For Disaster Recovery Services Proposals shall be opened in a manner that avoids disclosure of the contents to competing offerors and maintains the confidentiality of the proposals during negotiations. Proposals will be open for the public after the award of the contract, except for trade secrets and confidential information. Proposals received after the advertised proposal time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. The top 2 proposals will be interviewed. Orange County reserves the right to award this proposal by unit or by lump sum to the most qualified responsible offeror and to increase or decrease quantities as it deems necessary. Orange County also reserves the right to waive any or all formalities and/or technicalities or to reject any or all proposals if in the best interest of the County. The County shall require the proposer to furnish a payment and performance bond, within ten (10) days after the date of the signing of the contract. The bond must be executed with a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas. The County of Orange will consider the following items as "Selection Criteria" in determining the successful applicant: Offeror's Company Capabilities 10%, Individual Capabilities (Key Personnel) 10%, Experience 10%, Work Plan 10%, Proposed Services 10%, Equipment Listing 10%, Proposed Rates 10%, Record Keeping & Reporting 10%, Response Time 10%, Primary Mobilization Location 10%. The successful offeror will offer quality products and/or services meeting or exceeding Orange County specifications. *** ORANGE COUNTY COMMITTEE MAY INTERVIEW THE TOP 2 PROPOSALS.*** Orange County encourages Disadvantage Business Enterprises to participate in the proposal submission process. Orange County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact our office at 409-882-7903 to make arrangements no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the submittal deadline. All interested firms are invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this proposal The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time
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