1. (a) Bidding agency shall:

   1. (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. (2) provide a plan for the bidding entity to deploy the required personnel;
   3. (3) provide a plan for the bidding entity to maintain the required number of personnel trained per Rule .0509 of this Section; and
   4. (4) ensure all participating members possess the qualifications outlined in Rule 0509 of this Section.

2. (b) Bids shall be evaluated on:

   1. (1) geographic location of team base;
   2. (2) ability to maintain the required number of trained personnel to ensure response readiness;
   3. (3) ability to maintain and care for any program-provided equipment;
   4. (4) availability of local equipment to support response activities;
   5. (5) availability to maintain dedicated administrative staff to ensure management of administrative duties, training, and logistical requirements;
   6. (6) experience responding to hazardous materials incidents as a technician-level entry capability;
   7. (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. (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.