INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PROJECT

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BID No. 157-14007282026 BIDDER: __________________________________________________
Caldwell County Schools REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
1914 Hickory Blvd., SW NO. 157-14007282026
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Bids will be publicly opened: August 12, 2026
Contract Type: Purchase
Refer ALL Inquiries to: Michelle Brittain Commodity: Interactive Display Project
Telephone No. 828-728-8407, Ext. 140152
E-Mail: mbrittain@caldwellschools.com Using Agency Name: Caldwell County Schools
(See page 2 for mailing instructions.)
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Due to the nature of this Request for Proposals, sealed quotes are required. Proposals, subject to the conditions made a part
hereof, will be received at this office (Caldwell County Schools, Attn: Michelle Brittain, 1914 Hickory Blvd, SW, Lenoir,
North Carolina, 28645) until 10:00 a.m. on the day of opening, August 12, 2026, and then opened, for furnishing and delivering
the commodity as described herein. Refer to page 2 for proper mailing instructions.
Bids are subject to rejection unless submitted on this form.
Please review the new additions to the Instructions for Proposals, which are found in new paragraphs 22 ("Confidentiality of Bids," which
prohibits certain types of communications during the procurement process and any violation of this provision may subject offeror's quote to
disqualification) and 23 (Executive Order #50-Price-Matching Preference); and review the changes to paragraphs 15 (Award of Contract)
and 19 (Protest Procedures) in the Instructions for Proposals, which are required to implement Executive Order 50.
EXECUTION
In compliance with this Request for Proposals, and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish and deliver any or
all items upon which prices are offered, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein. By executing this offer, I certify that
this quote is submitted competitively and without collusion, that none of our officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has
been convicted of any violations of Chapter 78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S.
143-59.2), and that we are not an ineligible vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1. False certification is a Class I felony.
Failure to execute/sign quote prior to submittal shall render quote invalid. Late quotes are not acceptable.
BIDDER:.
STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX: ZIP:
CITY & STATE & ZIP: TELEPHONE TOLL FREE TEL. NO
NUMBER: (800)
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ITEM #21):
N.C.G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee of any gift from anyone with a contract
with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of any response in this procurement, you attest, for your
entire organization and its employees or agents, that you are not aware that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any
employees of your organization.
PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING: FAX NUMBER:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: DATE: E-MAIL:

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BID No. 157-14007282026 BIDDER: __________________________________________________
Offer valid for 45 days from date of bid opening unless otherwise stated here: ____ days (See Instructions to Bidders, Item 5). Prompt Payment
Discount: _______ % __________________ days.
ACCEPTANCE OF BID
If any or all parts of this bid are accepted by the State of North Carolina, an authorized representative of the Division of Purchase and
Contract shall affix their signature hereto and this document and the provisions of the Instructions to Bidders, special terms and
conditions specific to this Invitation for Bids, the specifications, and the North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions shall
then constitute the written agreement between the parties. A copy of this acceptance will be forwarded to the successful bidder(s).
FOR CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS USE ONLY
Offer accepted and contract awarded this ____ day of _____________________, 20_____, as indicated on attached certification,
by _____________________________________________ (Authorized representative of Caldwell County Schools).
In an effort to support the sustainability efforts of the State of North Carolina we solicit your cooperation in this effort.
It is desirable that all responses meet the following requirements:
* All copies are printed double sided.
* All submittals and copies are printed on recycled paper with a minimum post-consumer content of 30% and
indicate this information accordingly on the response.
* Unless absolutely necessary, all bids and copies should minimize or eliminate use of non-recyclable or non re-
usable materials such as plastic report covers, plastic dividers, vinyl sleeves, and GBC binding. Three-ringed
binders, glued materials, paper clips, and staples are acceptable.
* Materials should be submitted in a format which allows for easy removal and recycling of paper materials.
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Mail only one fully executed quote document, unless otherwise instructed, and only one
quote per envelope. Address envelope and insert quote number as shown below: It is the responsibility of the offeror to
have the quote in this office by the specified time and date of opening.
DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERED BY ANY OTHER MEANS
QUOTE NO. 157-14007282026 QUOTE NO. 157-14007282026
Caldwell County Schools Caldwell County Schools
Attn: Michelle Brittain Attn: Michelle Brittain
1914 Hickory Blvd., SW 1914 Hickory Blvd., SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
TABULATIONS: Verbal tabulations of quotes and award information can be obtained by calling the purchaser listed on
the first page of this document. Tabulations will be available upon request no earlier than 9:00 a.m. on the first working
day following the date of opening. Requests for lengthy or written tabulations cannot be honored.
