Moore Square East Redevelopment
The City of Raleigh Housing and Community Development Department is requesting qualifications for a development partner to redevelop Moore Square East, a 1.8-acre City-owned property in downtown Raleigh with frontage on E Hargett, S Bloodworth, and E Martin streets, under RFQ #274-HCD-FY27-7, with proposals due November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Threshold qualifications require completion of at least one 4% or 9% LIHTC project in Raleigh since January 1, 2021, and prior successful completion of a LIHTC project utilizing City of Raleigh and Wake County gap financing — a capability filter that eliminates developers without demonstrated local tax-credit and gap-financing experience.
The scope calls for minimum 100 units of affordable housing utilizing 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, with a minimum of one unit and up to 10% of units set aside for City of Raleigh referrals, and up to 30% of total units potentially restricted to individuals with disabilities or experiencing homelessness. The City will provide a long-term ground lease at nominal rent and between $4 million and $8 million in gap financing. The gap-financing loan carries 0–2% interest rates with terms of 20, 30, or 40 years and deferred, monthly, or annual repayment options tailored to project needs. Proposers must have an approved property management firm on the NCHFA vendor list and must submit written confirmation of acceptance of City terms for gap financing and ground lease.
Evaluation weights are team and firm experience (25%), project experience (35%), firm financial stability (10%), and project understanding and approach (30%). The pre-proposal conference is October 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due October 9, 2026. Short-list notifications are anticipated November 24, 2026, with interviews and selection announcement in early December 2026, followed by City Council approval January 5, 2027. The City targets a January 2027 pre-application deadline to the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.
North Carolina 11/12/26, 10:00 AM 9/28/26, 12:00 AM Duplex Village Redevelopment
The City of Raleigh's Housing and Community Development Department is soliciting proposals from nonprofit and for-profit developers for the Duplex Village Redevelopment project, targeting approximately 3.91 acres of City-owned land along the New Bern Avenue corridor. The procurement seeks to transform six parcels into a high-quality affordable rental housing development that aligns with the planned Eastern Wake Bus Rapid Transit corridor. Developers must commit to creating affordable housing units, with a minimum requirement of 20% of total units designated for low-income households earning no more than 60% of the Area Median Income. The zoning allows for five-story buildings with potential height bonuses for meeting affordability requirements. Evaluation criteria will prioritize development team experience, project viability, financial feasibility, alignment with city goals, and the potential to maximize project density and affordable housing units. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was released on July 23, 2025, with proposals due by October 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with an anticipated construction timeline beginning by the end of 2025 and project completion expected by summer 2029.
The solicitation encourages proposals from both nonprofit and for-profit developers, with a bonus point system designed to support partnerships between experienced and emerging developers to foster capacity building in affordable housing development. The City will make available up to $2,880,000 in gap financing to support the affordable housing units. Proposers are strongly encouraged to incorporate sustainable design elements, green stormwater infrastructure, and community-focused amenities into their proposals. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the evaluation process appears to value innovative approaches and collaborative development strategies. The project is located within Wake County and specifically in the Teachey Town jurisdiction, with zoning that provides flexibility for developers to create dense, affordable housing solutions. The comprehensive approach suggests the City is seeking transformative proposals that not only address housing needs but also contribute to broader community development and transit-oriented design objectives.
North Carolina 10/17/25, 5:00 PM 7/23/25, 12:00 AM Lake Lynn West Loop Trail Improvements
The City of Raleigh Engineering Services Department is requesting sealed bids for the Lake Lynn West Loop Trail Improvements project, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project was re-advertised after an initial June 11 bid opening was cancelled due to insufficient bids. A Good Faith Effort to achieve 15% certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation is required; all bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet this goal regardless of MWBE certification status.
The scope includes asphalt greenway replacement with gravel shoulders, trail widening, slight realignment, removal and replacement of the timber boardwalk through the lake (with raising), new concrete approaches and seating pads, new stormwater piping, new retaining walls, and removal and partial reinstallation of site furnishings and signage. The base bid includes eight allowances, with a $10,000 allowance for permit costs that the contractor must obtain through City of Raleigh Development Services. Four alternates are offered: boardwalk realignment, steel-pile boardwalk installation (in lieu of timber), combined alternates 1 and 2, and an additional construction access point with tree protection and trimming costs. MWBE participation calculations include allowances and alternates but exclude City contingency.
