NCDMS Technical Proposal_NCDMS Whiskey Jug_SAW-2023-00270

Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (P) 704.332.7754 • (F) 704.332.3306 • 1430 South Mint St, Suite 104 • Charlotte, NC 28203
September 19, 2023
Ms. Sharon McCalop
NC DEQ-Division of Mitigation Services
217 West Jones Street, Suite 3409-I
Raleigh, NC 27603
RE: Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Proposal – Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Catawba River Basin Cataloging Unit 03050101; Catawba County, NC
In response to RFP 16-707025112 – Full Delivery Project
Dear Ms. McCalop,
As an authorized representative of Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (Wildlands), I am pleased to present to
the NC Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) the following proposal to provide stream and wetland
credits in the Catawba River Basin (Cataloging Unit 03050101) in response to RFP 16-707025112. This
proposal is a firm offer from Wildlands and remains open for acceptance by the NC Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) until March 17, 2024, which is 180 days from the closing date of the above-
referenced RFP.
As a fully licensed engineering firm, Wildlands will serve as the contracting entity and lead designer. The
key individuals on the Wildlands Team have worked together on numerous projects over multiple years
and will operate smoothly as a cohesive unit.
Wildlands is committed to creating an excellent ecological restoration project at the Whiskey Jug
Mitigation Site (Site) and is proposing to provide 8,970 warm stream credits and 3.969 riparian wetland
credits through a combination of restoration and preservation of streams as well as the creation and re-
establishment of project wetlands. The Site has already been reviewed by the IRT, survey has been
completed, and the concept design has begun as a privately-owned mitigation bank, so Wildlands is
positioned to quickly move into the full design phase of work.
The Site is located in a Water Supply Watershed and Targeted Resource Areas (TRAs) for Water Quality,
Habitat, and Hydrology. The project will improve water quality and ecology through stream and wetland
restoration activities, cattle exclusion, riparian buffer enhancement and reestablishment, and treatment
of invasive species.
Wildlands’ Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site submittal includes a cost proposal, technical proposal, execution
document, the RFP in its entirety, required addendum, completed attachments, and scoresheet.
Wildlands has read the RFP in its entirety, including all links and all addenda released in conjunction with
the RFP. Wildlands agrees to perform in accordance with the scope of work, requirements, and
specifications and will comply with all instructions, terms and conditions, and attachments. With our
diverse, yet unified team we offer the expertise, understanding, and commitment to ensure this
project’s success.
Sincerely,

Shawn D. Wilkerson, CEO
WILDLANDS
ENGINEERING
WHISKEY JUG MITIGATION SITE
CATAWBA RIVER BASIN 03050101
RFP #16-707025112
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM
WILDLANDS
E N GI N EERI N G
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 S. Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28203
PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Wildlands' Authorized Representative: Shawn Wilkerson
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Request for Proposal #
16-707025112
______________________________________________________
For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of proposals, provide your company’s eVP (Electronic Vendor
Portal) Number. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number shall not be released to the public. This page
will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept confidential, before the procurement file is made available for
public inspection.
This page shall be filled out and returned with your proposal.
Failure to do so may subject your proposal to rejection.
___________________________________________________
Vendor Name
______________________________
Vendor eVP#
Note: For a contract to be awarded to you, your company (you) must be a North Carolina registered
vendor in good standing. You must enter the vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor
Portal). If you do not have a vendor number, register at
https://vendor.ncgov.com/vendor/login
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Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this RFP to the
procurement lead, Sharon McCalop, through the
Message Board in the Sourcing Tool. See section
2.6 for details:
Request for Proposal #: 16-707025112
Proposals will be publicly opened: September 19, 2023
Using Agency: Division of Mitigation Services Commodity No. and Description: 701617 Ecosystems
Requisition No.: n/a
EXECUTION
In compliance with this Request for Proposals (RFP), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor offers and agrees to furnish
and deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein.
By executing this proposal, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that:
▪this proposal is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54),
▪none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of Chapt er 78A of
the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and
▪it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1.
Furthermore, by executing this proposal, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor’s knowledge and belief, that:
▪it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from
covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.
As required by G.S. 143-48.5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that it, and each of its sub-Contractors for any Contract awarded as a result of this
RFP, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement for each employer with
more than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the federal E-Verify system.
As required by Executive Order 24 (2017), the undersigned vendor certifies will comply with all Federal and State requirement s concerning fair
employment and that it does not and will not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against any employee in connection with performance of any
Contract arising from this solicitation.
G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with the preparing plans,
specifications, estimates for public contracts; or awarding or administering public contracts; or inspecting or supervising delivery of the public
contract of any gift from anyone with a contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of this
response to the RFP, the undersigned certifies, for Vendor’s entire organization and its employees or agents, that Vendor is not aware that any
such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees of your organization.
By executing this bid, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS
AND CONDITIONS incorporated herein. These documents can be accessed from the Ariba Sourcing Tool.
Failure to execute/sign proposal prior to submittal may render proposal invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late proposals shall
not be accepted.
COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:
STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX: ZIP:
CITY & STATE & ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: TOLL FREE TEL. NO:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Division of Mitigation Services
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 S. Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
n/a
704-332-7754 n/a
28203
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PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #21):
PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR: FAX NUMBER:
VENDOR’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE*: DATE: EMAIL:
VALIDITY PERIOD
Offer shall be valid for at least sixty (60) days from date of bid opening, unless otherwise stated here: 180 days, or if extended by mutual
agreement of the parties in writing. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this RFP.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
If your proposal is accepted, all provisions of this RFP, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute the written agreement
between the parties (“Contract”). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS are incorporated herein and shall apply. Depending
upon the Goods or Services being offered, other terms and conditions may apply, as mutually agreed.
FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accepted and Contract awarded this________ day of __________, 20____, as indicated on
The attached certification, by ____________________________________________________________________.
(Authorized Representative of Department of Environmental Quality)
n/a
Shawn D. Wilkerson 704-332-3306
[e-mail]09/19/2023
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Contents
1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND ............................................................................................ 5
1.1 CONTRACT TERM ................................................................................................................. 5
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 5
2.1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT ............................................................................ 5
2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE ......................................................................................................... 5
2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS............................... 5
2.4 RFP SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE .......................................................................................... 6
2.6 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS ...................................................................................................... 7
2.7 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL ....................................................................................................... 7
2.8 PROPOSAL CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ 8
2.9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIONS ............................................................. 9
2.10 ALTERNATE BIDS ............................................................................................................... 10
2.11 TEMPLATES, TECHNICAL SCORESHEETS, TARGET WATERSHEDS, AND MAPS ........... 10
2.12 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................. 10
3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS ................................... 14
3.1 METHOD OF AWARD .......................................................................................................... 14
3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION ...... 15
3.3 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS ................................................................................ 15
3.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA ..................................................................................................... 16
3.5 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ............................................................ 17
3.6 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES ................................................................. 17
4.0 REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 PRICING ............................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 DOWNWARD PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................... 18
4.3 INVOICES ............................................................................................................................. 18
4.4 PAYMENT TERMS ............................................................................................................... 18
4.5 FINANCIAL STABILITY ........................................................................................................ 18
4.6 FINANCIAL ASSURANCE ................................................................................................... 19
4.7 HUB PARTICIPATION .......................................................................................................... 19
4.8 VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ............................................................... 19
4.9 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................... 20
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4.10 BACKGROUND CHECKS .................................................................................................... 20
4.11 PERSONNEL ........................................................................................................................ 20
4.12 VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS ....................................................................................... 20
5.0 SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE…………………………………………………………………… 21
5.1 GENERAL……………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
5.2 OBJECTIVES……………………………………………………………………………………………21
5.3 TASKS/DELIVERABLES ...................................................................................................... 22
5.4 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTION OF MILESTONE ........................................... 24
5.5 TECHNICAL APPROACH………………………………………………………………………………24
6.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................ 27
6.1 CONTRACT MANAGER AND CUSTOMER SERVICE ......................................................... 27
6.2 PROJECT MANAGER AND CUSTOMER SERVICE ............................................................ 27
6.3 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ........................................................................................... 27
6.4 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK ................................................................................................... 27
6.5 DISPUTE RESOLUTION ...................................................................................................... 27
6.6 CONTRACT CHANGES ....................................................................................................... 27
6.7 ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................................... 27
ATTACHMENT A: PRICING FORM
ATTACHMENT B: INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS
ATTACHMENT C: NC GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION
ATTACHMENT E: VENDOR INFORMATION
ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS
ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
ATTACHMENT H: TASKS AND DELIVERABLES MATRIX

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1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
The mission of NCMS is to provide cost-effective mitigation alternatives that improve the state’s water resources.
This RFP is soliciting Proposals from qualified Vendors for needed mitigation as described herein for the NCDMS to successful ly
meet permit conditions mandated by the regulatory agencies.
This RFP is not an offer for a Contract, nor does the Department’s acceptance of any Technical/Cost Proposal guarantee a Cont ract
with the Department. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all p roposals deemed not to be in the best interest of
the State of North Carolina.
The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Contract.
1.1 CONTRACT TERM
The Contract shall have an initial term of ten (10) years, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the “Effective Date”) or
[insert date], whichever is later. The Vendor shall begin work under the Contract within seven (7) business days of the Effective
Date.
Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFP and any addenda issued hereto.
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT
This RFP is comprised of the base RFP document, any attachments, and any addenda released before Contract award , which are
incorporated herein by reference.
2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE
ATTENTION: This is an NC eProcurement solicitation facilitated by the Ariba Network. The E-Procurement fee may apply to this
solicitation. See the paragraph entitled ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT of the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions.
General information on the E-Procurement Services can be found at: http://eprocurement.nc.gov/.
What is the Ariba Network?
The Ariba Network is a web-based platform that serves as a connection point for buyers and vendors. Vendors can log in to the
Ariba Network to view purchase orders, respond to electronic requests for quotes, participate in Sourcing Events, and collaborate
with buyers on contract documents.
For training on how to use the Sourcing Tool to view solicitations, submit questions, develop responses, upload documents, an d
submit offers to the State, Vendors should go to the following site:
http://eprocurement.nc.gov/training/vendor-training.
2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
It shall be the Vendor’s responsibility to read the Instructions to Vendors, the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions, all
relevant exhibits and attachments, and any other components made a part of this RFP and comply with all requirements and
specifications herein. Vendors are also responsible for obtaining and complying with all Addenda and other changes that may be
issued in connection with this RFP.
If Vendors have questions, issues, regarding any component of this RFP, those must be submitted as questions in accordance with
the instructions in the PROPOSAL QUESTIONS Section. If the State determines that any changes will be made as a result of the
questions asked, then such decisions will be communicated in the form of an RFP addendum. The State may also elect to leave
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open the possibility for later negotiation of specific provisions of the Contract that have been addressed during the question-and-
answer period, prior to contract award.
Other than through the process of negotiation under 01 NCAC 05B.0503, the State rejects and will not be required to evaluate or
consider any additional or modified terms and conditions submitted with Vendor’s proposal or otherwise. This applies to any
language appearing in or attached to the document as part of the Vendor’s proposal that purports to vary any terms and conditions
or Vendors’ instructions herein or to render the proposal non-binding or subject to further negotiation. Vendor’s proposal shall
constitute a firm offer that shall be held open for the period required herein (“Validity Period” above).
The State may exercise in its discretion to consider Vendor proposed modifications. By execution and delivery of this RFP
Response, the Vendor agrees that any additional or modified terms and conditions, whether submitted purposely or
inadvertently, shall have no force or effect, and will be disregarded unless expressly agreed upon through negotiations and
incorporated by way of a Best and Final Offer (BAFO). Noncompliance with, or any attempt to alter or delete, this paragraph
shall constitute sufficient grounds to reject Vendor’s proposal as nonresponsive.
2.4 RFP SCHEDULE
The table below shows the intended schedule for this RFP. The State will make every effort to adhere to this schedule.

Event Responsibility Date and Time
Issue RFP State June 7, 2023, 5:00 PM ET
Urged & Cautioned Pre-Proposal Conference State June 14, 2023, 10:00 AM ET
Submit Written Questions Vendor June 27, 2023, 5:00 PM ET
Submit Proposals Vendor September 19, 2023, 2:00 ET
Contract Award State TBD
Contract Effective Date State TBD
2.5 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
Virtual, Urged and Cautioned Pre-Proposal Conference
Date: 6/14/2023
Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time
Location: Microsoft TEAMS
Contact #: 919-707-8451

Instructions: Vendor representatives are URGED and CAUTIONED to attend the pre-proposal conference and apprise
themselves of the conditions and requirements which will affect the performance of the work called for by this RFP. A pre-proposal
conference is scheduled for this RFP. Submission of a proposal shall constitute sufficient evidence of this compliance and no
allowance will be made for unreported conditions which a prudent Vendor would recognize as affecting the performance of the
work called for in this RFP.
Vendor is cautioned that any information released to attendees during the pre-proposal conference, other than that involving the
physical aspects of the facility referenced above, and which conflicts with, supersedes, or adds to requirements in this RFP, must
be confirmed by written addendum before it can be considered to be a part of this RFP and any resulting contract.
Vendor representatives may request an invitation to the pre -bid by submitting an e-mail to [e-mail] on or
before the pre-proposal conference date specified above. Vendors should enter “RFP# 16-707025112: Request to Attend Virtual
Pre-bid” as the subject line for the email. Vendor invitation will be limited to two (2) representatives. An email invitation to a
Microsoft TEAMS meeting will be sent to the email address(es) provided. (MS TEAMS is an online communication tool which allo ws
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a virtual meeting setting to share information. The app is approved by the NC DEQ Division of Information Technology (IT) and
there is no purchase required for download and use.) Attendees are reminded to enter the MS TEAMS with camera selected to the
off position, and microphone muted. It is up to the vendor to check their internet connection ahead of time as DMS will not be
responsible for any connection issues vendors may experience during the conference. DMS will provide attendees with a brief
instructional overview for navigational guidance.
2.6 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS
Upon review of the RFP documents, Vendors may have questions to clarify or interpret the RFP in order to submit the best prop osal
possible. To accommodate the Proposal Questions process, Vendors shall submit any such questions by the “Submit Written
Questions” date and time provided in the RFP SCHEDULE Section above, unless modified by Addendum.
Questions related to the content of the solicitation, or the procurement process should be directed to the person on the titl e page
of this document via the Sourcing Tool's message board by the date and time specified in the RFP SCHEDULE Section of this RFP.
Vendors will enter “RFP #16-707025112– Questions” as the subject of the message. Question submittals should include a reference
to the applicable RFP section. This is the only manner in which questions will be received.
Questions or issues related to using the Sourcing Tool itself can be directed to the North Carolina eProcurement Help Desk at 888 -
211-7440, Option 2. Help Desk representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET.
Questions received prior to the submission deadline date, the State’s response, and any additional terms deemed necessary by the
State will be posted in the Sourcing Tool in the form of an addendum and shall become an Addendum to this RFP. No information,
instruction or advice provided orally or informally by any State personnel, whether made in response to a question or otherwise in
connection with this RFP, shall be considered authoritative or binding. Vendors shall rely only on written material contained in the
RFP and an addendum to this RFP.
2.7 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an absolute requirement. Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will be
automatically disqualified from further consideration. Vendor shall bear the sole risk of late submission due to unintended or
unanticipated delay. It is the Vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure its proposal has been received as described in this RFP by the
specified time and date of opening. Failure to submit a proposal in strict accordance with instructions provided shall constitute
sufficient cause to reject a Vendor’s proposal(s). Solicitation responses are subject to Sealed Bid ding requirements.
Vendor’s proposals for this procurement must be submitted through the So urcing Tool. For training on how to use the Sourcing
Tool to view solicitations, submit questions, develop responses, upload documents, and submit offers to the State, Vendors sh ould
go to the following site: https://eprocurement.nc.gov/training/vendor-training
Questions or issues related to using the Sourcing Tool itself can be directed to the North Carolina eProcurement Help Desk at 888-
211-7440, Option 2. Help Desk representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST.
Tips for Using the Sourcing Tool
1. Vendors should review available training and confirm that they are able to access the Sourcing Event, enter responses,
and upload files well in advance of the date and time response are due to allow sufficient time to seek assistance from
the North Carolina eProcurement Help Desk.
2. Vendors may submit their responses early to make sure there are no issues, and then submit a revised response any time
prior to the response due date and time. The State will only review the most recent response.
3. Vendors should respond to all relevant sections of the Sourcing Event. Certain questions or items are required in order to
submit a response and are denoted with an asterisk. The Sourcing Tool will not allow a response to be submitted unless
all required items are completed. The Sourcing Tool will provide error messages to help identify any required information
that is missing when response is submitted.
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4. Simply saving your response in the Sourcing Tool is not the same as submitting your response to the State. Vendors should
make sure they complete the submission process and receive a message that their response was successfull y submitted.
If confidential and proprietary information is included in the proposal, also submit one (1) signed, REDACTED copy of the
proposal. Such information may include trade secrets defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 66 -152 and other information exempted
from the Public Records Act pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §132- 1.2. Vendor may designate information, Products, Services or
appropriate portions of its response as confidential, consistent with and to the extent permitted under the statutes and rule s
set forth above. By so redacting any page, or portion of a page, the Vendor warrants that it has formed a good faith opinion,
having received such necessary or proper review by counsel and other knowledgeable advisors, that the portions determined
to be confidential and proprietary and redacted as such, meet the requirements of the Rules and Statutes set forth above.
However, under no circumstances shall price information be designated as confidential.
If the Vendor does not provide a redacted version of the proposal with its proposal submission, the Department may release
an unredacted version if a record request is received.
2.8 PROPOSAL CONTENTS
Vendors shall provide responses to all questions and complete all attachments for this RFP that require the Vendor t o provide
information and upload them to the Sourcing Event in the Sourcing Tool. Vendor may not be able to submit its response in the
Sourcing Tool unless all required items are addressed. Vendors shall provide authorized signatures where requested. Failure to
provide all required items, or Vendor’s submission of incomplete items, may result in the State rejecting Vendor’s proposal, in the
State’s sole discretion.
Vendor shall include the following items and attachments in the Sourcing Tool:
a) Completed and signed version of ATTACHMENT A: PRICING (each pricing PDF needs to be uploaded as a separate attachment
in the Sourcing Tool – more information will be found in section 5 of the Sourcing Tool)
b) Vendor’s Response including:
1. Cover Letter, which must contain the following: (i)a statement that confirms that the proposer has read the RFP in its
entirety, including all links, and all Addenda released in conjunction with the RFP ; (ii) a statement that the Vendor
agrees to perform in accordance with the scope of work, requirements, and specifications contained herein; and (iii)
Vendor’s agreement to comply with all instructions, terms and conditions, and attachments .
2. Title Page: Include the company name, address, phone number and authorized representative a long with the
Proposal Number.
3. Completed and signed version of all EXECUTION PAGES, along with the RFP in its entirety, and signed receipt pages
of any ADDENDA released in conjunction with this RFP (ONLY if addenda are required to be returned).
4. Executive Summary: The executive summary shall consist of highlights of the general contents of the proposal and
shall clearly state the anticipated mitigation type and number of credits proposed. If the Vendor is proposing multiple
mitigation options, each option shall be specifically described in this section. (Submitted Mitigation credits as stated
in the Executive Summary shall match the credit tables shown in the Technical approach section of the submittal.
This credit total also shall match the amount on the Sealed Bid Proposal (attachment A).
5. Project Staffing and Organization: Response to section 4.8 VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
6. Technical Approach: Response to section 5.5
7. ATTACHMENT B: INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS
ATTACHMENT C: NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
8. Completed ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION
9. Completed ATTACHMENT E: SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION
10. Completed ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
11. Completed ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
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12. ATTACHMENT H: TASKS AND DELIVERABLES MATRIX
13. Completed version of TECHNICAL SCORESHEET (optional)
Attachments are to be downloaded from the Sourcing tool. Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F and G are
required to be returned as part of the RFP in its entirety as part of vendor’s response. Vendors
response should be one PDF containing the RFP in its entirety and all required information described
above (minus attachment A which is to be uploaded separately into section 5 of Ariba).

