Description
The Department of Environmental Quality is seeking proposals for natural infrastructure flood mitigation projects in the Cape Fear, French Broad, Lumber, Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, and White Oak River Basins. The project aims to reduce the overall risk of flood damage and loss or reduce the severity of flood damage when it occurs. The contract term will be for an initial period of five years, with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms.
• The project will involve the development of one or more nature-based, natural infrastructure projects to address chronic flooding.
• The contract will require the vendor to provide financial assurance, comply with federal law and regulations, and participate in a mandatory pre-proposal conference.
• The vendor will be required to submit a proposal that includes a technical approach, pricing, corporate background and experience, project organization, and references.
• The state will evaluate proposals based on factors such as technical merit, price, and compliance with requirements.
• The contract will be awarded to the vendor that best meets the state's needs and provides the most responsive proposal.