RFI - NCDMS Watershed Plan Updates - Cape Fear 03030004

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Mitigation Services, issued Request for Information 16-2458021363 on November 3, 2026, to gather market research and vendor input for updating Local Watershed Plans within the Cape Fear 03030004 Service Area, specifically focusing on the Middle Cape Fear/Kenneth and Parker Creeks LWP. The agency is seeking innovative, data-driven methods and multi-scale functional assessments to evaluate current watershed conditions, identify degraded aquatic resources, and locate cost-effective restoration opportunities. A primary goal of these updates is to pilot the integration of flood mitigation strategies and flood storage capacity restoration into watershed planning activities. This RFI is intended for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a binding contract. Interested vendors are asked to provide recommended implementation strategies, proposed deliverables, timeline estimates, and representative cost estimates. All planning efforts must align with the 2008 Mitigation Rule, NC HB 1087, the NC Flood Resiliency Blueprint, and the Natural Infrastructure Flood Mitigation Program. Responses must be submitted through the Sourcing Tool by December 4, 2026, and should include a transmittal letter, general company information, detailed technical capabilities, and client references.