Please visit http://www.capefearcog.org/sunnypoint for a complete RFP. The following is a summary only.

INTRODUCTION

The Cape Fear Council of Governments (CFCOG) seeks the professional planning services of a qualified consultant to develop the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point Joint Land Use Study (hereinafter "JLUS" or "Project"). The Project is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) and will be administered by the CFCOG.

BACKGROUND

Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) is the largest military terminal in the world, the key ammunition shipping point on the Atlantic Coast, the Army's primary east coast deep-water port, and one of a handful of Department of Defense terminals equipped to handle containerized ammunition. It serves as a transfer point between rail, trucks, and ships for the import and export of weapons, ammunition, explosives and military equipment for United States Army and is operated by the 596th Transportation Brigade.

The Project's primary goals are (1) to protect and preserve the military- and defense-related operational capabilities of Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), the nation's and world's largest military terminal; (2) to support continued and safe growth and economic development of MOTSU's neighboring communities; (3) to enhance communication and collaboration between military commanders and local officials; and (4) to establish policies and procedures for managing compatible land uses adjacent to and encroaching on MOTSU.

The proposed study area includes an approximate 3-mile buffer around the MOTSU facility and a ¼-mile buffer of the MOTSU rail corridor and yard and covers portions of Brunswick and New Hanover Counties, including the City of Boiling Spring Lakes, the Town of Carolina Beach, the Town of Kure Beach, the Town of Leland, and the City of Southport. MOTSU is located in one of the fastest growing regions in North Carolina. MOTSU's main operations are located in Brunswick County, the fastest growing in the state according to the NC Office of State Management and Budget. MOTSU's boundaries cross the county line into New Hanover County where a portion of the blast zone abuts growing ocean-front communities as well as significant State-owned lands containing significant tourist attractions like Carolina Beach State Park, Ft. Fisher Aquarium, Ft. Fisher State Historic Site, Ft. Fisher State Recreation Area, and the Ft. Fisher-Southport Ferry. Additionally, the US Air Force Ft. Fisher Recreation Area is located within the MOTSU boundary, as is the Kure Beach and Carolina Beach sewer treatment plants and Dow Road, a regional arterial road and a major bicycling route. As a result, the project study area contains a rapidly growing population and a significant seasonal tourist population. The project will open lines of communication between MOTSU commanders, local officials, and key public and private stakeholders, who will work collaboratively to achieve the project goals identified above. The State of North Carolina has made it a priority to protect the continued operation of its military facilities and this project will help in that effort while also accommodating the growth in population and tourism in the area.

Compatibility concerns include Interagency Coordination/Communication, Land Use, Regulatory Limitations, Safety Zones, Community Infrastructure, Public Trespassing, Cultural and Historical Resource Sites, Water Quality/Quantity, and Transportation Capacity, among others. Deliverables include a Final JLUS Report, Public Participation Plan, Technical Addendum and Data Management Plan, Data Management Portal, and Communication Manual.

PROJECT DELIVERABLES

JLUS Public Participation Plan - Plan for gathering, documenting, and incorporating community input; for the structure and operations of various policy, advisory, and technical committees; and for the project's continuing web presence. The plan will identify key stakeholders, a public outreach schedule, and a variety of communication tools.

JLUS Final Report - Compilation of the results and recommendations for each phase of the study, including an executive summary and an implementation strategy assigning responsibilities and timelines for implementation of recommendations.

JLUS Technical Addendum and Data Management Plan/Portal - Exhaustive collection of all technical materials related to each phase of the study, including all maps, tables, spreadsheets, datasets, surveys and results, meeting minutes, public outreach documents, etc.; documentation of all data collected or generated during the planning process, including full metadata, data dictionary, and summary report; web mapping and open data portal; and plan for continued data accessibility and update.

JLUS Communication Manual - Complete directory of contact agencies and personnel and a description of their roles and responsibilities, and directions for local officials and the general public for its use.

DEADLINE

Proposals must be received by 4:45 PM eastern time on October 13, 2017.

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Five printed copies of the proposal should be mailed or delivered to:

Cape Fear Council of Governments
ATTN: Allen Serkin (MOTSU JLUS RFP)
1480 Harbour Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

PROJECT CONTACT

The point of contact for the Project is Allen Serkin, Local Government Services Director for the CFCOG. Prospective applicants may make inquiries only to obtain clarification of the requirements contained in this Request for Proposals (RFP). All inquiries must be submitted in writing by email to the following address: aserkin@capefearcog.org