Maps diagrams, and/or photographs may be used to supplement the text.

c) Submit the boundaries of the proposed project as an additional attachment to section 6.1 of the Sourcing Tool (where you are
uploading your PDF technical proposal). The boundary can be the proposed easement(s) or the general project area. NCDMS
expects the submitted file to closely match the project area(s) shown in the project proposal location map. The file
representing the proposed project boundaries must: 1) Consist of an ArcMap multipart polygon format (.shp or geodataba se);
2) Project in the State Plane Coordinate System (NAD 83) using a base unit of meters or feet; 3) Include the *.prj file holdi ng
the coordinate system information; 4) Adhere to the following convention within the attribute table. Each record represents
a single boundary configuration in its entirety as proposed for consideration. If more than one boundary configuration is
proposed, a separate and discrete record is required. Each record must have the following attribute information: Vendor name;
Site_Name (as named in proposal); Configuration/Option (as named in proposal); Project_Type (Stream, Wetland, Buffer, or
Combination); Coordinate_System (SP Meters or SP Feet).

If a technical proposal does not meet all the Department’s requirements, it will be rejected, and the corresponding sealed cost
proposal will not be opened.
2.9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIONS
a) The DMS recognizes that a Vendor(s) might not be able to find one site that provides the total amount of mitigation
requested for the cataloging unit listed above. Therefore, proposals may be submitted in any of the following categories:

▪ One or more sites providing all the requested mitigation credits; or
▪ One or more sites providing a portion of the requested mitigation credits.
b) Unless the Vendor states in both the cover letter and the Executive Summary of the technical proposal that multiple
mitigation options are being offered for a site, and specifically describes each option, the Department shall only consider
the full proposal amount and will not extend an offer to contract for less than the full amount indicated in the proposal.

c) Proposals will NOT be accepted using the following types of sites:

1. Property purchased with Clean Water Management Trust Fund monies

2. Property that is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Conservation Reserve Program,
Wetlands Reserve Program, or any other state or federal program that provides funds for any of the tasks
outlined in this RFP

3. Property that has been used for compensatory mitigation under Section 404 and/or 401 of the Clean Water Act

4. Properties that are in the control of the State or currently in negotiation for compensatory mitigation needs by
any state agency

5. Properties that are controlled by any federal agency

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6. Properties that have been timbered, filled, or manipulated (stream channel dredging or channel re-alignment) in
violation of federal or state rules or statutes.

d) Please note that the State of North Carolina will NOT accept fee simple title to any property as a result of this RFP. As stated
in the TASKS section, long-term protection of the selected properties must be provided by a conservation easement held
by the State of North Carolina.
2.10 ALTERNATE BIDS
The Sourcing Tool is set up to only allow one (1) bid per Vendor (per eVP number), however a Vendor may submit “alternate
bids” for any subsequent sites they have to offer all within their one (1) bid. Alternate bid(s) must specifically identify a ll the RFP
requirements required in “Proposal Contents” above.
If a Vendor chooses to respond with more than one (1) site, Vendor shall follow the specific instructions for uploading Alter nate
Bids in section 6.6 in the Sourcing Tool. Each bid must be for a separate site and must include a separate Attachment A: P ricing
form (to be uploaded separately in section 5.1 in the Sourcing Tool).
For example, if Acme Solutions (eVP #1234) has two sites they wish to submit they would log into the Sourcing Tool and
complete all the necessary sections for the first site. Site #1 has 2 options and will have: Site #1, Option #1 pricing form uploaded
to section 5.1, Site #1, Option #2 pricing form uploaded as a SEPARATE pdf also to section 5.1, and technical proposal pdf
uploaded to sections 6.1 that cover both options for Site #1, all necessary shapefiles for Site #1 will also be uploaded as a
separate, subsequent attachment (zip file) to section 6.1. Acme Solutions (eVP#1234) now has a second site they want to submi t
with 3 options. Site #2 will have: three (3) separate pricing forms uploaded to section 5.2 as separate/subsequent attachments
and a compressed zip file uploaded to section 6.6 containing all the necessary RFP requirements.
Clear and precise labeling is crucial to success.
2.11 TEMPLATES, TECHNICAL SCORESHEETS, TARGET WATERSHEDS, AND MAPS
The latest required report templates, technical scoresheets, target watersheds and mapping applicable to this RFP are
found at:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/mitigation-services/dms-vendors/templates-guidelines-tools-projects
2.12 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS
Relevant definitions for this RFP are provided in 01 NCAC 05A .0112 and in the Instructions to Vendors found in the Sourcing Tool,
which are incorporated herein by this reference.
The following definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations are also relevant to this RFP:
Adjusted Credit Cost – The Credit Cost of a Site divided by the Proposal Rating; units are Dollars per Wetland Mitigation Credit,
Stream Mitigation credits, Buffer Mitigation credits, or Nutrient Offset Credits.

Agencies – The regulatory and advisory units of the state and federal government in North Carolina which are involved in
permitting and/or commenting on proposed activities in wetlands, streams, or riparian areas and in approving and/or
commenting on proposed compensatory wetland, stream, riparian buffer, or nutrient offset mitigation.

As-Built Drawings – Scale drawings depicting the final configuration, dimensions, and locations of all pertinent features of a
Site after all implementation activities have been completed.

Baseline Monitoring Document – A written document, supplemented with graphics that describes in detail the implemented
mitigation site, the goals established for the project, how it was implemented, how it will be monitored, the amount of
mitigation credits the project will generate, and the criteria by which its success will be determined.

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Cataloging Unit (“CU”) – A geographic area representing part or all of a River Basin and identified by an 8 -digit number as
depicted on the “Hydrologic Unit Map – 1974, State of North Carolina, published by the U.S. Department of Interior, Geological
Survey”.

Categorical Exclusion – Categories of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
or natural environment and for which, therefore, neither an Environmental Assessment nor an Environmental Impact
Statement is required. The Categorical Exclusion will be satisfied by completing the Categorical Exclusion Action Form and
Document. The Categorical Exclusion must be approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Coastal Wetland – As defined in North Carolina General Statute 113-229(n)(3) and described in the CAMA Handbook for
Development in Coastal North Carolina – Section 2(A)(4).

Conservation Easement – A restriction that landowners voluntarily place on specified uses of their property to protect its natural,
productive, or cultural features. It is recorded as a written legal agreement between the landowner and the “holder” of the
easement. The State of North Carolina must receive from the landowner a conservation easement as prepared and facilitated by
the full delivery provider for all NC Division of Mitigation Services full delivery projects.

Credit – A unit of measure (e.g., a functional or a real measure or other suitable metric) representing the accrual or attainment
of aquatic functions at a compensatory mitigation site, as approved by the regulatory agencies. The measure of aquatic
functions is based on the resources restored (rehabilitated), established, enhanced , or preserved.

Credit Cost – Total bid cost divided by the number of offered credits for each type of mitigation.

Credit Release Schedule - The timeline established for the periodic release of mitigation credits based upon the successful
implementation of the approved Mitigation Plan, including construction and post -construction monitoring.

Department – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)

Division of Financial Services – Contracting arm of NCDEQ.

Division of Water Resources-Division in NCDEQ that is responsible for state water quality regulations.

DOA/P&C – The North Carolina Department of Administration, Division of Purchase and Contract.

Financial Assurance – Financial security assuring the ability of the provider to deliver the contracted for mitigation credits.
Financial Assurance must be provided through Performance Bonds, Letters of Credit or Casualty Insurance.

Hydrologic Unit (“HU”) – A geographic area representing a portion of a Cataloging Unit as depicted on the “Hydrologic Unit
Map – 1974, State of North Carolina, published by the U.S. Department of Interior, Geological Survey,” and identified by a 14-
digit number.

Interagency Review Team (IRT) – A group of federal, tribal, state, and/or local regulatory and resource agency representatives
that review documentation for and advises the USACE di strict engineer on the establishment and management of a stream
and/or wetland mitigation bank or an in-lieu fee program.

Intermittent Stream – A well-defined channel that contains water for only part of the year, typically during winter and spring
when the aquatic bed is below the water table. The flow may be heavily supplemented by storm water runoff. An
intermittent stream should score at least 19 points using the NC Division of Water Quality Classification Manual, Version
4.11, 2010, effective September 1, 2010.

Jurisdictional Wetland - A wetland as defined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.

Local Watershed Plan (LWP) – an NCDMS watershed plan that is conducted in specific priority areas (typically one or more 12-
digit Hydrologic Units) where NCDMS and the local community have identified a need to address critical watershed issues.
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Through this planning process, NCDMS collaborates with local stakeholders and resource professionals to identify projects and
management strategies to restore, enhance and protect local watershed resources. LWPs can be found by County or River
Basin at:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/mitigation-services/dms-planning/watershed-planning-documents

Long Term Protection – as defined in the Federal Code of Regulations (Federal Register/Vol. 73, No. 70/Thursday, April 10,
2008/ Rules and Regulations – Section 332.7 Management, the Long Term Protection of a mitigation site may be provided
through real estate instruments such as conservation easements held by entities such as federal, tribal, state or local resou rce
agencies, non-profit conservation organizations, or private land managers; the transfer of title to such entities; or by restrictive
covenants. The use of conservation easements and/or restrictive covenants must receive prior approval by the United States
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – District Engineer. As noted in the Federal Code of Regulations, the USACE District Engineer
shall consider relevant legal constraints on the use of conservation easements and/or restrictive covenants in determining
whether such mechanisms provide sufficient protection.

Mitigation Plan – A written document, supplemented with graphics, which describes: the existing site conditions, the goals
and objectives of the project and other pertinent information. The Mitigation Plan is developed and submitted prior to the
implementation of the project.

Monitoring Report – A written document, supplemented with graphics due on December 1st of each year during the
monitoring period following the completion of construction. This report contains results of the measured success criteria as
defined in the Baseline Monitoring Document.

NCDMS – The North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services.

Non-Riparian Wetland – An area underlain with hydric soils that is NOT located in a geomorphic floodplain or natural
crenulation and NOT contiguous to natural lakes greater than 20 acres in size or artificial impoundments. Non-Riparian
Wetlands are typically found on flats in interstream divides (pocosins), side slopes (seeps), and in depressions surrounded b y
uplands (mafic depressions, lime sinks and Carolina Bays). The hydrology of no n-riparian wetlands is driven by precipitation
and is characterized by groundwater being at or near the surface for much of the year. Must meet US Army Corps of Engineers
wetlands definition (33 CFR 328.3(b)).

Opening Date – The location, date, and time that the Sealed Technical Proposal and Sealed Cost Proposal must be delivered
to NCDMS. Proposals will not be accepted by NCDMS after the opening date/time.

Perennial Stream – A well-defined channel that contains water year-round during a year of normal rainfall, with the aquatic
bed located below the water table for most of the year. A perennial stream should score at least 30 points using the NC
Division of Water Quality Stream Classification Manual, Version 4.11, 2010, effective September 1, 2010.

Preliminary Findings Report – An NCDMS report that is developed during the Local Watershed Planning process that contains
an evaluation of available data sources and an initial determination of watershed conditions; identifies data gaps; and inclu des
a plan for a detailed evaluation of the watershed and its water quality, habitat, and hydrologic functions.

Project Area – For the purposes of this RFP, project area is defined as the area within the proposed conservation easement
for the project.

Project Milestones – A deliverable, such as a document or completed action that signifies that the endo of a task in the Scope
of Service.

Property– A Site may be comprised of one or more pieces of real Property owned by one or more individual .

Proposal – The response to the RFP from an interested Vendor consisting of a signed Sealed Cost Proposal and a Sealed
Technical Proposal.

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Proposed Project - a site that is in a pre-construction state and that is not associated with, or a part of, an approved (signed,
fully executed) Mitigation Banking Instrument by the closing date of this RFP.

Proposal Rating (“PR”) – A value (number) that is calculated for each Proposal based upon the evaluation of the Proposal by
the PRC. The PR is established by dividing the points scored by the total amount of po tential points.

Proposal Review Committee (“PRC”) - A committee established by the NCDMS to review and evaluate each Proposal received
and to make recommendations to the NCDMS Director and Procurement Manager.

Release of Credits – means a determination by the USACE district engineer in consultation with the IRT, that credits associated
with an approved mitigation plan are available for sale or transfer as defined under the Federal Guidance for the Establishme nt,
Use and Operation of Mitigation Banks (Federal Register April 10, 2008, Volume 70, Number 73, pp 19594-19705). DWR
provides determinations related to riparian buffer and nutrient offset credits.

Regional Watershed Plan (RWP) – an NCDMS watershed plan that is conducted in specific priority areas (typically several 12-
digit Hydrologic Units) where NCDMS has identified a need to address critical watershed issues. Through this planning process,
NCDMS collaborates with local stakeholders and resource professionals to identify management strategies to restore, enhance
and protect local watershed resources. RWPs can be found by County or River Basin at:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/mitigation-services/dms-planning/watershed-planning-documents

Riparian Buffer Mitigation Credit- The unit of measurement of the extent of riparian buffer mitigation being offered in a
Proposal.

Riparian Wetlands – An area that is underlain with hydric soils and located within a geomorphic floodplain or natural
crenulation, or contiguous with NATURAL water bodies greater than 20 acres in size.

River Basin – The largest category of surface water drainage; there are seventeen (17) river basins in North Carolina.

River Basin Restoration Priorities - A planning document prepared by the NCDMS that targets specific watersheds (TLWs and
TRAs) with descriptions of existing degradation and protection needs for restoration project implementation.

Scope of Services – All services, actions, and physical work required by the Department to achieve the purpose and objectives
defined in the RFP; such services may include the furnishing of all required labor, equipment, supplies and materials except as
specifically stated.

Sealed Cost Proposal – The completed Sealed Cost Proposal form included in the RFP signed by the Vendor specifying the total
compensation requested for the performance of the specified scope of services as defined by the RFP. If more than one Site
is proposed, a separate Sealed Cost Proposal must be submitted for each Site. If the Vendor is willing to offer multiple options
(i.e., different quantities of mitigation at different credit costs) for one proposed site, a separate Cost Proposal must be
submitted for each option offered.

Service Area – 1) A geographic area where mitigation credits from a mitigation site can generally be utilized to satisfy permit
requirements. 2) A geographic area where a mitigation requirement can be satisfied.

Site – Property or properties identified by a Vendor in a Proposal as having potential to provide either wetland, stream, buffer,
or nutrient offset mitigation. A proposed project shall describe mitigation activities that occur on a single property parcel,
or which occur on multiple property parcels. Project proposals shall demonstrate hydrologic connectivity and/or habitat
continuity such that the functional relationships between the project components, encompassed within each parcel is evident.
DMS shall have the sole discretion to determine whether the project components have sufficient hydrologic connectivity
and/or habitat continuity to be considered in a single project proposal.

Stream Mitigation Credit – The unit of measurement of the extent of stream mitigation being offered in a Proposal.

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Targeted Local Watershed (TLW) – A 14-digit Hydrologic Unit identified as a targeted area in the RBRP. In past planning
efforts, these watersheds were identified because they may have had environmental characteristics that could be improved
through restoration projects. TLWs have been replaced by TRAs.

Targeted Resource Area (TRA) – Natural geographic grouping (cluster) of NHD-Plus catchments with high predicted uplift
potential for one or more functions (hydrology, water quality, habitat); replace TLWs as the basic priority unit in the updat ed
RBRP methodology. TRAs have defined boundaries based on an area of influence or an area of habitat extent NOT
necessarily defined by a watershed boundary.

Technical Proposal – One of the two parts of the Proposal which contains a technical description of the proposed mitigation.

USACE – United States Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch, Wilmington District

USGS – United States Geological Survey.

Wetland Enhancement - means the manipulation of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of a site to heighten,
intensify, or improve a specific aquatic resource function(s). Enhancement results in the gain of selected aquatic resource
function(s) but may also lead to a decline in other aquatic resource function(s). Enhancement does not result in a gain in
aquatic resource area.

Wetland Preservation - means the removal of a threat to, or preventing the decline of, aquatic resources by an action in or
near those aquatic resources. This term includes those activities normally associated with the protection and maintenance of
aquatic resources through the implementation of appropriate legal and physical mechanisms. Preservation does not result in
a gain in aquatic resource area or functions.

Wetland Restoration - means the manipulation of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of a site with the goal
of returning natural/historic functions to a former or degraded aquatic resource. Wetland restoration is divided into two
categories: Re-establishment and Rehabilitation. See definition of Wetland Re-establishment and Wetland Rehabilitation.

Wetland Re-establishment – means the manipulation of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of a site with the
goal of returning natural/historic functions to a former aquatic resource. Re -establishment results in rebuilding a former
aquatic resource and results in a gain in aquatic resource area and function.

Wetland Rehabilitation – means the manipulation of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of a site with the
goal of returning most, if not all the natural/historic functions to a degraded aquatic resource. Rehabilitation results in a gain
in aquatic resource function but does not result in a gain in aquatic resource area.

Wetland Mitigation Credit – The unit of measurement of the extent of wetland mitigation being offered in a Proposal.

3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS
3.1 METHOD OF AWARD
North Carolina G.S. 143-52 provides a general list of criteria the State shall use to award contracts, as supplemented by the
additional criteria herein. The Goods or Services being procured shall dictate the application and order of criteria ; however, all
award decisions shall be in the State’s best interest. All qualified proposals will be evaluated, and awards will be made to the
Vendor(s) meeting the specific RFP Specifications and achieving the highest and best final evaluation, based on the criteria
described below.
The NCDMS Procurement Manager and the Director, will analyze the ranked sites, determine the proposal selectio ns, and submit
recommendations to the DEPARTMENT’S Purchasing Director and General Council in accordance with the Special Delegation
Agreement made pursuant to G.S. 143 -53 and 01 NCAC 05B .1603 between Division of Purchase and Services and DEQ , for approval.
The following information will be considered:
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▪ adjusted credit cost
▪ credit cost
▪ available funds
▪ mitigation needs at the time of selection
▪ the best interest of the State of North Carolina

While the intent of this RFP is to award a Contract(s) to a single Vendor, the State reserves the right to make separate awards to
different Vendors for one or more line-items, to not award one or more line-items or to cancel this RFP in its entirety without
awarding a Contract, if it is considered to be most advantageous to the State to do so.
The State reserves the right to waive any minor informality or technicality in proposals received.
3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION
While this RFP is under evaluation, the responding Vendor, including any subcontractors and suppliers, is prohibited from engaging
in conversations intended to influence the outcome of the evaluation. See Paragraph 29 of the Instructions to Vendors entitled
COMMUNICATIONS BY VENDORS.
Each Vendor submitting a proposal to this RFP, including its employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, subsidiaries and
affiliates, is prohibited from having any communications with any person inside or outside the using agency; issuing agency; other
government agency office or body (including the purchaser named above, any department secretary, agency head, members of
the General Assembly and Governor’s office); or private entity, if th e communication refers to the content of Vendor’s proposal or
qualifications, the content of another Vendor’s proposal, another Vendor’s qualifications or ability to perform a resulting c ontract,
and/or the transmittal of any other communication of informa tion that could be reasonably considered to have the effect of
directly or indirectly influencing the evaluation of proposals, the award of a contract, or both.

