By submitting their Proposal in response to this RFP, respondent accepts the evaluation process as outlined in the following section, acknowledges, and accepts that determination of the “most qualified” firm may require subjective judgments by the Town.

IX. Evaluation Criteria

1. Qualifications of the Firm: Outline and specify the qualifications of the firm to provide the requested services as outlined in the scope of work. This shall include any sub-consultants that may be part of the team, if applicable. (20%)

2. Overall Qualifications of the Project Manager and Project Team: Clear identification of the project manager and team personnel that will be assigned to the project. This section shall include the demonstrated project management and quality control methods employed by the team. (25%)

3. Project Approach and Project Understanding: Preference shall be afforded to those firms that, in the opinion of the selection committee, will be able to adequately respond to requests for consultation meetings or project administration requirements, and firms having a detailed understanding of the project scope and requirements, and firms proposing a reasonable and achievable timeline. (20%)

4. Landscape/Architectural/Graphic Design Skills. Work samples showcase an excellent use of design, graphics, charts, maps, etc. that easily and aesthetically communicate the conceptual design and supporting materials. (20%)

5. Relevant Experience. Demonstrate relevant work experience with historic sites and/or parks with a historic component. (8%)

6. African American Park Master Plan Experience. Demonstrated experience in the preservation of African American history and culture though park master planning. (5%)

7. Project Cost. Preference shall be given to those firms that propose a cost that aligns with the projected cost of the project. (2%)

APPENDIX A

Study Area Map

APPENDIX B

I. General Contract Terms and Conditions

• The selected firm will report directly to the Town of Wake Forest. The selected firm is to administer the contract and to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the contract requirements. The selected firm will be responsible for providing engineers, technicians, and sub-consultants with the appropriate skills and qualifications to ensure contract compliance. The firm will be directly responsible for oversight of the project for the Town.

• The selected firm will be notified by the Town and will enter contract negotiations for receiving this work. A professional services agreement will be completed with the selected contractor based on the proposed scope of work outlined in their proposal.

II. Communication:

All communication of any nature with respect to this RFP shall be addressed to the project manager identified earlier in this RFP. The prospective firms and their staffs are prohibited from communicating with elected Town officials, Town staff, and any selection committee member regarding this RFP or submittals from the time the RFP was released until the selection results are publicly announced. Violation of this provision many lead to disqualification of the firm’s proposal for consideration.

III. Conflict of Interest Statement:

By submission of a response, the firm agrees that at the time of submittal, it: (1) has no interest (including financial benefit, commission, finder’s fee, or any other remuneration) and shall not acquire any interest, either direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of firm’s services, and (2) will not benefit from an award resulting in a “Conflict of Interest.” A “Conflict of Interest” shall include holding or retaining membership, or employment, on a board, elected office, department, division or bureau, or committee sanctioned by and/or governed by the Town. Firms shall identify any interests, and the individuals involved, on separate paper with the response and shall understand that the Town, in consultation with legal counsel, may reject their proposal.

IV. Changes in Personnel:

Changes to personnel on project team(s), particularly a project manager, are to be avoided wherever possible. The selected firm must request in writing to the Town for all changes to project team members. The Town will consider requests and may accept the new personnel changes, or may deny the request and consequently, the selected firm may no longer be considered for Planning and Design Services with the Town.

V. Trade Secrets and Public Records:

Records received by the Town in response to this Request for Proposals are public records and subject to public inspection and copying. The Public Records law (N.C.G.S. 132-1 et seq.) authorizes the Town to withhold from public inspection and copying legitimate and properly marked ‘trade secrets’. Note that to protect a ‘trade secret’ detail requirements must be met, such as:

• It is a "trade secret" as defined in G.S. 66-152(3); and

• It is the property of a private "person" as defined in G.S. 66-152(2); and

• It is disclosed or furnished to the Town in connection with a bid or proposal; and

• It is marked as "confidential" or as a "trade secret" at the time of its initial disclosure to the Town.

VI. Submittal Ownership/Costs:

All responses, inquiries or correspondence relating to this Request for Proposals will become property of the Town of Wake Forest when received. Drawings, tracings, specifications, reports, models, computer discs, renderings, copyrights, and all other documents to be prepared and furnished by the firm pursuant to specific projects undertaken by the successful proposer, are the sole property of the Town of Wake Forest, whether the project for which they are made is executed or not, and may be used by the Town of Wake Forest as they see fit. If such documents are used on another project or for another purpose by the Town of Wake Forest, the firm shall not be responsible for such use, and shall not receive additional compensation. All costs for development of the written submittal and the oral presentation are entirely the obligation of the firm and shall not be remunerated in any manner by the Town of Wake Forest.

VII. Non-Warranty of Request for Proposals:

Due care and diligence have been used in preparing this RFP. However, the Town shall not be responsible for any error or omission in this RFP, nor for the failure on the part of the Firms to ensure that they have all information necessary to affect their submittals.

VIII. Acceptance/Rejection of Proposals:

The Town of Wake Forest reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part, with or without cause; to waive technicalities; or to accept proposals or portions thereof which, in the Town’s judgment, best serve the interest of the Town.

IX. Equal Opportunity:

The selected firm will ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not unfairly discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

X. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance:

The Town of Wake Forest will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability. The Town of Wake Forest will make reasonable accommodations in all programs to enable participation by an individual with a disability who meets essential eligibility requirements. Town of Wake Forest programs will be available in the most integrated setting for each individual. If any accommodations are necessary for participation in any program or services, participants are encouraged to notify Town staff.

