Public Notices

Rabies Warning from Pender County Health Department

Don’t handle wild animals, strange dogs or cats

ROCKY POINT – Pender County Health Department has confirmed a second case of rabies since March in the Rocky Point area.

 Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals. The virus can be transmitted through a bite or by contact with the tissue in your nose, mouth, and eyes. Symptoms of the disease may occur from 2 weeks to 6 months after exposure. Rabies is fatal once symptoms occur. In Pender County, rabies has also been found in raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes.

In the warmer months, we spend more time outdoors. To protect yourself, your family, and your pets from exposure to rabies:

  • Do not feed or attract wildlife. Some changes in behavior that are common in

rabid animals: nocturnal animals that are seen during the day, animals that are not

afraid of humans, become aggressive, and attack other animals or people for no

reason may have paralysis of the limbs or throat or lying down.

  • If you find a raccoon or other wild animal in your yard during the daytime and

the animal appears to be either sick or aggressive, do not touch or attempt to

control the animal. Call Animal Control at 910-259-1349, and report the animal

immediately.

  • To protect your pets, keep your pets in your yard or indoors, and their rabies

vaccinations current. A current vaccination is required by law. If your unvaccinated

pet comes in contact with a rabid animal, your pet will be impounded and will be “put

to sleep.”

  • If your dog or cat fights with a wild animal, such as a raccoon, or a stray dog or cat,

call animal control. If the attacking wild animal is captured it will be tested for

rabies. All dogs or cats that bite a person will be under observation for 10 days.

  • If your pet is bitten by a potentially rabid animal use gloves to handle the

the pet, or cover the pet with a cloth or towel, and keep children away from the pet. Take the pet to your veterinarian.

  • If you are bitten by a stray dog, cat, or wild animal, you should immediately

wash the area where you were bitten with soap and warm water for at least 15

minutes. Secondly, contact your family doctor or go to the nearest emergency

room.  Some bites may require you to take an antibiotic.  All bites require an

updated Tetanus. Your doctor will call Animal Control and the incident will be

investigated by an Animal Control Officer.

May 11, 2023

Pender County Tourism Moves Travel Forward This National Travel and Tourism Week

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual industry celebration

BURGAW — National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving economic growth and innovation through the theme #TravelForward.

Pender County Tourism is celebrating by spotlighting its tourism-related businesses at the I-95 South Welcome Center.

“The travel industry fuels every industry—our industry’s success is the nation’s success,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “This week is a prime opportunity to elevate the message that travel is essential to moving America’s economy forward.”

Established in 1983, NTTW is an annual tradition to mark the U.S. travel industry’s role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, stimulating business activity, and elevating the quality of life for everyday Americans.

Travel serves as a catalyst for a productive U.S. economy and helps power the success of other industries. The U.S. travel industry generated a $2.6 trillion economic output in 2022 and supported 15 million jobs, fueling communities, small businesses, and working families across the country.

The tourism industry directly employs more than 924 in Pender County, generating a payroll of $37.1 million.

Travel spending also generated nearly $160 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022—revenue that helped fund critical public services while saving each U.S. household an average of $1,270 in taxes.

The state tax revenue generated in Pender County totaled $6 million through state sales and excise taxes, and taxes on personal and corporate income. Approximately $8.9 million in local taxes were generated from sales and property tax revenue from travel-generated and tourism-related businesses. The local taxes generated by tourism in Pender County are significant because it equates to a savings of $243.32 per resident in Pender County.

“Travel is at the heart of Pender County and Topsail Island, powering a strong U.S. economy, creating jobs, and strengthening our community’s culture and identity,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County Tourism director. “This National Travel and Tourism Week, we are proud to celebrate all that travel does for our community now, and all that it will contribute in the future.”

Please visit ustravel.org/NTTW to learn more about National Travel and Tourism Week.

May 10, 2023

Surplus Property Approved for Auction on GovDeals

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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

May 2, 2023

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://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

 

April 25, 2023

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://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

 

April 25, 2023

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.

Click here to view Addendum 1 Questions and Answers.

April 24, 2023

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://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

April 24, 2023

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://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 

April 24, 2023

Hike Holly Shelter Game Land, May 16

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.

April 24, 2023
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