Public Notices

Pender County is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from NC licensed Professional Engineering firms to evaluate the structural integrity and operational efficiency of the county Wastewater facility to ensure the integrity of the treatment system and provide documentation for  a wastewater management plan. The plan shall include, at a minimum, a Facilities Assessment and an Optimization Plan.  Click here to view the full RFQ.  Only written questions will be considered and must be submitted via email to purchasing@pendercountync.gov by December 8, 2023 at 2pm.  Statements of Qualifications shall be limited to 50 pages, and must be submitted no later than 2pm on December 14, 2023.  Questions and SOQ’s must be submitted by one of the following:  By Mail: Attn: Trisha Newton, PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-262. By Courier: Attn: Trisha Newton, 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-262. By Email: purchasing@pendercountync.gov  with RFQ # 24-262 as the subject line.  Interested firms are required to monitor the website for possible addenda.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all submissions.

Pender County Utilities (PCU) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from consulting engineering firms experienced with water main design. The engineering firm will provide complete design, permitting, and construction administration/observation of approximately 1,000 feet of 12” water line at the US 421 corridor in western Pender County to connect with Cape Fear Public Water Authority (CFPUA).  Pender County will also be extending the water line from Malpass Corner on US 421 to the Sampson County line. That is approximately 14.3 miles. That line will also need to extend down Hwy 11 to Penderlea Rd, about 3.8 miles.  Only written questions will be considered and must be submitted via email to purchasing@pendercountync.gov by December 5, 2023 at 10am with “Professional Engineering Services for the US 421 Water Main Interconnection – RFQ # 24-261” as the subject line.  Firms are invited to submit a SOQ to the PCU by no later than 3:00 PM on December 11, 2023.  SOQ’s shall be limited to 20 pages or less, excluding cover page and tabs, in an electronic format.  Click here to view the full RFQ and Addendum 1.  By Mail: Attn: Trisha Newton, PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-261. By Courier: Attn: Trisha Newton, 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-261. By Email: purchasing@pendercountync.gov .  Interested firms are required to monitor the website for possible addenda.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all submissions.

In July 2021, Attorney General Josh Stein announced a historic $750 million agreement over an 18-year period that will help bring desperately needed resources to North Carolina communities harmed by the opioid epidemic.  A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State and local governments directs how opioid settlement funds are distributed and used in our state.  To maximize funds flowing to North Carolina communities on the front lines of the opioid epidemic, the MOA allocates 15 percent of settlement funds to the State and sends the remaining 85 percent to North Carolina’s 100 counties and 17 municipalities.  Pender County seeks to fund eligible organizations to the opportunity to implement evidence-based, high impact strategies to address the opioid epidemic in the county.  In addition, the County seeks to build capacity and local infrastructure to respond to the overdose crisis.  The goal is to reduce overdose deaths, emergency department visits for overdose, and illicit opioid involvement.  Pender County Government is scheduled to receive $6, 816, 613 over an 18-year period.  Before spending settlement funds, every local county or municipality must select which opioid mitigation strategies they would like to fund.  In October 2022, the Pender County Health Department convened county agencies and partners to conduct a planning process that included a GAP analysis that included a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Assessment.  Five team meetings were devoted to presentations from stakeholders that reviewed resources that are available to Pender County residents suffering from addiction, in treatment programs, or post-recovery programs.  Three community meetings were held to collect resident input.  Utilizing the information gathered, the team identified three priority strategies.  The top three focus areas are Early Intervention, Recovery Support Services, and Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment.  Proposals shall be submitted related to the three top focus areas in accordance with terms and conditions of RFP # 24-260.  Click here to view the full RFP and Attachment A Project Line Item Budget.  Only written questions will be considered and must be submitted via email to purchasing@pendercountync.gov by December 4, 2023 at 5 pm, with “Opioid Settlement – Strategy Proposal for Pender County  – RFP # 24-260” as the subject line.  Proposals shall be limited to 50 pages, and must be submitted no later than 12 noon on January 5, 2024.  Proposals must be submitted by one of the following:  By Mail: Attn: Trisha Newton, PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-260. By Courier: Attn: Trisha Newton, 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-260. By Email: purchasing@pendercountync.gov .  Interested firms are required to monitor the website for possible addenda.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all submissions.

Pender County is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified NC licensed General Contractors to construct a new detention center, Sheriff’s Office with a 911 suite and detached prefabricated metal building totaling approximately 102,930 SF.  The project is mixed-construction consisting of both Type II-B and Type I-B construction, Group I-3 and Group B occupancy. Construction includes concrete and brick veneer masonry construction with steel framing, interior CMU partitions, TPO roofing, architectural casework, food service equipment, detention equipment, security electronics, and finishes typically associated with a new detention center. The Project includes a kitchen, laundry, vehicle sally port, intake/ booking and steel detention cells. Sitework includes stormwater management, sidewalks, parking lots, grading, and fencing/ gates, sewer lift station. A radio tower for the 911 center will be located on site. Mechanical work includes ductwork, plumbing, sprinkler system, smoke control system, controls, and roof top units. Electrical work includes panelboards, lighting fixtures, fire alarm, emergency generator, power, technology wiring and infrastructure; and security systems (cameras, intercoms, duress, door controls, and touchscreens).  Prequalification Documents may be obtained through www.moseleyarchitects.com/bidding as well as the Dodge Network.  Submit two (2) fully completed applications no later than 3:00 PM (EST), on Friday, January 05, 2024. Applications shall be addressed or delivered to:  Pender County Attention: Meg Blue 805 S. Walker Street

P.O. Box 1578, Burgaw, North Carolina 28425.  The outside of the envelope shall be clearly marked “Pender County LEC Prequalification to Bid Package.” Timely delivery is the responsibility of the submitting contractors. Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all submissions.

