2026 Catawba Expanded Service Area (ESA) Warm Stream and Riparian Wetland Full Delivery Projects

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is seeking proposals for the provision of warm stream and riparian wetland mitigation credits within the Catawba Expanded Service Area (ESA) of the Catawba River Basin. The selected vendor will be required to provide mitigation credits through the restoration or preservation of warm streams and riparian wetlands. The contract term will be for 10 years, with the option for two additional one-year terms. The proposal should include a technical approach, pricing, and other relevant information. The department is looking for a vendor that can provide high-quality mitigation credits that meet the requirements of the ESA. Some key aspects of the job include: • Providing warm stream and riparian wetland mitigation credits • Restoring or preserving warm streams and riparian wetlands • Meeting the requirements of the ESA • Providing a technical approach and pricing • Complying with all relevant laws and regulations • Providing mitigation credits for a period of 10 years, with the option for two additional one-year terms. The vendor should have experience in providing mitigation credits and should be familiar with the requirements of the ESA. The vendor should also have a good understanding of the technical aspects of warm stream and riparian wetland restoration and preservation.