How to bid on the Natural Infrastructure Flood Mitigation Project (NIFMP) for NC DEQ

What the agency is buying

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is looking for natural infrastructure flood mitigation projects. These projects should be located within the Cape Fear, French Broad, Lumber, Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, and White Oak river basins.

This opportunity is for construction firms that can implement natural infrastructure solutions to help mitigate flooding in these specific river basins.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on September 04, 2026. The deadline for responses is March 02, 2027, at 1:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted before this deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with expertise in natural infrastructure projects and flood mitigation. Vendors should have experience working within the specified river basins in North Carolina.

The relevant category for this work is construction.

How to respond

Full solicitation documents and instructions on how to respond are available on the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) under Doc2334842570. You can view the posting and its documents without an account.

To respond to this solicitation, you must register for a free eVP vendor account. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool for responses; otherwise, submit as directed in the posting before the deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all sections of the solicitation document, including any attachments or addenda. Pay close attention to the scope of work, technical requirements, and evaluation criteria.

Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's experience with natural infrastructure projects and flood mitigation, especially within the specified river basins. Highlight any relevant past performance.

Double-check that all required forms and documents are completed accurately and submitted by the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions may not be considered.