House Relocation Services RFP# 25-26-26C
House Relocation Services
Request for Proposal
R F P #25-26-26C
Proposal Due Date:
May 27, 2026
9:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time)
Contact Person: Virgil D. Smith, Sr.
Title: Construction Coordinator
Phone Number: 252-329-4503
Email Address:
CommunityDevelopment@greenvillenc.gov
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House Relocation Services RFP# 25-26-26C
Date: 5/20/2026
Subject: House Relocation Services
Contact: Virgil Smith, Construction
Coordinator
The City of Greenville, Pitt Community College, along with local and private partners are working together to
create the 50-in-10 Affordable Housing Initiative. The goal is to build 50 affordable homes in and around the
West Greenville area, within the next 10 years. Beginning in August 2025, the City of Greenville & Pitt Community
College began constructing three affordable homes that will be located on Davis, Imperial and Cherry Street. The
homes will consist of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms at approximately 1300-1500 sq. ft. We are seeking proposals
from licensed house relocation contractors. It is the intent of this RFP to have the successful contractor enter
into a Professional Services Contract with the City, for a period of one year. The requirements for submitting a
Proposal are stated in the attached Request for Proposal (the “RFP”).
Sealed proposals endorsed House Relocation Services to be furnished to the City of Greenville (the “City”) will
be received by the Community & Development Services Department, Community Development Division at 201
W. 5th Street, Greenville, NC or by electronic submission email to Community Development@greenvillenc.gov
no later than May 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
This RFP outlines a description of the services sought and the documents interested firms must submit plainly
marked with the RFP Number and service description as follows:
Request for Proposals
Attention: Virgil Smith
“Name of Company Submitting Proposal”
House Relocation Services
RFP#25-26-26C
Proposals submitted after this deadline or to any location other than that listed above will not be considered.
Firms submitting fewer copies than required will not be considered.
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SECTION ONE
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ, REVIEW AND COMPLY: It shall be the Vendor’s responsibility to read this entire document, review all
enclosures and attachments, and any addenda thereto, and comply with all requirements specified herein,
regardless of whether it appears in these Instructions to Vendors or elsewhere in this RFP document.
2. LATE PROPOSALS: Late proposals, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will automatically be
disqualified from further consideration. It shall be the Vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery at the
designated office by the designated time.
3. ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION: The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informality
in proposals and, unless otherwise specified by the Vendor, to accept any item in the proposal.
4. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL: No proposal may be changed or withdrawn after the time of the proposal due date.
Any modifications or withdrawals requested before this time shall be acceptable only when such a request is made
in writing to the Financial Services Manager.
5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Each proposer shall affirm that no official or employee of the City of Greenville is directly
or indirectly interested in this proposal for any reason of personal gain.
6. LOCAL PREFERENCE: The City of Greenville has adopted a Local Preference Policy, Resolution No. 056-13, and a
Professional and other Services Policy, Resolution No. 057-13 that may pertain to this project. For more
information, please see the City of Greenville’s webpage at https://www.greenvillenc.gov/government/financial-
services/purchasing.
7. TAXES: Sales taxes may be listed on the proposal, but as a separate item. No charge will be allowed for Federal
Excise and Transportation tax from which the city is exempt.
8. CITY RIGHTS AND OPTIONS: The City, at its sole discretion, reserves the following rights:
• To supplement, amend, substitute or otherwise modify this RFP at any time.
• To cancel this RFP with or without the substitution of another RFP.
• To take any action affecting this RFP, this RFP process, or the Services subject to this RFP that would be in the
best interests of the city.
• To issue additional requests for information or clarification from Offerors or to allow corrections of errors or
omissions.
• To require one or more Service Providers to supplement, clarify or provide additional information for the city
to evaluate the Responses submitted.
• To negotiate a contract with a Service Provider based on the information provided in response to this RFP.
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9. PUBLIC RECORDS: Any material submitted in response to this solicitation will become a “public record.” Proposers
must claim any applicable exemptions to disclosure provided by law in their response to this RFP. Proposers must
identify materials to be protected and must state the reasons why such exclusion from public disclosure is
necessary and legal. The City reserves the right to make all final determination(s) of the applicability of North
Carolina General Statutes § 132-1.2, Confidential Information.
