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15 . ACCEPTANCE/ REJECTION <br /> The County reserves the right to accept or to reject any or all bids and make the award to the <br /> bidder , who in the opinion of the County will be in the best interest of and /or the most <br /> advantageous to the County . The County also reserves the right to reject the bid of any vendor <br /> who has previously failed in the proper performance of an award or to deliver on time contracts <br /> of a similar nature or who is not in a position to perform properly under this award . The County <br /> reserves the right to inspect all facilities of bidders in order to make a determination as to the <br /> foregoing . The County reserves the right to waive any irregularities and technicalities and may , <br /> at its discretion , request a re-bid . <br /> 16 . SELECTION OF BIDDER WITH WHOM TO CONTRACT <br /> Selection will be based on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder . The ability to meet the <br /> County' s construction schedule requirements will be a factor in determining responsiveness , <br /> along with the ability to meet all other requirements in the Invitation to Bid . The County reserves <br /> the right to determine whether the based bid construction schedule or the alternate construction <br /> schedule best fit the County ' s needs and budget . <br /> 17 . PROTEST PROCEDURE <br /> Protest procedures are provided in the County Code of Ordinances and /or state law . A protest <br /> must be addressed to the Purchasing Division , in writing , identifying the protester , the <br /> solicitation and the basis for the protest and must be received by the Purchasing Manager within <br /> seven (7 ) calendar days of the first date that the aggrieved person knew or should have known <br /> of the facts giving rise to the protest . The protest is considered filed when it is received by the <br /> Purchasing Manager. <br /> Failure to file protest as outlined in the County Ordinance shall constitute a waiver of <br /> proceedings under the referenced County Ordinance or state law . <br /> 18 . WARRANTIES <br /> The Contractor shall be required to provide a written one ( 1 ) year warranty covering all labor , <br /> equipment , and materials provided . If required , as specified elsewhere in these documents , the <br /> Contractor shall furnish to the County a surety or performance bond in the amount of 100% of <br /> the contract value at time of signing contract . <br /> 56 <br /> 12129/2009 2:23:44 PM <br />