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Pender County, NC is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified professional engineering firms to provide third party stormwater review services to assist the County with technical review of stormwater plans related to proposed development projects, including both residential and commercial development.

The County’s UDO describes the scenarios in which a proposed development triggers the need for stormwater plans to be submitted as part of the application for a development proposal. Specifically, article 7.9 of the UDO discusses stormwater management and the applicability of the regulations therein. Most frequently, stormwater plans are submitted within the applications of a proposed commercial development or proposed major subdivision.

Pender County, located in southeastern North Carolina, is the state’s fifth largest County based on land area (approximately 870 square miles), with only 4.5% of that land encompassed by incorporated municipalities and their extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs). The County is faced with development pressure as the region continues to see rapid population growth, predominantly expanding from the Wilmington Metropolitan Area.

The majority of the development pressure is felt in the southern and eastern portions of the County, specifically the Rocky Point and Hampstead areas. As these areas transition from a rural past to a more developed future, the community continues to seek to find the balance of protecting and preserving the natural environment, while ensuring development does not have a detrimental impact on the existing fabric of the community.

As noted in the Pender 2.0 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (the Plan), top public input priorities included avoiding development in environmentally sensitive areas and limiting development to areas not prone to drainage issues. The Plan goes on to state that the community has identified the most important role for the County to play in influencing development is the protection of natural resources and environmental quality. Finally, 58% of respondents to a survey shown in the Plan stated that stormwater runoff was the most important issue regarding growth and development in the County.

Click here to view the full RFP # 24-256.

Addendum 1 has been issued 10/3/23.

The US 421 Pump Station, Force Main & Water Main Project consists of a 0.75 MGD Pump Station and approximately 8.5 miles of 12-inch and 16-inch water and sewer pressure main, valves, and associated appurtenances as briefly described in the Request for Bidder Prequalification solicitation. The successful bidder(s) will be required to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, services, and incidentals to complete the Work in accordance with the Specifications and Drawings.  A virtual bidder prequalification meeting will be held on September 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Applicants will receive a link and call-in number to attend. Attendance is not mandatory. Click here to view pre-qualification documents.

Prequalification applications will be received at the Finance Office of Pender County no later than 4:00 p.m. local prevailing time on the 21st of September 2023.  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.  Click here to view project details.

Any contractor wishing to be prequalified for the work must complete an application and be approved by Pender County Utilities prior to bidding. Evaluation of the applications for prequalification shall be made by Pender County Utilities after the stated closing date and time for receipt of applications. This prequalification of contractors to bid on this project is applicable to this project only. Applications for Prequalification of Bidders are available at https://pendercountync.gov/utl/documents/.

Neither Pender County Utilities nor the Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Applications for Prequalification of Bidders, including any Addendum obtained from any other source.

This RFP is being rebid as # 24-255R.  Click here to view the full RFP# 24-255R.  The deadline for Proposals is October 27., 2023 at 2pm.

Pender County Government is seeking proposals from experienced licensed firms to address deficiencies identified by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on Acme Way and Corporate Drive in Pender County in order for the roads to be accepted for addition to the State Highway System. Click here to view the full RFP.  Questions should be submitted to purchasing@pendercountync.gov by October 5, 2023 (extended from September 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm).  The deadline for Proposals has been extended to October 12, 2023 at 2:00pm (previously September 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm).  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.  Electronic proposals will  be accepted at purchasing@pendercounytnc.gov.  Mark the outside of the envelope or the email subject line with RFP # 24-255 Road Improvements for the Addition to the State Highway System 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.  *Addendum 1 was issued to extend the deadline for questions and proposals.*  *Addendum 2 was issued with Questions and Answers.*

The Pender County Utilities is seeking prequalification applications from properly licensed, bonded, and qualified general contractors for construction of the proposed US 421 Pump Station, Force Main & Water Main. The project will be bid as a single prime contract.  Prequalification applications will be received at the office of Pender County at 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425 until no later than 4:00 p.m. local prevailing time on the 21st of September 2023. This is not a solicitation for bid; however, Pender County Utilities will only accept bids for this construction contract from Contractors who are approved by Pender County Utilities as prequalified for this project. The anticipated schedule for the pre-qualification and construction bid process is as follows:

This is not a solicitation for bid. All materials and information submitted during the prequalification process will become the property of Pender County Utilities and will not be returned to the applicant.  The decision to prequalify an applicant shall not constitute a determination that the applicant is responsible, and such applicant may be subsequently rejected as non-responsible on the basis of subsequently discovered information.  Funding for the project is being provided by Pender County Utilities. The project will be administered by Pender County Utilities.

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.

**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 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 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.

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