Third-Party Safety Engagement

Guilford County, North Carolina is seeking qualified third-party safety consultants through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process to support the County's Risk Management Department. The procurement seeks comprehensive occupational health and safety services with primary objectives of ensuring regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local standards, minimizing workplace hazards, and promoting a safe work environment for County employees. Key deliverables will likely include comprehensive safety assessments, risk mitigation strategies, regulatory compliance reviews, and employee safety training programs. The solicitation requires bidders to demonstrate expertise in occupational health and safety consulting, with a strong background in identifying and addressing workplace safety challenges. A non-mandatory Pre-Proposal ZoomGov Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., and potential bidders can submit questions via email until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The proposal submission deadline is April 10, 2025, with bidding documents available through Guilford County's Vendor Self Service automated bidding system.

The county explicitly encourages participation from minority-owned and women-owned businesses, suggesting potential set-aside or preference considerations for these enterprise types. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the provided documentation, the county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process. Legal notices related to this bid can be published on the Guilford County Electronic Legal Notices website, in compliance with S.L. 2017-210 and Guilford County Ordinance Chapter 17. The solicitation appears to be an open competition, without explicit restrictions on company size or type beyond the implied requirement of having specialized safety consulting expertise. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation, which suggests the county will evaluate proposals based on comprehensive value, qualifications, and proposed approach to workplace safety management.