Jordan Lake Rules Compliance (Existing Managed Lands)

The Town of Cary, North Carolina, issued solicitation RFQ 354-SW27-20 on November 2, 2026, seeking a qualified firm to conduct an objective assessment of nutrient removal achieved through land development regulations in the Jordan Lake Watershed since 2001. This project is designed to support the Town's future compliance with the Jordan Lake Existing Managed Lands rules, specifically governed by the Existing Developed Lands provisions of 15A NCAC 02B .0265-.0273. The scope of work involves a seven-task process including a regulatory history review, methodology and accounting review, development practices and loading assessment, and an applicability assessment. The selected firm will also analyze compliance alternatives—such as the Conventional approach, Individual Investment-Based Program, and Group Compliance Investment-Based Option—and develop recommendations for state engagement, culminating in a comprehensive written summary report. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the NC eVP website by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The evaluation process is conducted in accordance with the Mini-Brooks Act, where firms are ranked based on their qualifications package, which must include corporate background, project understanding, a detailed approach and schedule, and personnel certifications. Applicants are required to provide at least three references from the past five years and a separate file containing hourly rates for all proposed personnel. The Town will negotiate with the most qualified firm first, moving to the next ranked firm if initial negotiations are unsuccessful. All contractors must adhere to strict legal and ethical standards regarding lobbying and conflicts of interest as outlined in North Carolina General Statutes.