Evidence Storage Systems Procurement and Facility Relocation

The Raleigh Police Department is requesting proposals for evidence storage systems procurement and facility relocation services under RFP 274-RPD1-27, with proposals due October 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST and a pre-proposal conference and site visit on September 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Contractors may respond to any or all of three service options: Option 1 (moving services only — disassembly and reassembly of four-post shelving units from current location to a new warehouse); Option 2 (shelving and storage solutions only — new industrial-grade shelving and storage systems for the new facility); or Option 3 (both moving services and shelving solutions combined). The site visit encompasses two locations: 218 W. Cabarrus Street and 2315 Atlantic Avenue in Raleigh.

Contractor eligibility requires five years in business, registration with the North Carolina Secretary of State, and appropriate licensing and insurance including Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million, Automobile Liability of $1 million, and Workers' Compensation with $1 million employers' liability. All project employees must pass background checks. Proposers must submit three business references from similar projects completed within the past five years and provide financial statements demonstrating stability.

Evaluation criteria totals 75 points from six categories: Corporate Background and Experience (15 points), Firm Financial Stability (10 points), Project Understanding (30 points), Project Approach (15 points), Team Firm Experience (15 points), and Proposed Cost (15 points), with potential interview or demonstration points adding 1–5 points. Compensation is determined on a not-to-exceed basis with NET 30 payment terms. Written questions are due September 23, 2026, with City responses anticipated September 30. The evaluation meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2026, with interviews potentially on October 23 and selection announcement tentatively October 30. Proposers must submit one signed original, one electronic PDF on USB Flash Drive, and five copies to the designated address.