Update of the North Carolina Beach and Inlet Management Plan BIMP

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal Management, is seeking a qualified contractor to update the 2016 North Carolina Beach and Inlet Management Plan (BIMP). This comprehensive management tool covers 320 miles of oceanfront beaches and 19 active tidal inlets. The scope of work includes developing regional management plans with area descriptions and short- and long-term strategies, conducting technical analyses on erosion rates and storm vulnerability, and providing financial analyses including annual cost estimates and economic impact assessments. All work must comply with the 2026 Appropriations Act, Session Law 2026-41, and maintain data formats consistent with the 2016 update. This lump-sum contract utilizes a payment schedule distributed in three installments: 34% upon contract execution, 33% upon acceptance of the interim BIMP report, and the final 33% upon satisfactory completion of the final report. Proposals are due by November 2, 2026, via the electronic Vendor Portal and will be evaluated based on the vendor's technical approach, qualifications and references, and pricing, in that order of importance. Award decisions are made by a committee through narrative and consensus. The selected vendor must adhere to strict personnel substitution rules requiring prior written approval from the Contract Lead and must certify compliance with various state and federal regulations, including E-Verify and non-collusion statutes.