How to bid on a temporary emergency shelter for Cumberland County

What Cumberland County is seeking

Cumberland County is seeking a provider to operate a temporary emergency shelter and provide the shelter facility under RFP 27-21-ADM.

This opportunity may suit a firm able to provide both shelter operations and a facility. The solicitation is listed under the security category.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 23, 2026. Responses are due November 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Submit your response as directed in the posting before the deadline. Check the solicitation documents for the exact submission process and any other dates.

Who this opportunity may suit

Consider this RFP if your organization can provide a temporary shelter facility and operate it as a service provider. Review the full documents to confirm the work and response requirements fit your capabilities.

How to access 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 publicly viewable without an account.

Responding requires free eVP vendor registration. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, follow the submission instructions in this posting. Confirm where and how to submit in the solicitation documents.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full RFP and use its requirements to organize your response. Explain how your organization would provide the facility and operate the shelter, addressing the requested details directly.

Allow time to complete registration and prepare your submission. Check that all required materials are included and that your response is submitted through the specified method before 3:00 PM ET on November 9, 2026.