Any Vendor not in compliance with this provision shall be disqualified from evaluation and aw ard. A Vendor’s proposal may be
disqualified if its subcontractor and/or supplier engage in any of the foregoing communications during the time that the
procurement is active (i.e., the issuance date of the procurement until the date of contract award or cancellation of the
procurement). Only those discussions, communications or transmittals of information authorized or initiated by the issuing ag ency
for this RFP or inquiries directed to the purchaser named in this RFP regarding requirements of the RFP (prior to proposal
submission) or the status of the award (after submission) are excepted from this provision.
3.3 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS
Only responsive submissions will be evaluated.
The State will conduct a Two-Step evaluation of Proposals:
Proposals will be received from each Vendor as two separate volumes - the Technical Proposal and the Cost Proposal. Both
proposals (Technical and Cost) shall be signed and dated by an official authorized to bind the firm. Unsigned proposals will not
be considered.
NOTE: No technical information shall be contained in the cost proposal. No cost information shall be cont ained in the
technical proposal. Inclusion of any cost information in the technical proposal and/or any technical information in the cost
proposal shall constitute sufficient grounds to reject Vendor’s proposal.
All proposals must be received by the issuing agency not later than the date and time specified in the RFP SCHEDULE Section
above, unless modified by Addendum. Vendors are cautioned that this is a request for proposals, not a request to contract,
and the State reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all offers at any time if such rejection is deemed to be in the best
interest of the State.
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At that date and time, the package containing the technical proposals from each responding firm will be public ly opened and
the name of each Vendor announced publicly via TEAMS. Vendor representatives may request an invitation to the opening to
the person on the title page of this document via the Sourcing Tool's message board or via email on or before the openin g
date specified above. Vendors should enter “RFP # 16-707025112: Request to Attend Virtual Opening” as the subject line for
the correspondence. (MS TEAMS is an online communication tool which allows a virtual meeting setting to share information.
The app is approved by the NC DEQ Division of Information Technology (IT) and there is no purchase required for download
and use.) Attendees are reminded to enter the MS TEAMS with camera selected to the off position, and microphone muted.
It is up to the vendor to check their internet connection ahead of time as DMS will not be responsible for any connection i ssues
vendors may experience during the conference.
A notation will also be made whether a separate sealed cost proposal has been received. Cost proposals will be placed in
safekeeping until opened at a later date.
Upon completion of the technical evaluation, the cost proposals of those Vendors whose technical proposals have been
deemed acceptable will be publicly opened. The total cost offered by each Vendor will be tabulated and become a matter of
public record. Interested parties are cautioned that these costs and their components are subject to further evaluation for
completeness and correctness and therefore may not be an exact indicator of a Vendor’s pricing position.
If negotiation is anticipated under 01 NCAC 05B.0503, pricing may not be public unt il award.
At their sole option, the evaluators may request oral presentations or discussion s with any or all Vendors for the purpose of
clarification or to amplify the materials presented in any part of the proposal. Vendors are cautioned, however, that the
evaluators are not required to request presentations or other c larification—and often do not.
Proposals will generally be evaluated according to completeness, content, experience with similar projects, ability of the
Vendor and its staff, and cost. Specific evaluation criteria are listed section 3.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA, below.
Upon completion of the evaluation process, the State will make award(s) based on the evaluation and post the award(s) under
the RFP number for this solicitation. Award of a Contract to one Vendor does not mean that the other proposals lacked merit,
but that, all factors considered, the selected proposal was deemed most advantageous and represented the best value to the
State.
The State reserves the right to negotiate with one or more vendors, or to reject all original offers and negotiate with one o r
more sources of supply that may be capable of satisfying the requirement, and in either case to require Vendor to submit a
Best and Final Offer (BAFO) based on discussions and negotiations with the State.
3.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA
In addition to the general criteria in G.S. 143-52 which may or may not be relevant to this RFP, all qualified proposals will be
evaluated, and award made based on considering the following criteria, to result in an award most advantageous to the State.
A proposal may be rejected during any phase of review if DMS staff determines that the prop osal has not provided the requested
information in the specified format, has determined that the firm is not qualified to perform the services, and/or if it has been
determined that the proposal cannot provide the mitigation indicated in the proposal. Each proposal will be reviewed and assigned
a proposal rating prior to opening any cost proposal.

Proposals will generally be evaluated according to completeness, content, experience with similar projects, ability of the of fer or
and its staff, and cost. Specific evaluation criteria are listed below:

Technical
a) Technical Proposals will be reviewed for length, format requirements and qualifications of firm and project
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approach by the Contract Administrator and Purchasing Agent. Only vendors who meet these initial qualifications
will move forward.
b) Upon completion of the initial review, a field review and evaluation of the proposed site will be conducted by the
PRC.
c) Each Vendor will be scored based on the Technical Scoresheet.
Price
a) Sealed cost proposals for all proposals still under consideration will be opened a nd tabulated.
b) The adjusted credit cost is a combined technical and cost measure and used for ranking sites. This is a best value
determination by NCDMS after evaluating all factors in the technical proposal and then evaluating the cost
proposal. The adjusted credit cost will be calculated and determined using the following formula:
Credit Cost ÷ Proposal Rating (Technical Score)
3.5 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
Vendor shall complete ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR. In addition to any other evaluation criteria
identified in this RFP, the State may also consider, for purposes of evaluating proposed or actual contract performance outside of
the United States, how that performance may affect the following factors to ensure that any award will be in the best interest of
the State:
a) Total cost to the State
b) Level of quality provided by the Vendor
c) Process and performance capability across multiple jurisdictions
d) Protection of the State’s information and intellectual property
e) Availability of pertinent skills
f) Ability to understand the State’s business requirements and internal operational culture
g) Particular risk factors such as the security of the State’s information technology
h) Relations with citizens and employees
i) Contract enforcement jurisdictional issues
3.6 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES
This RFP serves two functions: (1) to advise potential Vendors of the parameters of the solution being sought by the State; and (2)
to provide (together with other specified documents) the terms of the Contract resulting from this procurement. The use of phrases
such as “shall,” “must,” and “requirements” are intended to create enforceable contract conditions. In determining whether
proposals should be evaluated or rejected, the State will take into consideration the degree to which Vendors have proposed or
failed to propose solutions that will satisfy the State’s needs as described in the RFP. Except as specifically stated in the RFP, no
one requirement shall automatically disqualify a Vendor from consideration. However, failure to comply with any single
requirement may result in the State exercising its discretion to reject a proposal in its entirety.
4.0 REQUIREMENTS
This Section lists the requirements related to this RFP. By submitting a proposal, the Vendor agrees to meet all stated requirements
in this Section as well as any other specifications, requirements , and terms and conditions stated in this RFP. If a Vendor is unclear
about a requirement or specification or believes a change to a requirement would allow for the State to receive a better proposal,
the Vendor is urged to submit these items in the form of a question during the question-and-answer period in accordance with the
Proposal Questions Section above.
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4.1 PRICING
Proposal price shall constitute the total cost to the State for complete performance in accordance with the requirements and
specifications herein, including all applicable charges for handling, transportation, administrative and other similar fees. Download,
complete ATTACHMENT A: PRICING FORM and upload in the Sourcing Tool. The pricing provided in ATTACHMENT A, or resulting
from any negotiations, is incorporated herein and shall become part of any resulting Contract.
4.2 DOWNWARD PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS
Payment by the Department will be based on the number of credits the vendor is able to provide at the credit price first esta blished
by the cost proposal pursuant to the proposal review process and credits identified in the technical proposal. To ensure that the
Department does not overpay at the end of the process, periodic adjustments may be made so that the final total payment equal s
the final number of mitigation credits, as determin ed by the IRT and/or DWR as applicable, delivered by the vendor multiplied by
the original per credit price. Payment adjustments may be made after the initial contract is executed based on the number of
mitigation credits the project is anticipated to pro vide as documented after contract execution, including but not limited to:
completion of the mitigation plan; site restoration (earthwork/planting), completion of the baseline monitoring document; the
post construction monitoring period, and/or after final determination of mitigation credits by the IRT and/or DWR as applicable.
4.3 INVOICES
Vendor shall invoice the Purchasing Agency as follows:
a) Invoices are to be submitted to the NCDMS after its approval of each individual task/deliverable.

b) The Vendor must follow the NCDMS Invoice Guidelines dated March 1, 2014.

c) Final invoice must be received by the DEPARTMENT within 45 days after the end of the contract period.

d) Invoices must bear the correct contract number to ensure prompt payment. The Vendor’s failure to include the correct
contract number may cause delay in payment.

e) Invoices may either be submitted electronically to [e-mail] ; or hardcopies may be submitted to the
following address:

NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Services
Attn: Debby Davis
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652

4.4 PAYMENT TERMS
The Vendor will be compensated at the rates quoted in the Vendor’s Cost Proposal (as per the Payment Schedule provided in
section 5.4).

The Vendor will be paid net thirty (30) calendar days after the Vendor’s invoice is approved by the State.

4.5 FINANCIAL STABILITY
As a condition of contract award, the Vendor must certify that it has the financial capacity to perform and to continue to perform
its obligations under the Contract; that Vendor has no constructive or actual knowledge of an actual or potential legal proce eding
being brought against Vendor that could materially adversely affect performance of this Contract; and that entering into this
Contract is not prohibited by any contract, or order by any court of competent jurisdiction.
Each Vendor shall certify it is financially stable by completing ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION. The State
is requiring this certification to minimize potential issues from contracting with a Vendor that is financially unstable. Fro m the date
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of the Certification to the expiration of the Contract, the Vendor shall notify the State within thirty (30) days of any occurrence or
condition that materially alters the truth of any statement made in this Certification. The Contract Manager may require annu al
recertification of the Vendor’s financial stability.
4.6 FINANCIAL ASSURANCE
The vendor must provide financial assurance in one of the following forms:

a) Performance Bonding- The vendor must provide security in the form of an acceptable performance bond as described in
the following paragraph to guarantee delivery of the maximum number of originally contracted credits. The performance
bond must be obtained from a company licensed in North Carolina as shown in the Federal Treasury Listing of Approved
Sureties (Circular 570). The maximum allowable amount provided by a surety may not exceed the “underwriting
limitation” for the surety as identified in the Federal Treasury Listing. Although this RFP is a request for mitigation and not
construction, the performance bond shall follow the prescribed wording provided in N.C.G.S. § 44A -33. The performance
bond must be for 55% of the total value of the contract and must be in effect and s ubmitted with the Task 3 deliverable
before DMS will authorize payment for that deliverable. The bond must remain in effect until the vendor has received
written notification from the DMS that the requirements of Task 6 (submittal of baseline monitoring re port) have been
met (the financial assurance document must indicate that it is in effect through approval of task 6 by DMS and must
include the NCDEQ contract number). After the successful completion of Task 6, the bond can be retired.

b) Letters of Credit- LOCs must be drawn from a reputable bank identified by the FDIC as “Well Capitalized” or “Adequately
Capitalized” and follow the submittal timing, contract amounts and schedules for reduction as those described above for
the performance bonds. Evergreen or irrevocable LOCs shall be required to provide a 120-day notice of cancellation,
termination, or non-renewal.

c) Casualty Insurance- on underlying performance of credits of mitigation, must follow the same submittal timing, contract
amounts and reduction schedules as those described above in performance bonds. The insurance must contain the
following information:
i. The “NCDEQ DMS,” the contract number and the Insured Property must be named in the insurance
document. NCDEQ shall have the sole right to place a claim against the policy;
ii. Casualty Insurance can be written effective for one year, but notice from the Vendor, stating that it is
currently in the process of replacing the current policy, must be submitted to NCDMS at least one
month before policy expiration date.
4.7 HUB PARTICIPATION
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute G.S. 143-48, it is State policy to encourage and promote the use of small, minority,
physically handicapped, and women contractors in purchasing Goods and Services. As such, this RFP will serve to identify tho se
Vendors that are minority owned or have a strategic pl an to support the State’s Historically Underutilized Business program by
meeting or exceeding the goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Vendor shall complete
ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION.
4.8 VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
In its Proposal, Vendor shall include the proposed staffing, deployment, and organization of personnel to be assigned to this project.
The offeror shall provide information as to the qualifications and experience of all profess ional personnel to be assigned to this
project, related experience with similar projects and the responsibilities to be assigned to each person.
DMS reserves the right to request corporate background and experience, as needed. If requested, the vendor sha ll include
background information on the organization and should give details of experience with similar public and/or private projects in
size and complexity. Vendor shall provide information as to the qualifications and experience of all executive, mana gerial, legal,
and professional personnel to be assigned to this project, including resumes citing experience with similar projects and the
responsibilities to be assigned to each person. A list of references (including contact persons and telephone number s) for whom
similar work has been performed shall be included and the list shall include all similar contracts performed by the offeror i n the
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past three years. The evaluators may check references sources to determine whether offeror has listed all contrac ts for similar
work within the designated period.
4.9 REFERENCES

The State reserves the right to request and verify references. Upon request, references must be submitted within three (3) b usiness
days. Failure to provide references will cause your proposal to be rejected.
4.10 BACKGROUND CHECKS
Vendor and its personnel are required to provide or undergo background checks at Vendor’s expense prior to beginning work wit h
the State. As part of Vendor background, the following details must be provided to the State:
a) Any regulatory sanctions levied against Vendor or any of its officers, directors or its professional employees expected to
provide Services on this project by any state or federal regulatory agencies within the past three years or a statement that
there are none. As used herein, the term “regulatory sanctions” includes the revocation or suspension of any license or
certification, the levying of any monetary penalties or fines, and the issuance of any written warnings;
b) Any regulatory investigations pending against Vendor or any of its officers, directors or its professional employees expected
to provide Services on this project by any state or federal regulatory agencies of which Vendor has knowledge or a statement
that there are none.
Vendor’s response to these requests shall be considered a continuing representation, and Vendor’s failure to notify the State within
thirty (30) days of any criminal litigation, investigation or proceeding involving Vendor or its then current officers, direc tors or
persons providing Services under this Contract during its term shall constitute a material breach of contract. The provisions of this
paragraph shall also apply to any subcontractor utilized by Vendor to perform Services under this Contract.
4.11 PERSONNEL
Vendor warrants that qualified personnel shall provide Services under this Contract in a professional manner. “Professional
manner” means that the personnel performing the Services will possess the skill and competence consistent with the prevailing
business standards in the industry. Vendor will serve as the prime contractor under this Contract and shall be responsible for the
performance and payment of all subcontractor(s) that may be approved by the State. Names of any third -party Vendors or
subcontractors of Vendor may appear for purposes of convenience in Contract documents; and shall not limit Vendor’s obligations
hereunder. Vendor will retain executive representation for functional and technical expertise as needed in order to incorpor ate
any work by third party subcontractor(s).
Should the Vendor’s proposal result in an award, the Vendor shall be required to agree that it will not substitute key person nel
assigned to the performance of the Contract without prior written approval by the Contract Lead. Vendor shall further agree that
it will notify the Contract Lead of any desired substitution, including the name(s) and references of Vendor’s recommended
substitute personnel. The State will approve or disapprove the requested substitution in a timely ma nner. The State may, in its
sole discretion, terminate the Services of any person providing Services under this Contract. Upon such termination, the Sta te may
request acceptable substitute personnel or terminate the contract Services provided by such per sonnel.
4.12 VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS
If Vendor’s Proposal results in an award, Vendor agrees that it will not enter any agreement with a third party that may abri dge
any rights of the State under the Contract. If any Services, deliverables, functions, or resp onsibilities not specifically described in
this solicitation are required for Vendor’s proper performance, provision and delivery of the Service and deliverables under a
resulting Contract, or are an inherent part of or necessary sub-task included within such Service, they will be deemed to be implied
by and included within the scope of the Contract to the same extent and in the same manner as if specifically described in th e
Contract. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, Vendor will furnish all of its own necessary management, supervision, labor,
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facilities, furniture, computer and telecommunications equipment, software, supplies and materials necessary for the Vendor to
provide and deliver the Services and/or other Deliverables.
5.0 SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK
5.1 GENERAL
The mission of NCDMS is to provide cost-effective mitigation alternatives that improve the state’s water resources.

This RFP is soliciting Proposals from qualified Vendors for needed mitigation as described herein for the NCDMS to successfully
meet permit conditions mandated by the regulatory agencies.

5.2 OBJECTIVES
The Department desires to acquire Mitigation Credits quantified in the table below, and occurring in the Cataloging Unit
03050101 of the Catawba River basin, which can be found on the DMS website at the following link:

https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/mitigation-services/dms-vendors/templates-guidelines-tools-projects

Proposals can be submitted outside of the designated Targeted Resource Areas (TRAs); however, proposals that are within
finalized DMS identified watershed planning areas and address specified w atershed needs will be awarded additional points
during the technical review process.

RIVER BASIN CATALOGING UNIT(S)
Catawba 03050101

Mitigation Type Requested Credits Thermal Regime
Stream 12,000* Warm
Riparian Wetland 7*
*Preservation credits shall not exceed 10% of total credits.

Credit Combinations Acceptable for this Submission
Stream Only YES
Riparian Wetland Only YES
Stream & Riparian Wetland YES

DMS is not seeking Riparian Buffer credits at this time. On the Cost Proposal form (Attachment A ), there is a line for an
optional riparian buffer credit cost. If DMS has a riparian buffer credit need during the contracted project lifetime, an
amendment can be made to the contract payable to the contracted vendor for the amount per credit delivered (and
accepted by DWR) as indicated by the optional cost. Vendors must provide an optional cost for Riparian Buffer credits if they
wish DMS to purchase these credits from the vendor. Mitigation must be consistent with the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation
Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0295).

General Mitigation Information

Stream Mitigation:
The definitions of stream restoration, enhancement levels I and II, and preservation are defined in the Stream Mitigation
Guidelines (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, April 2003) available on their website. For the purposes of
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this RFP (the technical proposal, and any contract(s) that may result from this RFP), all mitigation must be consistent with
2003 USACE Stream Mitigation Guidelines and the Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation
Update (NCIRT-October 24, 2016).

Wetland Mitigation:
Information, including soil boring logs prepared by a Licensed Soil Scientist (LSS), must be provided in the technical propos al
to demonstrate that areas proposed for restoration consist predominantly of hydric soils, and:

1. Are not currently jurisdictional wetlands as defined in the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual
and USACE regional supplements, (Wetland Re-establishment).
2. Are degraded (poorly functioning) jurisdictional wetlands that have been drained or otherwise manipulated resulting in a
significant loss of wetland function (Wetland Rehabilitation). Wetland Rehabilitation should restore most, if not all natural
and/or historic functions to a degraded wetland.
3. Are degraded (poorly to moderately functioning) jurisdictional wetlands that have been manipulated resulting in a loss of
wetland function (Wetland Enhancement) – Wetland Enhancement results in the gain of selected wetland function(s) but
may also lead to a decline in other aquatic resource function(s).

5.3 TASKS/DELIVERABLES
Task deliverables must meet the latest required report templates described in section 2.11. Deliverable quantity, format, and
method of delivery are provided in Attachment H. Deliverables will not be approved without the strict adherence to the current
version of the DMS digital/spatial data formatting requirements (spatial data submission tool).

The Vendor may elect to complete Task 3 (site specific Mitigation Plan), including the requirement for financial assurance (S ee
FINANCIAL ASSURANCE section) prior to completion of Task 2.

Task 1 Environmental and Project Screening:

1. Conduct an on-site meeting with DWR and DMS to discuss proposed mitigation plan and obtain concurrence on planned
work and crediting. Document and distribute site visit through notes and receive approval via communication from
DWR (e-mail or letter).
2. Follow procedure from most recent DMS and FHWA ‘Environmental Screening and Documentation Guidelines for DMS
Projects’ for compliance with environmental laws and regulations. This screening tool and associated documentation
must be reviewed and approved by DMS and FHWA to meet categorical exclusion requirements and demonstrate
project will not have a significant environmental impact.
3. If applicable, provide a signed and dated DMS Full Delivery Landowner Authorization form prior to post-contract site
visit in accordance with USACE requirements.
4. If applicable, satisfy the public notification process in accordance with USACE requirements.

