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Pender County receives funds for water projects

BURGAW – As Pender County continues to grow, Pender County Utilities continues to expand its infrastructure.

“We seek funding opportunities from state and federal agencies,” said Pender County Manager David Andrews. “Over the last three years, Pender County Utilities has secured more than $73.75 million in funding from the North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure (NCDWI).”

According to Pender County Utilities, the breakdown of funding includes:

  • $20 million was secured on August 3, 2020, of which $5 million is “principal forgiveness”, via a grant. An Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (ASADRA) funding was secured at 0.18% interest for a 20-year term.
  • $3.75 million, was secured on March 1, 2021, from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) with a 0.18% interest for a 20-year term; and
  • $25 million, was secured on March 23, of this year, at a 0.10% interest for a 20-year term from DWSRF.

“On July 18, we were notified the county will receive another $25 million with a low-interest rate for a 20-year term,” said Andrews.

According to Pender County Utilities Director Kenny Keel, the $73.75 million in awards is solely for the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment Plant project.

“This funding and RO plant project are essential for Pender County to meet our future water usage needs,” said Keel. “Our long-term water supply planning will ensure our customers receive the best quality water and have the capacity for the growth of the region.”

“We are addressing the supply and pressure concerns,” said Keel. “It’s our mission to provide safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to Pender County.”

“Meeting the needs of our growing community is a priority for Pender County,” added Andrews. “This is why we are committing more than $80 million to the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant in addition to several additional utility projects.”

Currently, Pender County Utilities is working on several capital improvement projects, including the Scotts Hill Elevated Tank and Wells for $13.3 million; water and sewer extensions at Pender Commerce Park for $385,600; a connection with Cape Fear Public Utilities Authority at US 421 for $670,000; and a sewer pump station force main and water main at US 421 for $11.2 million.

 

Proposed New Library in Hampstead: Pender County Library Invites Public Input on Location

HAMPSTEAD – Pender County is contemplating the construction of a new, larger library in Hampstead and seeks public feedback on the location. This would replace the existing Pender County Library Hampstead Branch. The new facility will replace the current Hampstead Branch, with two potential sites under consideration, both on Highway 17.

The first option is to renovate and expand the existing Hampstead Branch on Library Drive (across the street from Taco Bell and Wendy’s), while the second proposes constructing an entirely new library next to the Pender County Government Annex in Hampstead (across the street from Bojangles).

No matter which option is chosen, the size of the new, larger library would be the same at either location. Additionally, the associated project costs are expected to be roughly equal. This is because if the county renovates and expands the existing Library Drive site, the county will need to purchase additional surrounding property. On the other hand, if the new library is built at the Annex site, the county could offset costs by selling the existing Library Drive property.

To gather public opinion, a survey is available both in paper form at the Hampstead Branch Library (75 Library Drive) and the Main Library in Burgaw (103 S. Cowan Street) and online at penderpubliclibrary.org. The survey will be open from July 20 to August 20.

In addition, there will be two public information sessions at the Hampstead Branch Library on Tuesday, August 8 at 6 pm and on Saturday, August 19 at 10:30 am. These sessions will provide attendees the opportunity to ask questions and to learn additional details about the two locations under consideration.

For more information, please contact Allen Phillips-Bell at 910-259-0306 or abell@pendercountync.gov.

Pender Central Park Design, Engineering and Construction Administration, RFQ # 23-252 (June 23, 2023)

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.  Funding for this project is through PARTF Grant and County Funds and the project budget is $2,825,000 to be completed by September 2025.  Click here to view the full Request for Qualifications # 23-252.  Questions must be emailed to purchasing@pendercountync.gov no later than July 13, 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 August 1, 2023 at 2pm and must be labeled “RFQ # 23-252”.   There will not be a formal opening.   Interviews with short list firms may be conducted on August 2-11, 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.

Click here for Addendum 1 Questions and Answers as issued on July 19, 2023.

Click here for the Survey.

Click here for the Wetland Delineation.

Click here for Addendum 2 Additional Questions and Answers and updated Proposal form.

Email purchasing@pendercountync.gov with any technical difficulties.

Pender County IT Assessment, RFP # 23-251 (June 26, 2023)

Pender County is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to provide a comprehensive Information Technology Assessment in order to develop a long-term technological road map and ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation for the current and future needs of the county. The assessment shall consist of reviewing current IT infrastructure and staffing and evaluating the current use of technology (including applications, hardware, software, networks, and security) to identify any gaps in services and provide recommendations and action steps to move toward improvements and efficiencies.  Click here to view the full Request for Proposals # 23-251.  Questions must be emailed to purchasing@pendercountync.gov  no later than July 5, 2023, at 2pm.  Proposals shall be submitted by email to purchasing@pendercountync.gov with a subject line of “RFP # 23-251”.  Proposals submitted in person or by FedEx/UPS/courier shall be addressed to 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  Proposals sent by US Mail should be submitted to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  Proposals are due no later than  July 20, 2023, at 2pm   July 25, 2023, at 2pm and must be labeled “RFP # 23-251”.   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 to reject any or all responses.

Click here for Addendum 1 with Questions and Answers and the Pender County IT Org Chart as issued on July 12, 2023.

Click here for Addendum 2 with the Deadline Extended to July 25, 2023 by 2pm as issued on July 19, 2023.

Please email purchasing@pendercountync.gov with any technical difficulties.

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

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 

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