Description
The State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking competitive sealed bids for qualified vendors to provide trained Emergency Response Support Personnel on an as‑needed basis to augment and evaluate existing emergency management staff. The contract will support the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and related coordination facilities, covering logistics, operations, planning, recovery, and other emergency management functions. Work may be performed at the SEOC, alternate locations, or in impacted areas throughout the state. The agreement is a three‑year agency‑specific contract with no minimum or maximum quantity guarantees; the State will order services only as emergencies arise. Vendors must be registered North Carolina vendors in good standing and submit bids through the NC e‑Procurement (Ariba) system.
• Scope: Provide supplemental emergency management personnel (e.g., Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, etc.)
• Duration: Initial term of 3 years, with work ordered on an “as‑needed” basis
• Delivery: Personnel may be assigned to SEOC, alternate sites, or field locations within North Carolina
• Submission: Bids due November 17 2026, 2:00 PM ET via Microsoft Teams/Ariba; questions due October 28 2026
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive price meeting specifications, with emphasis on past performance and financial stability
• Mandatory certifications: E‑Verify, debarment checks, compliance with state/federal employment and anti‑discrimination statutes.