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Pender County WIC receives the highest award of excellence

BURGAW – Pender County’s WIC department received the Premiere Award of Excellence from the US Department of Agriculture. The honor is called the WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Program.

“This is the second time Pender County’s WIC agency has been honored,” said Carolyn Moser, Pender County Health and Human Services Director. “The recognition goes to agencies that have demonstrated model practices in Breastfeeding Peer Counseling as well as those who are at varying stages of implementing exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support practices.”

Only eight North Carolina local WIC agencies achieved the WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence. Six of those were Gold Award Winners. Pender County was one of only two agencies that was honored with the Premiere Award. The other county was Buncombe.

According to the US Department of Agriculture, this year North Carolina has the highest number of awardees in the southeast region, including the most Gold awardees and the only SERO State agency with Premiere awardees.

Pender and Buncombe counties have created an elite group, they are the only local WIC agencies in the southeast region to achieve the Premiere Award twice, according to the USDA.

“We are proud of our hardworking staff,” said Moser. “This is an important program that promotes good health for mother and child.”

To qualify for the Premiere Award, local WIC agencies must have a minimum of 15 percent of infants issued the fully breastfeeding food package in the previous year with improvement in the current year or a minimum of 25 percent of infants have been issued the fully breastfeeding food package in the current year.

WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children.

Are you a school? Business? Or Agency? Take the survey

The N.C. Office of Digital Equity and Literacy is collecting information about all organizations offering services that help people get online across the state. We want to learn about organizations, businesses, and programs that support internet affordability, access to computers and digital devices, digital skills and literacy, tech support, and free wifi. All resources shared through this survey will be published publicly and used to identify assets and gaps in the state’s comprehensive Digital Equity Plan.

If you are an organization, business, school, or agency that offers any of these services, we ask you to complete this survey. You will be able to download your response for your records once you have completed it. The survey should take anywhere between 10-30 minutes to complete, depending on the number of programs you are including.

You can take the survey using this link:
Take the Survey

Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:
https://ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6t08BwvYUuxnmui?Q_DL=aUu9KMVYAEcofRK_6t08BwvYUuxnmui_CGC_P3G0kxgt6fOdkxt&Q_CHL=email

If you would like to review the questions in advance, please see the attached PDF document. Note that you will not be asked to answer all of the questions in this document, only ones that related to the services offered by your organization. You can use the table of contents to go to the relevant sections for your programs.

Request for Proposals for General County Wide Reappraisal, RFP # 24-253

Pender County is seeking proposals from qualified firms to perform a general county wide reappraisal.  The awarded firm must provide labor, materials, supplies and the performance of all work required for the completion and delivery of a full measure and list reappraisal of all real property within Pender County.  Click here to view the full RFP.  The deadline for questions has been extended to August 11, 2023 at 3pm; questions should be sent to purchasing@pendercountync.gov. Answers will be provided in the form of an Addendum.  The deadline for Proposals has been extended to August 18, 2023 at 10am.  There will not be a formal bid opening.  Proposals should be mailed to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  In person, courier or FedEx/UPS deliveries should be sent to 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  Mark the outside of the envelope with RFP # 24-253 County Wide Reappraisal and the name of the firm submitting a proposal.  Vendors are reminded to check back periodically for possible Addenda.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Click here to view Addendum 1.

Request for Proposals for Scanning Services, RFP # 24-254

**Deadline for Proposals has been extended to Monday, September 25 at 9am.**

Pender County is seeking proposals for scanning services for various county departments and needs. Click here to view the full RFP.  Click here for Addendum 1.  Click here for Addendum 2.  Any questions should be sent to purchasing@pendercountync.gov.  Proposals are due no later than Monday, September 25 at 9am.  There will not be a formal bid opening.  Proposals may be submitted electronically to purchasing@pendercountync.gov.   If using the US Postal Service, mail to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  In person, courier or FedEx/UPS deliveries should be sent to 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  Mark the outside of the envelope with RFP # 24-254 Scanning Services and the name of the firm submitting a proposal.  Vendors are reminded to check back periodically for possible Addenda.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Pender County receives funds for water projects

BURGAW – As Pender County continues to grow, Pender County Utilities continues to expand its infrastructure.

