Residential elevation projects beaufort county elevation

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management (NCEM) is issuing a Request for Proposal for residential elevation construction services in Beaufort County stemming from Storm #4568. This procurement seeks prequalified prime contractors to complete elevation projects for eight residential properties located in Washington and Belhaven, with seven properties requiring full elevation construction and one requiring only pre-elevation design and permitting services pending FEMA Section 106 consultation completion. The scope of work encompasses three primary phases: Pre-Elevation services including feasibility analysis, home inspections, architectural consultation, site surveys, geotechnical analysis, environmental and structural inspections, engineering design, and permitting; Elevation Construction including site preparation, utility work, structural lifting, foundation work, access construction, and temporary lodging provisions; and Post-Elevation services including final surveys, site restoration, deed recording, Certificate of Occupancy obtainment, and demobilization. Properties range from 1,360 to 4,013 square feet with Base Flood Elevations between 5 and 10 feet and proposed Design Flood Elevations between 8 and 12 feet. Contractors must submit detailed itemized bids on the provided worksheet for each property on a firm fixed-price basis (per-square-foot or lump-sum), obtain Certificates of Occupancy, and provide one-year and ten-year structural warranties. The initial contract term extends 12 months from the effective date or until project completion, with State options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. Proposals are due February 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, and contractors must provide anticipated project timeframes for completion, which will serve as a key evaluation criterion for meeting HMGP deadlines and goals. Contractors must demonstrate financial capacity, bonding capability, and qualifications documentation, and must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to contract execution.

The procurement requires compliance with federal FEMA funding regulations through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), federal prevailing wage standards, and Davis-Bacon Act requirements. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation with $500,000 employer's liability limits, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000, and Automobile Liability of $500,000. The State will retain up to five percent of progress payments as retainage, released upon final project acceptance, and will assess liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays beyond the contracted completion date. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are detailed in the provided procurement documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The RFP incorporates extensive federal and state terms and conditions, FEMA rules and regulations, and construction general conditions by reference. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the publicly available solicitation documents; contractors must develop competitive pricing based on individual property requirements and submit detailed bid worksheets for evaluation.