Prime Contractors for Residential Construction and Demolition Services

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, through its Emergency Management Division, has issued a Request for Prequalification (RFPQ) for prime contractors specializing in residential construction services focused on property acquisition and demolition across the state. The solicitation, posted on July 21, 2025, invites firms to apply continuously through July 20, 2026, to be included on a qualified contractor list for subsequent contract awards via Requests for Bid. This prequalification process requires detailed vendor submissions covering experience, certifications, and adherence to federal and state regulatory standards, including environmental safety and asbestos and lead-based paint abatement. Contractors must demonstrate strong construction and administrative service experience, comparable project history, financial and legal compliance, and maintain office operations within North Carolina to receive evaluation points. The RFPQ itself is not a contract but a prerequisite step for participation in future procurements under state Hazard Mitigation Assistance efforts. Key contractual obligations demand licensed general contractors with accredited asbestos inspector credentials, assignment of a Construction Services Manager and Safety Officer, and adherence to OSHA workplace safety and federal funding requirements. Deliverables include timely property acquisition and demolition timely completion, accompanied by progress reports submitted monthly and weekly updates to the state’s Emergency Management Division. Inspection responsibilities rest primarily with the prime contractor, while formal acceptance lies with the state, ensuring compliance with FEMA guidelines and state statutes. The contract maintains strict provisions on personnel qualifications, criminal and civil disclosures, data privacy protections, prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment, and compliance with federal transparency, lobbying, and funding accountability statutes. Documentation such as prequalification questionnaires, certifications, and references form attachments to proposals, which must be submitted electronically and include both signed and redacted versions by the specified deadline. The evaluation process incorporates multiple factors weighted for experience, past performance, litigation history, and plan inclusions for diversity participation, with awards determined by best value or price competitiveness aligned with state interests.