RFP 16-2144395031 2026 Roanoke 03010102 or 03010104 Warm Stream and Riparian Wetland Full Delivery Projects

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Mitigation Services, is soliciting proposals for full-delivery warm stream and riparian wetland mitigation projects within cataloging units 03010102 or 03010104 of the Roanoke River Basin under RFP 16-2144395031, with proposals due October 6, 2026. A 10% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation goal applies.

Vendors may propose stream-only projects, wetland-only projects, or combined mitigation approaches. The Department seeks 3,000 warm stream mitigation credits and 3 riparian wetland mitigation credits, with preservation credits not to exceed 50% of the total. Primary deliverables include conservation easements conveyed to the State, property surveys, environmental screening documentation, mitigation plans, baseline monitoring reports, and seven years of annual monitoring reports. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and maintain an active eVP number. All proposals must comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA.

Pricing constitutes the total cost for complete performance, including all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials. The adjusted credit cost—calculated by dividing total bid cost by technical proposal rating—will be used for ranking proposals. Payment is structured on a milestone basis: 5% upon completion of environmental screening through 10% upon final project closeout and monitoring completion. Financial assurance in the form of performance bonding at 55% of contract value, letters of credit, or casualty insurance is required. The resulting contract carries an initial ten-year term beginning on the date of final execution, with the State retaining the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms at its sole discretion.

A virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due July 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Proposals must be submitted sealed through the Ariba Sourcing Tool and will be publicly opened via MS Teams.