North Carolina eVP #Doc2432978474

Update North Carolina’s Statewide Beach and Inlet Management Plan

North Carolina is seeking a coastal-planning contractor to update its statewide Beach and Inlet Management Plan. - Government buyer: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Coastal Management (DEQ-DCM); office: DEQ Procurement. - Scope: Update the 2016 North Carolina Beach and Inlet Management Plan for 320 miles of oceanfront beaches and 19 active tidal inlets. - Requested service: One lump-sum planning engagement covering coastal data analysis; erosion and storm vulnerability; nourishment, dredging, sediment management, and sand bypassing; public access and resiliency; economic impacts; and funding recommendations. - Deliverables and requirements: Provide regional management plans, supporting data and maps, progress updates, interim and final reports, stakeholder and executive summaries, and conference presentation materials. Coordinate with relevant state and federal agencies, review U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beach-protection projects, and conduct public engagement, including hearings and written comments. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or prospective contractor vendors are named. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NCBIWA are mentioned in connection with project review and conference materials, respectively. - Products and quantities: No products or part numbers are requested; the pricing attachment specifies one lump-sum service item. - Period: Begins upon final contract execution and continues through planned project completion, with one optional three-month renewal. This is a project-based service, not an annual subscription.

Description

The State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality seeks a qualified contractor experienced in beach, inlet, and coastal-process management and investigation. The work is to update the 2016 North Carolina Beach and Inlet Management Plan (BIMP), a comprehensive management tool for the state's 320 miles of oceanfront beaches and 19 active tidal inlets. Electronic responses only are accepted, and vendors must be registered with North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal to respond. Proposals are due November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

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