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Westchester County in a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the estimated annual
payment for the first year to ensure the faithful performance of the contract and
for the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in
connection with the contract. In the alternative, the County shall retain 10%
of the payments due the Operator up to a maximum of 10% of the estimated
annual payment due the Operator for the first year until the Operator has
satisfactorily completed its obligations under the contract. The estimated
annual payment for the first year of service shall be calculated based on the
Price Offer Form. An updated performance bond, payment retainage,
irrevocable letter of credit, or certified check shall be submitted annually 30 days
prior to the commencement of the contract term beyond one year and the option
year of the contract. If at any time the surety shall be or become unsatisfactory
to the County, then in that case the provider shall, upon ten (10) days notice
thereof in writing from the County, furnish a new and additional bond in place of
the original bond.
18.0 Liquidated Damages
The final contract between the County and the Provider will provide for liquidated
damages. The liquidated damages will be assessed for non-compliance with
service specifications. Please refer to the sample Operating Agreement for
detailed information on the liquidated damages.
19.0 Notice of Award
The successful Proposer will be notified of the award of contract in writing by the
County. All firms submitting a proposal in response to this RFP will be notified of
the County’s selection of the successful Proposer. The County reserves the right
to reject any and all proposals. No contract becomes valid until it has been
approved by the County Attorney and signed by the County Executive or his
designee.
20.0 Negotiations with Selected Firm
The County will negotiate with the selected firm to establish a contract. If
unsuccessful, the County may elect to proceed with the next most highly rated
firm until an agreement in the County’s best interest has been reached or all
efforts are exhausted.
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