Cumberland County Request for Information for Unhoused Support Center Facility Development and Maintenance

Cumberland County, North Carolina, seeks information from qualified development firms to build, maintain, and lease a 24,000-square-foot facility to serve as a future temporary emergency shelter. The county requires a development partner to manage every phase of facility creation using a county-approved design, offering lease-only or lease-to-own models for a shelter accommodating over 100 men, women, and children. Legally qualified vendors, onshore USA organizations, competitive providers, and nonprofit organizations may respond individually or in partnerships. Interested parties must submit questions to Assistant County Manager Heather Skeens by October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Complete RFI responses must be submitted via email by November 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Submissions are limited to 6 pages on 8.5" x 11" format with a font size of at least 11 points and must detail organizational information, qualifications, construction experience, and cost models.