Description
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is seeking proposals for full delivery projects to provide stream and riparian wetland mitigation credits within the Cataloguing Unit 03040105 of the Yadkin River Basin. The project aims to improve the state's water resources by providing cost-effective mitigation alternatives. The contract will have an initial term of 10 years, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing mitigation credits, conducting environmental assessments, and ensuring long-term protection of the selected properties through conservation easements. Key tasks and deliverables include environmental assessments, regulatory agency meetings, property surveys, mitigation plan development, and monitoring and reporting.
Some of the key points to consider are:
• The project requires the vendor to provide stream and riparian wetland mitigation credits within the specified cataloging unit.
• The contract term is 10 years, with options for renewal.
• The vendor must ensure long-term protection of the selected properties through conservation easements.
• The project involves environmental assessments, regulatory agency meetings, and mitigation plan development.
• The vendor must provide monitoring and reporting services for the duration of the contract.