Task 2 Property:

Vendor will review and adhere to provisions in all applicable templates and guidance documents posted on DMS Templates,
Guidance & Tools for Projects page.
•DMS Protection Mechanism Guidance Document
•Conservation Easement Template
•Landowner Contact Template
•As-built Requirements Guidance

The Vendor shall convey to the State of North Carolina, including but not limited to, stream, wetlands, riparian buffer, and
nutrient offset mitigation credits, derived from each site and within the area of the conservation easement.

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Step One: Preliminary Process and Review
The Vendor shall provide the following task deliverables associated with the conservation easement(s):

The Vendor shall electronically send the following Six (6) items to the DMS Project Manager and State Property Office (SPO)
Manager Blane Rice ([e-mail]), and DMS Property Specialist Jeff Horton ([e-mail]) for review:

1.Draft Conservation Easement
2.Preliminary Survey Plat
3.Digital Easement Files
4.Copy of the attorney’s report on title based on 30-year search with deeds and documentation
5.Title attorney’s “Schedule A” with title insurance commitment
6.Completed Landowner Contacts Template

Step Two: Approval for Closing
1.SPO and DMS will review, and issue written approval to record to the vendor after the preliminary submittal meets
requirements.
2.The Vendor shall record the final approved easement and plat and obtain all necessary approvals from the County Review
Officer.

Step Three: Task 2 Payment
The Vendor will complete and provide the five (5) listed deliverables.

1.Copy of the Recorded Conservation Easement in Adobe PDF format
2.Copy of the Recorded Survey Plat in Adobe PDF format
3.Final digital easement files in AutoCAD (.dwg) and Esri shapefile (.shp) format
4.Updated attorneys report on title with title binder or commitment in the name of the State of North Carolina
5.As soon as available, the original title insurance policy and original recorded conservation easement shall be mailed to th e State
Property Office at the following address: North Carolina Department of Administration State Property Office attn. Blane Rice
1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1321

ALLOWANCES:
1.The Vendor may elect to install monumentation and boundary marking during Task 6 preparation. No payment for Task 6 will
be approved prior to installation.
2.The Vendor may elect to complete Task 3 (site specific Mitigation Plan), including the requirement for financial assurance (See
FINANCIAL ASSURANCE section) prior to completion of Task 2. Please be advised, however, that subsequent failure of the Vendor
to convey an acceptable conservation easement to the State of North Carolina, or to provide for the Long -Term Protection of the
site through other methods acceptable to DMS, will require the Vendor to fully reimburse the State for any payment(s) made to
the Vendor for completion of Task 3.

TASK 3
Develop a site-specific Draft mitigation plan, as appropriate for each site, and submit it to the DMS for review, comment, and
approval. Submit a Final Draft mitigation plan for DWR review. Submit a final mitigation plan with PCNs for permitting (if
necessary). FINANCIAL ASSURANCE is also due as part of this deliverable.

If applicable, vendor must identify and evaluate all riparian buffer features for convertibility to nutrient offset (both Nitrogen and
Phosphorus) in the Mitigation Plan. Similarly, nutrient offset features must be evaluated for convertibility to riparian buffer.
Vendor should utilize definitions in the DWR Consolidated Rule and u tilize the Project Credit Table Template approved by DWR in
the 11/21/2019 ‘Clarified Procedures for Calculating Buffer Mitigation Credits & Nutrient Offset Credits’ memorandum availabl e
at the following link:

https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-permitting/401-buffer-permitting-branch/nutrient

In service areas where Nitrogen and Phosphorus are regulated, nutrient offset features should include both Nitrogen and
Phosphorus credits.
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TASK 4
Secure any necessary permits and/or certifications (i.e., Erosion and Sedimentation Control permit, etc.). Submit applicable
permits, certifications, etc. to DMS prior to implementation of the earthwork portion of the mitigation project. Upon complet ion
of earthwork, notify DMS in writing of completion date.

TASK 5
Complete planting of the mitigation site and install all monitoring devices/plots. Vegetation must be planted at least six mo nths
before vegetation monitoring activities are conducted at the end of the growing season. Upon completion of planting and
installation of monitoring devices/plots, notify DMS in writing of completion date.

TASK 6
Prepare the baseline monitoring document and as -built drawings. The as-built drawings (final record of project construction)
should be submitted with the following criteria:

a. Pre-Construction Plan design
b. As-built survey (on same sheets as Pre-Construction Plan design)
c. Must bear Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) seal and/or Professional Engineer (PE) seal
where applicable
d. Annotation and corrections of the Pre-Construction Plan design

TASKS 7-13
Monitor the mitigation site as stipulated in the mitigation plan and baseline monitoring report to assess the success of the
restored site for a period of at least seven (7) years. Each annual monitoring report must be submitted to the DMS by December
1st of the year during which the monitoring was conducted. The 7 th year monitoring report (or final year in cases where
monitoring has been extended beyond 7 years) must include an assessment of the monitoring data collected from the entire
monitoring period. The Vendor must attend preparation closeout meetings and present the final project to the IRT in closeout
office/onsite meetings. FINAL (Task 13) payment will be made after IRT credit approval, and the vendor removes all monitorin g
devices from the site. The vendor should notify DMS in writing once Task 13 is complete.
5.4 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTION OF MILESTONE
Project Milestones and Payment Schedule
Task Project Milestone Payment^
(% of Contract Value*)
1 Regulatory Site Visit & Environmental Screening 5
2 Submit Recorded Conservation Easement on the Site 20
3 Mitigation Plan (Final Draft) and Financial Assurance 15
4 Mitigation Site Earthwork completed 15
5 Mitigation Site Planting and Installation of Monitoring Devices 10
6 Baseline Monitoring Report & As-Built Drawings 1 10
7 Submit Monitoring Report #1 to DMS (meets success criteria*)1 5
8 Submit Monitoring Report #2 to DMS (meets success criteria*)1 2
9 Submit Monitoring Report #3 to DMS (meets success criteria*)1 2
10 Submit Monitoring Report #4 to DMS (meets success criteria*)1 2
11 Submit Monitoring Report #5 to DMS (meets success criteria*)1 2
12 Submit Monitoring Report #6 to DMS (meets success criteria*)1 2
13 Submit Monitoring Report #7 to DMS and complete project Close- Out
process (meets success criteria*)1
10
TOTAL 100
^Vendor is only eligible for payment after DMS has approved the task/deliverable.
*If site fails to meet success criteria, as indicated in any monitoring report, payment of the monitoring task may be made
if a suitable contingency plan is submitted to and accepted by the DMS.
1For any year, beginning with delivery of Task 6; if credits are withheld by the regulatory agencies or credits are lost for
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other reasons, and deliverable payments must be adjusted, then all future yearly payments will be made following IRT
yearly release of the credits.

5.5 TECHNICAL APPROACH
Vendor’s proposal shall include, in narrative, outline, and/or graph form the Vendor's approach to accomplishing the tasks
outlined in the Scope of Work section of this RFP. A description of each task and deliverable and the schedule for accomplis hing
each shall be included.
This section shall include and be completed in the following sequence:
• Project Goals and Objectives- Specifically describe how the proposed project will address DMS watershed planning
goals, identified in the River Basin Restoration Plan (RBRP), Targeted Resource Areas (TRAs) identified in the RFP
map, and/or any applicable Regional or Local Watershed Plans. The proposal should identify plans applicable to the
project area and should document the objectives that will be used to accomp lish watershed planning goals. Unless
otherwise specified in the RFP, the proposed ecological benefits and functional uplift the project could provide may
be determined at the discretion of the Vendor. If a proposed site addresses more than one of the watershed goals,
it will be taken into consideration in the site rating.
o RBRPs can be found at:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/mitigation-services/dms-planning/watershed-planning-documents
(searchable by river basin)
• Project Description- Provide a detailed description of the project including, but not limited t o a description of the
site in its existing condition; watershed (including County and 14-digit Hydrologic Unit) and its condition; soils and
geology; anticipated cultural resources, protected species issues, and known site constraints (i.e., other easemen ts,
crossings, site access, etc.). Note: due to concerns regarding waterfowl attraction in the vicinity of air transport
facilities, the project description must include a site location map that identifies any air transport facility located
within 5 miles of the project site. The presence of an air transport facility will not exclude the proposal from
consideration.
- The proposal shall include a map(s) with topographic background that includes mapping of proposed mitigation
areas (Restoration, Enhancement, etc.)
• Project Development – Describe in detail how the proposed changes will be made. Describe in detail reasons for
the anticipated activities and why these activities are warranted to the level proposed. Clearly state the anticipated
ecological uplift for each activity on the project. The project development description must include:
- A general description for all stream crossings, fords, roads etc. The description must include the location, width,
and type of crossing (ford, culvert, bridge etc.). Crossings that utilize bridges and/or culverts with fencing that
permanently prevent livestock access both upstream and downstream of the crossing (so that livestock exclusion
is not dependent on the use of gates) provide better protection of the riparian a rea, and possibly gaining more
points on the Technical Proposal Scoresheet.
• Proposed Mitigation - Provide a description of the mitigation credits proposed. Include an explanation of how the
proposed credits were derived and a table of anticipated mitigation credits. The table shall include a total for each
type of mitigation (i.e., restoration, etc.) being offered. If multiple options are proposed, a table for each option
shall be provided. If using wider buffers or benthic or water quality to justify add itional credits, provide
methodology, tables, maps and/or calculations to justify those credits. Mitigation credits shall match information
provided in the sealed cost sheets (Appendix A: Pricing).
• Current Ownership and Long-Term Protection - Identify the ownership of all parcels which will be affected by the
project. Include the landowners name and parcel number and the proposed method for providing long term
protection of the mitigation site. The long-term protection may be provided through real estate instruments such as
conservation easements held by entities such as federal, tribal, state, or local resource agencies, non -profit
conservation organizations, or private land managers; the transfer of title to such entities; or by restrictive
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covenants.
i. In this section of the technical proposal, it should be clearly stated that conveyance of a conservation easement to
the State is the method that will be used to provide long term protection of the mitigation site.
ii. A signed, witnessed option agreement valid for a period of at least one year from the closing date of this RFP, and
recorded in the applicable County(ies) or other suitable documentation of real property interest must be provided
for each parcel. Any extension, amendment, execution or change of the existing agreement(s) must also be recorded.
• Project Phasing – Provide a complete schedule for completing the tasks for the project as identified in this RFP.
Describe methods for completing these tasks. The proposed schedule must be based on completion of the project.
Proposed schedules shall include either five (5) year monitoring period within an eight (8) year contract, or seven (7)
year monitoring period within a ten (10) year contract period, as applicable. The proposed schedule should be
based on the number of months (from contract issuance) needed to complete each of the tasks listed in the scope
of work.
• Success Criteria – Identify specific performance standards that are anticipated to be utilized to measure success of
the project. The success criteria must be directly related to the anticipated ecological uplift identified in paragraph
Project Development above.
• Quality Control – This section shall describe the Vendor’s quality control program and other procedures that
will be used to ensure: 1) each deliverable is submitted in accordance with the schedule established in the
technical proposal, it follows the format(s) established by NCDMS, it contains all required information, and is
grammatically/typographically correct; and 2) sufficient oversight is provided during the construction/planting
phase so that the project is completed on schedule and is in compliance with any required federal, state or
local permit(s).

