Urgent Home Repairs

The City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina Housing & Community Development Department is requesting proposals for urgent home repairs across ten single-family residential properties under RFP 320-110926AG, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on September 29, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 331 S. Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Late arrivals will not be permitted to bid.

The scope encompasses HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, electrical panel upgrades, roofing, carpentry, painting, drywall, and floor coverings tailored to each property's needs. All work must comply with the current North Carolina State Building Code, City of Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Standards for Single-Family Structures, and applicable local building, electrical, and plumbing codes. Contractors must be licensed in their respective trades (electrical, HVAC, and plumbing). Lead-based paint (RRP) certification is required for pre-1978 properties. Properties in historic districts require approval from the Community Development Rehab Specialist before exterior modifications. Bidders must provide at least three references for similar projects, use new materials only, remediate defects within one year of final payment, furnish all manufacturer and supplier warranties, and provide a two-year warranty for roof replacement work.

The maximum budget is $20,000 per property, with individual bid amounts required for each trade and specific work item. Work must begin within 60 days of proposal opening at the rates proposed, with offers valid for at least 60 days from opening. Bidders must certify non-collusion, non-debarment status, and E-Verify compliance and provide proof of authorized signatory authority. Written questions are due October 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses posted as addenda by October 2, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via mail, FedEx, UPS, or hand delivery to the Purchasing Department; faxed and emailed responses will not be accepted.