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Pender County Additional Courthouse HVAC, Invitation to Bid # 221024-234

THIS PROJECT IS BEING REBID NOVEMBER 23, 2022.  CLICK HERE FOR THE REBID ITB.

 

Pender County recently performed a large-scale HVAC retrofit to the Pender County Courthouse.  Limited funds forced a decision to keep some original equipment in place.  However, grant funding is now allowing the county to complete the remaining items.  These items include the cooling tower as well as the HVAC unit and exhaust for the public restrooms on the North end of the building.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED PROJECT IN WHICH THE FUNDS WILL HAVE TO BE UTILIZED BY JUNE 30, 2023.  PROVISIONS DUE TO SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES MUST BE COORIDINATED CLOSELY WITH THE OWNER REPRESENTATIVE.

Pender County invites North Carolina Licensed Contractors to review the Technical Specifications and Plans exhibits provided by Cheatham and Associates Engineers available here.  The scope of work will include replacement of the cooling tower.  Please note that both the existing fan and existing underground piping (6” CPVC – both return and supply)  VFD will remain (not to be replaced).  Additionally, the scope will include replacement of roof mounted water source heat pump WSHP-17 including integral ERV to provide HVAC and exhaust for the first floor Men’s and Women’s public restrooms.  In order to maintain the warranty on the new roof that was recently installed, roof work (resulting from the scope of work performed) MUST be completed by Hound Roofing.  (All communications and coordination to take place through a specific contact provided in the ITB.)

Prospective bidders may attend a Pre-Bid meeting which will be held at the Pender County Courthouse (Fremont Street side of the building), 100 South Wright Street, Burgaw on November 10, 2022 at 3:00 pm EST A tour of the facility, equipment, and existing conditions will take place to describe/elaborate the enclosed scope of work.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS TO CHECK PENDER COUNTY’S WEBSITE (pendercountync.gov/public-notices/open -rfps-and-bids/) FOR ADDENDA INFORMATION PRIOR TO SUBMITTING BIDS.

Pender County point of contact for this proposal is Trisha Newton, Purchasing Manager, and can be reached by phone:  (910) 259-1281 or email: purchasing@pendercountync.gov.  Click here to view the complete ITB package.  This project will be bid and awarded in accordance with North Carolina G.S. 143-129.  This project DOES REQUIRE Performance and Payment Bonds.

Contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license under the State laws governing their respective trades and that North Carolina General Statute 87 will be observed in receiving and awarding contracts.

Questions must be submitted via email to purchasing@pendercountync.gov no later than Monday, November 14, 2022 at 11:00am EST.  An addendum will be issued providing all questions submitted and the County’s answers.

Contractors shall submit a Single-Prime Lump-Sum bid for the PENDER COUNTY COURTHOUSE ADDITIONAL HVAC PROJECT: located at 100 South Wright Street, Burgaw, North Carolina 28425.  Sealed bids will be received at the Pender County Administration Building, Finance Office, 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 until 2:00 pm EST on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  Bids sent through the US Postal service shall be mailed to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  Bids lost in the mail or received late will not be considered.  The bid opening will begin at 2:15 pm EST in the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM.  Bid Packages shall be sealed and labeled on the outside “Pender County Courthouse – Additional HVAC, ITB # 221024-234, November 22, 2022, Attention:  Trisha Newton, Purchasing, (Name of Contractor Submitting Bid), (Contractor’s License Number)”.

Pender County reserves the right to waive minor defects and to reject any or all bids.  Once submitted, no bid may be withdrawn after the opening of bids for a period of 20 days.  The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.  Proposals shall be made only on the form provided in the bid package with all blank spaces for bids properly filled in and all signatures properly executed.

Click here for the full Invitation to bid package.

An addendum has been issued on November 15, 2022.  Click here to view the ADDENDUM 1.

Pender County Utilities counteracts Trihalomenthanes found in drinking water

During routine monitoring, Pender County Utilities detected the levels of Trihalomethanes (TTHMS) above drinking water standards. The standard level is 0.080 mg/L and the level found was 0.082 mg/L.

Pender County Utilities notified customers of the TTHMS levels.

Residents on the PCU water system do not need to boil their water or take any corrective actions.

This is not an emergency. The problem was corrected by Oct. 23.

TTHMS are four volatile organic chemicals that form when disinfectants react with natural organic material in the water. PCU has lowered the disinfection dosing at the water treatment plant and at the wells. Extensive flushing of water lines is being performed. Additional TTHM sampling is currently underway.

 

Notice to Public

NC Department of Labor presents Pender County Departments with safety awards

Pender County Human Resources was pleased to welcome Jennifer Haigwood, Department of Labor OSH Deputy Commissioner, at the Oct. 17 Pender County Board of Commissioners meeting. Haigwood presented Pender County departments safety awards as follows:

 

Silver Awards

Criteria: Rate of days away from work, job transfer or restriction must be at least 50% below the industry average.