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES: Proposals are to include any and all shipping, freight, or delivery charges.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 50 (PRICE-MATCHING PREFERENCE):
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-59 (G.S. 143-59) and Executive Order No. 50 issued by Governor
Perdue on February 17, 2010, entitled "Enhanced Purchasing Opportunities for North Carolina Businesses," a price-
matching preference may be given to North Carolina resident bidders on contracts for the purchase of goods. This
preference will allow a qualified North Carolina resident bidder to match the price of the lowest responsible nonresident
bidder, if the North Carolina resident bidder's price is within five percent (5%) or $10,000, whichever is less, of the
nonresident bidder's price. If the resident bidder requests and qualifies for the price-matching preference, the
resident bidder will first be offered the contract award and will have three (3) business days to accept or decline
the award based on the lowest responsible nonresident bidder's price.
Executive Order #50 applies to procurements from the Governor's Office, Cabinet Agencies (i.e., Administration,
Commerce, Correction, Crime Control and Public Safety, Cultural Resources, Environment and Natural Resources,

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Health and Human Services, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Revenue, and Transportation), Universities
and Community Colleges and all procurements handled by the Division of Purchase and Contract. All other State
Agencies are encouraged to implement the requirements of the Executive Order #50 and vendors should contact these
State Agencies to determine whether they have adopted and implemented Executive Order #50.
DELIVERY:
The successful bidder will complete delivery within ____30_____ consecutive calendar days after receipt of the purchase
order, unless otherwise stated here: _________ days. Delivery will be made from _____________________________
(City and State). Caldwell County Schools reserves the right to consider the delivery time offered as a factor in the award
of the contract.

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BID No. 157-14007282026 BIDDER: __________________________________________________
Bid Form on Page 5
Request for Proposals No. 157-140032026
RFP Name: Interactive Display
Proposal Specifications:
Item Description
Screen Size: 75"
* Includes Native Google EDLA Certification w\ Google Play Store capability
* Camera Module Capable v ia USB-C on top of panel
* Embedded 20W Spea kers
* IR Touch Technology
* Android 13 or higher Embedded
* Resolution: 4K UHD
* USB Type-C on Front I/O with 65W Power
* Better Connectivity with Wi-Fi 6
* Ethernet 1Gb/s capability
* Minimum of 40 Points of Touch
* 178 Degree Viewing Angle
* RAM: 8GB minimum
* Cloud management via Viso Radix MDM
* Storage Minimum 64GB
* Airplay, Miracast and chromecast connectivity via DisplayNote Technology
* Flat wall mount included
* 800x400 VESA Mount Pattern
* Panels must be delivered to various schools(within Caldwell County, NC) directly, Lift Gate
Required, Numbers to each location to be noted after bid awarded
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS IS SOLICITING BIDS FOR 46 INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS, WITH
OPTION FOR MORE QUANTITIES AT SET PRICE IF FUNDING ALLOWS UNTIL 6/30/2027.
INCLUDING CONFIGURATION AS LISTED ABOVE. MUST INCLUDE SHIPPING, TAX AND ALL
APPLICABLE CHARGES (SEE BID TABULATION SHEET, ALL CHARGES MUST BE LISTED
SEPARTELY.
EQUIPMENT MUST BE NEW - NO BIDS FOR REFURBISHED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
BIDDER MUST BE AN AUTHORIZED SELLER/ RESELLER / DISTRIBUTOR. PLEASE ATTACH
A COPY OF THAT AUTHORIZATION TO THIS BID WHEN SUBMITTING.
BIDDERS MUST USE FORM ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE WHEN SUBMITTING BID.