10. ACCURACY OF SOLICITATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS: Each Company must independently evaluate all
information provided by the city. The city makes no representations or warranties regarding any information
presented in this RFP, or otherwise made available during this procurement process, and assumes no responsibility
for conclusions or interpretations derived from such information. In addition, the City will not be bound by or be
responsible for any explanation or conclusions regarding this RFP or any related documents other than those
provided by an addendum issued by the City. Companies may not rely on any oral statement by the city or its
agents, advisors, or consultants. If a Company identifies potential errors or omissions in this RFP or any other
related documents, the Company should immediately notify the city of such potential discrepancy in writing. The
City may issue a written addendum if the City determines clarification necessary. Each Company requesting an
interpretation will be responsible for delivering such requests to the City's designated representative as directed
in RFP Section Three.
11. EXPENSE OF SUBMITTAL PREPARATION: The City accepts no liability, and Companies will have no actionable
claims, for reimbursement of any costs or expenses incurred in participating in this solicitation process. This
includes expenses and costs related to Proposal submission, submission of written questions, attendance at pre-
proposal meetings or evaluation interviews, contract negotiations, or activities required for contract execution.
12. PROPOSAL BINDING: This proposal is binding for a period of ninety (90) days, and by submitting a proposal, you
represent that you have: (1) thoroughly examined and became familiar with the scope of services outlined in this
RFP; and (2) are capable of performing high quality work to achieve the City’s 50-in-10 Affordable Housing
Initiative.
SECTION TWO
PROCEDURES
To support this effort, the city is soliciting proposals from qualified house movers to provide professional services
for the relocation of up to (5) residential structures on designated City owned lots in West Greenville. The
awarding contractor shall relocate (2) homes to 703 West Fifth Street, parcel #11383 and 705 West Fifth Street,
parcel #1710 by Spring 2026. The remaining shall be relocated in the Fall of 2026. The intent is to enter into a
Professional Services Contract with the selected firm(s) for a period of one year to provide house moving services
as outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFP).
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1. Background
The 50-in-10 Affordable Housing Initiative reflects the City’s commitment to increasing access to safe, decent,
and affordable housing while fostering neighborhood revitalization in West Greenville. This initiative
represents a collaborative effort between the City of Greenville, Pitt Community College, and local partners
to create long-term housing opportunities for low-to-moderate income households.
The success of the initiative depends on the construction of quality homes and guidance from professional
house movers with professional knowledge of house relocation. It is essential homes reach their intended
location and that transactions are completed efficiently and in adherence to program goals. The contractor
selected through this RFP will play an integral role in advancing the City’s housing strategy.
2. Description of Services (Scope of Work)
To achieve the City’s goals and utilize the consultants’ experience to the best degree possible, the City of
Greenville will require the following:
A. Scope of Services
The successful contractor shall agree to a contract with the City to provide the following including but not
limited to:
1. Pre-Move Preparation
o Conduct site visits of origin and destination locations.
o Obtain all required permits (moving, utility, traffic, and building permits).
o Prepare houses for relocation (structural bracing, lifting, etc.).
2. Transportation & Relocation
o Transport the house from its current site to the designated City lot.
o Coordinate with utility companies, law enforcement, and traffic control for safe movement.
o Ensure the structure is protected from damage during transport.
3. Foundation & Placement
o Place the house onto the new foundation, ensuring alignment and stability.
o Provide a project completion report to the City.
B. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS – For proposal purposes, proposers must submit copies of certificates of
insurance for professional liability. The successful contractor must provide original certificates prior to
commencing services.
The contractor shall carry or, require that there be carried, Workmen’s Compensation Insurance for all his
or her employees and any employees of subcontractors in accordance with the State’s Workmen”
Compensation Law and shall carry liability insurance under a contractor’s public liability insurance policy to
protect against claims arising out of performance of the contract. The Contractor will furnish, to the City,
evidence of comprehensive public liability insurance protecting the City for not less than $300,000 in the
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.