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6.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
All Contract Administration requirements are conditioned on an award resulting from this solicitation. This information is
provided for the Vendor’s planning purposes.
6.1 CONTRACT MANAGER AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Kristie Corson is designated the Contract Administrator for the Department for the purposes of this RFP.
6.2 PROJECT MANAGER AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Vendor shall be required to designate and make available to the State a project manager. The project manager shall be the
State’s point of contact for Contract related issues and issues concerning performance, progress review, scheduling, and serv ice.
6.3 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
The State encourages the Vendor to identify opportun ities to reduce the total cost the State. A continuous improvement effort
consists of various ways to enhance business efficiencies as performance progresses.
6.4 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
In the event acceptance criteria for any work or deliverables is not described in contract documents or work orders hereunder, the
State shall have the obligation to notify Vendor, in writing thirty (30) calendar days following completion of such work or d eliverable
described in the Contract that it is not acceptable. The notice shall specify in reasonable detail the reason(s) it is unacceptable.
Acceptance by the State shall not be unreasonably withheld; but may be conditioned or delayed as required for reasonable revi ew,
evaluation, installation, or testing, as applicable of the work or deliverable. Final acceptance is expressly conditioned upon
completion of all applicable assessment procedures. Should the work or deliverables fail to meet any requirements, acceptance
criteria or otherwise fail to conform to the contract, the State may exercise any and all rights hereunder, including, for deliverables,
such rights provided by the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in North Carolina.
6.5 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
During the performance of the Contract, the parties agree that it is in their mutual interest to resolve disputes informally. Any
claims by the Vendor shall be submitted in writing to the State’s Contract Manager for resolution. Any claims by the State shall be
submitted in writing to the Vendor’s Project Manager for resolution. The Parties shall agree to negotiate in good faith and use all
reasonable efforts to resolve such dispute(s).
During the time the Parties are attempting to resolve any dispute, each shall proceed diligently to perform their respective duties
and responsibilities under this Contract. The Parties will agree on a reasonable amount of time to resolve a dispute. If a dispute
cannot be resolved between the Parties within the agreed upon period, either Party may elect to exercise any other remedies
available under the Contract, or at law. This provision, when agreed in the Contract, shall not constitute an agreement by either
party to mediate or arbitrate any dispute.
6.6 CONTRACT CHANGES
Contract changes, if any, over the life of the Contract shall be implemented by contract amendments agreed to in writing by the
State and Vendor. Amendments to the contract can only be through the contract administrator.
6.7 ATTACHMENTS
ALL attachments shall be found, and can be downloaded, from the Sourcing tool. For this RFP all attachments are required
to be returned as part of the RFP in its entirety.
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NORTH CAROLINA INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS
I.READ, REVIEW AND COMPLY
It shall be the Vendor’s responsibility to read this entire document; review all enclosures, attachments, and
any Addenda; and comply with all requirements specified, whether appearing in these Instructions to
Vendors or elsewhere in the Solicitation document.
Any gender-specific pronouns used herein, whether masculine or feminine, shall be read and construed as
gender neutral, and the singular of any word or phrase shall be read to include the plural and vice versa.
II.REQUEST FOR OFFERS
Vendors are cautioned that this is a request for Offers, not an offer or request to contract, and the State
reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all bids at any time if such rejection is deemed to be in the
best interest of the State.
By submitting Your Bid or Proposal, You are offering to enter into a contract with the State.
The Contract is a separate document that represents the Vendor’s and the State’s entire agreement. If
Your bid is accepted and results in a Contract, You will be expected to accept the North Carolina General
Terms And Conditions included in the Solicitation document as part of the Contract. Depending upon the
good or service being offered, other terms and conditions may apply.
III.DUTY TO INQUIRE
Offeror, by submitting an Offer, represents that it has read and understands the Solicitation and that its
Offer is made in compliance with the Solicitation. Offerors are expected to examine the Solicitation
thoroughly and should request an explanation for any ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or
conflicting statements in the Solicitation. Failure to do so will be at the Offeror's risk. All ambiguities,
discrepancies, errors, omissions, or conflicting statements in the Solicitation shall be interpreted to require
the better quality or greater quantity of work and/or materials, unless otherwise directed by Addendum.
Offeror assumes responsibility for any patent ambiguity in the Solicitation that Offeror does not bring to the
State's attention.
IV.DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The following definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations may be used within the Solicitation document.
1.AGENCY SPECIFIC TERM CONTRACT: A contract generally intended to cover all normal
requirements for a commodity for a specified period of time based on estimated quantities for a
single entity.
2.ADDENDUM: a document issued to supplement or modify the original Solicitation document.
Addenda may be issued following a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference or as a result of a specification
or work scope changes to the Solicitation.
3.BAFO: Best and Final Offer, submitted by a Vendor to alter its initial bid, made in response to a
request by the issuing agency.
4.BUYER: The employee of the State or Other Eligible Entity that places an order with the Vendor.
5.COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Any of the fifty-eight (58) public North Carolina Community Colleges.
6.CONTRACT: A contract resulting from or arising out of Vendor responses to this Solicitation.
7.CONTRACT LEAD: Representative of the agency identified on the first page of the Solicitation
document who will correspond with potential Vendors concerning Solicitation issues, will contract
with the Vendor providing the best offer to the State, and is the individual who will administer the
Contract for the State.
8.E-PROCUREMENT SERVICES: The program, system, and associated services through which the
State conducts electronic procurement.
9.FOB-DESTINATION: Title changes hand from Vendor to purchaser at the destination point of the
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shipment; Vendor owns the commodity in transit and files any claims. Vendor pays all freight and
any related transportation charges. A Solicitation may request that a Vendor separately identify
freight charges in its bid, but no amount or charge not included as part of the total bid price will be
paid.
10.HUB: Historically Underutilized Business https://ncadmin.nc.gov/businesses/hub
11.IFB: Invitation for Bids (a type of Solicitation document)
12.IPS: Interactive Purchasing Service
13.LOT: A grouping of similar products within this Solicitation document.
14.OFFER: the bid or proposal submitted in response this Solicitation. The terms Bid and Proposal
are used interchangeably with the term Offer.
15.OFFEROR: the single legal entity submitting the Offer. The term Bidder is used interchangeably
with the term Offeror. See bidding provisions entitled Signing Your Offer and Bid/Proposal As
Offer To Contract.
16.ON-TIME DELIVERY: The delivery of all items within a single order to the receiving point
designated by the ordering entity within the delivery time required.
17.QUALIFIED BID/PROPOSAL: A responsive bid submitted by a responsible Vendor.
18.RESPONSIBLE: Refers to a Vendor who demonstrates in its Offer that it has the capability to
perform the requirements of the Solicitation.
19.RESPONSIVE: Refers to an Offer that conforms to the Requirements of the Solicitation in all
respects to be considered by the State for award.
20.RFI: Request for Information (an information gathering tool that does not result in a contract)
21.RFP: Request for Proposals (a type of Solicitation document)
22.RFPQ: Request for Pre-Qualifications (a type of Solicitation document)
23.RFQ: Request for Quotes (a type of Solicitation document)
24.STATE: The State of North Carolina, including any of its sub-units recognized under North Carolina
law.
25.STATE AGENCY: Any of the more than 400 sub-units within the executive branch of the State,
including its departments, institutions, boards, commissions, universities, and units of the State.
26.STATE DEPARTMENTS: Department of Administration, Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, Department of Commerce, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Department
of Environmental Quality, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Information
Technology, Department of Insurance, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department
of Military and Veteran Affairs, Department of Public Instruction, Department of Public Safety,
Department of Revenue, Department of State Treasurer, Office of the Secretary of the State,
Department of Transportation, Wildlife Resources Commission, Office of Budget and Management,
Office of the Governor, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Office of The State Auditor, Office of the
State Controller.
27.VENDOR: The supplier, bidder, proposer, company, firm, corporation, partnership, individual or
other entity submitting a response to a Solicitation document. Following award of a contract, the
term refers to an entity receiving such an award.
28.WORK: All labor, materials, equipment, services, or property of any type, provided or to be
provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor's obligations under the Contract.
29.YOU and YOUR: Offeror.
V.INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES
The Solicitation document serves to advise potential Vendors of the parameters of the solution being sought
by the State. The use of phrases such as “shall,” “must,” and “requirements” are intended to create
enforceable contract conditions. In determining whether bids should be evaluated or rejected, the State
will take into consideration the degree to which Vendors have proposed or failed to propose solutions that
will satisfy the State’s needs as described in the Solicitation. Except as specifically stated in the Solicitation,
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no one requirement shall automatically disqualify a Vendor from consideration. However, failure to comply
with any single requirement, if determined to be essential under the circumstances then existing, may result
in the State exercising its discretion to reject a bid in its entirety.
VI.BID SUBMISSION
1.VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIVE: Each Vendor shall submit with its bid the name, address, and
telephone number of the person(s) with authority to bind the Vendor and answer questions or provide
clarification concerning the Vendor’s bid.
2.SIGNING YOUR OFFER: Every Offer must be signed by an individual with actual authority to bind the
Offeror.
a)If the Offeror is an individual, the Offer must be signed by that individual. If the Offeror is an
individual doing business as a firm, the Offer must be submitted in the firm name, signed by the
individual, and state that the individual is doing business as a firm.
b)If the Offeror is a partnership, the Offer must be submitted in the partnership name, followed by
the words by its Partner, and signed by a general partner.
c)If the Offeror is a corporation, the Offer must be submitted in the corporate name, followed by the
signature and title of the person authorized to sign.
d)An Offer may be submitted by a joint venture involving any combination of individuals,
partnerships, or corporations. If the Offeror is a joint venture, the Offer must be submitted in the
name of the Joint Venture and signed by every participant in the joint venture in the manner
prescribed in paragraphs (a) through (c) above for each type of participant.
e)If an Offer is signed by an agent, other than as stated in subparagraphs (a) through (d) above, the
Offer must state that is has been signed by an Agent. Upon request, Offeror must provide proof
of the agent's authorization to bind the principal.
3.EXECUTION: Failure to sign the Execution Page (numbered page 1 of the Solicitation document) in
the indicated space may render an Offer nonresponsive, and it may be rejected.
4.STATE OFFICE CLOSINGS: If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal government
processes so that Offers cannot be received at the State office designated for receipt of bids by the
exact time specified in the Solicitation, the time specified for receipt of Offers will be deemed to be
extended to the same time of day specified in the Solicitation on the first work day on which normal
government processes resume. In lieu of an automatic extension, an Addendum may be issued to
reschedule the bid opening. If State offices are closed at the time a pre-bid or pre-proposal conference
is scheduled, an Addendum will be issued to reschedule the conference.
5.BID IN ENGLISH and DOLLARS: Offers submitted in response to this Solicitation shall be in the
English language and in US dollars, unless otherwise permitted by the Solicitation.
6.LATE BIDS: Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will automatically
be disqualified from further consideration. It shall be the Vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery
at the designated office by the designated time.
a)Vendor shall bear the risk for late submission due to unintended or unanticipated delay—
whether submitted electronically, delivered by hand, U.S. Postal Service, courier or other
delivery service. It is the Vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure that its bid has been received
by this Office by the specified time and date of opening. The date and time of submission will
be marked on each bid when received, and any bid received after the bid submission deadline
will be rejected.
b)For proposals submitted via U.S. mail, please note that the U.S. Postal Service generally does
not deliver mail to a specified street address but to the State’s Mail Service Center. Vendors
are cautioned that proposals sent via U.S. Mail, including Express Mail, may not be delivered
by the Mail Service Center to the agency’s purchasing office on the due date in time to meet
the proposal deadline. All Vendors are urged to take the possibility of delay into account when
submitting a proposal by U.S. Postal Service, courier, or other delivery service.
7.DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIVENESS: Any Offer which fails to conform to the material
requirements of the Solicitation may be rejected as nonresponsive. Offers which impose conditions that
modify material requirements of the Solicitation may be rejected. If a fixed price is required, an Offer
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will be rejected if the total possible cost to the State cannot be determined. Offerors will not be given
an opportunity to correct any material nonconformity. Any deficiency resulting from a minor informality
may be cured or waived at the sole discretion of the Procurement Officer.
8. CONTENTS OF OFFER:
a) Offers should be complete and carefully worded and should convey all of the information requested.
b) Offers should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise
description of the Offeror's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the Solicitation. Emphasis
should be on completeness and clarity of content.
c) If Your Offer includes any comment over and above the specific information requested in the
Solicitation, You are to include this information as a separate appendix to Your Offer. Offers which
include either modifications to any of the Solicitation's contractual requirements or an Offeror's
standard terms and conditions may be deemed non-responsive and not considered for award at
the State’s discretion.
9. MULTIPLE OFFERS. If specifically stated in the Solicitation document, Offerors may submit more than
one Offer, provided that each Offer has significant differences other than price. Each separate Offer
must satisfy all Solicitation requirements.
10. CLARIFICATION: The State may elect to communicate with You after bid opening for the purpose of
clarifying either Your Offer or the requirements of the Solicitation. Such communications may be
conducted only with Offerors who have submitted an Offer which obviously conforms in all material
aspects to the Solicitation. Clarification of an Offer must be documented in writing and included with
the Offer. Clarifications may not be used to revise an Offer or the Solicitation.
11. ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION: The State reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any
informality in bids and, unless otherwise specified by the Vendor, to accept any item in the bid. If either
a unit price or an extended price is obviously in error and the other is obviously correct, the incorrect
price will be disregarded. Regardless of error or omission, a Vendor shall not be permitted to increase
its pricing after the deadline for submitting bids.
12. BASIS FOR REJECTION: Pursuant to 01 NCAC 05B .0501, the State reserves the right to reject any
and all Offers, in whole or in part, by deeming the Offer unsatisfactory as to quality or quantity, delivery,
price or service offered, non-compliance with the requirements or intent of this Solicitation, lack of
competitiveness, error(s) in specifications or indications that revision would be advantageous to the
State, cancellation or other changes in the intended project or any other determination that the
proposed requirement is no longer needed, limitation or lack of available funds, circumstances that
prevent determination of the best offer, or any other determination that rejection would be in the best
interest of the State.
13. INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE: Vendor shall furnish all information requested in
the Solicitation document. Further, if required elsewhere in this bid, each Vendor shall submit with its
bid any sketches, descriptive literature, and/or complete specifications covering the goods and services
offered. Reference to literature submitted with a previous bid or available elsewhere will not satisfy this
provision. Do not submit bid samples or descriptive literature unless expressly requested.
Unsolicited bid samples or descriptive literature will not be examined or tested, will not be used to
determine responsiveness, and will not be deemed to vary any of the provisions of the Solicitation.
Failure comply with these requirements shall constitute sufficient cause to reject a bid without further
consideration.
14. WITHDRAWAL OF BID OR PROPOSAL: Proposals submitted electronically may be withdrawn at any
time prior to the date for bid opening identified on the cover page of this Solicitation document (or such
later date included in an Addendum). Proposals that have been delivered by hand, U.S. Postal Service,
courier, or other delivery service may be withdrawn only in writing and if receipt is acknowledged by
the office issuing the Solicitation document prior to the time for opening identified on the cover page of
the Solicitation document (or such later date included in an Addendum). Written withdrawal requests
shall be submitted on the Vendor’s letterhead and signed by an official of the Vendor authorized to
make such request. Any withdrawal request made after bid opening shall be allowed only for good
cause shown and in the sole discretion of the Division of Purchase and Contract.
15. COST FOR BID OR PROPOSAL PREPARATION: Any costs incurred by Vendor in preparing or
submitting Offers are the Vendor’s sole responsibility.
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16.INSPECTION AT VENDOR’S SITE: The State reserves the right to inspect, at a reasonable time, the
equipment, item, plant, or other facilities of a prospective Vendor prior to Contract award, and during
the Contract term as necessary for the State’s determination that such equipment, item, plant, or other
facilities conform with the specifications/requirements and are adequate and suitable for the proper and
effective performance of the Contract.
17.RECYCLING AND SOURCE REDUCTION: It is the policy of the State to encourage and promote the
purchase of products with recycled content to the extent economically practicable, and to purchase
items which are reusable, refillable, repairable, more durable, and less toxic to the extent that the
purchase or use is practicable and cost-effective. We also encourage and promote using minimal
packaging and the use of recycled/recyclable products in the packaging of commodities purchased.
However, no sacrifice in quality of packaging will be acceptable. The company remains responsible for
providing packaging that will adequately protect the commodity and contain it for its intended use.
Companies are strongly urged to bring to the attention of purchasers those products or packaging they
offer which have recycled content and that are recyclable.
18.CERTIFICATE TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA: As a condition of Contract award,
each out-of-State Vendor that is a corporation, limited-liability company, or limited-liability partnership
shall have received, and shall maintain throughout the term of The Contract, a Certificate of Authority
to Transact Business in North Carolina from the North Carolina Secretary of State, as required by North
Carolina law. A State contract requiring only an isolated transaction completed within a period of six
months, and not in the course of a number of repeated transactions of like nature, shall not be
considered transacting business in North Carolina and shall not require a Certificate of Authority to
Transact Business.
19.SUSTAINABILITY: To support the sustainability efforts of the State of North Carolina we solicit Your
cooperation in this effort. Pursuant to Executive Order 156 (1999), it is desirable that all responses
meet the following:
a)If paper copies are requested, all copies of the bid are printed double sided. All submittals and
copies are printed on recycled paper with a minimum post-consumer content of 30%.
b)Unless absolutely necessary, all bids and copies should minimize or eliminate use of non-
recyclable or non-reusable materials such as plastic report covers, plastic dividers, vinyl sleeves,
and GBC binding. Three-ringed binders, glued materials, paper clips, and staples are acceptable.
c)Materials should be submitted in a format which allows for easy removal, filing and/or recycling of
paper and binder materials. Use of oversized paper is strongly discouraged unless necessary for
clarity or legibility.
20.HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES (HUB): The State is committed to retaining Vendors
from diverse backgrounds, and it invites and encourages participation in the procurement process by
businesses owned by minorities, women, disabled, disabled business enterprises and non-profit work
centers for the blind and severely disabled. In particular, the State encourages participation by Vendors
certified by the State Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses, as well as the use of HUB-certified
vendors as subcontractors on State contracts.
21.RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE: G.S. 143-59 establishes a reciprocal preference requirement to
discourage other states from favoring their own resident Vendors by applying a percentage increase to
the price of any bid from a North Carolina resident Vendor. To the extent another state does so, North
Carolina applies the same percentage increase to the bid of a Vendor resident in that state. Residency
is determined by a Vendor’s “Principal Place of Business,” defined as that principal place from which
the overall trade or business of the Vendor is directed or managed.
22.INELIGIBLE VENDORS: As provided in G.S. 147-86.59 and G.S. 147-86.82, the following companies
are ineligible to contract with the State of North Carolina or any political subdivision of the State:
a)any company identified as engaging in investment activities in Iran, as determined by appearing on
the Final Divestment List created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58, and
b)any company identified as engaged in a boycott of Israel as determined by appearing on the List
of restricted companies created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81.
A contract with the State or any of its political subdivisions by any company identified in a) or b) above
shall be void ab initio.
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23.VALID TAXPAYER INFORMATION: All persons or entities desiring to do business with the State must
provide correct taxpayer information on North Carolina specified forms. The Substitute W-9 and
Instructions are here:
https://files.nc.gov/ncosc/documents/NCAS_forms/State_of_North_Carolina_Sub_W-9_01292019.pdf
24.VENDOR REGISTRATION AND SOLICITATION NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: The North Carolina
electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) allows Vendors to electronically register free with the State to receive
electronic notification of current procurement opportunities available on the Interactive Purchasing
System (IPS), as well as notifications of status changes to those Solicitations. Online registration and
other purchasing information is available at the following website: http://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-
doa/divisions/purchase-contract.
25.The status of a Vendor’s E-Procurement Services account(s) shall be considered a relevant factor in
determining whether to approve the award of a Contract resulting from this Solicitation document. Any
Vendor with an E-Procurement Services account that is in arrears by 91 days or more at the time of bid
opening may be suspended or deactivated, at the State’s discretion, and may be disqualified from
further evaluation or consideration.
26.TABULATIONS: Bid tabulations can be electronically retrieved at the Interactive Purchasing System
(IPS), https://www.ips.state.nc.us/ips/BidNumberSearch.aspx. Click on the IPS BIDS icon, click on
Search for Bid, enter the bid number, and then search. Tabulations will normally be available at this
web site not later than one working day after the bid opening. If negotiation is anticipated under 01
NCAC 05B.0503, pricing may not be public until award. Lengthy or complex tabulations may be
summarized, with other details not made available on IPS. Requests for additional details or information
concerning such tabulations cannot be honored.
27.NC BIDS: NC BIDS is an electronic bidding application that allows an agency to receive Vendor
responses electronically for specified Solicitations, saving time and money by eliminating the need to
print and ship paper proposal packages. Each individual Solicitation document will indicate whether
responses must be submitted electronically through NC BIDS or whether paper responses are required.
Submissions that do not comply with the stated submission method will be deemed non-responsive.
For more information and online training on NC Bids, visit https://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-
doa/divisions/purchase-and-contract/nc-bids/nc-bids-vendors
28.CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: To the extent permitted by applicable statutes and rules, the State
will maintain as confidential trade secrets in bids that the Vendor does not wish disclosed. As a condition
to confidential treatment, each page containing trade secret information shall be identified in boldface
at the top and bottom as “CONFIDENTIAL” by the Vendor, with specific trade secret information
enclosed in boxes, marked in a distinctive color or by similar indication. Cost information shall not be
deemed confidential under any circumstances. Regardless of what a Vendor may label as a trade
secret, the determination whether it is or is not entitled to protection will be determined in accordance
with G.S. 132-1.2. Any material labeled confidential constitutes a representation by the Vendor that it
has made a reasonable effort in good faith to determine that such material is, in fact, a trade secret
under G.S. 132-1.2. Vendors are urged to limit the marking of information as a trade secret or as
confidential so far as is possible. If a legal action is brought to require the disclosure of any material so
marked confidential, the State will notify Vendor of such action and allow Vendor to defend the
confidential status of its information.
29.COMMUNICATIONS BY VENDORS: In submitting its bid, the Vendor agrees not to discuss or
otherwise reveal the contents of its bid to any source, government or private, outside of the using or
issuing agency until after the award of the Contract or cancellation of this Solicitation. All Vendors are
forbidden from having any communications with the using or issuing agency, or any other
representative of the State concerning the Solicitation, during the evaluation of the bids (i.e., after the
public opening of the bids and before the award of the Contract), unless the State directly contacts the
Vendor(s) for purposes of seeking clarification or another reason permitted by the Solicitation. A Vendor
shall not: (a) transmit to the issuing and/or using agency any information commenting on the ability or
qualifications of any other Vendor to provide the advertised good, equipment, commodity; (b) identify
defects, errors and/or omissions in any other Vendor’s bid and/or prices at any time during the
procurement process; and/or (c) engage in or attempt any other communication or conduct that could
influence the evaluation or award of a Contract related to this Solicitation. Failure to comply with this
requirement shall constitute sufficient justification to disqualify a Vendor from a Contract award. Only
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those communications with the using agency or issuing agency authorized by this Solicitation are
permitted.
30.INFORMAL COMMENTS: The State shall not be bound by informal explanations, instructions or
information given at any time by anyone on behalf of the State during the competitive process or after
award. The State is bound only by information provided in writing in this Solicitation document and in
formal Addenda.
31.PROTEST PROCEDURES: The offeror will submit a written request for a protest meeting to the DEQ
purchasing director that must be received within 30 consecutive calendar days of contract execution by
all parties. In the event of multiple awards, receipt must occur within 30 consecutive days of contract
execution by all parties. The offeror’s request should contain specific reasons and supporting
documentation for why there is a concern about the award. If the request does not contain this
information, or if the purchasing director determines that a meeting would serve no purpose, then the
purchasing director may respond to the offeror and refuse the protest meeting request.
If the protest meeting is not granted, then the vendor may pursue remedy with the Office of
Administrative Hearings.
If the protest meeting is granted, the purchasing director shall attempt to schedule the meeting within
30 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the letter or as soon as possible thereafter. Within 10
consecutive calendar days after the protest meeting, the purchasing director shall respond to the
offeror in writing with the decision. Should the vendor wish to elevate the protest beyond DEQ, they
may do so with the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Note: Contract award notices are sent only to the Vendor actually awarded the contract, and not to
every person or firm responding to a Solicitation. Award notices are posted on IPS at
https://www.ips.state.nc.us/ips/. All protests will be handled pursuant to the North Carolina
Administrative Code, 01 NCAC 05B .1519.
32.ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: In cases of conflict between specific provisions in this Solicitation or those
in any resulting Contract documents, the order of precedence shall be (high to low) (1) any special
terms and conditions specific to this Solicitation document, including any negotiated terms, (2)
requirements and specifications and administration, (3) North Carolina General Terms and Conditions
in North Carolina General Terms And Conditions, (4) Instructions To Vendors, (5) Pricing, and (6)
Vendor’s Bid.
33.ADDENDA: Critical updated information may be included in Addenda to the Solicitation. It is important
that all Vendors bidding on the Solicitation periodically check for any Addenda that may be issued prior
to the bid opening date. All Vendors shall be deemed to have read and understood all information in
the Solicitation document and all Addenda thereto. Vendors are also responsible for obtaining and
complying with all Addenda and other changes that may be issued concerning the Solicitation.
34.ORAL EXPLANATIONS NON-BINDING: Oral explanations or instructions will not be binding. Any
information given a prospective Offeror concerning a Solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other
prospective Offerors as an Addendum to the Solicitation, if that information is necessary for submitting
offers or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective Offerors. See clause herein entitled
"Duty to Inquire." The State will not identify You in its answer to Your question.
35.MAXIMUM COMPETITION: The State seeks to permit the maximum practicable competition. Offerors
are urged to advise the State, as soon as possible, regarding any aspect of this procurement, including
any aspect of the Solicitation that unnecessarily or inappropriately limits full and open competition. If
the State determines that any changes will be made resulting from the questions asked, then such
decisions will be communicated in the form of an Addendum.
36.FIRM OFFER: Vendor’s bid shall constitute a firm offer. By execution and delivery of a bid in response
to a Solicitation, the Vendor agrees that any additional or modified terms and conditions, whether
submitted purposefully or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect, and will be disregarded. Any bid
that contains language that indicates the bid is non-binding or subject to further negotiation before a
contractual document may be signed shall be rejected.
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NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
1.PERFORMANCE:
a)It is anticipated that the tasks and duties undertaken by the Vendor under the contract which
results from the State solicitation in this matter (Contract) shall include Services, and/or the
manufacturing, furnishing, or development of goods and other tangible features or components,
as deliverables.
b)Except as provided herein, and unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing prior to award, any
deliverables not subject to an agreed Vendor license and provided by Vendor in performance
of this Contract shall be and remain property of the State. During performance, Vendor may
provide proprietary components as part of the deliverables that are identified in this Contract.
Vendor grants the State a personal, permanent, non-transferable license to use such
proprietary components of the deliverables and other functionalities, as provided under this
Contract. Any technical and business information owned by Vendor or its suppliers or licensors
made accessible or furnished to the State shall be and remain the property of the Vendor or
such other party, respectively. Vendor agrees to perform under the Contract in at least the
same or similar manner provided to comparable users and customers. The State shall notify
the Vendor of any defects or deficiencies in performance or failure of deliverables to conform
to the standards and specifications provided in this Contract. Vendor agrees to timely remedy
defective performance or any nonconforming deliverables on its own or upon such notice
provided by the State.
c)Vendor has a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use State Data provided to Vendor,
but solely for performing its obligations under and during this Agreement and in confidence as
further provided for herein or by law.
d)Vendor or its suppliers, as specified and agreed in the Contract, shall provide support
assistance to the State related to all Services performed or other deliverables procured
hereunder during the State’s normal business hours. Vendor warrants that its support,
customer service, and assistance will be performed at a minimum in accordance with generally
accepted and applicable industry standards.
e)The State may document and take into account in awarding or renewing future procurement
contracts the general reputation, performance and performance capabilities of the Vendor
under this Contract as provided by G.S. 143-52 and 143-135.9 (a) and (b) (Best Value).
2.DEFAULT AND TERMINATION:
a)In the event of default by the Vendor, the State may, as provided by NC law, procure goods
and services necessary to complete performance hereunder from other sources and hold the
Vendor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. See, G.S. 25-2-712. In addition,
and in the event of default by the Vendor under the Contract, or upon the Vendor filing a petition
for bankruptcy or the entering of a judgment of bankruptcy by or against the Vendor, the State
may immediately cease doing business with the Vendor, terminate the Contract for cause, and
take action to recover relevant damages, and if permitted by applicable law, debar the Vendor
from doing future business with the State. 01 NCAC 05B.1520.
b)If, through any cause, Vendor shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner the obligations under
the Contract, including, without limitation, in these North Carolina General Terms and Conditions,
the State shall have the right to terminate the Contract by giving written notice to the Vendor and
specifying the effective date thereof. In that event, any or all finished or unfinished deliverables that
are prepared by the Vendor under the Contract shall, at the option of the State, become the
property of the State (and under any applicable Vendor license to the extent necessary for the
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State to use such property); and the Vendor shall be entitled to receive just and equitable
compensation for units actually produced, if any, in an amount determined by reducing the total
amount due had the full number of units been produced pro rata, such that the ratio of the final
compensation actually paid to the original total amount due in accordance with Attachment A (as
amended, if applicable) is equal to the ratio of the units actually generated to the total units
identified in Attachment A. Notwithstanding, Vendor shall not be relieved of liability to the State for
damages sustained by the State by virtue of any breach of the Contract, and the State may
withhold any payment due the Vendor for the purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount
of damages due the State from such breach can be determined. The State, if insecure as to
receiving proper performance or provision of goods deliverables, or if documented Vendor
Services performance issues exist, under this Contract, may require at any time a performance
bond or other alternative performance guarantees from a Vendor without expense to the State as
provided by applicable law. G.S. 143-52(a); 01 NCAC 05B.1521; G.S. 25-2-609.
c) If this Contract contemplates deliveries or performance over a period of time, the State may
terminate this Contract for convenience at any time by providing 60 days’ notice in writing from
the State to the Vendor. In that event, any or all finished or unfinished deliverables prepared
by the Vendor under this Contract shall, at the option of the State, become its property, and
under any applicable Vendor license to the extent necessary for the State to use such property.
If the Contract is terminated by the State for convenience, the State shall pay for those items
or Services for which such option is exercised, less any payment or compensation previously
made.
3. INTERPRETATION, CONFLICT OF TERMS:
a) The definitions in the Instructions to Vendors in the relevant solicitation for this Contract, and
in 01 NCAC 05A.0112 are specifically incorporated herein.
b) If federal funds are involved in the transactions under this Contract, the Vendor shall comply
with all applicable state and federal requirements and laws, except where State requirements
are more restrictive. See the additional federal requirements included in the “Federal Funds
Provisions” section below.
c) “Purchasing Agency” herein is as defined in 01 NCAC 05A.0112, except that if this Contract
has been entered into by the NC Department of Administration, Division of Purchase and
Contract (P&C) as indicated in the Contract (e.g., a State Term Contract), then P&C will then
be a Purchasing Agency for the purposes herein and in the Federal Funds Provisions, below.
d) Contracts made in contravention of General Statutes, Chapter 143, Article 3 and the Rules in
05 NCAC Chapter 5, are void. G.S. 143-58.
e) In cases of conflict between specific provisions in this Contract and any other referenced
documents, the Order of Precedence shall be (high to low) (1) any special terms and conditions
specific to this Contract, including any negotiated terms; (2) requirements, specifications and
administrative terms; (3) these NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS,
including the Federal Funds Provisions; (4) Definitions and other provisions in INSTRUCTIONS
TO VENDORS in this solicitation, which is specifically incorporated in this Contract; (5)
PRICING, and (6) Vendor’s Bid, to the extent specifically and mutually incorporated into this
Contract.
f) In the event of conflict of terms between applicable provisions of the Federal Funds Provisions
and the other provisions of these North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions, the
more restrictive provision will govern.
4. GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTIONS: In the event any Governmental restrictions are imposed which
necessitate alteration of the goods, material, quality, workmanship, or performance of the Services
offered, prior to acceptance, it shall be the responsibility of the Vendor to notify the State Contract Lead
or Administrator indicated in the Contract at once, in writing, indicating the specific regulation which
requires such alterations. The State reserves the right to accept any such alterations, including any
price adjustments occasioned thereby, or to cancel the Contract.
5. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Any and all payments to the Vendor shall be dependent upon and subject
to the availability of funds appropriated or allocated to the agency for the purpose set forth in the
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6. TAXES: Any applicable taxes shall be invoiced as a separate item.
a) G.S. 143-59.1 bars the Secretary of Administration from entering into Contracts with Vendors
if the Vendor or its affiliates meet one of the conditions of G.S. 105-164.8(b) and refuses to
collect use tax on sales of tangible personal property to purchasers in North Carolina.
Conditions under G.S. 105-164.8(b) include: (1) Maintenance of a retail establishment or office,
(2) Presence of representatives in the State that solicit sales or transact business on behalf of
the Vendor and (3) Systematic exploitation of the market by media-assisted, media-facilitated,
or media-solicited means. By execution of the proposal document the Vendor certifies that it
and all of its affiliates, (if it has affiliates), collect(s) the appropriate taxes.
b) The agency(ies) participating in the Contract are exempt from Federal Taxes, such as excise
and transportation. Exemption forms submitted by the Vendor will be executed and returned
by the using agency.
c) Prices offered are not to include any personal property taxes, nor any sales or use tax (or fees)
unless required by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.
7. SITUS AND GOVERNING LAWS:
a) This Contract is made under and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of North Carolina, including, without limitation, the relevant provisions of G.S.
Chapter 143, Article 3, and the Rules in 01 NCAC Chapter 05, and any applicable successor
provisions, without regard to its conflict of laws rules, and within which State all matters,
whether sounding in Contract, tort or otherwise, relating to its validity, construction,
interpretation and enforcement shall be determined. G.S. 22B-3.
b) Vendor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, and licensing
requirements that are applicable to the conduct of its business and its performance in
accordance with the Contract, including those of federal, state, and local agencies having
jurisdiction and/or authority, and including, without limitation, the applicable requirements in the
Federal Funds Provisions, below.
c) Non-resident Vendor corporations not formed under NC law must be domesticated in the Office
of the NC Secretary of State in order to contract with the State of North Carolina. G.S. 55A-15-
01.
8. NON-DISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE:

