Non-IT RFI Sourcing Event Template

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Mitigation Services is requesting quotes for wetland delineation, invasive vegetation assessment, and development of an Adaptive Management Plan for the Rowan Branch Mitigation Site (DMS #317) in Sampson County under RFQ #16-2313794044, with quotes due October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET (GPS 34.967990, -78.270012) is required; failure to attend results in quote rejection.

The scope spans wetland delineation to confirm jurisdictional boundaries, identification and quantification of invasive vegetation species, treatment recommendations, development of a supplemental planting plan with success criteria for survivability, and a comprehensive Adaptive Management Plan for approval by the Interagency Review Team. The site encompasses 78.667 stream mitigation units and 8.760 wetland mitigation units (4.880 riparian and 3.880 non-riparian). All deliverables must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA standards, and conform to Division of Mitigation Services digital and spatial data formatting requirements.

The contract term is three years from final execution, with two optional one-year renewal terms at the State's discretion. Pricing is milestone-based: confirmation of wetland boundaries (35% of contract value, due February 1, 2027), invasive vegetation management and supplemental planting plan (15%, due March 1, 2027), draft Adaptive Management Plan for DMS/IRT review (30%, due April 1, 2027), and final Adaptive Management Plan with IRT approval (20%, due June 1, 2027 or within 30 days of receiving IRT comments). Payment is contingent upon DMS approval of each deliverable. Quote price must constitute total cost to the State, inclusive of all handling, transportation, and administrative fees.

Vendors must be registered in good standing with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal, comply with E-Verify requirements, and possess valid North Carolina Secretary of State registration. No portion of work may be subcontracted without prior written State consent. Written questions are due October 7, 2026, with responses provided October 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET.