Warm Stream and Riparian Wetland Mitigation Credit Full Delivery Projects Yadkin River Basin (Cataloguing Unit 03040102)

The solicitation issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality seeks proposals for full delivery projects to provide warm stream and riparian wetland mitigation credits specifically within Cataloguing Unit 03040102 of the Yadkin River Basin. The procurement aims to acquire 3,000 warm stream credits and 3 riparian wetland credits, with preservation credits capped at 50% of the total mitigation. Vendors are responsible for all services, deliverables, personnel, equipment, management, and compliance with applicable North Carolina statutes and environmental standards. Submission requirements include detailed technical and cost proposals, with a strictly enforced separation between technical content and pricing information. The proposal deadline is February 17, 2026, and the agency emphasizes adherence to state and federal environmental regulations, certifications, and the use of recognized industry standards throughout project execution. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted primarily on a best-value basis, where technical merit is assessed first using a detailed technical scoresheet that considers factors such as business culture understanding, skills availability, and process capabilities, followed by price evaluation. The award determination uses an adjusted credit cost formula that balances cost with technical scoring to identify the most advantageous proposal to the State. Contract clauses include requirements for prior approval of key personnel substitutions and subcontracting, restrictions on offshore performance relocation to protect data sovereignty, and provisions ensuring non-competition agreements do not impede workforce mobility. Payment is based on milestone completion and invoicing is submitted electronically. The contract operates under FOB destination terms with inspection and acceptance controlled by the State’s Contract Administrator. Mandatory representations include HUB certification status and financial condition certifications, with vendor compliance monitored through defined reporting requirements and submission of geospatial deliverables such as project boundary shapefiles and conceptual maps. Overall, the contract enforces rigorous environmental mitigation delivery, compliance oversight, and fair competitive procurement principles in alignment with North Carolina’s resource management objectives.