Wholly State Funded Contracts.

a) The Vendor will take affirmative action in complying with all State requirements and laws
concerning fair employment and employment of people with disabilities, and concerning the
treatment of all employees without regard to discrimination by reason of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin or disability or rights, such as preserved by Governor Roy Cooper Order
E.O. 24 or 25, and will take necessary action to ensure that its internal employee policies and
procedures are consistent with Executive Order #82 (Roy Cooper, December 6, 2018), which
extends workplace protections and accommodations to pregnant employees.
b) Federal Law, such as the following, applies as provided for therein: Titles VI and VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352), and the regulations issued pursuant thereto (prohibiting
discrimination on the basis race, color, national origin and ensuring that individuals are
employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race,
color, creed, national origin, sex, or age); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
(codified as amended at 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of
sex); Titles I, II, III, IV, and V of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of disability); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (codified
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as amended at 29 U.S.C. § 794) (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of handicap); the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.) (prohibiting age
discrimination); Executive Order 11063 as amended by Executive Order 2259; and Section 109
of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
Contracts Partially or Wholly Federally Funded.
To the extent federal funding is involved in this procurement, in whole or in part, compliance with
the following is required:
c) The Vendor shall comply with all Federal Funds Provisions requirements (below) and not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The Vendor will take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The Vendor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and
applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this
nondiscrimination clause.
d) The Vendor shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of
the Vendor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin:
e) The Vendor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed,
or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.
This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's
essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to
individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in
response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with
the Vendor's legal duty to furnish information.
f) The Vendor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a
collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided
advising the said labor union or workers' representatives of the Vendor's commitments under
this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees
and applicants for employment.
g) The Vendor shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965,
and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
h) The Vendor shall furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or
pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the
administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain
compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
i) In the event of the Vendor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this Contract
or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this Contract may be canceled, terminated,
or suspended in whole or in part and the Vendor may be declared ineligible for further
Government contracts or federally assisted construction Contracts in accordance with
procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other
sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise
provided by law.
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j) The Vendor shall include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (a) and
the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (g) in every subcontract or purchase order unless
exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section
204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding
upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Vendor will take such action with respect to any
subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing
such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event
a Vendor (or herein “applicant,” as applicable in context within these Federal Funds Provisions)
becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result
of such direction by the administering agency, the Vendor may request the United States to
enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
k) The Vendor further agrees that it shall be bound by the above equal opportunity clause with
respect to its own employment practices when it participates in federally assisted construction
work: Provided, that if the Vendor so participating is a State or local government, the above
equal opportunity clause is not applicable to any agency, instrumentality or subdivision of such
government which does not participate in work on or under the Contract.
l) The Vendor agrees that it shall assist and cooperate actively with the administering agency
and the Secretary of Labor in obtaining the compliance of Vendors and subcontractors with the
equal opportunity clause and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of
Labor, that it shall furnish the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor such information
as they may require for the supervision of such compliance, and that it shall otherwise assist
the administering agency in the discharge of the agency's primary responsibility for securing
compliance.
m) The Vendor further agrees that it shall refrain from entering into any contract or contract
modification subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, with a Vendor debarred
from, or who has not demonstrated eligibility for, Government Contracts and federally assisted
construction contracts pursuant to the Executive Order and will carry out such sanctions and
penalties for violation of the equal opportunity clause as may be imposed upon Vendors and
subcontractors by the administering agency or the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Part II,
Subpart D of the Executive Order. In addition, the Vendor agrees that if it fails or refuses to
comply with these undertakings, the administering agency may take any or all of the following
actions: Cancel, terminate, or suspend in whole or in part any relevant grant (contract, loan,
insurance, guarantee); refrain from extending any further assistance to the Vendor under the
program with respect to which the failure or refund occurred until satisfactory assurance of
future compliance has been received from such Vendor; and refer the case to the Department
of Justice for appropriate legal proceedings.
9. PAYMENT TERMS: Payment terms are net not later than 30 days after receipt of a correct invoice or
acceptance of goods, whichever is later. The Procuring Agency is responsible for all payments to the
Vendor under the Contract. Payment by some agencies may be made by procurement card. If the
Vendor accepts Visa, MasterCard, etc., from other customers, it shall accept procurement card
payment by the State under the terms provided for the procurement card. 01 NCAC 05B.1523. If
payment is made by procurement card, then payment for amounts then due may be processed
immediately by the Vendor.

The State does not agree in advance, in contract, pursuant to Constitutional limitations, to pay costs
such as interest, late fees, penalties or attorney’s fees. This Contract will not be construed as an
agreement by the State to pay such costs and will be paid only as ordered by a court of competent
jurisdiction.

10. CONDITION AND PACKAGING: Unless otherwise expressly provided by special terms and conditions
or specifications in the Contract or by express, specific federal law or rule, it is understood and agreed
that any item offered or shipped has not been sold or used for any purpose, is newly manufactured,
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and shall be in first class condition. All containers/packaging shall be suitable for handling, storage or
shipment.

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WARRANTY AND INDEMNITY: Vendor shall hold and save the State,
its officers, agents and employees, harmless from liability of any kind, including costs and expenses,
resulting from infringement of the rights of any third party in any Services or copyrighted material,
patented or patent-pending invention, article, device or appliance delivered in connection with the
Contract.

a) Vendor warrants to the best of its knowledge that:
1. Performance under the Contract does not infringe upon any intellectual property rights of
any third party; and
2. There are no actual or threatened actions arising from, or alleged under, any intellectual
property rights of any third party.
b) Should any deliverables supplied by Vendor become the subject of a claim of infringement of
a patent, copyright, trademark or a trade secret in the United States, the Vendor, shall at its
option and expense, either procure for the State the right to continue using the deliverables, or
replace or modify the same to become non-infringing. If neither of these options can
reasonably be taken in Vendor’s judgment, or if further use shall be prevented by injunction,
the Vendor agrees to cease provision of any affected deliverables and refund any sums the
State has paid Vendor for such deliverables and make every reasonable effort to assist the
State in procuring substitute deliverables. If, in the sole opinion of the State, the cessation of
use by the State of any such deliverables due to infringement issues makes the retention of
other items acquired from the Vendor under this Agreement impractical, the State shall then
have the option of terminating the Agreement, or applicable portions thereof, without penalty
or termination charge; and Vendor agrees to refund any sums the State paid for unused
Services or other deliverables.
c) The Vendor, at its own expense, shall defend any action brought against the State to the extent
that such action is based upon a claim that the deliverables supplied by the Vendor, their use
or operation, infringe on a patent, copyright, trademark or violate a trade secret in the United
States. The Vendor shall pay those costs and damages finally awarded or agreed in a
settlement against the State in any such action. Such defense and payment shall be
conditioned on the following:
1. That the Vendor shall be notified within a reasonable time in writing by the State of any
such claim; and
2. That the Vendor shall have the sole control of the defense of any action on such claim
and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise provided, however, that the State
shall have the option to participate in such action at its own expense.
d) Vendor will not be required to defend or indemnify the State to the extent any claim by a third
party against the State for infringement or misappropriation results solely from the State’s
material alteration of any Vendor-branded deliverables or Services, or from the continued use
of the Services or other deliverables after receiving written notice from the Vendor of the
claimed infringement.

12. ADVERTISING: Vendor agrees not to use the existence of the Contract or the name of the State of
North Carolina as part of any commercial advertising or marketing of products or Services except as
provided in 01 NCAC 05B.1516. A Vendor may inquire whether the State is willing to be included on a
listing of its existing customers.

13. ACCESS TO PERSONS AND RECORDS: During, and after the term hereof during the relevant period
required for retention of records by State law (G.S. 121-5, 132-1 et seq., typically five years), the State
Auditor and any Purchasing Agency’s internal auditors shall have access to persons and records
related to the Contract to verify accounts and data affecting fees or performance under the Contract,
as provided in G.S. 143-49(9). However, if any audit, litigation or other action arising out of or related
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in any way to this project is commenced before the end of the such retention of records period, the
records shall be retained for one (1) year after all issues arising out of the action are finally resolved or
until the end of the record retentions period, whichever is later.

14. ASSIGNMENT OR DELEGATION OF DUTIES:

a) As a convenience to the Vendor, the State may include any person or entity designated by the
Vendor in writing as a joint payee on the Vendor’s payment check. In no event shall such
approval and action obligate the State to anyone other than the Vendor.

b) If Vendor requests any assignment, or delegation of duties, the Vendor shall remain
responsible for fulfillment of all Contract obligations. Upon written request, the State may, in its
unfettered discretion, approve an assignment or delegation to another responsible entity
acceptable to the State, such as the surviving entity of a merger, acquisition or a corporate
reorganization if made as part of the transfer of all or substantially all of the Vendor’s assets.
01 NCAC 05B.1507. Any purported assignment or delegation made in violation of this provision
shall be void and a material breach of the Contract. G.S. 143-58.
15. INSURANCE: This section provides minimum insurance coverage rates that are applicable to most
moderate risk solicitations. Agency Risk Analysis will determine if higher insurance coverage amounts
are needed based on the likelihood and severity of exposure to the State. The analysis is documented
in writing in the official file and considers the following non-exclusive factors:
1. Potential for damage to State property or property of a third party,
2. Potential for bodily injury to State employees or third parties,
3. Whether Vendor will transport State property, clients, or employees,
4. Use of a vehicle to accomplish the work or to travel to or from State locations,
5. Anticipated physical contacts of the Vendor with the State,
6. Anticipated number and activity of Vendor personnel within the State, and
7. Any other unique considerations that could result in harm, bodily injury, or property damage.
The Purchasing Agency has specified elsewhere in this Contract any increase in the minimum
insurance coverage requirements below if the risk from the above factors is high.
a) REQUIREMENTS - Providing and maintaining adequate insurance coverage is a material
obligation of the Vendor and is of the essence of the Contract. All such insurance shall meet all laws of
the State of North Carolina. Such insurance coverage shall be obtained from companies that are
authorized to provide such coverage and that are authorized by the NC Commissioner of Insurance to
do business in North Carolina. The Vendor shall at all times comply with the terms of such insurance
policies, and all requirements of the insurer under any such insurance policies, except as they may
conflict with existing North Carolina laws or the Contract. The limits of coverage under each insurance
policy maintained by the Vendor shall not be interpreted as limiting the Vendor’s liability and obligations
or the indemnification requirements under the Contract. As provided above, a State agency is
authorized, upon written evaluation and substantiation in the official file of the significant risk of bodily
injury and/or property or other damage in the contract, to require and enforce higher coverage limits to
mitigate the potential risk of liability to the State.
b) COVERAGE - During the term of the Contract, the Vendor at its sole cost and expense shall
provide commercial insurance of such type and with such terms and limits as may be reasonably
associated with the Contract. At a minimum, the Vendor shall provide and maintain the following
coverage and limits, subject to higher requirements by an agency after the risk analysis indicated
above:
1. For Small Purchases as defined under North Carolina Administrative Code 01 NCAC
05A.0112 (35) and 05B.0301 (1), the minimum applicable insurance requirements for Worker’s
Compensation and Automobile Liability will apply as required by North Carolina law. The
Purchasing Agency may require Commercial General Liability coverage consistent with the
assessed risks involved in the procurement.
2. For Contracts valued in excess of the Small Purchase threshold, but up to $1,000,000.00
the following limits shall apply:
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i. Worker’s Compensation - The Vendor shall provide and maintain Worker’s
Compensation Insurance, as may be required by the laws of North Carolina, as well
as employer’s liability coverage, with minimum limits of $250,000.00, covering all of
Vendor’s employees who are engaged in any work under the Contract in North
Carolina. If any work is sub-Contracted, the Vendor shall require the sub-contractor to
provide the same coverage for any of its employees engaged in any work under the
Contract within the State.
ii. Commercial General Liability - General Liability Coverage on a Comprehensive
Broad Form on an occurrence basis in the minimum amount of $500,000.00 Combined
Single Limit. Defense costs shall be in excess of the limit of liability.
iii. Automobile - Automobile Liability Insurance, to include liability coverage covering all
owned, hired and non-owned vehicles, used within North Carolina in connection with
the Contract. The minimum combined single limit shall be $250,000.00 bodily injury
and property damage; $250,000.00 uninsured/under insured motorist; and $2,500.00
medical payment.
3. For Contracts valued in excess of $1,000,000.00 the following limits shall apply:
i. Worker’s Compensation - The Vendor shall provide and maintain Worker’s
Compensation Insurance, as may be required by the laws of North Carolina, as well
as employer’s liability coverage, with minimum limits of $500,000.00, covering all of
Vendor’s employees who are engaged in any work under the Contract in North
Carolina. If any work is sub-Contracted, the Vendor shall require the sub-contractor to
provide the same coverage for any of its employees engaged in any work under the
Contract within the State.
ii. Commercial General Liability - General Liability Coverage on a Comprehensive
Broad Form on an occurrence basis in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00
Combined Single Limit. Defense costs shall be in excess of the limit of liability.
iii. Automobile - Automobile Liability Insurance, to include liability coverage covering all
owned, hired and non-owned vehicles, used within North Carolina in connection with
the Contract. The minimum combined single limit shall be $500,000.00 bodily injury
and property damage; $500,000.00 uninsured/under insured motorist; and $5,000.00
medical payment.
16. GENERAL INDEMNITY:

a) The Vendor shall indemnify, defend and hold and save the State, its officers, agents, and
employees, harmless from liability of any kind, including all claims and losses accruing or
resulting to any other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work, Services,
materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of the Contract, and also from any
and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm, or corporation that may be
injured or damaged by the Vendor in the performance of the Contract that are attributable to
the negligence or intentionally tortious acts of the Vendor, provided that the Vendor is notified
in writing within 30 days from the date that the State has knowledge of such claims.
b) The Vendor, at its own expense shall defend any action brought against the State, under this
section. The Vendor shall have the sole control of the defense of any action on such claim and
all negotiations for its settlement or compromise, provided, however, that the State shall have
the option to participate in such action at its own expense.
c) The Vendor represents and warrants that it shall make no claim of any kind or nature against
the State’s agents who are involved in the delivery or processing of Vendor deliverables or
Services as part of this Contract with the State.
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d) As part of this provision for General indemnity, if federal funds are involved in this procurement,
the Vendor warrants that it will comply with all relevant and applicable federal requirements
and laws, and will indemnify, defend and hold and save the State harmless from any claims or
losses resulting to the State from the Vendor’s noncompliance with such federal requirements
or law in the performance of this Contract. The representations and warranties in the preceding
two sentences shall survive the termination or expiration of the Contract.
e) The State does not participate in indemnification due to Constitutional restrictions, or
arbitration, which effectively and unacceptably waives jury trial. See, G.S. 22B-3, -10.
17. ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT: (G.S. 143-48.3)
GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASES:

a) Purchasing shall be conducted through the Statewide E-Procurement Service. The State’s
third-party agent shall serve as the Supplier Manager for this E-Procurement Service. The
Vendor shall register for the Statewide E-Procurement Service within two (2) business days of
notification of award in order to receive an electronic purchase order resulting from award of
this Contract.

