Code Enforcement Abatement Contractor(s)

The City of Greenville's Neighborhood and Business Services Department/Code Enforcement Division is seeking Code Enforcement Abatement Contractor(s) through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for services covering multiple code enforcement activities. The procurement encompasses grass cutting, boarding up structures, painting boarded-up openings, public nuisance abatement (including lot clean-up, debris removal, and graffiti removal), emergency abatement services, and special project work on an indefinite quantity basis. Contractors must bid on all service categories and meet specific response time requirements: 48 hours maximum for grass cutting and public nuisance abatement, 24 hours maximum for boarding up and emergency services, and 24 hours maximum for special projects. The proposal submission deadline is Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with bid opening at 9:05 a.m. in the Municipal Building's third-floor conference room. Evaluation criteria will allocate points across bid amounts (30 points), project approach (25 points), qualifications (20 points), references (10 points), and additional factors like affirmation, insurance proof, and local vendor status (5 points each), totaling 100 possible points.

The contract includes goals for Minority Business Enterprise (4%) and Women Business Enterprise (4%) participation, with a Local Preference Policy in place. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers Compensation Insurance as required by North Carolina law, and Commercial Automobile Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Additional requirements include registering with the City's Vendor Self Service portal, complying with E-Verify requirements under North Carolina General Statutes, and providing proof of compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. The contract will run from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with no specified minimum or maximum service requirements. Compensation will be based on parcel size, service category, and additional qualifying costs as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer. Invoices will be submitted bi-weekly or monthly and processed for payment within 30 days of receipt and approval. While no specific budget range is provided, the indefinite quantity nature of the contract suggests flexibility in potential service volume and corresponding compensation.