Fire Service Consolidation Study
ID: 070926
• State: North Carolina
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Background
The Fire Service Consolidation Study is initiated by the County Council of Beaufort County, South Carolina. It aims to evaluate opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency, improving value, strengthening resiliency, and delivering consistent fire-safety services across Northern Beaufort County. The study seeks to eliminate jurisdictional response boundaries and standardize compensation and benefits among participating agencies.
Work Details
The contractor will conduct a comprehensive study that includes the following tasks:
1. **Cost of Service**: Establish the current and anticipated total cost of service for all participating agencies (Sheldon Fire District, Burton Fire District, City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal, Lady’s Island/Saint Helena Fire District) and compare existing fire-service delivery costs to projected costs under a consolidated system.
2. **Financial Obligations**: Provide funding recommendations and identify solutions for addressing debt service and other financial obligations.
3. **Service Demand and Standards**: Determine minimum service-level expectations of the community and assess resources required to meet these standards.
4. **Compensation and Benefits**: Assess differences in wages, benefits, and retirement plans among participating agencies and propose a plan for standardization.
5. **Administration**: Provide recommendations for administrative oversight structures such as consolidation into a county or municipal department or standalone administrative district.
Period of Performance
The contract period is expected to commence upon award with specific timelines outlined in the proposal submission requirements.
Place of Performance
The study will be conducted within Northern Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, religion or language. Additionally, bidders must certify that they are not debarred or suspended from participation in federal contracts. Insurance requirements include Worker’s Compensation Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance with specified limits naming Beaufort County as an additional insured, Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance, Umbrella Liability Insurance with minimum limits specified, and Professional Liability Insurance.
The Fire Service Consolidation Study is initiated by the County Council of Beaufort County, South Carolina. It aims to evaluate opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency, improving value, strengthening resiliency, and delivering consistent fire-safety services across Northern Beaufort County. The study seeks to eliminate jurisdictional response boundaries and standardize compensation and benefits among participating agencies.
Work Details
The contractor will conduct a comprehensive study that includes the following tasks:
1. **Cost of Service**: Establish the current and anticipated total cost of service for all participating agencies (Sheldon Fire District, Burton Fire District, City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal, Lady’s Island/Saint Helena Fire District) and compare existing fire-service delivery costs to projected costs under a consolidated system.
2. **Financial Obligations**: Provide funding recommendations and identify solutions for addressing debt service and other financial obligations.
3. **Service Demand and Standards**: Determine minimum service-level expectations of the community and assess resources required to meet these standards.
4. **Compensation and Benefits**: Assess differences in wages, benefits, and retirement plans among participating agencies and propose a plan for standardization.
5. **Administration**: Provide recommendations for administrative oversight structures such as consolidation into a county or municipal department or standalone administrative district.
Period of Performance
The contract period is expected to commence upon award with specific timelines outlined in the proposal submission requirements.
Place of Performance
The study will be conducted within Northern Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, religion or language. Additionally, bidders must certify that they are not debarred or suspended from participation in federal contracts. Insurance requirements include Worker’s Compensation Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance with specified limits naming Beaufort County as an additional insured, Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance, Umbrella Liability Insurance with minimum limits specified, and Professional Liability Insurance.
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Opportunity ID
070926
Response Deadline
July 9, 2026
Due in 31 Days
Date Posted
June 2, 2026
Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$75,000 - $250,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 6/2/26 Buncombe County Government in North Carolina issued Fire Service Consolidation Study with ID 070926 due 7/9/26.
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