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DEQ Directs Chemours to Expand Well Testing in New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, and Pender Counties

Raleigh, NC – At DEQ’s direction, Chemours is expanding sampling for PFAS contamination in private drinking water wells in New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, and Pender counties.  More than 14,100 additional residences may now qualify for sampling.

This expansion comes after DEQ staff completed extensive review of results to date, floodplain mapping and Chemours’ 2022 updated interim sampling and drinking water plan.  The expanded sampling footprint in the four-county region now includes:

  • A floodplain buffer that includes the Intracoastal Waterway and significant portions of tributaries of the Cape Fear River. Wells within a ¼-mile of this new buffer will qualify for testing.
  • Updated buffers around all detects to include ¼-mile around the parcel, not the well. This ensures neighbors within a ¼ mile of a property with well contamination will be tested.
  • An updated public water supply layer with accurate information for all counties. Wells within ¼ miles of public water lines are eligible for sampling.
  • Additional requirements for biosolid land application sites.

Residents interested in having their wells samples should call Chemours at (910) 678-1100 or complete Chemours’ online form.  If prompted to leave a message, residents should leave their full contact information and address to ensure their call is recorded.  The return call may come from Parsons Environmental, the authorized third-party contractor conducting the well sampling for Chemours. The private well must be the primary source of drinking water for the residence to qualify for testing.

Residents who have previously requested sampling and are newly eligible will be contacted soon to arrange sampling.

Additional information about well sampling for residents in the four county area is available online.

DEQ Press Release.

Pender County Board of Commissioners honor weightlifting champion Desmond Jordan

BURGAW- On November 20th, the Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation honoring Pender County resident Desmond Jordan.

Jordan was born and raised in Rocky Point. He went to Pender High School and was a member of the second graduating class of Heide Trask Senior High School. At Trask, Jordan was the first football carrier, 300-yard runner, and the first 1,500-plus-yard runner.

After high school, Jordan went to Winston-Salem State University and succeeded on the football and baseball teams. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree, he got a yearlong contract to play for the Bielawa Owls, a professional football team based in Poland.

After his contract, Jordan came home, joined Cape Fear Rugby Club, and was a coach at Pender High School. He opened the House of Gains in 2015, a workout facility in Burgaw, North Carolina.

Desmond Jordan and his family

A truck accident seven years ago left his right arm “completely smashed.” Doctors told him he would never be able to lift weights, let alone powerlift. He wanted to prove them wrong, and he did.

Jordan recently won first place at the United States Powerlifting Association World Championships in Coventry, England, having deadlifted over 800 pounds.

Jordan is an inspiration. Despite the obstacles he overcame them and worked tirelessly to achieve many goals in weightlifting. He holds 17 state records, four national records, and the recent world record.

To read the proclamation, visit.

Desmond Jordan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pender County Commissioners Approve Hospital Ownership transfer to Novant Health; Closing anticipated by mid-October

Pender County Commissioners Approve Hospital Ownership transfer to Novant Health; Closing anticipated by mid-October

Last night the Pender County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize the transfer of Pender Medical Center in Burgaw to Novant Health. This transfer is part of a larger plan to increase access to health care services across Pender County. As part of the agreement, which was announced in June, Novant Health will invest $50 million to improve the hospital over the next 10 years.

When the transaction is finalized by mid-October, Pender County will retain a majority of representatives on the hospital’s board of trustees.

Novant Health Pender Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital with 43 skilled nursing home beds in Burgaw. The hospital offers a range of services including emergency care, surgery, imaging, infusion therapy and skilled nursing, in addition to Novant Health Home Care.

See below for media statements from Novant Health and Pender County:

  • “We are thrilled to celebrate this landmark agreement with Pender County Commissioners that secures a healthier future for the entire community. A strong team is already in place at Novant Health Pender Medical Center, and we look forward to building on their legacy of care in the years to come.” -Jeff Lindsay, executive vice president and chief operating officer
  • “This is an exciting and historic day for Pender County, as we take another step toward improving Pender Medical Center in Burgaw to be a community general hospital within five years. Since the beginning of these negotiations, the Board of Commissioners has been united in securing the best possible future for our hospital and all our citizens, and we have accomplished that by securing a $50 million investment in our hospital that will bring new medical facilities and service providers to Pender Medical Center. The Board’s approval of this agreement today delivers on our promise to ensure the best access and care for all who need it, today and in the future.”- Jackie Newton, Chair of the Board of Commissioners
  • “Our goal is to provide the highest quality healthcare to Pender County’s residents by advancing our community’s health and well-being. With this investment commitment, we will maintain an accessible healthcare destination for our growing community and provide new healthcare career opportunities for our residents.” Wendy Fletcher-Hardee, Vice-Chair of the Board of Commissioners and a county representative appointed to the Pender Medical Center Board of Trustees

