Housing Repair and Urgent Repair

The City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina Housing & Community Development Department is requesting proposals for housing repair and urgent repair services to assist moderate-income homeowners under RFP 320-240426AG, with proposals due June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on May 26, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 331 S. Franklin Street. Attendance at the site visit is strictly enforced; late arrivals will not be permitted to sign in, and bids from unrepresented vendors will not be accepted.

The scope encompasses HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall, floor coverings, electrical, and roofing repairs tailored to individual properties. Contractors must obtain and pay for all permits, handle debris removal, provide a two-year warranty on roof replacement work, and ensure all materials are new with no reused items. RRP firm certification and renovator letters are required for pre-1978 properties under North Carolina Renovate, Repair and Paint Rule compliance. Historic district guidelines apply to affected properties, and contractors must consult with the Community Development Rehab Specialist before work begins. Proposals must include at least three professional references demonstrating similar scope and satisfactory performance.

Maximum project budgets are $20,000 for Housing Repair and Urgent Housing Repairs and $40,000 to $50,000 for H.O.M.E Project Repairs (non-lead and lead scenarios, respectively). Funding derives from the 2023–2025 Biennium Appropriation of the North Carolina General Assembly State Grant. Written questions are due May 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses posted as addenda by May 29, 2026. Contractors must submit proposals to City of Rocky Mount Purchasing, Attn: RFP #320-240426AG, 331 S. Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27802 via U.S. Mail, FedEx, UPS, or hand delivery only.