Invitation to Prequalification

Pender County LEC Prequalification to Bid

Pender County Government is seeking proposals from experienced licensed firms to address deficiencies identified by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on Acme Way and Corporate Drive in Pender County in order for the roads to be accepted for addition to the State Highway System.  Click here to view the full RFP# 24-255R. Questions should be submitted to purchasing@pendercountync.gov by October 24, 2023 at 8:00am.  The deadline for Proposals is October 27, 2023 at 2:00pm.  Proposals should be mailed to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  In person, courier or FedEx/UPS deliveries should be sent to 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  Electronic proposals will  be accepted at purchasing@pendercounytnc.gov.  Mark the outside of the envelope or the email subject line with RFP # 24-255R Road Improvements for the Addition to the State Highway System and the name of the firm submitting a proposal.  Vendors are reminded to check back periodically for possible Addenda.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Click here to see where this project was previously bid.

Pender County is seeking Statements of Qualifications from interested firms to develop a new comprehensive land use plan.  The link to the current Pender County 2.0 Comprehensive Land Use Plan from 2018 is here: https://pendercountync.gov/pcd/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/07/2018-Pender-2.0-Comprehensive-Plan.pdf.  Any questions on this RFQ shall be emailed to amoran@pendercountync.gov by October 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM.  Statements of Qualifications must be submitted no later than October 31, 2023 at 2 PM.  Questions and SOQ’s must be submitted by one of the following: By Mail: Attn: Adam Moran, PO Box 1519, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-256. By Courier: Attn: Adam Moran, 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-256. By Email: Adam Moran – amoran@pendercountync.gov.  Click here to view the full RFQ.  Interested firms are required to monitor the website for possible addenda.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all submissions.

Pender County, NC is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified professional engineering firms to provide third party stormwater review services to assist the County with technical review of stormwater plans related to proposed development projects, including both residential and commercial development.

The County’s UDO describes the scenarios in which a proposed development triggers the need for stormwater plans to be submitted as part of the application for a development proposal. Specifically, article 7.9 of the UDO discusses stormwater management and the applicability of the regulations therein. Most frequently, stormwater plans are submitted within the applications of a proposed commercial development or proposed major subdivision.

Pender County, located in southeastern North Carolina, is the state’s fifth largest County based on land area (approximately 870 square miles), with only 4.5% of that land encompassed by incorporated municipalities and their extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs). The County is faced with development pressure as the region continues to see rapid population growth, predominantly expanding from the Wilmington Metropolitan Area.

The majority of the development pressure is felt in the southern and eastern portions of the County, specifically the Rocky Point and Hampstead areas. As these areas transition from a rural past to a more developed future, the community continues to seek to find the balance of protecting and preserving the natural environment, while ensuring development does not have a detrimental impact on the existing fabric of the community.

As noted in the Pender 2.0 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (the Plan), top public input priorities included avoiding development in environmentally sensitive areas and limiting development to areas not prone to drainage issues. The Plan goes on to state that the community has identified the most important role for the County to play in influencing development is the protection of natural resources and environmental quality. Finally, 58% of respondents to a survey shown in the Plan stated that stormwater runoff was the most important issue regarding growth and development in the County.

Click here to view the full RFP # 24-256.

Addendum 1 has been issued 10/3/23.

The US 421 Pump Station, Force Main & Water Main Project consists of a 0.75 MGD Pump Station and approximately 8.5 miles of 12-inch and 16-inch water and sewer pressure main, valves, and associated appurtenances as briefly described in the Request for Bidder Prequalification solicitation. The successful bidder(s) will be required to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, services, and incidentals to complete the Work in accordance with the Specifications and Drawings.  A virtual bidder prequalification meeting will be held on September 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Applicants will receive a link and call-in number to attend. Attendance is not mandatory. Click here to view pre-qualification documents.

Prequalification applications will be received at the Finance Office of Pender County no later than 4:00 p.m. local prevailing time on the 21st of September 2023.  If using the US Postal Service, mail to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  In person, courier or FedEx/UPS deliveries should be sent to 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  Click here to view project details.

Any contractor wishing to be prequalified for the work must complete an application and be approved by Pender County Utilities prior to bidding. Evaluation of the applications for prequalification shall be made by Pender County Utilities after the stated closing date and time for receipt of applications. This prequalification of contractors to bid on this project is applicable to this project only. Applications for Prequalification of Bidders are available at https://pendercountync.gov/utl/documents/.

Neither Pender County Utilities nor the Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Applications for Prequalification of Bidders, including any Addendum obtained from any other source.