Prime Contractors for Residential Construction Services Acquisition and Demolition

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management (NCEM), Hazard Mitigation Office is conducting a Request for Prequalification (RFPQ #19-RFPQ-1653309857-GSX) to identify skilled Prime Contractors for residential property acquisition and structure demolition services statewide. The procurement is open on an ongoing basis until July 20, 2026, with the first wave of Requests for Bid (RFB) anticipated in August 2025. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive project services including project scoping, pre-construction activities, construction and demolition work, post-construction services, and project closeout for eligible structures. The ultimate goal is converting properties to open "green" space and mitigating flood-related risks. Evaluation criteria are extensive, encompassing company experience, safety records, construction capabilities, and compliance with federal regulations. Contractors must demonstrate financial stability, provide bonding and insurance evidence, and possess experience in acquisition, demolition, and environmental mitigation services. To be considered, contractors must achieve a minimum prequalification score of 80 out of 100.

The contract features tiered project categorizations based on contract value: under $30,000, between $30,000-$499,999, and $500,000 or above, with each tier having distinct bidding and award methodologies. There is a specific emphasis on HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation, suggesting potential set-aside or preference considerations for disadvantaged businesses. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the tiered structure implies a range of potential contract values from small-scale projects under $30,000 to significant demolition and acquisition efforts exceeding $500,000. The procurement appears designed to create a pre-qualified vendor pool that can respond to various residential property mitigation projects across North Carolina, with awards potentially based on lowest responsible price or best value. Contractors will be expected to integrate with existing emergency management infrastructure and demonstrate capability to support the state's flood mitigation and property transformation objectives.