Adaptive Management Plan for Rowan Branch

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Mitigation Services seeks a qualified firm to develop an Adaptive Management Plan for the Rowan Branch mitigation site (DMS#317). The scope includes wetland delineation, invasive vegetation assessment, treatment recommendations, supplemental planting plan, and a full Adaptive Management Plan for IRT approval. The contract is a three‑year initial term with two optional one‑year extensions. Deliverables are phased with payment milestones tied to wetland boundary confirmation, invasive species mapping, planting plan, draft AMP, and final AMP approval. Mandatory pre‑bid site visit on 9/30/2026; questions due 10/7/2026; proposals due 10/20/2026. • Perform field wetland delineation and certify with a Licensed Soil Scientist. • Quantify invasive vegetation and propose treatment. • Design supplemental planting and monitoring plan. • Draft and finalize Adaptive Management Plan for IRT sign‑off. • Provide GIS shapefiles, PDFs, and reports per schedule.