14B NCAC 03 .0508          Criteria for evaluating bids for CONTRACT RESPONSE TEAM

(a)  Bidding agency shall:

(1)           submit an offer via courier, United States Mail, or hand delivered to the NCEM State Emergency Operations Center by an authorized representative of a local unit of government, tribal government, or corporation that maintains an active response agreement with a local or tribal unit of government;

(2)           provide a plan for the bidding entity to deploy the required personnel;

(3)           provide a plan for the bidding entity to maintain the required number of personnel trained per Rule .0509 of this Section; and

(4)           ensure all participating members possess the qualifications outlined in Rule 0509 of this Section.

(b)  Bids shall be evaluated on:

(1)           geographic location of team base;

(2)           ability to maintain the required number of trained personnel to ensure response readiness;

(3)           ability to maintain and care for any program-provided equipment;

(4)           availability of local equipment to support response activities;

(5)           availability to maintain dedicated administrative staff to ensure management of administrative duties, training, and logistical requirements;

(6)           experience responding to hazardous materials incidents as a technician-level entry capability;

(7)           consistent with federal procurement rules as outlined in 2 CFR Part 200 which is adopted and incorporated by reference with subsequent changes or amendments pursuant to 150B-21.6 and can be found at no cost at: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200; and

(8)           consistent with State procurement rules as outlined in 01 NCAC 05 which is adopted and incorporated by reference with subsequent changes or amendments pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.6 and can be found at no cost at: http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac.asp?folderName=\Title%2001%20-%20Administration\Chapter%2005%20-%20Purchase%20and%20Contract.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 166A-22; 166A-23;

Eff. March 1, 2024.