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
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://www.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://www.pendercountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Storage-Facility-at-Biberstein-Annex-RFP.pdf
View Addendum 1 at: https://www.pendercountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GC-for-Storage-Bldg-RFP-23-250-Addendum-1.pdf
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://www.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://www.pendercountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Storage-Facility-at-Biberstein-Annex-RFP.pdf
View Addendum 1 at: https://www.pendercountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GC-for-Storage-Bldg-RFP-23-250-Addendum-1.pdf
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.
Click here to view Addendum 1 Questions and Answers.
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://www.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://www.pendercountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Park-Design-RFQ-Hampstead-Kiwanis-Park-Phase-4-1.pdf
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://www.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://www.pendercountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Park-Design-RFQ-Central-Pender-Park-Phase-1-2.pdf
HAMPSTEAD- Join Pender County Tourism and Naturalist Andy Wood on May 16, 9:30 a.m. for a one-mile hike into the Holly Shelter Game Land in celebration of the Year of the Trail.
“The Holly Shelter Game Land is a treasure trove of plants unique to Southeastern North Carolina, as well as protected wildlife,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County Tourism Director.
On May 16 Naturalist Andy Wood will lead a hike that will spotlight the many features of Holly Shelter Game Land. Wood is currently the director of the Coastal Plain Conservation Group.
Hikers will meet at the gate on US Hwy 17, next door to the Baptist church. The hike will begin at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Hikers must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Hikers should bring a bottle of water. Bug spray is also recommended.
“The guided hike is free,” said Proctor.
Pets are prohibited on hikes.
The Year of the Trail is a statewide celebration to introduce North Carolinians to state trails. Pender County and its partners are sponsoring one family-fun hike per month.
The June hike will explore Blueberry Town on June 14, starting at noon at Hankins Park in Burgaw. The park is located at 310 N Walker St. This hike will be led by Cody Suggs, Director of Burgaw Parks and Recreation.
For more information call 910-259-1278 or 910-789-2971.
PENDER COUNTY – Pender County residents can now receive real-time public safety messages.
Pender County has contracted with Nixle to implement a Community Notification System to alert residents of localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories. This will replace CodeRed which has been used by Pender County Emergency Management for several years.
“Our priority is the health and safety of our residents,” said Tommy Batson, Pender County Emergency Management Director. “We urge all of residents, businesses, and visitors of Pender County to register for this free community alert system.”
There are three ways to register:
Go to www.pendercountync.gov and sign up via the Nixle Widget
Text your Zip Code to 888777 from your mobile phone
Download the Everbridge (Nixle Alert) App on your mobile phone.
Once registered, residents will receive a confirmation text on their mobile devices. Residents may also customize their alert settings by going to www.nixle.com to create a User Profile.
Landline telephone numbers are automatically updated every month and will receive voice alerts, so no action is necessary if a resident only uses a landline.
“This service is secure, reliable, and easy to use,” said Batson. “The service will alert residents to weather conditions, wildfires, and more by geographic location.”
All Alerts will be targeted geographically, allowing residents to receive localized, relevant alerts from Pender County. Alerts can be sent via Text messaging, Email, Voice, Web, Social Media, and the Nixle Mobile App in an instant.
Nixle, founded in 2009, is known for its data security. The company serves more than 7,200 agencies within the United States for emergency alerts.
For questions or concerns call Pender County Emergency Management at 910-259-1210.