b) The Supplier Manager will capture an order from a State approved user, including the shipping
and payment information, and submit the order in accordance with E-Procurement Service
procedures. Subsequently, the Supplier Manager will send those orders to the appropriate
Vendor on State Contract. The State or State-approved user, not the Supplier Manager, shall
be responsible for the solicitation, bids received, evaluation of bids received, award of Contract,
and the payment for goods delivered.

c) Vendor shall at all times maintain the confidentiality of its username and password for the
Statewide E-Procurement Services. Vendor shall be responsible for all activity and all charges
by its agents or employees. Vendor agrees not to permit a third party to use its E-Procurement
Services account. If there is a breach of security through the Vendor’s account, Vendor shall
immediately change its password and notify the Supplier Manager of the security breach by
email. Vendor shall cooperate with the State and the Supplier Manager to mitigate and correct
any security breach.
E-PROCUREMENT FEES – APPLICABLE ONLY TO GOODS PURCHASES
d) THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER(S) SHALL PAY A TRANSACTION FEE, CURRENTLY 1.75%
(.0175), ON THE TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT (EXCLUDING SALES TAXES) FOR THE
AMOUNT OF ANY GOODS INCLUDED ON EACH PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED THROUGH
THE STATEWIDE E-PROCUREMENT SERVICE (OR ANY OFFICIAL REPLACEMENT
SERVICE). G.S. 66-58.12; See, NC E-Procurement Terms of Use. This applies to all
purchase orders, regardless of the quantity or dollar amount of the purchase order. The
transaction fee shall not be stated or included as a separate item on the invoice. Vendor will
receive a credit for transaction fees they paid for the purchase of any item(s) if an item(s) is
returned through no fault of the Vendor. Transaction fees are non-refundable when an item is
rejected and returned, or declined, due to the Vendor’s failure to perform or comply with
specifications or requirements of the Contract.
e) Vendor or its Authorized Reseller, as applicable, will be invoiced monthly for the State’s
transaction fee by the E-Procurement Supplier Manager (Supplier Manager), based on a)
purchase activity for the prior month, or b) purchases for which the supplier invoice has been
paid. Unless the Supplier Manager receives written notice from the Vendor identifying with
specificity any errors in an invoice for the transaction fee within thirty (30) days of the receipt
of invoice, such invoice shall be deemed to be correct and Vendor shall have waived its right
to later dispute the accuracy and completeness of the invoice. Payment of the transaction fee
by the Vendor is due to the account designated by the State within thirty (30) days after receipt
of the invoice for the transaction fee, or it shall be considered a material breach of Contract.
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Pursuant to G.S. 147-86.23, the service will charge 1) interest on past due balances at the rate
set by the Secretary of Revenue pursuant to G.S. 105-241.21 as of the date the balances are
past due, and, 2) late payment penalties, currently ten percent (10%) of the account receivable.
No interest shall be charged on disputed and overdue amounts to the extent the State agrees
to reduce or adjust the amount in dispute. The Supplier Manager shall provide, whenever
reasonably requested by the Vendor in writing (including electronic documents), supporting
documentation from the E-Procurement Service that accounts for the amount of the invoice.
18. SUBCONTRACTING: Performance under the Contract by the Vendor shall not be subcontracted
without prior written approval of the State’s assigned Contract Lead. Unless otherwise agreed in
writing, acceptance of a Vendor’s proposal shall include approval to use the subcontractor(s) that have
been specified therein.
19. CONFIDENTIALITY: Vendor information that cannot be shown to be, e.g., a trade secret, may be
subject to public disclosure under the terms of the State Public Records Act (SPRA), beginning at G.S.
132.1. Blanket assertions of confidentiality are not favored, but confidentiality of specific material
meeting one or more exceptions in the SPRA will be honored. Vendors are notified that if the
confidentiality of material is challenged by other parties, the Vendor has the responsibility of defending
the assertion of confidentiality. G.S. 143-52(a).
20. CARE OF STATE DATA AND PROPERTY: Any State property, information, data, instruments,
documents, studies or reports given to or prepared or assembled by or provided to the Vendor under
the Contract shall be kept as confidential, used only for the purpose(s) required to perform the Contract
and not divulged or made available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval
of the State.
The State’s data and property in the hands of the Vendor shall be protected from unauthorized
disclosure, loss, damage, destruction by a natural event or another eventuality. The Vendor agrees to
reimburse the State for loss or damage of State property while in Vendor’s custody. Such State Data
shall be returned to the State in a form acceptable to the State upon the termination or expiration of
this Agreement.
The Vendor shall notify the State of any security breaches within 24 hours as required by G.S. 143B-
1379. For further information, see, G.S. 75-60 et seq. Notice is given to the Vendor that the NC
Department of Information Technology (DIT) has requirements relating to the security of the State
network, and rules relating to the use of the State network, IT software and equipment, that the Vendor
must comply with, as applicable. See, e.g., G.S. 143B-1376.
21. OUTSOURCING: Any Vendor or subcontractor providing call or contact center services to the State
of North Carolina or any of its agencies shall disclose to inbound callers the location from which the call
or contact center services are being provided.
If, after award of a Contract, and consistent with any applicable NC DIT security provisions, the
Contractor wishes to relocate or outsource any portion of performance to a location outside the United
States, or to contract with a subcontractor for any such performance, which subcontractor and nature
of the work has not previously been disclosed to the State in writing, prior written approval must be
obtained from the State Purchasing Agency. Vendor shall give notice to the Purchasing Agency of any
relocation of the Vendor, employees of the Vendor, subcontractors of the Vendor, or other persons
providing performance under a State Contract to a location outside of the United States. See, G.S. 143-
59.4.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: The Contract (including any documents mutually incorporated specifically
therein) resulting from a relevant solicitation represents the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes all prior oral or written statements or agreements. All promises, requirements, terms,
conditions, provisions, representations, guarantees, and warranties contained herein shall survive the
Contract expiration or termination date unless specifically provided otherwise herein, or unless
superseded by applicable Federal or State statutes of limitation.
23. ELECTRONIC RECORDS: The State will digitize all Vendor responses to the relevant solicitation, if
not received electronically, as well as any awarded Contract together with associated procurement-
related documents. These electronic copies shall constitute a preservation record and shall serve as
the official record of this procurement with the same force and effect as the original written documents
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comprising such record. Any official electronic copy, printout or other output readable by sight shown
to reflect such record accurately shall constitute an "original."

24. AMENDMENTS: This Contract may be amended only by a written amendment duly executed by the
State and the Vendor.

25. NO WAIVER: Notwithstanding any other language or provision in the Contract or in any Vendor-
supplied material, nothing herein is intended nor shall be interpreted as a waiver of any right or remedy
otherwise available to the State under applicable law. The waiver by the State of any right or remedy
on any one occasion or instance shall not constitute or be interpreted as a waiver of that or any other
right or remedy on any other occasion or instance.

26. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither party shall be deemed to be in default of its obligations hereunder if and
so long as it is prevented from performing such obligations as a result of events beyond its reasonable
control, including, without limitation, fire, power failures, any act of war, hostile foreign action, nuclear
explosion, riot, strikes or failures or refusals to perform under subcontracts, civil insurrection,
earthquake, hurricane, tornado, other catastrophic epidemic or pandemic, natural event or Act of God.

27. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY: Notwithstanding any other term or provision in the Contract, nothing herein
is intended nor shall be interpreted as waiving any claim or defense based on the principle of sovereign
immunity or other State or federal constitutional provision or principle that otherwise would be available
to the State under applicable law.
28. FEDERAL FUNDS PROVISIONS:
Where federal funds are utilized in connection with this procurement, and to the extent
applicable and absent stricter or controlling State provisions, the following federal provisions
(in addition to the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions above) may apply consistent
with Uniform Guidance in 2 C.F.R. § 200.326 and 2 C.F.R. Part 200, and its Appendix II. Relevant
federal authorities may require additional provisions depending on the scope and context of
the Contract. Failure or unwillingness of the Vendor to continually meet any of these requirements,
as applicable, may result in Contract termination.
Any links to websites not maintained by the State are provided as a courtesy. The State does
not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the hyperlink or the information contained therein.
a) No governmental non-competes. Vendor shall not impose or enforce any non-competition
agreement upon the employees included in Vendor’s bid that would prevent those employees from
accepting any offer of employment from the State of North Carolina outside of the first Term of the
Contract. By executing this Contract, the Vendor affirms this condition. This affirmation is a material
condition for the State’s award of any work under this Contract.
b) Program Monitoring. Vendor agrees to assist and cooperate with the Federal grantor or funding
agency and the relevant Purchasing Agency or their duly designated representatives in the
monitoring of the project or projects to which this Contract relates, and to provide in form and manner
approved by the Purchasing Agency such monitoring reports, progress reports, and the like as may
be required and to provide such reports at the times specified.
c) Remedies and Termination. For purposes of this section the State Remedies and Termination
provisions above apply as written.
d) Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708).
Compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.
1. Overtime requirements. No Vendor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the
Contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics
shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or
she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless
such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-
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half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such
workweek.
2. Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of
the clause set forth in 29 C.F.R. §5.5(b)(1) the Vendor and any subcontractor
responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such Vendor and
subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under
contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory),
for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to
each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in
violation of the clause set forth in 29 C.F.R. §5.5(b)(1), in the sum of $26 for each
calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of
the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required
by the clause set forth in 29 C.F.R. §5.5(b)(1).
3. Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The Purchasing Agency shall
upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the
Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on
account of work performed by the Vendor or subcontractor under any such contract or
any other Federal contract with the same prime Vendor, or any other federally-assisted
contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by
the same prime Vendor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy
any liabilities of such Vendor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages
as provided in the clause set forth in 29 C.F.R. §5.5(b)(2).
4. SubContracts. The Vendor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses
set forth in paragraph (b)(1) through (4) of 29 C.F.R. §5.5 and also a clause requiring
the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime
Vendor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier
subcontractor with the clauses set forth in 29 C.F.R. §5.5(b)(2) through (4).
e) CLEAN AIR ACT AND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
Clean Air Act
1. The Vendor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued
pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.
2. The Vendor agrees to report each violation to the Purchasing Agency and understands
and agrees that the Purchasing Agency will, in turn, report each violation as required to
assure notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate
Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.
3. The Vendor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance.

