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Cumberland County

Unhoused Support Center Development Partner

Due
Nov 9, 2026
Questions due
Oct 30, 2026
Budget
$5,000,000 – $15,000,000
Estimate
Location
  • North Carolina, United States
Posted
Oct 26, 2026
Category
Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

SUMMARY

Cumberland County is seeking a development partner to build and maintain a 24,000 square foot unhoused support center facility based on an approved design.
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DESCRIPTION

Cumberland County, North Carolina, is issuing this Request for Information to identify qualified development firms to build and maintain a 24,000 square foot unhoused support center. The facility must serve men, women, and children, include an ADA-compliant kennel, and accommodate at least 100 people. The County is interested in lease-to-own or lease-only models and requires a partner to manage all phases of facility creation, including securing zoning and building approvals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have experience with construction of temporary emergency shelters
  • Must have ability to execute construction project with Design Development Documents
  • Must have ability to secure local zoning and building approvals
  • Must have positive community involvement experience
  • Must have in-house construction capabilities preferred
  • Must be in good financial standing with the state of North Carolina and the IRS
  • Must have no liens on building facility or diligent building debts
  • Must be able to pass yearly inspections provided by county environmental department

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TIMELINE

Date of Issue: October 26th, 2026

Questions Due Date: October 30th, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET

RFI Due Date: November 9th, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET

Issuing Agency

Cumberland County

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $5,000,000 – $15,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Cumberland County. The work is located in North Carolina, United States.

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