“We seek funding opportunities from state and federal agencies,” said Pender County Manager David Andrews. “Over the last three years, Pender County Utilities has secured more than $73.75 million in funding from the North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure (NCDWI).”

According to Pender County Utilities, the breakdown of funding includes:

  • $20 million was secured on August 3, 2020, of which $5 million is “principal forgiveness”, via a grant. An Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (ASADRA) funding was secured at 0.18% interest for a 20-year term.
  • $3.75 million, was secured on March 1, 2021, from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) with a 0.18% interest for a 20-year term; and
  • $25 million, was secured on March 23, of this year, at a 0.10% interest for a 20-year term from DWSRF.

“On July 18, we were notified the county will receive another $25 million with a low-interest rate for a 20-year term,” said Andrews.

According to Pender County Utilities Director Kenny Keel, the $73.75 million in awards is solely for the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment Plant project.

“This funding and RO plant project are essential for Pender County to meet our future water usage needs,” said Keel. “Our long-term water supply planning will ensure our customers receive the best quality water and have the capacity for the growth of the region.”

“We are addressing the supply and pressure concerns,” said Keel. “It’s our mission to provide safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to Pender County.”

“Meeting the needs of our growing community is a priority for Pender County,” added Andrews. “This is why we are committing more than $80 million to the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant in addition to several additional utility projects.”

Currently, Pender County Utilities is working on several capital improvement projects, including the Scotts Hill Elevated Tank and Wells for $13.3 million; water and sewer extensions at Pender Commerce Park for $385,600; a connection with Cape Fear Public Utilities Authority at US 421 for $670,000; and a sewer pump station force main and water main at US 421 for $11.2 million.

 

Proposed New Library in Hampstead: Pender County Library Invites Public Input on Location

HAMPSTEAD – Pender County is contemplating the construction of a new, larger library in Hampstead and seeks public feedback on the location. This would replace the existing Pender County Library Hampstead Branch. The new facility will replace the current Hampstead Branch, with two potential sites under consideration, both on Highway 17.

The first option is to renovate and expand the existing Hampstead Branch on Library Drive (across the street from Taco Bell and Wendy’s), while the second proposes constructing an entirely new library next to the Pender County Government Annex in Hampstead (across the street from Bojangles).

No matter which option is chosen, the size of the new, larger library would be the same at either location. Additionally, the associated project costs are expected to be roughly equal. This is because if the county renovates and expands the existing Library Drive site, the county will need to purchase additional surrounding property. On the other hand, if the new library is built at the Annex site, the county could offset costs by selling the existing Library Drive property.

To gather public opinion, a survey is available both in paper form at the Hampstead Branch Library (75 Library Drive) and the Main Library in Burgaw (103 S. Cowan Street) and online at penderpubliclibrary.org. The survey will be open from July 20 to August 20.

In addition, there will be two public information sessions at the Hampstead Branch Library on Tuesday, August 8 at 6 pm and on Saturday, August 19 at 10:30 am. These sessions will provide attendees the opportunity to ask questions and to learn additional details about the two locations under consideration.

For more information, please contact Allen Phillips-Bell at 910-259-0306 or abell@pendercountync.gov.

Pender Central Park Design, Engineering and Construction Administration, RFQ # 23-252 (June 23, 2023)

Pender County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from NC Licensed engineering firms to provide the design, engineering and permitting for a design-bid-build construction project of a park expansion in Burgaw, NC.  Funding for this project is through PARTF Grant and County Funds and the project budget is $2,825,000 to be completed by September 2025.  Click here to view the full Request for Qualifications # 23-252.  Questions must be emailed to purchasing@pendercountync.gov no later than July 13, 2023 at 2pm.  Statements of Qualifications shall be submitted in person or by FedEx/UPS/courier to 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  SOQs sent by US Mail should be submitted to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  Responses are due no later than August 1, 2023 at 2pm and must be labeled “RFQ # 23-252”.   There will not be a formal opening.   Interviews with short list firms may be conducted on August 2-11, 2023.  MWBE or HUB certified firms are encouraged to participate.  Pender County reserves the right to waive formalities and interview responding firms, and to reject any or all responses.

