2026 Roanoke River Basin 03010103Warm Stream and Riparian Wetland Full Delivery Project

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Mitigation Services, is requesting proposals for full delivery mitigation projects providing warm stream and riparian wetland credits within Cataloguing Unit 03010103 of the Roanoke River Basin, with proposals due October 6, 2026. HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation is encouraged with a 10% utilization goal for diverse subcontractors.

The scope requires delivery of 6,500 warm stream mitigation credits and 12 riparian wetland mitigation credits, with preservation credits not to exceed 50% of total credits. Stream-only projects are not acceptable; wetland-only projects are acceptable. Vendors must be North Carolina registered in good standing and comply with all federal, state, and local requirements, including E-Verify employment authorization verification for employers with more than 25 North Carolina employees.

The contract has an initial ten-year term from the effective date, with the State holding the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms with written notice at least 60 days prior to expiration. Payment is structured through a milestone schedule based on task completion, ranging from 5% for the initial regulatory site visit to 10% for final project closeout, totaling 100% of contract value upon completion of all tasks. Vendors must provide financial assurance through performance bonds at 55% of total contract value, letters of credit, or casualty insurance, submitted with Task 3 deliverables. Downward payment adjustments may apply based on the final number of mitigation credits delivered as determined by the Interagency Review Team and/or Division of Water Resources. Contract cost will be evaluated by dividing the total bid cost by the technical proposal rating (adjusted credit cost methodology) and used for ranking.

The virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due July 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Sealed technical and cost proposals must be submitted separately through the NC eProcurement Sourcing Tool, with cost proposals opened only after technical proposals are deemed acceptable.