First Year

 

Pender County Government, Facilities and Fleet Services

 

Pender County Government, Information Technology Services

 

Pender County Government, Parks and Recreation

Gold Awards

Criteria: Rate of days away from work, job transfer or restriction must be at least 50% below the industry average

 

First Year

Pender County Government, Health Department

Pender County Government, Jail

Pender County Government, Tax Administrator

 

Second Consecutive Year

Pender County Government, Animal Shelter

Pender County Government, Emergency Management

Pender County Government, Finance

Pender County Government, Human Resources

Pender County Government, Planning and Community Development

 

Fourth Consecutive Year

Pender County Government, Tourism

Pender County Government, Social Services

 

Eighth Consecutive Year

Pender County Government, Register of Deeds

 

Tenth Consecutive Year

Pender County Government, Library

 

Eleventh Consecutive Year

Pender County Government, Elections

Pender County Government, Housing

 

Twelfth Consecutive Year

Pender County Government, County managers office

Pender County Government, Mosquito Control

Pender County Government, Vehicle Maintenance

Pender County Government, Veterans Service

DEQ Statement on Chemours Appeal of the NPDES Permit

The NPDES permit for the treatment system is part of the larger barrier wall remediation project to substantially reduce PFAS entering the Cape Fear River and impacting downstream communities.   Chemours is required to fulfill its obligations under the Consent Order and reduce the amount of contaminated groundwater reaching the Cape Fear River from the Chemours Fayetteville Works facility.

The Consent Order Addendum specifies a minimum reduction of 99% for the treatment system. DEQ expects Chemours to take all necessary steps to minimize its PFAS impacts on the environment. Pursuing litigation threatens to delay implementation beyond the Consent Order deadline of March 2023 and extend the ongoing contamination reaching the river and impacting downstream residents.

PC Surplus Property for Sale on GovDeals: Parcel # 2373-58-7162-0000 located at 2907 Englishtown Road, Willard

Pender County has listed 2907 Englishtown Road in Willard, Parcel number 2373-58-7162-0000, was acquired by Pender County on 03/24/2016 through tax foreclosure proceedings, for sale on GovDeals.com.  All interested parties are encouraged to view the opportunities and bid through GovDeals.  It is the buyer’s responsibility to investigate the property prior to bidding. Winning bid is subject to seller approval.  Pender County reserves the right to accept or decline any and all bids.  In addition to the winning bid, the winning bidder will pay all closing costs including the seller’s representation fee of $400. The auction ends on 11/4/2022 at 8:45m ET.  View the auction here.

TAX FORECLOSURE-2907 ENGLISHTOWN RD WILLARD NC

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.

Andy Devane | Asset Manager
Pender County Finance Office

805 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 28425
adevane@pendercountync.gov

Published notice of this process is pursuant to NC General Statutes.

Governor Cooper Urges Caution as North Carolina begins to feel Ian’s effects

Storm track has moved east with higher rain totals now expected in central North Carolina

Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina at 2:05 PM

RALEIGH: Governor Cooper is urging North Carolinians to be safe and cautious during heavy rainfall, possible flooding and power outages as Hurricane Ian bears down on the state.

“Our message today is simple. Be smart and be safe. We’ve faced storms like this before and we know what to do,” Governor Cooper said. “Especially this weekend, I appreciate the efforts of emergency management officials, our national guard, state highway patrol, and other first responders to keep people safe.”

Widespread rainfall amounts of two to six inches are expected across the state going into early Saturday with locally higher totals up to eight inches. This rainfall could lead to flash flooding, coastal storm surge, landslides in the mountains, and rising rivers. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of North Carolina except southwestern portions of the state.

Gusty winds will continue on Friday, peaking in the afternoon and into the overnight hours going into Saturday. Western North Carolina could see gusts of up to 35-55 miles per hour. Most North Carolina counties are under a Wind Advisory into Saturday.

The State Emergency Response Team activated Thursday at the State Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh and moved to 24-hour operations on Friday morning and will continue through the weekend.

The NCDOT has reported ferry routes are shut down. For the latest information on road closures, visit drivenc.gov. More than 10,000 utility workers in the Carolinas are poised to respond to power outages when it’s safe to do so. More than 2,200 NCDOT officials prepared equipment and are on standby waiting to respond around-the-clock later today and into this weekend. Crews fueled up and prepared more than 221 motor graders, 376 backhoes and loaders, 1,440 chainsaws, and 1,368 trucks to cut and shove downed trees and debris from roads.

More than 29,000 homes and businesses were without power as of 1:30 pm.

Residents are advised to stay aware and keep a watch on the forecast for Friday and over the weekend. State officials advise these tips to make sure your family is personally prepared:

• Have multiple ways to receive emergency info, including watches and warnings. Make sure emergency alerts are enabled on your cell phone and download a weather app.
• Have an emergency plan. Know where you would go if you need to evacuate. Make a plan to stay with family, friends or at a hotel. Public shelters should be a last resort.
• Gather some emergency supplies or refresh your emergency kit. Visit ReadyNC.gov for info on how to build an emergency kit.
• If you live at the coast, you should know if you live in a coastal evacuation zone. Visit KnowYourZone.nc.gov to see if you are in a pre-determined evacuation zone. Learn your zone and listen for it if evacuations are ordered by local governments.
• Check to see if your community offers emergency alert services for its residents.
• Avoid unnecessary travel.

Links:

https://drivenc.gov/

Pender County Declares State of Emergency, effective Sept. 30, 8 a.m.

PENDER COUNTY – With Hurricane Ian approaching the East Coast, Pender County authorities declared a state of emergency effective Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 a.m.

“As of Thursday afternoon, Hurricane Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm. However, it’s possible this storm could strengthen over the Atlantic Ocean and once again become a Category 1 hurricane,” said Tommy Batson, Pender County Emergency Director. “The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will activate tomorrow morning, and we will continue to monitor this storm.”

Pender County Emergency Management urges all residents to prepare now for possible high winds, possible tornadoes, loss of electricity, and flash flooding.

Remember to secure all pets and have enough food and water for seven days.

Pender County Emergency Management will post updates on the Facebook page at facebook.com/penderem and on the website http://www.penderem.com. If you need assistance call the EM office at 910- 259-1210.

 

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