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

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

Benefits Broker Services RFP # 23-249

Pender County (hereinafter referred to as “County”) is requesting proposals and statement of qualifications from qualified consulting/broker firms (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”) to provide benefit consulting to include assistance with benefit design, bidding and evaluation, contract negotiation, on-going evaluation, plan modification and other services required to obtain and maintain a competitive benefits program.

The County seeks a benefit plan that can be adjusted annually based on experience as well as one that can easily adapt to changes in market conditions and regulations.  Currently the County is a member of the State Health Plan (SHP), which presently is partnered with BCBS of NC but as you probably already know will partner with Aetna in 2025.  We are unsure how this will affect our employee health insurance in the future and if there will be an opportunity to research other options or remain with the SHP.  Therefore, the County is interested in a firm with a demonstrated record of taking a creative, innovative approach to maneuver through the rising costs of healthcare and employee benefits, while maintaining fiscal responsibility and providing an unbiased perspective to the process.

All prospective Consultants will be afforded full opportunity to submit a proposal and statements of qualifications in response to this request.  This Request for Proposal (RFP) is an invitation by the County for consultants to submit an offer, which may be subject to subsequent discussion. Submittal of proposal does not create any right in or expectation to a contract with the County.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Proposals must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 12, 2023.  Any proposals received after this date and time will not be considered.  Pender

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked RFP # 23-249 Employee Benefits Consulting Services and delivered to the attention of Trisha Newton, Purchasing Manager at the one of the following addresses:

By Mail:

PO Box 1578

Burgaw, NC  28425

 

In person/By courier:

805 S. Walker St

Burgaw, NC 28425

 

Proposals may be mailed, sent by private carrier, or delivered in person during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Neither nor faxed nor emailed copies will not be accepted.  One original, three (3) copies and a digital version must be submitted.

INQUIRIES

Questions regarding any content contained in the RFP may be directed in writing to Pam Brame, Human Resources Director, at purchasing@pendercountync.gov no later than May 3, 2023 at 2pm.

 

Pender County reserves the right to reject any/or proposals.  Click here to view the full RFP # 23-249 Professional Broker Services Document.

 

Hampstead Park Design, Engineering and Construction Administration, RFQ # 23-247

Pender County is seeking Statements of Qualifications from NC licensed engineering firms to provide design, engineering, permitting and construction contract administration for the completion of a public park expansion.  The Kiwanis Park in Hampstead, NC is located less than 1 mile off Highway 17 and has been a generational facility that has grown over the past 18 years.  An expansion phase for the park has been approved for construction and has received partial grant funding to have a completion by the September 2025.  This expansion phase will include two (2) multipurpose fields, six (6) tennis courts, four (4) pickleball courts, two (2) outdoor basketball courts, a multi-use path (2000 linear feet), a playground, a lawn game area, a picnic shelter/restroom facility, and parking.  The budget for this project is $2,000,000 and completion is required by September 2025. Interested firms may obtain the full RFQ # 23-247 from https://pendercountync.gov/public-notices/open-rfps-and-bids/ .  Questions must be emailed to purchasing@pendercountync.gov no later than May 1, 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 May 17, 2023 at 2pm and must be labeled “RFQ # 23-247”.  There will not be a formal opening.  Interviews with short list firms will be conducted on May 22-24, 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.

View full RFQ below:  https://pendercountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Park-Design-RFQ-Hampstead-Kiwanis-Park-Phase-4-1.pdf

Pender Central Park Design, Engineering and Construction Administration, RFQ # 23-242

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.  This project is for the completion of Phase 1 at the Central Pender Park located just north of the intersection of Old Savannah Rd & Hwy 117, 60 acres on the east side of Hwy 117 (3378 N US Hwy 117, Burgaw, NC  28425).  Funding for this park is through PARTF Grant and County Funds and will include the construction of site utilities, restroom/concession stand, picnic shelter, playground, (4) multi-purpose fields with lights, multi-use path and parking lot.  The project budget is $2,825,000 and completion is required by September 2025.  Visit https://pendercountync.gov/public-notices/open-rfps-and-bids/ to view the full Request for Qualifications # 233-242.  Questions must be emailed to purchasing@pendercountync.gov no later than May 1, 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 May 17, 2023 at 2pm and must be labeled “RFQ # 23-242”.   There will not be a formal opening.   Interviews with short list firms will be conducted on May 22-24, 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.

