How to bid on insurance broker services for Gaston County

What Gaston County is buying

Gaston County is seeking qualified firms to provide insurance brokerage services as needed, including access to insurance markets, insurance advisory services, and direct risk-management support.

This RFP may suit firms with relevant insurance brokerage and risk-management experience that can provide the requested professional services.

Deadlines and delivery

Written questions are due by noon Eastern on November 9, 2026. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern on December 14, 2026. The RFP says proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.

Proposals may be mailed or hand delivered to Gaston County Finance, Attn: Debbie Stone-Muller, 128 West Main Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052. Label the proposal “RFP # 2027-0021, INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES.”

Who this opportunity suits

This professional-services opportunity is for qualified insurance brokerage firms able to support insurance market access, provide consultative advice, and assist with risk management. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the full requirements and whether your firm is a fit.

How to access the solicitation and respond

Open the solicitation on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) using the “View original source” option. The posting and document list are public. Responding through eVP requires free vendor registration.

Read the full RFP, attachments, forms, and any addenda. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool for responses; otherwise, submit as the posting directs before the deadline. The RFP also allows mailing or hand delivery to the address above.

Send written questions to [email protected] by the stated question deadline. Monitor the County bid posting and eVP for addenda; only written addenda issued by the County modify or supplement the RFP.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Use the RFP and its forms as your checklist. Address the requested brokerage, advisory, market-access, and risk-management services directly, and make it easy for reviewers to find each response.

Submit questions before the cutoff if a requirement is unclear. Check for addenda before sending your proposal, follow the stated delivery or submission instructions, and leave enough time for delivery or portal submission before the deadline.