ADDENDUM I - RFI 2026 - Development Partner to Build and Maintain a Facility.pdf

This Addendum I document supplements Cumberland County, North Carolina's Request for Information (RFI 2026) for a development partner to build and maintain an Unhoused Support Center facility. The RFI seeks a qualified developer to manage all phases of facility creation using a Board of County Commissioners-approved design. The facility must accommodate 100 or more individuals and families across 24,000 square feet and include ADA-compliant design, kennels for animals, a kitchen, bathrooms, and accessible parking. Questions regarding the RFI were due October 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, with formal responses due November 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Responses are limited to six pages using a minimum 11-point font on 8.5" by 11" pages and must be emailed to Heather Skeens, Assistant County Manager, at hskeens@cumberlandcountync.gov. Respondents must demonstrate experience building temporary emergency shelters, constructing projects from design development documents, securing local zoning and building approvals, and maintaining community communication.

Vendors must be in good financial standing with the State of North Carolina and the Internal Revenue Service, with no liens or outstanding building debts, before the County will consider them. The developer may lease the completed facility to the County with potential lease-to-own or purchase options. Cost models must include lease-to-own options, lease-only options, and construction budgets. Cumberland County welcomes responses from service providers, nonprofits, competitive providers, and partnerships among organizations. The County states this RFI is not a guarantee of a contract opportunity and reserves the right to terminate the RFI or finalize a contract with one or more vendors based on written submissions alone, without further discussion or interviews. All submitted materials may become public record.