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BID No. 157-14007282026 BIDDER: __________________________________________________
QUANTITY ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE
46 Screen Size: 75"
* Includes Native Google EDLA Certification w\
Google Play Store capability
* Camer a Module Capable via USB-C on top of
panel
* Embedded 20W Spea kers
* IR Touch Technology
* Android 13 or higher Embedded
* Resolution: 4K UHD
* USB Type-C on Front I/O with 65W Power
* Better Connectivity with Wi-Fi 6
* Ethernet 1Gb/s capability
* Minimum of 40 Points of Touch
* 178 Degree Viewing Angle
* RAM: 8GB minimum
* Cloud management via Viso Radix MDM
* Storage Minimum 64GB
* Airplay, Miracast and chromecast connectivity via
DisplayNote Technology
* Flat wall mount included
* 800x400 VESA Mount Pattern
* Panels must be delivered to various schools(within
Caldwell County, NC) directly, Lift Gate Required,
Numbers to each location to be noted after bid
awarded
TOTAL EQUIPMENT
BID PRICE
SHIPPING
CHARGES
6.75% NC SALES
TAX
BID GRAND
TOTAL

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BID No. 157-14007282026 BIDDER: __________________________________________________
INTERACTIVE DISPLAY
157-140032026
COMPANY NAME (Please print)
Signature of Authorized Representative
Date

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BID No. 157-14007282026 BIDDER: __________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUOTES
1. READ, REVIEW AND COMPLY: It shall be the offeror's responsibility to read this entire document, review all enclosures and
attachments, and comply with all requirements specified herein.
2. NOTICE TO OFFERORS: All quotes are subject to the provisions of the Instructions for Quotes, special terms and conditions
specific to this Request for Quotes, the specifications, and the North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions.
Caldwell County Schools objects to and will not evaluate or consider any additional terms and conditions submitted with a quote.
This applies to any language appearing in or attached to the document as part of the offeror's response. DO NOT ATTACH ANY
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
By execution and delivery of this document, the offeror agrees that any additional terms and conditions, whether submitted
purposely or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect.
3. DEFINITIONS:
* OFFEROR: Company, firm, corporation, partnership, individual, etc., submitting a response to a Request for Quotes.
* TERM CONTRACT: A contract generally intended to cover all normal requirements for a commodity for a specified period
of time based on estimated quantities only.
* STATEWIDE TERM CONTRACT: A Term Contract for all agencies, unless exempted by statute, rule, or special term and
condition specific to this quote.
* AGENCY SPECIFIC TERM CONTRACT: A Term Contract for a specific agency.
* OPEN MARKET CONTRACT: A contract for the purchase of a commodity not covered by a term contract.
4. EXECUTION: Failure to sign under EXECUTION section will render quote invalid.
5. TIME FOR CONSIDERATION: Unless otherwise indicated on the first page of this document, the offer shall be valid for 45 days
from the date of quote opening. Preference may be given to quotes allowing not less than 45 days for consideration and
acceptance.
6. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTS: Offerors are urged to compute all discounts into the price offered. If a prompt payment
discount is offered, it will not be considered in the award of the contract except as a factor to aid in resolving cases of identical
prices.
7. SPECIFICATIONS: Any deviation from specifications indicated herein must be clearly pointed out; otherwise, it will be considered
that items offered are in strict compliance with these specifications, and offeror will be held responsible therefore. Deviations shall
be explained in detail. The offeror shall not construe this paragraph as inviting deviation or implying that any deviation will
be acceptable
8. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: In cases of conflict between specific provisions in this quote, the order of precedence shall be (1)
special terms and conditions specific to this quote, (2) specifications, (3) North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions,
and (4) Instructions for Quotes.
9. INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE: Offeror is to furnish all information requested and in the spaces provided in
this document. Further, if required elsewhere in this quote, each offeror must submit with their quote sketches, descriptive
literature and/or complete specifications covering the products offered. Reference to literature submitted with a previous offer will
not satisfy this provision. Quotes which do not comply with these requirements will be subject to rejection.
10. RECYCLING AND SOURCE REDUCTION: It is the policy of this State to encourage and promote the purchase of products with
recycled content to the extent economically practicable, and to purchase items which are reusable, refillable, repairable, more
durable, and less toxic to the extent that the purchase or use is practicable and cost-effective.
We also encourage and promote using minimal packaging and the use of recycled/recyclable products in the packaging of
commodities purchased. However, no sacrifice in quality of packaging will be acceptable. The company remains responsible for
providing packaging that will protect the commodity and contain it for its intended use.
Companies are strongly urged to bring to the attention of purchasers those products or packaging they offer which have recycled
content and that are recyclable.
11. CLARIFICATIONS/INTERPRETATIONS: Any and all questions regarding this document must be addressed to the purchaser
named on the cover sheet of this document. Do not contact the user directly. Any and all revisions to this document shall be made
only by written addendum. The offeror is cautioned that the requirements of this quote can be altered only by written addendum
and that verbal communications from whatever source are of no effect.
12. ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION: Caldwell County Schools reserves the right to reject any and all quotes, to waive any
informality in quotes and, unless otherwise specified by the offeror, to accept any item in the quote. If either a unit price or
extended price is obviously in error and the other is obviously correct, the incorrect price will be disregarded.

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13. REFERENCES: Caldwell County Schools reserves the right to require a list of users of the exact item offered. Caldwell County
Schools may contact these users to determine acceptability of the quote. Such information may be considered in the evaluation of
the quote.
14. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Qualified quotes will be evaluated and acceptance may be made of the lowest and best quote most
advantageous to Caldwell County Schools as determined upon consideration of such factors as: prices offered; the quality of the
articles offered; the general reputation and performance capabilities of the offerors; the substantial conformity with the
specifications and other conditions set forth in the quote; the suitability of the articles for the intended use; the related services
needed; the date or dates of delivery and performance; and such other factors deemed by Caldwell County Schools to be pertinent
or peculiar to the purchase in question. Unless otherwise specified by Caldwell County Schools or the offeror, Caldwell County
Schools reserves the right to accept any item or group of items on a multi-item quote.
After the foregoing evaluation, the quotes will be reviewed to determine if there are any North Carolina resident offerors that
submitted responsive quotes and requested the price-matching preference pursuant to Executive Order #50 and G.S. 143-59. If
such offerors are found, the evaluators and/or purchaser will then determine whether any of the North Carolina resident offerors
qualify for this preference and, if so, make the contract award pursuant to Paragraph 23 below.
In addition, on TERM CONTRACTS, Caldwell County Schools reserves the right to make partial, progressive or multiple awards:
where it is advantageous to award separately by items; or where more than one supplier is needed to provide the contemplated
requirements as to quantity, quality, delivery, service, geographical areas; other factors deemed by Caldwell County Schools to be
pertinent or peculiar to the purchase in question.
15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: As provided by statute and rule, Caldwell County Schools will consider keeping trade secrets
which the offeror does not wish disclosed confidential. Each page shall be identified in boldface at the top and bottom as
"CONFIDENTIAL" by the offeror. Cost information shall not be deemed confidential. In spite of what is labeled as a trade secret,
the determination whether it is or not will be determined by North Carolina law.
16. TAXES:
* FEDERAL: All agencies participating in this contract are exempt from Federal Taxes, such as excise and transportation.
Exemption forms submitted by the contractor will be executed and returned by the using agency.
* OTHER: Prices offered are not to include any personal property taxes, nor any sales or use tax (or fees) unless required by
the North Carolina Department of Revenue.
17. SAMPLES: Sample of items, when required, must be furnished as stipulated herein, free of expense, and if not destroyed will,
upon request be returned at the offeror's expense. Request for the return of samples must be made within 10 days following date
of quote opening. Otherwise the samples will become Caldwell County Schools property. Each individual sample must be labeled
with the offeror's name, quote number, and item number. A sample on which an award is made, will be retained until the contract
is completed, and then return, if required, as specified above.
18. PROTEST PROCEDURES: When a bidder wants to protest a contract awarded by the Secretary of Administration or by an
agency over $25,000 resulting from this solicitation, they must submit a written request to the State Purchasing Officer at Purchase
and Contract, 1305 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1305. This request must be received in the Division of Purchase and
Contract within thirty (30) consecutive calendar days from the date of the contract award. When a bidder wants to protest a
contract awarded by an agency or university resulting from this solicitation that is over $10,000 but less than $25,000 for any
agency, or any contract awarded by a university, they must submit a written request to the issuing procurement officer at the
address of the issuing agency. This request must be received in that office within thirty (30) consecutive calendar days from the
date of the contract award. Protest letters must contain specific reasons and any supporting documentation for the protest. Note:
Contract award notices are sent only to those actually awarded contracts, and not to every person or firm responding to this
solicitation. Bid status and Award notices are posted on the Internet at http://www.pandc.nc.gov/. All protests will be handled
pursuant to the North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 1, Department of Administration, Chapter 5, Purchase and Contract,
Section 5B.1519. (See Protest Information at http://www.pandc.nc.gov/protests.pdf for more information.)
