10-RFP-1645489382-SMD-Composting Subject Matter Expert

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Emergency Programs Division is seeking a Composting Subject Matter Expert through Request for Proposal #10-RFP-1645489382-SMD for provisional disaster recovery services. The RFP aims to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for comprehensive carcass and carbon material processing support during extensive animal mortality events following disasters. Required services include site assessments, appropriate disposal method determination, carbon source material evaluation, compost windrow oversight, carcass extraction and transport coordination, and provision of necessary equipment and operators. All personnel must be USDA-APHIS certified where applicable. The proposal is due on August 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with an initial contract term of three years. Evaluation will be conducted using a Best Value procurement method, considering project organization, technical approach, vendor experience, references, and pricing in descending order of importance. Key personnel categories include Senior Composting Subject Matter Expert, Composting Subject Matter Expert, Subject Matter Experts in Training, and Composting Technicians.

The State of North Carolina encourages HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation, with a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as subcontractors. The contract value exceeds $1,000,000, which requires higher-tier insurance coverage. Vendors must be prepared to cover incident-related expenses including lodging, travel, and meals for their employees and subcontractors. The pricing structure is comprehensive, covering five personnel categories with specific annual hour allocations and an administrative fee to cover logistical costs, personal protective equipment, lodging, per diem, equipment, and supplies. The total annual billable hours across all categories are 5,940, indicating a substantial and complex service requirement. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the detailed specifications suggest a rigorous selection process focused on finding a highly qualified and experienced contractor capable of managing complex disaster recovery composting operations.