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for receiving bids. RFP documents shall not be reproduced or used for any purpose other than
for the preparation of a proposal in accordance with this request. The information contained in
these documents is proprietary and confidential and shall be maintained in strict confidence.
RFP Interpretation:
An interpretation request shall be made to Progress Energy if a Vendor is in doubt as to the true
meaning of any part of the drawings, specifications, or contractual documents. Modification of
the documents will be made only by written addendum issued to each Vendor as described
below.
RFP Exceptions:
If a Vendor’s proposal contains any deviations or exceptions, those deviations or exceptions must be
specifically identified on a single separate attachment to the proposal in order to be considered in the
evaluation, If not so identified, the deviations or exceptions will not be considered part of the
proposal. Conditional proposals based on Vendor-generated clarifications may not be accepted. If a
Vendor takes any exceptions in addition to those submitted in accordance with this section, that
Vendor’s proposal may be rejected by Progress Energy.
RFP Approved Equal Evaluation:
Submittals by Vendor for evaluation of products as “approved equal” shall be made to the
appropriate designated individual listed in the Request for Proposal at least ten (1 0) days prior to
the proposal due date. Results of evaluations will be provided no later than seven (7) days prior
to the proposal due date. Submittals made later than ten (1 0) days prior to the proposal due date
will not be considered.
RFP Addenda:
Progress Energy reserves the right to amend or clarify requirements herein by Addenda. An
addendum may be issued at any time prior to the date for receipt of proposals and may be mailed
or otherwise delivered to all Vendors who have been invited to bid. Request by a Vendor for
extension of the proposal due date shall be received by Progress Energy at least one week prior to
the then scheduled date. If revisions or clarifications are of magnitude to warrant, in the opinion
of Progress Energy, the extension of the date set for receipt of proposals, an addendum will be
issued announcing the new date. Failure of a Vendor to acknowledge receipt of any addendum in
the space provided on the proposal form may result in rejection of that proposal.
Safety:
Progress Energy is committed to using safety conscious contractors. To this end, Progress
Energy collects safety-related data voluntarily provided by all persons performing or desiring to
perform Progress Energy work. This data is compiled and made available to Progress Energy
employees via Progress Energy’s intranet. This intranet system is accessible by non-Progress
Energy employees, and thus, so will be any safety-related information you provide. In providing
the safety-related information requested herein, to Progress Energy or to any other person doing
business, directly or indirectly, with Progress Energy, the undersigned contractor explicitly
authorizes Progress Energy to disclose said information to non-Progress Energy persons and
hereby releases Progress Energy and its agents and employees from any cause of action or claim