NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR BIDS
COLUMBUS COUNTY
FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE (FMA 2020) PROGRAM;
DEMOLITION PHASE
Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by Columbus County, North Carolina until 2:00 P.M. EST, November 18, 2025. Bids will be opened at the same date and time aforementioned. Please submit all bids in a sealed envelope. Winning bidder will be contacted by the Planning Department.
October 28, 2025
Project Summary:
Columbus County has received funding through the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA 2020) Grant Program for the voluntary acquisition and demolition of substantially damaged residential structures located within identified flood-prone areas. The purpose of this program is to reduce future flood losses by permanently removing at-risk properties from the floodplain and returning the land to open space use.
The County, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management (NCDEM), is seeking qualified and licensed demolition contractors to perform demolition, asbestos abatement (if present), and site restoration services for selected residential properties acquired under the FMA 2020 program.
Project work will include, but is not limited to:
- Demolition and removal of all above-ground structures, slabs, foundations, driveways, and other impervious surfaces;
- Asbestos abatement and proper disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations (where identified in asbestos inspection reports);
- Capping, removal, or abandonment of all existing utilities (water, sewer/septic, gas, and electrical) in compliance with county and state standards;
- Proper disposal of all debris in approved facilities;
- Grading and seeding of disturbed areas for site stabilization and restoration.
Bid Information:
Demolition specifications are available from the Columbus County Planning Department. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the County’s procurement policies and procedures. Please submit all bids to Columbus County Planning Department, 127 West Webster St., Whiteville, NC, 28472
Contact Information:
For full details or to obtain bid documents, please contact:
Columbus County Planning Department, 910 640-6608