North Carolina eVP #63-KGS1189177

Installation of Floating Wetland Islands at Brunswick County Government Complex Wetponds

• North Carolina State University (NC State), Biological and Agricultural Engineering department, is soliciting proposals for the installation of floating wetland islands at two wetponds located at the Brunswick County Government Complex in Bolivia, NC.
• The project requires installation of floating wetland island systems covering 550 sq ft (North Pond) and 1,300 sq ft (South Pond), including floating mats, anchors, and hardware.
  • Wetland vegetation must be planted at a density of 0.5 stems per sq ft, with a 6-month warranty ensuring at least 85% survival and coverage.
• Contractors must provide all labor, materials, and expertise for construction, installation, and post-construction cleanup.
• The contract mandates completion within six weeks from award, with additional warranty periods: 6 months for plant survival and 12 months for structural defects.
• Proposals must include a detailed project timeline, technical approach, and cost proposal; routine maintenance is not included but must be described.
• No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors.
• Notable requirements: strict adherence to submission instructions (no electronic bids), and written questions as specified in the RFP.

Description

NC State Biological and Agricultural Engineering seeks proposals from qualified contractors to install floating wetland islands on two wetponds located adjacent to parking lots at the Brunswick County Government complex in Bolivia, NC. The retrofit aims to improve water quality performance by introducing new pollutant removal mechanisms. Electronic bids are not permitted, and submissions must follow instructions outlined in the attachments. The solicitation is open and proposals are due by October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

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