Comprehensive Vegetative Waste and Emergency Debris Management Plan

Cumberland County, North Carolina is requesting qualifications for engineering services to develop a Comprehensive Vegetative Waste and Emergency Debris Management Plan, with qualifications due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due August 6, 2026. The project is federally funded through a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) planning agreement with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan, triggering Davis-Bacon wage requirements, American Iron and Steel provisions, Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR Section 200) compliance, and federal debarment and suspension verification through SAM.gov.

The scope centers on developing a storm vegetative debris management program at the Wilkes Road Composting Facility with potential expansion to the Ann Street Landfill, temporary disaster debris sites, and collection centers. Deliverables include a project prioritization list and Benefit Cost Analysis report; assessments of waste generation, characterization, collection processes, capacity, and technology; permitting and construction considerations for aerobic composting infrastructure; and design and construction administration services. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in vegetative management and compost system design; document prior experience with federally funded projects (including SRF, USDA-RD, and FEMA funding); and show capability in environmental assessment, pilot testing, public outreach, zoning and wetlands analysis, and permitting.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: Firm Qualifications (20%), Relevant Experience (25%), Project Approach including Schedule (15%), Project Team Qualifications (25%), and Firm References (15%). The County reserves the right to reject all proposals, award to multiple vendors, and conduct interviews with selected proposers. Submissions are limited to 25 standard typewritten pages in 11-point font or larger and must include firm history, licensure and insurance documentation, proposed project manager and staff qualifications, prior project references from the past three years, experience with DBE classification, and proposed deliverables and timelines. Submission address: Cumberland County Solid Waste, Attention: Johnny Scott, Environmental Resources Project Manager, 698 Ann Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301.