RFP – Bids

Pender County Utilities (PCU) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from consulting engineering firms experienced with the design of protective flood control berms and natural gas fueled generators.  The engineering firm will provide complete design, permitting, and construction administration/observation of a proposed approximately 1100 linear foot flood control berm around a portion of the PCU wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), and an approximately 1500 kW natural gas generator at the water treatment plant (WTP). Both plants are located on Quality Way off US 421 in southwestern Pender County, adjacent to the Pender Commerce Park.

Questions submitted have been answered in Addendum 1 on January 7, 2022.  Click here to view RFQ # 211214-2019 Addendum 1-Questions and Answers.

SOQ’s should be submitted to Kenny Keel, Director, Pender County Utilities, at kkeel@pendercountync.gov no later than 3:00 PM on January 11, 2022.  Submitted information shall comply with NCGS 143-64.31 through 64.34 (aka Mini Brooks Act).  Click here to view the full RFQ # 211214-219.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all SOQ’s.

Pender County Government RFP # 220105-220 is requesting proposals for:

• Internet service for Pender County Government. A cost-allocation will be done for the Internet service utilized by the libraries
  • Internet service is expected to be delivered to the locations listed in Appendix A
    • The Primary internet would reside at 300 E. Fremont but the outlying locations would terminate in their own demarc locations
  • The new service is being planned to begin on July 1, 2022.
  • Pricing is requested for 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 3 Gbps Internet service.
  • Pricing must be submitted without Special Construction.
  • Static IP addresses per Appendix A
• Symmetrical leased lit fiber transport locations listed in Appendix A and to Hub location, 300 East Fremont St, Burgaw, NC 28425
• Both 3-year and 5-year contract options, with five (5) one-year voluntary extensions, will be considered. Month to Month service may also be considered.
• As with all E-rate FCC Form 470s and RFPs affiliated with a filed FCC Form 470, the applicant will, at its sole discretion decide whether a vendor/respondent award will result from this RFP. The issuance of an FCC Form 470 and this RFP do not obligate the County to make an award.
• Pender County Government currently has service provided by Charter/Spectrum.
• A single provider is preferred, but awards may need to go to multiple service providers. Please submit pricing for either option.

Timeline:

• Questions Due Date: January 28, 2022
• Questions must be submitted to https://forms.gle/kbBbhUjfbnpbecus9 E-mails and phone calls will not be accepted. Q & A will be posted in EPC as a 470 RFP document.
• Due Date: February 3, 1:00 P.M.
• Proposals will not be accepted after this date. Sealed responses and a service contract ready for the Pender County Government to execute with all site names and addresses included, should be mailed/delivered to:

Pender County Library
103 S Cowan Street
PO Box 879
Burgaw, NC

• Include two paper copies and two USB flash drives with electronic copies are requested
• E-rate Form 470 #220006718
• An email should be sent to both purchasing@pendercountync.gov and erate@erateservices.com to notify that a proposal has been mailed. Proposals should NOT be included in this email.

Click here to view the full RFP # 220105-220.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all proposals.

An addendum has been issued for RFP # 211208-217, Emergency Watershed Protection-Stream Clearing and Snagging.  Click here to view Addendum 1.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Pender Soil and Water Conservation District will be accepting stream debris removal bids for a section of Turkey Creek.  These bid packages are available at the Pender Soil and Water office located at 801 South Walker Street, Burgaw, NC  28425 or call 910-259-9123 x3.  Bids are due no later than January 12, 2022.

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council having studied the needs of juveniles in the county hereby publishes this Request for Proposals.  Deadline is January 17, 2022.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) anticipates annual funds in the above stated amount will be available for programs serving delinquent and at-risk youth beginning on or after July 1, 2022.   The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council may recommend certain programs for one or two-year funding awards dependent upon program performance, compliance with JCPC policy, and the availability of state JCPC allocation funds.

Based on identified needed programs and possible gaps in the service continuum, the following program types will be considered for funding:

• Parent/Family Skill Building

As a result of the Needs Assessment in the above-named county, programs that reduce risk, address the needs of juveniles, and increase protective factors will be considered for funding.

Elevated Risk Factors for delinquency: 

• Regularly associating with other delinquent youth
• Moderate to serious behavioral problems at school
• Engaged in assaultive/aggressive behavior
• Engaged in substance abuse
• Inadequate supervision by parents/guardians
• Referral to juvenile court prior to age 12
• Prior involvement with juvenile court

Elevated Needs for adjudicated juveniles:

• Association with other delinquent peers
• Substance abuse; sexually offending behavior, mental health problems, involvement with juvenile court prior to age 12, multiple referrals to juvenile court
• Parental supervision problems
• Moderate to severe behavioral problems at school

Protective Factors to address risk and needs:

1. Program services compatible with research that are shown to be effective with juvenile offenders.
2. Program services are outcome-based.
3. The program has an evaluation component.
4. Program services detect gang participate and divert individuals, if applicable.

