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This week the Governor announced the next round of state GREAT grants which includes a grant to Connect Holding II, LLC (dba Brightspeed) for expansion of fiber to the home broadband in Vance County.  The grant amount totaled $1,970,990.20 and will be used to serve 664 additional households in Vance County.  We anticipate hearing from the state in the coming days on the specific areas to be served with these funds.  This project is a part of the County’s efforts to partner with and encourage our internet service providers to expand coverage to the unserved and underserved areas of the County.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuant to the General Statutes of North Carolina, statements of qualification will be received for the following:

JAIL SPACE AND FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Vance County Government and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office are seeking firms interested in providing services for a Jail Needs Assessment. Statements of qualification will be accepted until 1:00 PM on Monday, September 26, 2022 for the above named item. Prior experience in jail needs assessments is encouraged. Vance County encourages submittals from minority businesses by providing certified minorities an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of the RFQ process. One digital copy in .pdf format of said statements of qualifications must be submitted by email to Vance County’s Finance Director, Katherine Bigelow at kbigelow@vancecounty.org. Additional RFQ submittal requirements may be obtained by contacting Ms. Bigelow at 252-738-2006.

A complete copy of the RFQ can be obtained here:  Jail Space and Facility Needs Assessment RFQ

For a limited time only, the county water district is offering a significant reduction in the fee for connecting to the county’s water system.  Beginning August 1st through September 30th the connection fee will be reduced to $125.  This reduction applies to standard 3/4 inch residential water taps.  The normal connection fee is $1,795 or $2,545 if the waterline is located on the opposite side of the road from a residents property.  During this incentive period the new fee is $125.  For more information or to signup for county water contact Envirolink, Inc. at 252-235-4900 or toll free at 1-888-754-9878.  Envirolink serves as the operator of the Vance County Water System.

The Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for development of a five year strategic plan.  Interested firms can view the full submittal requirements at the following link: https://www.vancecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RFP-for-Strategic-Planing-Vance-County.pdf

Last evening (June 6, 2022) the board of commissioners approved the FY22-23 Budget.  Full highlights of the budget can be viewed by clicking HERE!

Last evening (May 2, 2022) County Manager McMillen presented the recommended FY22-23 budget to the board of commissioners.  The complete budget document is available on the county website.  Click here for the document.  

For information on the 2024 Tax Revaluation Process click here.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00pm on March 22, 2022, in the Vance County Administrative Conference Room, at 122 Young St, Henderson, NC for the construction of the Vance County Department of Social Services Relocation – Head Start Renovation at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read.

Department of Social Services Relocation
Vance County Head Start Renovations
Vance County

The Project includes approximately 8,840 square feet of renovation area including one classroom wing and a small area of the senior center, and an ADA ramp out of the Gymnasium. Renovations consist primarily of selective demolition and associated new work, some new finishes, new exterior windows and doors, and all associated plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire alarm work. Limited site work is also included.

Bids will be received for Single Prime Contracts. All proposals shall be lump sum.

Pre-Bid Meeting

An open Pre-bid Meeting will be held at 2:00pm on March 15, 2022, at the project site located at 500 N Beckford Drive, Henderson, NC 27536. The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, bidding procedures and bid forms.

Complete plans, specifications and contract documents will be open for inspection in the offices of Oakley Collier Architects, P.A., 109 Candlewood Rd, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 at 252-937-2500, and in the plan rooms of the Carolinas Associated General Contractors, Raleigh, NC, in the local North Carolina offices of Dodge Data & Analytics, and in the Eastern Regional Office of Construction Market Data in Norcross, GA and in Minority Plan Rooms in the NC Institute of Minority Economic Development, Inc in Durham, NC and in East Coast Digital – Minority Plan Room Provider, Greenville, NC.

Complete plans and specifications for this project are available free of charge for a Digital Download or for $350.00 (refundable) deposit by cash or certified check for hard copies. Either format can be obtained from Oakley Collier Architects, 109 Candlewood Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 (252.937.2500) beginning March 3, 2022, during normal office hours. Plans will also be available in the plan rooms of the Carolinas Associated General Contractors, Raleigh, NC, in the local North Carolina offices of Dodge Data & Analytics, and in the Construct Connect in Norcross, GA and in Minority Plan Rooms in the NC Institute of Minority Economic Development, Inc in Durham, NC and in East Coast Digital – Minority Plan Room Provider, Greenville, NC.

All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license as required under the state laws governing their respective trades.

General contractors are notified that Chapter 87, Article 1, General Statutes of North Carolina, will be observed in receiving and awarding general contracts. General contractors submitting bids on this project must have license classification for “Unlimited”.

Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a certified check drawn on some bank or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, of an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal or in lieu thereof a bidder may offer a bid bond of five percent (5%) of the bid executed by a surety company licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute such bonds, conditioned that the surety will, upon demand forthwith make payment to the obligee upon said bond if the bidder fails to execute the contract in accordance with the bid bond. Said deposit shall be retained by the Owner as liquidated damages in event of failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract within ten days after the award or to give satisfactory surety as required by law.

A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond will be required for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

Payment will be made based on ninety-five percent (95%) of monthly estimates and final payment made upon completion and acceptance of work.

No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 60 days.

The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

Owner: Jordan McMillen, County Manager
Vance County
122 Young St, Suite B
Henderson, NC 27536

Architect: Oakley Collier Architects, PA
109 Candlewood Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

The County Commissioners will hold their annual planning retreat from 9AM to 2PM on Thursday, March 3rd.  The meeting will occur in the commissioners meeting room and they intend to discuss results from the salary survey, review financial and budget outlook, review proposed Capital Projects, and establish goals for the coming year.

Due to the inclement weather, the commissioners meeting scheduled for this evening (January 3, 2022) has been postponed until next Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6PM.