Cumberland County NC MUNIS #823

Development Partner for Cumberland County Unhoused Support Center

Cumberland County, North Carolina, is seeking a development partner for a County-designed Unhoused Support Center. - Government buyer: Cumberland County, North Carolina; County Manager’s Office. The attachment identifies Heather Skeens, Assistant County Manager. - Opportunity: An RFI seeking information from qualified development partners—not a bid or proposal request—to build and maintain the facility and lease it to the County. - Facility requirements: Approximately 24,000 square feet and capacity for at least 100 people, including individuals, families, men, women, and children. The facility must include an ADA-accommodating kennel and accessible kitchen, bathrooms, building, and parking, and pass annual County environmental inspections. - Requested services: Project oversight and coordination; construction using the County-approved design and Design Development Documents; zoning and building approvals; ongoing facility maintenance; and a cost model covering construction and lease or purchase options. Lease-only, lease-to-own, and purchase options are being considered. - Partner capabilities sought: Relevant shelter and build-to-suit experience, qualified project management, risk and resource management, community involvement, transparent communication, and ability to deliver on time. In-house construction capability is preferred. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or private vendors are named. The facility design is County-approved.

Description

Cumberland County, North Carolina, is seeking information from qualified development firms interested in building and maintaining a facility using the County-approved Unhoused Support Center design, and leasing it to the County. The County is considering lease-to-own or purchase options as well as lease-only arrangements. The facility requirements include approximately 24,000 square feet, capacity for at least 100 people, ADA accessibility, and a kennel for ADA accommodations. This is an RFI, not a request for bids or proposals or a guarantee of a future contract; responses are due November 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

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