View full RFQ below:  https://pendercountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Park-Design-RFQ-Central-Pender-Park-Phase-1-2.pdf 

Water Treatment Chemical – Granular Activated Carbon, Invitation to Bid # 23-248

 

Pender County Utilities is seeking bids for two exchanges of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) for FY24.  The two exchanges shall be scheduled for November 2023 and April 2024 and will be 40,000 lbs. each.  In addition to freight, all materials, equipment and supervision for the transport, supply and installation of the virgin GAC into the filters must be included.  Bids will only be accepted from manufacturers with 10 years of experience manufacturing virgin activated carbon.  Bidder’s virgin and reactivation manufacturing processes shall produce NSF/ANSI 61 certified products. The GAC product designated by the Bidder as the material to be supplied for this bid shall have five years of history of use in municipal drinking water facilities in North America with a minimum of three installations.  Visit https://pendercountync.gov/public-notices/open-rfps-and-bids/ to view full specifications and Invitation to Bid # 23-248 in its entirety.  Questions must be emailed to thedrick@pendercountync.gov no later than April 27, 2023 at 1pm.  Sealed bids shall be submitted in person or by FedEx/UPS/courier to 605 E. Fremont St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  Bids sent by US Mail should be submitted to PO Box 995, Burgaw, NC  28425.  Bids must be marked “ITB # 23-248” on the outside and are due no later than May 11, 2023 at 1pm, at which time a formal opening will be conducted at 605 E. Fremont St., Burgaw, NC 28425 in the conference room.   Pender County reserves the right to waive formalities in any response and to reject any or all responses.

 

Click here to view Water Treatment Chemical – Granular Activated Carbon, Invitation to Bid # 23-248.

 

Disaster Debris Clearance and Removal Services RFP # 221129-237

**Addendum 1 has been issued to RFP # 221129-237.**  Pender County is requesting proposals from experienced and qualified contractors to enter into contracts at no immediate or annual cost to Pender County. Contractors will be required to provide emergency disaster recovery services including, but not limited to, clean-up, demolition, removal, reduction and disposal of debris resulting from a natural or manmade disaster as directed by Pender County in order to eliminate immediate threats to public health and safety.

The County intends to enter into two (2) contracts: one with a “Primary” contractor and one with  a “Secondary” contractor.  The “Primary” contractor will be on a first contact basis for all disasters and emergencies that may require debris removal, reduction, disposal or other cleanup activities.  The “Secondary” contractor will be activated to serve as an additional contractor at the sole discretion of the County.   Pender County will reserve the right to decide, at the guidance and recommendation of the County Manager and/or the Emergency Management Director when and if the “Secondary” contract will be activated.

Responding contractors must, at a minimum, have performed at least three (3) debris removal, reduction, and disposal operations in excess of 150,000 cubic yards and provide references for the communities where these operations took place.  Contractors will need to be licensed to do business in North Carolina and certify that they are not included on the debarred FEMA list or the NC Debarred Vendors list.

The County is seeking to enter into a three (3) year agreement with the option to extend for three additional one-year periods with three contractors to provide the services contained within this RFP.

Schedule

RFP Issued – November 29, 2022
Written Questions due – December 28, 2022 by 12:00 PM
Responses to questions – December 29, 2022

Submittals due – January 4, 2023 by 3:00 PM  *UPDATED DUE DATE* – January 9, 2023 by 12pm EST

Present to Commissioners – February 6, 2023
Award Notification – February 7, 2023

All questions pertaining to this RFP must be submitted in writing, preferably by email to purchasing@pendercountync.gov, no later than 12:00 PM on December 28, 2022.  All questions and answers will be provided in the form of an Addendum on December 29. 2022.

The deadline for submission of proposals is 3:00 PM EST, on January 4, 2023  12 PM EST, on January 9, 2023.

Proposals shall be marked “RFP # 221129-237, Disaster Debris Clearance and Removal Services.” 

  • Submit via USPS to Pender County Finance, PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC 28425
  • In Person/Courier to Pender County Finance, 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425

Click Here to view the full RFP # 221129-237.  Click here to view Addendum 1.

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