XI. Minority/Women/Small Business Enterprise:

It shall be the practice of the Town of Wake Forest Government to provide minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises (collectively “M/W/SBE) as well as other responsible vendors with fair and reasonable opportunity to participate in Town of Wake Forest’s business opportunities including but not limited to employment, construction development projects, and material/services, consistent with the laws of the State of North Carolina. The policy of the Town of Wake Forest prohibits discrimination against any person or business in pursuit of these opportunities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran’s status. It is further the policy of the Town of Wake Forest to conduct its contracting and procurement programs so as to prevent such discrimination and to resolve any and all claims of such discrimination.

XII. Title VI:

The selected firm, during the performance of a contract for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “contractor”) agrees as follows:

(1) Compliance with Regulations: The contractor shall comply with the Regulation relative to nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Town of Wake Forest (hereinafter, "Town") Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.

(2) Nondiscrimination: The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when a contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations.

(3) Solicitations for Subcontractors, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the contractor of the contractor's obligations under a contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.

(4) Information and Reports: The contractor shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Town to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders, and instructions.

Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information the contractor shall so certify to the Town as appropriate and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.

(5) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of a contract, the Town shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the Town may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:

(a) withholding of payments to the contractor under a contract until the contractor complies, and/or

(b) cancellation, termination, or suspension of a contract, in whole or in part.

(6) Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Town may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that, in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the Town to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the Town, and, in addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

XIII. Financial Capacity:

The selected firm must have financial capacity to undertake the work and assume associated liability.

XIV. Familiarity and Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and Ordinances:

The selected firm shall make itself aware of and comply with and shall cause each of its subcontractors to comply with, all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

XV. Insurance and Indemnity Requirements:

To the extent permitted by law, the selected firm agrees to defend, pay on behalf of, indemnify, and hold-harmless the Town of Wake Forest, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, and volunteers against any and all claims, demands, fault, actual liabilities, assertions of liability, expenses, suits, or losses, including all costs connected therewith, which may be asserted, claimed, or recovered against or from the Town of Wake Forest, its elected or appointed officials, employees, agents, and volunteers by reason of personal injury, including bodily injury or death and/or property damage, including loss of use thereof resulting from the negligence of the firm.

The selected firm further agrees to purchase and maintain during the life of any contracts entered into with the Town the following insurance with an insurance company acceptable to the Town of Wake Forest and authorized to do business in the State of North Carolina:

• Automobile: Bodily injury and property damage liability covering all owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles for limits of not less than $1,000,000 each person/$1,000,000 each occurrence.

• Comprehensive General Liability: Bodily injury and property damage liability insurance shall protect the firm from claim of bodily injury or property damage which arises from operations of a contract. The amounts of such insurance shall not be less than $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage liability each occurrence/aggregate. This insurance shall include coverage for product/completed operations and contractual liability assumed under the indemnity provision of a contract. The Town of Wake Forest shall be listed as an “Additional Insured”.

• Firm’s Professional Liability: In a limit of not less than $1,000,000.

• Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Disease Insurance:

1. Coverage A – Worker’s Compensation: Meeting the statutory requirements of the State of North Carolina.

2. Coverage B – Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 each accident / $1,000,000 disease – each employee / $1,000,000 disease – policy limits.

Certificates of such insurance with the Town of Wake Forest listed as Certificate Holder will be furnished to the Town of Wake Forest Purchasing Manager and shall contain the provision that the Town of Wake Forest be given thirty (30) days written notice of any intent to amend or terminate by either the firm or the insuring company.

Randy Driver, Purchasing Manager rdriver@wakeforestnc.gov 919.435.9474 Town of Wake Forest mailto:rdriver@wakeforestnc.gov

234 Friendship Chapel Road Wake Forest, NC 27587

XVI. Vendor Registration:

The selected firm must become registered with the Town to receive payment for services and/or supplies provided under any Town contract.

XVII. E-Verify:

The selected firm shall comply with requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of North Carolina General Statutes and shall require each of its subcontractors to do so as well.

XVIII. Iran Divestment Act:

The selected firm shall certify that; (i) it is not identified on the Final Divestment List or any other list of prohibited investments created by the NC State Treasurer pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-6A-4; (ii) it will not take any action causing it to appear on any such list during the term of a contract, and (iii) it will not utilize any subcontractor to provide goods or services hereunder that is identified on any list.

XIX. Divestment from Companies that Boycott Israel:

The selected firm shall certify that; (i) it is not identified on the Final Divestment List or any other list of prohibited investments created by the NC State Treasurer pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-6A-4; (ii) it will not take any action causing it to appear on any such list during the term of a contract, and (iii) it will not utilize any subcontractor to provide goods or services hereunder that is identified on any list.

XX. Notifications

Addenda Notice:

It is the respondent’s responsibility to ensure that all addenda have been received. The last date for addendums to be posted will be 4/10/24 at 5:00 pm. Please visit https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/finance/purchasing-warehouse/bids-announcements for the most current information.

XXI. Standard Terms and Conditions

The Town of Wake Forest’s Standard Terms and Conditions listed at:

https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/purchasing/2023/9-27-

23_towf_standard_terms_and_conditions.pdf will govern all matters related to the goods and/or services provided by you or your company (the “Vendor”) to the Town of Wake Forest (the “Town”) https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/finance/purchasing-warehouse/bids-announcements https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/purchasing/2023/9-27-23_towf_standard_terms_and_conditions.pdf https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/purchasing/2023/9-27-23_towf_standard_terms_and_conditions.pdf under a Town purchase order. Additional Terms and Conditions stated on the face of a Town purchase order shall take precedence over any conflicting Standard Terms and Conditions stated.

Any Terms and Conditions not stated, but incorporated by reference therein, shall be binding only if provided or signed by the Town and attached hereto. In the event that a binding written contract signed by both the Vendor and the Town exists, the Terms and Conditions of that contract shall supersede any conflicting Standard Terms and Conditions.

End of RFP # 2023-0018