RFI 2026 - DEVELOPMENT PARTNER TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A FACILITY

The Purpose of the Cumberland County, North Carolina, in issuing this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather information from qualified, experienced Development Firms to build and maintain a facility using the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners approved Unhoused Support Center design, and lease it to the County, including any lease-to-own or purchase option the respondent offers. The County is looking for a development partner that can act as an extension of Cumberland County, managing every phase of facility creation.

This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP), nor a guarantee of future contract opportunities. The goal is to explore innovative approaches for Cumberland County, NC and gather insights into potential partners that can enhance the quality of life and support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Women, Children and Men for a future temporary emergency shelter.

We request all interested Service providers and Vendors respond providing the following information should detail expertise and experience in these areas:

Service Provider Organization Information

• Organization/Business Name
• Contact Information (Name, Title, Phone, Email)
• Statement of Qualifications, include your website address.
• Description of relevant prior experience, how many years each area of expertise

Development Partner

• Experience with construction of temporary emergency shelters
• Ability to execute construction project with Design Development Documents
• Experience of Project Manager that will be assigned to this project
• Provide strategic oversight, resource allocation, risk management and project coordination utilizing a build-to suit model
• Effective communication ensuring transparency
• Ability to secure local zoning and building approvals as well as positive community involvement
• Critical to meet on time delivery, prefer in-house construction capabilities

Cost Model

• Lease-to-own option
• Lease only option
• Cost of construction budget

Facility Requirements

• 24,000 square feet
• Serves men, women and children
• Must have kennel for ADA accommodations
• Must be able to accommodate 100 people or more (individuals and families, men, women and children)
• Must be a Facility that is ADA state compliance with kitchen, bathrooms, overall facility and parking lot ADA accessible
• Must be able to pass yearly inspections provided by county environmental department
• The County requires before any consideration, that your organization as a service provider be in good financial standards with the state of NC and with the IRS and no liens on your building facility or diligent (Building) debts (if considered for a contract this information will be verified)
• Floor plan attached

Complete RFI responses must be emailed to hskeens@cumberlandcountync.gov on or before **4:00 PM ET on November 9, 2026**. The subject line of the email must identify the RFI title: RFI 2026- DEVELOPMENT PARTNER TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A FACILITY.

The RFI packet may be found on the Cumberland County website Vendor Self Service Site, https://cumberlandcountync.munisselfservice.com/vss/Vendors/VBids/Default.aspx .

Responses received after the Due Date/Time will not be considered. Cumberland County reserves the right to terminate this RFI at any time, as determined by County in its sole discretion.

Vendors are responsible for all costs associated with the preparation, submittal, and presentation of their responses. This RFI is not a solicitation for bids or proposals.

Submissions must not exceed 6 pages in length. Please adhere to the following format when assembling the response:

• An 8.5” X 11” format, either vertical or horizontal
• A font size no smaller than 11 points
• Do not include any web links or any materials not requested in this RFI

**Prohibited communications:** Each vendor submitting a response (including its representatives, sub-contractors and/or suppliers) is prohibited from having any communications with any person outside of the contact listed before. A Vendor not in compliance with this provision may be disqualified from contract award.

Cumberland County will review responses to identify qualified experienced service providers. Qualified providers may be invited to discuss capabilities in detail before potential negotiations or further procurement processes.