If a ground of a protest is based on a challenge to the qualification of a North Carolina resident offeror awarded a contract pursuant
to Executive Order #50 (price-matching preference), the State Purchasing Officer or procurement officer may request the North
Carolina resident offeror to produce documentation substantiating the North Carolina resident offeror's qualification for the subject
preference. The State Purchasing Officer or procurement officer should request the supporting documentation within the 10-day
period he or she has to make the decision on whether to deny or grant a protest meeting and the protest meeting should be
scheduled after the anticipated receipt of the documents from the North Carolina resident offeror. Pursuant to Paragraph 23 below,
the North Carolina resident offeror is required to produce to the State the requested documentation within five (5) business days of
the State's request and failure to produce the documents by the end of that time period may result in the cancellation of the
contract. Also note that any tax, financial, accounting or banking documents the North Carolina resident offeror submits to the
State in connection with the resolution of a protest shall not be disclosed to the protester pursuant to G.S. 132-1.1 and 105-
259(b) and the State shall preserve the confidentiality of such documents.
19. MISCELLANEOUS: Masculine pronouns shall be read to include feminine pronouns, and the singular of any word or phrase shall
be read to include the plural and vice versa.
20. RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE: G.S. 143-59 establishes a reciprocal preference law to discourage other states from applying in-
state preferences against North Carolina's resident bidders. The "Principal Place of Business" is defined as the principal place
from which the trade or business of the bidder is directed or managed.

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21. CONFIDENTIALITY OF BIDS: In submitting its quote, the offeror agrees not to discuss or otherwise reveal the contents of the
quotes to any source outside of the using or issuing agency, government or private, until after the award of the contract. All
offerors are advised that they are not to have any communications with the using or issuing agency during the evaluation of the
bids (i.e., after the public opening of the bids and before the award of the contract), unless the State's purchaser contacts the
offeror(s) for purposes of seeking clarification. A offeror shall not: transmit to the issuing and/or using agency any information
commenting on the ability or qualifications of any other offeror to provide the advertised good, equipment, commodity; defects,
errors and/or omissions in any other offeror's quote and/or prices at any time during the procurement process; and/or engage in
any other communication or conduct attempting to influence the evaluation and/or award of the contract that is the subject of this
Quote. Offerors not in compliance with this provision may be disqualified, at the option of the State, from the contract award. Only
those communications with the using agency or issuing agency authorized by this IFB are permitted.
22. EXECUTIVE ORDER #50-PRICE-MATCHING PREFERENCE: Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-59 (G.S. 143-
59) and Executive Order No. 50 issued by Governor Perdue on February 17, 2010, entitled "Enhanced Purchasing Opportunities
for North Carolina Businesses," a price-matching preference may be given to North Carolina resident bidders on contracts for the
purchase of goods. This preference will allow a qualified North Carolina resident bidder to match the price of the lowest
responsible nonresident bidder, if the North Carolina resident bidder's price is within five percent (5%) or $10,000, whichever is
less, of the non-resident bidder's price. G.S. 143-59(c) (1) defines a "resident bidder" as a "bidder that has paid unemployment
taxes or income taxes in this State and whose principal place of business is located in this State. G.S. 143-59(c)(2) defines a
nonresident bidder as a bidder that does not meet the definition in G.S. 143-59(c)(1). G.S. 143-59(c)(3) defines a "principal
place of business" as the "principal place from which the trade or business of the bidder is directed or managed." For purposes of
this RFQ, "bidder" as used in G.S. 143-59 and Executive Order #50 shall also mean "offeror".
In order to qualify for this preference, a resident offeror must: (1) request the preference; and (2) complete "Resident Offeror's
Certification for Price-Matching Preference under Executive Order #50" (hereinafter the "Certification"). The Certification may not
be submitted after the public opening of the bids. By executing the Certification, the offeror -agrees to provide any additional
information or documentation requested by the State to confirm the above certifications and statements within five (5) business
days of request (including tax filings, banking statements, financial and accounting statements reflecting Offeror's payment of the
subject taxes and such other information regarding offeror's management or directors of its business or trade of its principal place
of business).
The State will evaluate the quotes in accordance with the award criteria stated in this RFQ to determine the lowest responsible
offeror. If the lowest responsible offeror is a North Carolina resident offeror, then there will be no consideration of the price-
matching preference. If the lowest responsible quote was submitted by nonresident offeror and there are no North Carolina
resident bidders that submitted a price that was within 5% or $10,000 of the nonresident offeror's price, then none of the North
Carolina resident bidders qualified for the price-matching preference and no review of the Resident Offeror's Certifications is
required.