Contract duration is 280 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed to substantial completion, with final completion required by day 320. All bidders must hold a valid North Carolina General Contractor license. A 5% bid bond is required. The contractor is responsible for means and methods to protect existing facilities and coordinate with the City's urban forester regarding tree removal.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Walnut Creek Wetland Park (950 Peterson Street). Bidding documents are available free of charge from Dewberry Engineers (project engineer); requests must include company name, contact person, address, phone, email, North Carolina contractor license information, and bidder type designation. Pre-bid submittals for "or-equal" items are due within 10 days of advertisement (by July 3). The project contact is Jaleel Alsarray, City of Raleigh Engineering Services Department, (984) 310-1003, Jaleel.alsarray@raleighnc.gov. Award is anticipated July 7 with City Council approval; Notice to Proceed is anticipated in August 2026.
North Carolina 7/23/26, 11:00 AM 6/23/26, 12:00 AM 30-270009-EIPD Janitorial Services - Sylva
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (DEIPD), is requesting bids for janitorial services at its office located at 100 Bonnie Lane, Suite C, Sylva, NC 28779 under IFB 30-270009-EIPD, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required on September 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET for bid consideration.
The scope covers comprehensive janitorial services for a 9,390 square-foot single-story facility containing 20 offices, 1 conference room, 5 common areas, 3 bathrooms, and specialized spaces including a computer room. Services are required on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 5:00 PM ET and on Saturday or Sunday between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM ET. The vendor must provide all consumable supplies (toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, EPA-registered disinfectants, trash liners, air fresheners) and equipment; bleach and pine oil products are prohibited. All disinfectants must be EPA-registered and effective against bloodborne pathogens including Hepatitis B and HIV. Deliverables include daily/weekly/monthly cleaning tasks, annual floor stripping and waxing, carpet shampooing twice per year, Venetian blind washing twice per year, and restroom wall cleaning twice per year. Personnel must undergo background checks at vendor expense if requested, wear face masks and gloves, and comply with confidentiality and security protocols.
The initial contract term is one year beginning October 1, 2026, or upon final contract execution, whichever is later, with the vendor required to commence work within five business days of the effective date. The State reserves the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms at its sole discretion. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bid meeting all specifications, with past performance and total cost to the State as primary evaluation criteria. Written questions are due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. The contract includes monthly inspections, post-award business review meetings, and up to three months transition assistance upon expiration or cancellation.
North Carolina 9/24/26, 3:00 PM 9/9/26, 12:00 AM IFB 30-26297-EIPD-Janitorial Services for Raleigh Office
This Invitation for Bid (IFB 30-26297-EIPD) is issued by the State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD), to procure comprehensive janitorial services for a single office facility located at 3080 Hammond Business Place in Raleigh, NC 27603, within Wake County. The procuring agency seeks one qualified vendor to provide daily janitorial and cleaning maintenance services for a 14,520 square-foot, single-story office containing 52 offices, 1 conference room, 1 common area, and 3 bathrooms with 85 percent carpet coverage. Services must be performed Monday through Friday between 5:00 PM and 5:00 AM and include daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual cleaning tasks with specified deliverables. The vendor must supply all consumable materials including toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, chemicals, trash liners, and air fresheners, provide commercial-quality equipment, and maintain EPA-registered disinfectants effective against bloodborne pathogens. Required qualifications include North Carolina Secretary of State registration, criminal background checks on all personnel conducted at vendor expense within 90 days of contract execution, and HUB program participation. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid site visit on May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET with contact Taneka Sanders (919-664-1200), written questions due by May 19, 2026, state responses by May 21, 2026, and bids due May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET for public opening. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsive bid meeting specifications, past performance, relations with citizens and employees, and total cost to the state.
The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) program set-aside targeting 10 percent utilization of diverse firms, which applies to all vendors responding to this solicitation. The contract term is one year from the effective date, with the state holding the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms with written notice provided five days before each term expiration. Vendors must begin work within five business days of contract execution and submit complete pricing through the state's eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal) system, including monthly costs for all janitorial services, cleaning supplies, and products, plus separate line items for annual floor stripping and waxing and annual venetian blind washing. No incumbent vendor or budget range is specified in the available solicitation documents. The state reserves the right to reject all bids, award to multiple vendors, or cancel the solicitation entirely at its discretion.
North Carolina 5/22/26, 2:00 PM 5/13/26, 12:00 AM