RFP16-2393983869 White Oak 03030001 2026 Stream, Riparian and Non-Riparian Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Full Delivery Projects

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, through the Division of Mitigation Services, is soliciting proposals for Full Delivery Projects to provide warm stream, riparian wetland, and non-riparian wetland mitigation credits within Cataloging Unit 03030001 of the White Oak River Basin. The objective is to acquire credits to satisfy regulatory permit conditions, with the requirement that preservation credits do not exceed 50 percent of the total. While stream-only projects are acceptable, wetland-only projects are prohibited. All mitigation must adhere to USACE guidelines and the 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual, and perennial streams must score at least 30 points per the NC Division of Water Quality Stream Classification Manual. The award will be based on a best value determination, utilizing an adjusted credit cost formula that divides the credit cost by the technical proposal rating. Proposals must include a sealed cost proposal and specific technical attachments, including project boundaries in ArcMap multipart polygon format. Performance schedules must include either a five-year monitoring period within an eight-year contract or a seven-year monitoring period within a ten-year contract. Financial assurance is mandatory via performance bonds, letters of credit, or casualty insurance, with performance bonds required to be 55 percent of the total contract value. The contract is governed by North Carolina General Terms and Conditions and requires compliance with the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act for subcontracts exceeding 150,000 dollars. Payment terms are net 30 days following the receipt of a correct invoice. Vendors must certify compliance with non-discrimination laws and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Final acceptance of the work is contingent upon the completion of all applicable assessment procedures and approval by the Contract Manager.