The web-based program application (NCALLIES) and instructions are available on line at the Department of Public Safety web-site:  https://www.ncdps.gov/Index2.cfm?a=000003,002476,002483,002482,002514

Only local public agencies, 501-C-3 non-profit corporations and local housing authorities will be considered for funding. For additional information regarding the application process:  Dee Turner, JCPC Chairperson/Designee at 910-663-3769.   For information about the grant writing workshop and other technical assistance:  Pam Stokes, Area Consultant at 910-920-4975.

The deadline for receiving applications is January 17, 2022.  Email to dturner@pendercountync.gov or deliver to:  805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.

Click here for a PDF of this Request for Proposals.

Pender County Utilities (PCU) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from consulting engineering firms experienced with the design of protective flood control berms and natural gas fueled generators.  The engineering firm will provide complete design, permitting, and construction administration/observation of a proposed approximately 1100 linear foot flood control berm around a portion of the PCU wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), and an approximately 1500 kW natural gas generator at the water treatment plant (WTP). Both plants are located on Quality Way off US 421 in southwestern Pender County, adjacent to the Pender Commerce Park.  Any questions concerning this RFQ should be directed to Kenny Keel, Director, Pender County Utilities, at kkeel@pendercountync.gov or (910) 259-0212 no later than January 5, 2022 at 10:00am.  Questions will be answered in the form of an Addendum on January 7, 2022.  SOQ’s should be submitted to Kenny Keel, Director, Pender County Utilities, at kkeel@pendercountync.gov no later than 3:00 PM on January 11, 2022.  Submitted information shall comply with NCGS 143-64.31 through 64.34 (aka Mini Brooks Act).  Click here to view the full RFQ # 211214-219.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all SOQ’s.

Pender County is re-advertising for legal services to be provided to the County for Fiscal Year 2022. Legal services requested are primarily in the field of land use regulation and enforcement of related ordinances as well as grant administration. Only attorneys who are currently licensed to practice law in NC and maintain an office in NC or law firms including such attorneys, may respond to this RFP.  Questions on this RFP are due to thenley@pendercountync.gov by 5pm on December 30, 2021.  Reponses are due January 18, 2021, by 4pm to Travis Henley, Planning & Community Development Director, at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC, 28425. Click here to view the full RFP # 211207-216.  The county reserves the right to reject any/all proposals.

The County of Pender is seeking letters of proposal for professional services to conduct, assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The CHNA allows the County to determine how to improve the health and well-being of the community within an array of categories. Analysis will aide in the strategic planning and development of programs utilized to benefit the health of the community. The successful candidate shall provide insight and assistance for the Pender County Health Department, promote a collaborative spirit, a positive and flexible approach to problem-solving, clear, and compassionate communication skills, and an energetic pace. A high level of professionalism and strong interpersonal skills are required. Professional shall have considerable knowledge of Community Health Needs Assessment requirements, the practice and principles of community resources, and other standards of public health.

Any questions related to this Request for Proposal should be submitted in writing via e-mail to Chasity Smith, Purchasing Agent at cjsmith@pendercountync.gov by December 16, 2021 at 5:00pm EST. Answers will be provided and attached as Addendum 1 on  December 22, 2021.

Sealed proposals are due on or before 3:00 pm EST on December 29, 2021. The submittal package should be clearly marked “RFP # 211209-218 Community Health Needs Assessment Services” and clearly identify the contractor submitting the proposal.

Sealed proposals shall be addressed to the attention of Chasity Smith, Purchasing Agent at the following address:

Pender County Health Department

Attention:  Chasity Smith

803 S. Walker Street

Burgaw, NC  28425

All responses submitted become the property of the Pender County Government. Submitting a proposal in response to this RFP does not commit Pender County to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in preparation, or travel to Pender County. The County reserves the right to contract with one or more vendors. Additionally, the County reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposal in part or in its entirety.

Click here to view the full RFP # 211209-218.

Addendum 1 Questions and Answers can be viewed here.

The Pender County Planning & Community Development Department seeks to establish a contract with an experienced contractor to provide Clearing & Snagging services in designated stream and river locations throughout the County. The primary responsibility of the Contractor will be to perform stream clearing, snagging, woody debris removal, and disposal in identified locations of drainage channels. The proposed work will be conducted in specified segments under the supervision of the Pender County Planning & Community Development Department and their designated Construction Field Representatives (CFRs). The purpose of the proposed work is to improve drainage resulting from woody debris deposition caused by Hurricane Florence in September of 2018. The contractor will be tasked with implementing the proposed grant work scope and meeting the requirements developed under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program.  Click her to view the full RFP # 211208-217.  Any questions on the project should be submitted in writing to dadams@pendercountync.gov by December 30, 2021 at 5pm.  Answers will be provided via an Addendum.  Sealed proposals are due no later than January 14, 2022 by 3pm to:

Daniel Adams – Floodplain Administrator

Pender County Planning and Community Development Department

PO Box 1519 (US Postal)

805 S. Walker Street (UPS/FedEx/Courier/In Person)

Burgaw, NC 28425

Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all proposals.

Click here to view Addendum 1.