4827-0010 Polk County Acquisition and Demolition Group 1

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management is requesting bids from prequalified vendors on acquisition and demolition construction services under Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project 4827-0010 for Polk County, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Only vendors prequalified under RFPQ #19-RFPQ-1653309857-GSX are eligible.

Work covers three mandatory properties and three optional properties located in Tryon and Saluda. Acquisition scope includes property owner notification, title searches, appraisals at pre-disaster fair market value, written purchase offers, and closing activities. Demolition scope includes pre-demolition evaluation, permitting, utility disconnection, structural demolition, removal of underground improvements and secondary structures, debris removal, land restoration, and post-demolition evaluation. Vendors must complete acquisition within 90 days of the pre-acquisition conference and demolition within 60 to 90 days of settlement.

Pricing is firm fixed price inclusive of labor, materials, transportation, overhead, and profit. Separate line-item pricing is required for projects valued at $30,000 or above; composite pricing may be negotiated for projects under $30,000. For projects exceeding $500,000, bids must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond and will require 100% performance and payment bonds at the pre-demolition conference. Vendors must propose an overall project timeframe in days from Notice to Proceed through final closeout.

The initial contract term is one year beginning on the final execution date. Work must begin within 14 business days of the effective date. All vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and must utilize minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms when possible. Funding is federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assistance. Written questions are due June 29, 2026.