If the lowest responsible quote was submitted by nonresident offeror and there are one or more North Carolina resident bidders
that submitted a price that was within 5% or $10,000 of the nonresident offeror's price, then the evaluators shall review the
Certification(s) of the resident offeror(s) to determine whether the resident bidders have certified compliance with G.S. 143-
59(c)(1), (3) and the information and documentation provided in or with the Certification supports the resident offeror(s)
certifications. The evaluators may seek clarification of the certifications and/or information in a resident offeror's Certification and
request documentation (including but not limited to income tax or unemployment tax returns, reports and/or filing (annual and/or
quarterly); banking statements or financial/accounting statements reflecting offeror's payment of income taxes or unemployment
taxes to the State of North Carolina and such other information regarding offeror's management or directors of its business or trade
of its principal place of business). If the resident offeror's Certification for the price-matching preference is challenged in a protest,
the resident offeror shall provide the foregoing information and/or documentation to the State within five (5) business days of
receiving a request from the State for such information and/or documentation. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.1, 105-259(b) and
Paragraph 16 of the Instructions to Bidders, the State is prohibited from making public disclosures of the offeror's tax information
and documents (except if one of the 39 exceptions applies in G.S. 105-259(b)) and the State shall preserve the confidentiality of
the tax information and/or documents received in response to a request for clarification (or, as discussed below, to resolve a
protest challenging reside offeror's qualification for the price-matching preference). In order to further preserve the confidentiality
of offeror's tax information and documentation provided the State, the offeror shall comply with Paragraph 16 of the Instructions to
Bidders and mark "CONFIDENTIAL" at the top and bottom of each page of the information and documentation. After review of the
Certification(s) and any clarification, the evaluators shall include in their recommendation for award a finding that the North
Carolina resident offeror(s) was or was not qualified for the price-matching preference.
If more than one North Carolina resident offeror qualified for the price-matching preference, then the evaluators shall prioritize the
qualified North Carolina resident bidders according to their original quotes, from lowest to highest, so that qualified North Carolina
resident offeror that submitted the lowest quote should get the first opportunity to match the quote of the nonresident lowest responsible
offeror. If the lowest responsible and qualified North Carolina resident offeror declines to accept contract award, then the contract
should be offered to the next lowest qualified North Carolina resident offeror and to continue in this manner until either a qualified North
Carolina resident offeror accepts to contract award or the award is made to nonresident offeror, if no qualified North Carolina resident
offeror accepted the award. If two responsible North Carolina resident bidders qualify for the price-matching preference, both had the
same quote, then the evaluators may: (1) consider the information provided in these bidders' Certifications or publicly available
information to determine, which offeror the contract award would have a greater impact of stimulating or sustaining the North Carolina

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economy and/or is most likely to create or save jobs e.g., if the choice is between a resident broker and a resident manufacturer of the
subject goods, then the contract should be awarded to the resident manufacturer); (2) consider the unemployment rate in the
municipality or county where each offeror's principal place of business is located; or (3) seek clarification from the bidders to ascertain
the impact on their respective businesses if offered the award of the contract.
If the resident bidder requests and qualifies for the price-matching preference, the resident bidder will first be offered the contract award
and it will have three (3) business days to accept or decline the award based on the lowest responsible nonresident bidder's price.
If at any time during or after the procurement process (including but not limited to clarifications and resolution of protests), the State
determines that: the certifications or information in the Certification were false, substantially inaccurate, materially misleading; or the
Offeror failed to provide, within the specified time period, the information and documentation the State requested, then the State may:
(1) Cancel the resident offeror's contract and/or purchase order that was awarded based on the price-matching
preference and resident offeror shall be liable for all its cost it incurs as a result of the cancellation and all increased
costs of the State may incur by awarding the contract to the next lowest offeror;
(2) Offeror will not be entitled to any price-matching preference in any future State bidding opportunities;
(3) Action may be taken against the contractor under the False Claims Act, G.S. 1-605 through 1-617, inclusive, for
submitting a false Certification for the price-matching preference under Executive Order #50 (including but not limited
to treble damages and civil penalties); and/or
(4) Debar Offeror from doing business with the State of North Carolina for a period determined by the State Purchasing
Officer and/or Board of Award.