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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q1: Can you please provide more clarification regarding the irrevocable letter of credit for $12,000 in favor
of Franklin County is for? In our experience these are normally issued by the buyer to the seller, not the
seller to the buyer.
A1: The letter of credit is to be issued by the mover to the County. The purpose is that should the
contracted seller/mover fail to perform, The County has assurity that it can be compensated for the added
expense that would cause. As an alternative to an irrevocable letter of credit, the County will also accept a
Performance Bond using the attached file IFB 2026111-02 Delivery of Election Equipment and Supplies
PEFORMANCE BOND.
Q2: Regarding the statement that each truck shall be staffed with 2 contractor staff and 1 County staff
person, does this mean you require a county staff person to ride in the truck with our crew? If so, we will
need to check with our insurance company to confirm requirements as we typically do not allow
passengers in our trucks.
A2: The County staff will drive separately and will not ride in the contractor truck.