How to bid on the 2026 French Broad Cold Stream and Riparian Wetland Project for NC DEQ

What the agency is buying

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) is seeking a provider for a Full Delivery Project. This project involves providing cold stream and riparian wetland mitigation credits. The work is specifically for Cataloguing Unit 06010106 within the French Broad River Basin in North Carolina.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on June 22, 2026. The deadline for submitting responses is October 06, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in environmental mitigation, particularly in cold stream and riparian wetland restoration or creation. Vendors specializing in environmental services, ecological restoration, or similar categories related to water quality and habitat improvement in river basins would find this relevant. The project is located in North Carolina.

The solicitation is for mitigation credits, indicating a need for providers who can deliver measurable environmental benefits in the specified geographic area.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents and instructions on how to respond, you need to go to the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The specific solicitation document number is Doc2157388453. Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account.

To submit a response, you will need to complete a free vendor registration on the eVP. Some North Carolina bids may require responses through the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, follow the submission directions provided in the posting itself, ensuring your response is submitted before the deadline. Tracie Harrell is the agency point of contact for this solicitation.

Practical tips for a competitive response

When preparing your response, ensure you clearly demonstrate your experience and capability in delivering cold stream and riparian wetland mitigation credits. Provide specific examples of past projects, especially those in similar ecological settings or within the French Broad River Basin if applicable. Detail your proposed methodology for achieving the required mitigation credits.

Pay close attention to all instructions within Solicitation Doc2157388453 on the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal. Adhere strictly to formatting, content, and submission requirements. Double-check that all required forms and documentation are included and accurately completed before the deadline.