Click here for Addendum 1 Questions and Answers as issued on July 19, 2023.

Click here for the Survey.

Click here for the Wetland Delineation.

Click here for Addendum 2 Additional Questions and Answers and updated Proposal form.

Email purchasing@pendercountync.gov with any technical difficulties.

Pender County IT Assessment, RFP # 23-251 (June 26, 2023)

Pender County is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to provide a comprehensive Information Technology Assessment in order to develop a long-term technological road map and ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation for the current and future needs of the county. The assessment shall consist of reviewing current IT infrastructure and staffing and evaluating the current use of technology (including applications, hardware, software, networks, and security) to identify any gaps in services and provide recommendations and action steps to move toward improvements and efficiencies.  Click here to view the full Request for Proposals # 23-251.  Questions must be emailed to purchasing@pendercountync.gov  no later than July 5, 2023, at 2pm.  Proposals shall be submitted by email to purchasing@pendercountync.gov with a subject line of “RFP # 23-251”.  Proposals submitted in person or by FedEx/UPS/courier shall be addressed to 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  Proposals sent by US Mail should be submitted to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  Proposals are due no later than  July 20, 2023, at 2pm   July 25, 2023, at 2pm and must be labeled “RFP # 23-251”.   There will not be a formal opening.  MWBE or HUB certified firms are encouraged to participate.  Pender County reserves the right to waive formalities and to reject any or all responses.

Click here for Addendum 1 with Questions and Answers and the Pender County IT Org Chart as issued on July 12, 2023.

Click here for Addendum 2 with the Deadline Extended to July 25, 2023 by 2pm as issued on July 19, 2023.

Please email purchasing@pendercountync.gov with any technical difficulties.

Surplus Property Approved for Auction on GovDeals

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The Board of Commissioners approved multiple properties for auction on GovDeals in the May 1, 2023 meeting. Pender County’s Auctions will be administered by GovDeals, an online auction service specializing in surplus government property liquidation. GovDeals will collect fees as outlined on each auction that will be passed on to the buyer.  All auctions are open to the public and there is no cost to register.   The general rules can be found here.  The County encourages all citizens to view surplus and bid on items of interest.  Auctions end on June 2, 2023.  View each auction for specific closing times.

Click here to view auctions on properties approved for sale on May 1st, 2023.

Andy Devane | Asset Manager
Pender County Finance Office  adevane@pendercountync.gov

General Contractor for Construction of a Storage Building, RFP # 23-250

General Contractor for Construction of a Storage Building, RFP # 23-250

Pender County is soliciting proposals from Licensed General Contractors to construct a new 1,900 square foot storage building behind the District Attorney’s office (Biberstein Annex Building) at 102 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  There are existing structures that will have to be demolished and removed as part of this project to make space for this storage facility.  The primary use for this storage facility will be storage of confidential court records.  This is an important and time-sensitive project for Pender County and the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts.  Visit https://pendercountync.gov/public-notices/open-rfps-and-bids/ to view the full Request for Proposals #23-250.  Questions must be emailed to purchasing@pendercountync.gov no later than May 10, 2023 at 2pm.  Proposals shall be submitted in person or by FedEx/UPS/courier to 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  Proposals sent by US Mail should be submitted to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  Responses are due no later than May 18, 2023 at 2pm and must be labeled “RFP # 23-250”.   There will not be a formal opening.   MWBE or HUB certified firms are encouraged to participate.  Pender County reserves the right to waive formalities and interview responding firms, and to reject any or all responses.

View the full RFP at:  https://pendercountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Storage-Facility-at-Biberstein-Annex-RFP.pdf

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