Update of the North Carolina Beach and Inlet Management Plan BIMP

The State of North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks a qualified contractor to update the 2016 Beach and Inlet Management Plan (BIMP). The contractor will conduct coastal research, stakeholder outreach, data analysis, and produce a revised management plan covering 320 mi of oceanfront beaches and 19 tidal inlets. The effort includes multiple progress reports, public hearings, cost‑benefit analyses, and a final deliverable by December 2027, with optional short‑term renewal. • Conduct technical assessment of current beach and inlet conditions and data gaps. • Organize and document stakeholder input through public hearings and written comments. • Develop regional management strategies (short‑ and long‑term) with cost estimates and funding recommendations. • Produce executive summary, detailed technical sections, maps, charts, and supporting data sets. • Provide monthly progress updates, interim reports, and a final BIMP report. • Coordinate with DEQ’s Division of Coastal Management and attend quarterly business‑review meetings.