Description
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is seeking proposals for full delivery projects to provide cold stream and riparian wetland mitigation credits within the French Broad River Basin. The project aims to improve the state's water resources and meet permit conditions mandated by regulatory agencies. The contract will have an initial term of 10 years, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. Vendors are required to submit proposals that include a technical approach, pricing, and other relevant information. The proposal should include a detailed description of the mitigation credits to be provided, the location of the project, and the timeline for completion.
Some key tasks and deliverables for this project include:
• Environmental and project regulatory agency post-contract site visit meeting minutes and public notice documentation
• Draft attorney's report and 30-year title search
• Draft conservation easement
• Final conservation easement survey
• Recorded conservation easement
• Original title insurance policy
• Draft mitigation plan
• Financial assurance
• Permitting and certifications
• Planting and monitoring installation
• Baseline monitoring and as-built drawings
• Annual monitoring reports
The vendor will be responsible for ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with the contract terms and conditions, and that all necessary permits and certifications are obtained. The vendor will also be required to provide regular progress reports and to notify the state of any changes or issues that may arise during the project.