DMS Natural Infrastructure Flood Mitigation Project (NIFMP)

The State of North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality (Division of Mitigation Services) is seeking a qualified vendor to design, develop, and implement nature‑based flood mitigation projects (wetland restoration, stream enhancements, flood‑storage wetlands, etc.) across six major river basins (Cape Fear, French Broad, Lumber, Neuse, Tar‑Pamlico, White Oak). The contract is a five‑year initial term with optional one‑year extensions, and the vendor must provide technical approaches, detailed designs, construction oversight, monitoring, and reporting. The work is funded partially by state appropriations and may include federal funds, requiring compliance with environmental, labor, and reporting regulations. A mandatory pre‑proposal conference is scheduled, and questions must be submitted by mid‑October. Proposals are due March 2 2027. • Scope: Conceptual design, engineering, permitting, construction management, and post‑construction monitoring of natural‑infrastructure flood storage projects. • Deliverables: Technical design packages, cost estimates, construction schedules, performance‑based monitoring plans, periodic status reports, and final acceptance documentation. • Funding: Approximately $8‑$12 million total (combined state allocations for pilot and expansion phases). • Requirements: North Carolina vendor registration, E‑Procurement submission, financial assurance (bonds/letters of credit), E‑Verify compliance, and adherence to federal environmental statutes. • Evaluation: Technical approach, past performance on similar nature‑based projects, financial stability, and cost competitiveness.