Federal Water Pollution Control Act
1. The Vendor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued
pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.
2. The Vendor agrees to report each violation to the Purchasing Agency and understands
and agrees that the Purchasing Agency will, in turn, report each violation as required to
assure notification to the federal agency providing funds hereunder, and the appropriate
Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.
3. The Vendor agrees that these requirements will be included in each subcontract
exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance.
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f) Debarment and Suspension.
1. This Contract, if federal funding is used, is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 C.F.R.
pt. 180 and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000. As such, the Vendor is required to verify that none of the
Vendor’s principals (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.995) or its affiliates (defined at 2 C.F.R. §
180.905) are excluded (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.940) or disqualified (defined at 2 C.F.R.
§ 180.935).
2. The Vendor must comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart
C, and must include a requirement to comply with these regulations in any lower tier
covered transaction it enters into.
3. This certification is a material representation of fact relied upon by a federal agency
providing federal funds herein and the Purchasing Agency. If it is later determined that
the Vendor did not comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart
C, in addition to remedies available to federal agency providing federal funds herein and
the Purchasing Agency, the Federal Government may pursue available remedies,
including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment.
4. The Vendor agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and
2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of the
Contract resulting from a relevant solicitation herein. The Vendor further agrees to
include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.
g) Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352) (as Amended).
To the extent applicable, Vendors that apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the
required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal
appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal Contract, grant, or
any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-
Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures
are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient who in turn will forward the certification(s) to the
awarding agency.
Required Certification. If applicable, Vendors must sign and submit to the Purchasing Agency the
certification. See the latest version of “Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative
Agreements” found at https://ncadmin.nc.gov/documents/vendor-forms.
h) Procurement of Recovered Materials.
1. Unless specified otherwise in the Contract, in the performance of this Contract, the Vendor
shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-
designated items unless the product cannot be acquired:
• Competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the Contract
performance schedule;
• Meeting Contract performance requirements; or
• At a reasonable price.
2. Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA designated items, is
available at EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines web site:
https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program
3. The Vendor also agrees to comply with all other applicable requirements of Section 6002
of the Solid Waste Disposal Act.”
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i) Access to Records. In addition to the North Carolina General Contract Terms & Conditions section
entitled “ACCESS TO PERSONS AND RECORDS” included in this Contract, the following access
to records requirements apply to this Contract:
1. The Vendor agrees to provide the Purchasing Agency, the Administrator of the federal
agency providing funds hereunder, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any
of their authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers, and records
of the Vendor which are directly pertinent to this Contract for the purposes of making
audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.
2. The Vendor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means
whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.
3. The Vendor agrees to provide the Administrator of the federal agency providing funds
hereunder or his authorized representative access to construction or other work sites
pertaining to the work being completed under the Contract.
4. In compliance with the Disaster Recovery Act of 2018, the Purchasing Agency and the
Vendor acknowledge and agree that no language in this Contract is intended to prohibit
audits or internal reviews by the Administrator of the federal agency providing funds
hereunder or the Comptroller General of the United States.
j) Modifications to Contract. Modifications to the Contract are governed by the North Carolina
General Contract Terms & Conditions section above entitled “AMENDMENTS,” except as approval
and signature by any federal official may also be required.
k) Records Retention. All records required to be kept on the project shall be maintained for at least
five (5) years after final payments and until all other pending matters under the grant for this project
have been closed. However, if any audit, litigation or other action arising out of or related in any way
to this project is commenced before the end of the five (5) year period, the records shall be retained
for one (1) year after all issues arising out of the action are finally resolved or until the end of the five
(5) year period, whichever is later.
l) Energy Efficiency. All participants in the projects funded hereby shall recognize mandatory
standards and policies relating to energy efficiency, which are contained in the state energy
conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (PL 94-163).
m) Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts. Vendor acknowledges
that 31 U.S.C. Chapter 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to
its actions pertaining to the Contract.
n) No Obligation by Federal Government. The Federal Government is not a party to this Contract
and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non-Federal entity, Vendor, or any other party
pertaining to any matter resulting from the Contract.
o) Compliance with Federal Law, Regulations, and Executive Orders. This is an acknowledgement
that federal financial assistance will be used to fund all or a portion of the Contract. The Vendor will
comply with all applicable Federal law, regulations, executive orders, the policies of the federal
agency(ies) providing funding, procedures, and directives.
p) Federal Seals, Logos, and Flags. In addition to the prohibitions of the North Carolina General
Contract Terms & Conditions section above entitled “ADVERTISING,” the Vendor shall not use the
seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions of flags of a federal agency providing funding herein, or
likenesses of federal agency officials without specific pre-approval of the relevant federal agency.
q) System for Awards Management. Vendor shall be responsible to ensure that it has checked the
federal System for Awards Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ and the State Debarred
Vendors Listing, https://ncadmin.nc.gov/documents/nc-debarred-vendors to verify that Contractors
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or sub-Recipients have not been suspended or debarred from doing business with federal or State
government.
North Carolina HUB Supplemental Vendor Information
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ATTACHMENT D: HUB Supplemental Vendor Information
Solicitation #: __________________________
Vendor Name: __________________________
Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) consist of minority, women, and disabled business firms that
are at least fifty-one percent owned and operated by an individual(s) from one of these categories. Also
included in this category are disabled business enterprises and non-profit work centers for the blind and
severely disabled.
Pursuant to G.S. 143B-1361(a), 143-48 and 143-128.4, the State invites and encourages participation in
this procurement process by businesses owned by minorities, women, the disable, disabled business
enterprises, and non-profit work centers for the blind and severely disabled. This includes utilizing
individual(s) from these categories as subcontractors to perform the functions required in this Solicitation.
The Vendor shall respond to questions below, as applicable.
PART I: HUB CERTIFICATION
Is Vendor a NC-certified HUB entity? Yes No
If yes, provide Vendor #: _________________________
If no, does Vendor qualify for certification as HUB? Yes No
Vendors that check “yes” will be referred to the HUB Office for assistance in acquiring
certification.
PART II: PROCUREMENT OF GOODS - SUPPLIERS
For Goods procurements, are you using Tier 2 suppliers? Yes No
If yes, then provide the following information:
Company
Name
Company
Address
Website
Address
Contact
Name
Contact
Email
Contact
Phone
NC HUB
certified?
Percent
of total
bid
price
16-707025112
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
X
X
X
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PART III: PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES - SUBCONTRACTORS
For Services procurements, are you using Subcontractors to perform any of the services being procured
under this solicitation? Yes No
If yes, then provide the following information:
Company
Name
Company
Address
Website
Address
Contact
Name
Contact
Email
Contact
Phone
NC HUB
certified?
Percent
of total
bid
price
Need more information?
Questions concerning the completion of this form should be presented during the Q&A period through the
process defined in the Solicitation document.
Questions concerning NC HUB certification, contact the North Carolina Office of Historically
Underutilized Businesses at 984-236-0130 or [e-mail]
.
X
TBD
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ATTACHMENT E: VENDOR’S INFORMATION
Vendors Primary Contact (or Project Manager)
Name:
Agency:
Title:
Address:
City: State/ Zip:
Telephone: Fax:
Email:
Vendors Execution Address (Where the contract should be mailed for signature)
Name:
Agency:
Title:
Address:
City: State/ Zip:
Telephone: Fax:
Email:
Vendors Payment (Remit To) Address (Where the checks should be mailed) This address should
agree with the “Remit-To” address associated with the Vendor’s Tax ID. This information must be
verified with the Vendor’s Corporate Accounting Office.
Name:
Agency:
Title:
Address:
City: State/ Zip:
Telephone: Fax:
Email:
VENDOR’S INFORMATION
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North Carolina Location of Workers
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ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
Solicitation #: __________________________
Vendor Name: __________________________
In accordance with NC General Statute G.S. 143-59.4, Vendor shall detail the location(s) at which
performance will occur, as well as the manner in which it intends to utilize resources or workers outside of
the United States in the performance of The Contract.
Vendor shall complete items 1 and 2 below.
If “YES”:
a) List the location(s) outside of the United States where work under the Contract will be
performed by the Vendor, any subcontractors, employees, or any other persons performing
work under the Contract.
b) Specify the manner in which the resources or workers will be utilized:
2. Where within the United States will work be performed?
_________________________________________________________________________________
1. Will any work under this Contract be performed outside of the United States?YES NO
NOTES:
1. The State will evaluate the additional risks, costs, and other factors associated with the utilization of workers
outside of the United States prior to making an award.
2. Vendor shall provide notice in writing to the State of the relocation of the Vendor, employees of the Vendor,
subcontractors of the Vendor, or other persons performing services under the Contract to a location outside
of the United States.
3. All Vendor or subcontractor personnel providing call or contact center services to the State of North Carolina
under the Contract shall disclose to inbound callers the location from which the call or contact center services
are being provided.
16-707025112
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
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North Carolina Certification of Financial Condition
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ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
Solicitation #: __________________________
Vendor Name: __________________________
The undersigned hereby certifies that: [check all applicable boxes]
܆ The Vendor is in sound financial condition and, if applicable, has received an unqualified audit
opinion for the latest audit of its financial statements.
Date of latest audit: ____________________ (If no audit within past 18 months, explain reason
below.)
܆ The Vendor has no outstanding liabilities, including tax and judgment liens, to the Internal Revenue
Service or any other government entity.
܆ The Vendor is current in all amounts due for payments of federal and state taxes and required
employment-related contributions and withholdings.
܆ The Vendor is not the subject of any current litigation or findings of noncompliance under federal or
state law.
܆ The Vendor has not been the subject of any past or current litigation, findings in any past litigation,
or findings of noncompliance under federal or state law that may impact in any way its ability to fulfill
the requirements of this Contract.
܆ He or she is authorized to make the foregoing statements on behalf of the Vendor.
Note: This shall constitute a continuing certification and Vendor shall notify the Contract Lead within 30
days of any material change to any of the representations made herein.
If any one or more of the foregoing boxes is NOT checked, Vendor shall explain the reason(s) in
the space below. Failure to include an explanation may result in Vendor being deemed non-
responsive and its submission rejected in its entirety.
_________________________________________ _______________________________
Signature Date
_________________________________________ _______________________________
Printed Name Title
[This Certification must be signed by an individual authorized to speak for the Vendor]
16-707025112
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
n/a
Box #1: Our CPA has recommended that a full audit is not necessary for firm of our size. Our CPA
performs an annual CPA review of our financials for our bonding company, produces quarterly
statements for our bonding company, and is actively involved in reconciliations and our other regular
accounting duties on a monthly basis. Wildlands is in sound financial condition.
09/19/2023
CEOShawn D. Wilkerson
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Proposal Number: 16-707025112 Vendor: __________________________________________
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SOLICITATION ADDENDUM
THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.
The Solicitation is hereby modified and State’s Response to question#3 has been amended as follows:
Issuing Agency: DEQ/Division of Mitigation Services
Solicitation Number: 16-707025112
Solicitation Description: Full Delivery Projects to Provide Stream and Riparian Wetland Mitigation
Credits within the Cataloguing Unit 03050101 of the Catawba River Basin
as described in the Scope of Work
Solicitation Opening Date and
Time:
September 19, 2023
2:00PM EST
Addendum Number: 2
Addendum Date: 07/26/2023
Purchasing Agent: Sharon McCalop
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 16-707025112
ADDENDUM NUMBER: 2
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Modification
# Solicitation Section Current Solicitation Language Updated Solicitation Language
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4.10
BACKGROUND
CHECKS
Vendor and its personnel are required to
provide or undergo background checks at
Vendor’s expense prior to beginning work
with the State. As part of Vendor
background, the following details must be
provided to the State:
a)Any regulatory sanctions levied
against Vendor or any of its officers,
directors or its professional employees
expected to provide Services on this
project by any state or federal regulatory
agencies within the past three years or a
statement that there are none. As used
herein, the term “regulatory sanctions”
includes the revocation or suspension of
any license or certification, the levying
of any monetary penalties or fines, and
the issuance of any written warnings;
b)Any regulatory investigations pending
against Vendor or any of its officers,
directors or its professional employees
expected to provide Services on this
project by any state or federal regulatory
agencies of which Vendor has
knowledge or a statement that there are
none.
Vendor’s response to these requests shall be
considered a continuing representation, and
Vendor’s failure to notify the State within
thirty (30) days of any criminal litigation,
investigation or proceeding involving
Vendor or its then current officers, directors
or persons providing Services under this
Contract during its term shall constitute a
material breach of contract. The provisions
of this paragraph shall also apply to any
subcontractor utilized by Vendor to perform
Services under this Contract.
Any personnel or agent of Vendor performing Services
under any Contract arising from this RFP may be required
to undergo a background check at the expense of the
Vendor, if so requested by the State. As part of Vendor
background, the following details must be provided to the
State:
c)Any regulatory sanctions levied against Vendor or
any of its officers, directors or its professional
employees expected to provide Services on this
project by any state or federal regulatory agencies
within the past three years or a statement that there
are none. As used herein, the term “regulatory
sanctions” includes the revocation or suspension of
any license or certification, the levying of any
monetary penalties or fines, and the issuance of any
written warnings;
d)Any regulatory investigations pending against
Vendor or any of its officers, directors or its
professional employees expected to provide Services
on this project by any state or federal regulatory
agencies of which Vendor has knowledge or a
statement that there are none.
Vendor’s response to these requests shall be considered a
continuing representation, and Vendor’s failure to notify
the State within thirty (30) days of any criminal litigation,
investigation or proceeding involving Vendor or its then
current officers, directors or persons providing Services
under this Contract during its term shall constitute a
material breach of contract. The provisions of this
paragraph shall also apply to any subcontractor utilized
by Vendor to perform Services under this Contract.
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NC Instructions to Vendors (9_2021) NC instructions to Vendors 7-10-2023-eVP go-live
version (See Below)
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 16-707025112
ADDENDUM NUMBER: 2
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Question# Document
Section
Vendor’s
Question State’s Response
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5.2
Objectives
Section 5.2
of RFP
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stream
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thermal
regime. Is
there a
GIS layer
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these
streams?
CORRECTION
The stream thermal habitat layer is available at:
https://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=7e832df39bd843b893f3a1b781b21339
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NORTH CAROLINA INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS
I.READ, REVIEW AND COMPLY
It shall be the Vendor’s responsibility to read this entire document; review all enclosures, attachments, and any
Addenda; and comply with all requirements specified, whether appearing in these Instructions to Vendors or
elsewhere in the Solicitation document.
Any gender-specific pronouns used herein, whether masculine or feminine, shall be read and construed as gender
neutral, and the singular of any word or phrase shall be read to include the plural and vice versa.
II.REQUEST FOR OFFERS
Vendors are cautioned that this is a request for Offers, not an offer or request to contract, and the State reserves
the unqualified right to reject any and all bids at any time if such rejection is deemed to be in the best interest of the
State.
By submitting Your Bid or Proposal, You are offering to enter into a contract with the State.
The Contract is a separate document that represents the Vendor’s and the State’s entire agreement. If Your bid is
accepted and results in a Contract, You will be expected to accept the North Carolina General Terms And Conditions
included in the Solicitation document as part of the Contract. Depending upon the good or service being offered,
other terms and conditions may apply.
III.DUTY TO INQUIRE
Offeror, by submitting an Offer, represents that it has read and understands the Solicitation and that its Offer is
made in compliance with the Solicitation. Offerors are expected to examine the Solicitation thoroughly and should
request an explanation for any ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or conflicting statements in the
Solicitation. Failure to do so will be at the Offeror's risk. All ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or
conflicting statements in the Solicitation shall be interpreted to require the better quality or greater quantity of work
and/or materials, unless otherwise directed by Addendum. Offeror assumes responsibility for any patent ambiguity
in the Solicitation that Offeror does not bring to the State's attention.
IV.DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The following definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations may be used within the Solicitation document.
1.AGENCY SPECIFIC TERM CONTRACT: A contract generally intended to cover all normal requirements for a
commodity for a specified period of time based on estimated quantities for a single entity.
2.ADDENDUM: a document issued to supplement or modify the original Solicitation document. Addenda may be
issued following a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference or as a result of a specification or work scope changes to the
Solicitation.
3.BAFO: Best and Final Offer, submitted by a Vendor to alter its initial bid, made in response to a request by the
issuing agency.
4.BUYER: The employee of the State or Other Eligible Entity that places an order with the Vendor.
5.COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Any of the fifty-eight (58) public North Carolina Community Colleges.
6.CONTRACT: A contract resulting from or arising out of Vendor responses to this Solicitation.
7.CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: A representative of the Agency who is responsible for the functions that are
performed after all parties have signed a contract, including any modifications to the contract.
8.CONTRACT MANAGER: A representative of the agency or awarded vendor who ensures compliance with the
contract terms and conditions while giving attention to the achievement of the stated output and outcome of
the contract.
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9.Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP): System for vendors to do business with the State of North Carolina, including
registering to do business, responding to bid opportunities, and certifying as a HUB and/or NCSBE
10.E-PROCUREMENT SERVICES: The program, system, and associated services through which the State conducts
electronic procurement.
11.FOB-DESTINATION: Title changes hand from Vendor to purchaser at the destination point of the shipment;
Vendor owns the commodity in transit and files any claims. Vendor pays all freight and any related
transportation charges. A Solicitation may request that a Vendor separately identify freight charges in its bid,
but no amount or charge not included as part of the total bid price will be paid.
12.HUB: Historically Underutilized Business https://ncadmin.nc.gov/businesses/hub
13.IFB: Invitation for Bids (a type of Solicitation document)
14.LOT: A grouping of similar products within this Solicitation document.
15.OFFER: the bid or proposal submitted in response this Solicitation. The terms Bid and Proposal are used
interchangeably with the term Offer.
16.OFFEROR: the single legal entity submitting the Offer. The term Bidder is used interchangeably with the term
Offeror. See bidding provisions entitled Signing Your Offer and Bid/Proposal As Offer To Contract.
17.ON-TIME DELIVERY: The delivery of all items within a single order to the receiving point designated by
the ordering entity within the delivery time required.
18.PROCUREMENT LEAD: Representative of the agency identified on the first page of the Solicitation document
who will correspond with potential Vendors concerning Solicitation issues, will contract with the Vendor
providing the best offer to the State, and is the individual who will administer the Contract for the State.
19.QUALIFIED BID/PROPOSAL: A responsive bid submitted by a responsible Vendor.
20.RESPONSIBLE: Refers to a Vendor who demonstrates in its Offer that it has the capability to perform the
requirements of the Solicitation.
21.RESPONSIVE: Refers to an Offer that conforms to the Requirements of the Solicitation in all respects to be
considered by the State for award.
22.RFI: Request for Information (an information gathering tool that does not result in a contract)
23.RFP: Request for Proposals (a type of Solicitation document)
24.RFPQ: Request for Pre-Qualifications (a type of Solicitation document)
25.RFQ: Request for Quotes (a type of Solicitation document)
26.STATE: The State of North Carolina, including any of its sub-units recognized under North Carolina law.
27.STATE AGENCY: Any of the more than 400 sub-units within the executive branch of the State, including its
departments, institutions, boards, commissions, universities, and units of the State.
28.STATE DEPARTMENTS: Department of Administration, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
Department of Commerce, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Department of Environmental
Quality, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Information Technology, Department of
Insurance, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Military and Veteran Affairs,
Department of Public Instruction, Department of Public Safety, Department of Revenue, Department of State
Treasurer, Office of the Secretary of the State, Department of Transportation, Wildlife Resources Commission,
Office of Budget and Management, Office of the Governor, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Office of The State
Auditor, Office of the State Controller.
29.VENDOR: The supplier, bidder, proposer, company, firm, corporation, partnership, individual or other entity
submitting a response to a Solicitation document. Following award of a contract, the term refers to an entity
receiving such an award.
30.WORK: All labor, materials, equipment, services, or property of any type, provided or to be provided by the
Contractor to fulfill the Contractor's obligations under the Contract.
31.YOU and YOUR: Offeror.
V.INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES
The Solicitation document serves to advise potential Vendors of the parameters of the solution being sought by the
State. The use of phrases such as “shall,” “must,” and “requirements” are intended to create enforceable contract
conditions. In determining whether bids should be evaluated or rejected, the State will take into consideration the
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degree to which Vendors have proposed or failed to propose solutions that will satisfy the State’s needs as described
in the Solicitation. Except as specifically stated in the Solicitation, no one requirement shall automatically disqualify a
Vendor from consideration. However, failure to comply with any single requirement, if determined to be essential
under the circumstances then existing, may result in the State exercising its discretion to reject a bid in its entirety.
VI.BID SUBMISSION
1.VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIVE: Each Vendor shall submit with its bid the name, address, and telephone number
of the person(s) with authority to bind the Vendor and answer questions or provide clarification concerning the
Vendor’s bid.
2.SIGNING YOUR OFFER: Every Offer must be signed by an individual with actual authority to bind the Offeror.
a)If the Offeror is an individual, the Offer must be signed by that individual. If the Offeror is an individual
doing business as a firm, the Offer must be submitted in the firm name, signed by the individual, and state
that the individual is doing business as a firm.
b)If the Offeror is a partnership, the Offer must be submitted in the partnership name, followed by the words
by its Partner, and signed by a general partner.
c)If the Offeror is a corporation, the Offer must be submitted in the corporate name, followed by the
signature and title of the person authorized to sign.
d)An Offer may be submitted by a joint venture involving any combination of individuals, partnerships, or
corporations. If the Offeror is a joint venture, the Offer must be submitted in the name of the Joint Venture
and signed by every participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in paragraphs (a) through (c)
above for each type of participant.
e)If an Offer is signed by an agent, other than as stated in subparagraphs (a) through (d) above, the Offer must
state that is has been signed by an Agent. Upon request, Offeror must provide proof of the agent's
authorization to bind the principal.
3.EXECUTION: Failure to sign the Execution Page (numbered page 1 of the Solicitation document) in the indicated
space may render an Offer nonresponsive, and it may be rejected.
4.STATE OFFICE CLOSINGS: If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal government processes so
that Offers cannot be received at the State office designated for receipt of bids by the exact time specified in
the Solicitation, the time specified for receipt of Offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day
specified in the Solicitation on the first work day on which normal government processes resume. In lieu of an
automatic extension, an Addendum may be issued to reschedule the bid opening. If State offices are closed at
the time a pre-bid or pre-proposal conference is scheduled, an Addendum will be issued to reschedule the
conference.
5.BID IN ENGLISH and DOLLARS: Offers submitted in response to this Solicitation shall be in the English language
and in US dollars, unless otherwise permitted by the Solicitation.
6.LATE BIDS: Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will automatically be
disqualified from further consideration. It shall be the Vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery at the
designated office by the designated time.
a)Vendor shall bear the risk for late submission due to unintended or unanticipated delay— whether
submitted electronically, delivered by hand, U.S. Postal Service, courier or other delivery service. It is
the Vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure that its bid has been received by this Office by the specified
time and date of opening. The date and time of submission will be marked on each bid when received,
and any bid received after the bid submission deadline will be rejected.
b)For proposals submitted via U.S. mail, please note that the U.S. Postal Service generally does not deliver
mail to a specified street address but to the State’s Mail Service Center. Vendors are cautioned that
proposals sent via U.S. Mail, including Express Mail, may not be delivered by the Mail Service Center to
the agency’s purchasing office on the due date in time to meet the proposal deadline. All Vendors are
urged to take the possibility of delay into account when submitting a proposal by U.S. Postal Service,
courier, or other delivery service.
7.DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIVENESS: Any Offer which fails to conform to the material requirements of the
Solicitation may be rejected as nonresponsive. Offers which impose conditions that modify material requirements
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of the Solicitation may be rejected. If a fixed price is required, an Offer will be rejected if the total possible cost
to the State cannot be determined. Offerors will not be given an opportunity to correct any material
nonconformity. Any deficiency resulting from a minor informality may be cured or waived at the sole discretion
of the Procurement Officer.
8.CONTENTS OF OFFER:
a)Offers should be complete and carefully worded and should convey all of the information requested.
b)Offers should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the
Offeror's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the Solicitation. Emphasis should be on completeness
and clarity of content.
c)If Your Offer includes any comment over and above the specific information requested in the Solicitation,
You are to include this information as a separate appendix to Your Offer. Offers which include either
modifications to any of the Solicitation's contractual requirements or an Offeror's standard terms and
conditions may be deemed non-responsive and not considered for award at the State’s discretion.
9.MULTIPLE OFFERS. If specifically stated in the Solicitation document, Offerors may submit more than one Offer,
provided that each Offer has significant differences other than price. Each separate Offer must satisfy all
Solicitation requirements.
10.CLARIFICATION: The State may elect to communicate with You after bid opening for the purpose of clarifying
either Your Offer or the requirements of the Solicitation. Such communications may be conducted only with
Offerors who have submitted an Offer which obviously conforms in all material aspects to the Solicitation.
Clarification of an Offer must be documented in writing and included with the Offer. Clarifications may not be
used to revise an Offer or the Solicitation.
11.ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION: The State reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in
bids and, unless otherwise specified by the Vendor, to accept any item in the bid. If either a unit price or an
extended price is obviously in error and the other is obviously correct, the incorrect price will be disregarded.
Regardless of error or omission, a Vendor shall not be permitted to increase its pricing after the deadline for
submitting bids.
12.BASIS FOR REJECTION: Pursuant to 01 NCAC 05B .0501, the State reserves the right to reject any and all Offers,
in whole or in part, by deeming the Offer unsatisfactory as to quality or quantity, delivery, price or service offered,
non-compliance with the requirements or intent of this Solicitation, lack of competitiveness, error(s) in
specifications or indications that revision would be advantageous to the State, cancellation or other changes in
the intended project or any other determination that the proposed requirement is no longer needed, limitation
or lack of available funds, circumstances that prevent determination of the best offer, or any other
determination that rejection would be in the best interest of the State.
13.INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE: Vendor shall furnish all information requested in the Solicitation
document. Further, if required elsewhere in this bid, each Vendor shall submit with its bid any sketches,
descriptive literature, and/or complete specifications covering the goods and services offered. Reference to
literature submitted with a previous bid or available elsewhere will not satisfy this provision. Do not submit bid
samples or descriptive literature unless expressly requested. Unsolicited bid samples or descriptive literature
will not be examined or tested, will not be used to determine responsiveness, and will not be deemed to vary
any of the provisions of the Solicitation. Failure comply with these requirements shall constitute sufficient cause
to reject a bid without further consideration.
14.WITHDRAWAL OF BID OR PROPOSAL: Proposals submitted electronically may be withdrawn at any time prior to
the date for bid opening identified on the cover page of this Solicitation document (or such later date included in
an Addendum). Proposals that have been delivered by hand, U.S. Postal Service, courier, or other delivery service
may be withdrawn only in writing and if receipt is acknowledged by the office issuing the Solicitation document
prior to the time for opening identified on the cover page of the Solicitation document (or such later date
included in an Addendum). Written withdrawal requests shall be submitted on the Vendor’s letterhead and
signed by an official of the Vendor authorized to make such request. Any withdrawal request made after bid
opening shall be allowed only for good cause shown and in the sole discretion of the Division of Purchase and
Contract.
15.COST FOR BID OR PROPOSAL PREPARATION: Any costs incurred by Vendor in preparing or submitting Offers
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are the Vendor’s sole responsibility.
16.INSPECTION AT VENDOR’S SITE: The State reserves the right to inspect, at a reasonable time, the equipment,
item, plant, or other facilities of a prospective Vendor prior to Contract award, and during the Contract term as
necessary for the State’s determination that such equipment, item, plant, or other facilities conform with the
specifications/requirements and are adequate and suitable for the proper and effective performance of the
Contract.
17.RECYCLING AND SOURCE REDUCTION: It is the policy of the State to encourage and promote the purchase of
products with recycled content to the extent economically practicable, and to purchase items which are
reusable, refillable, repairable, more durable, and less toxic to the extent that the purchase or use is practicable
and cost-effective. We also encourage and promote using minimal packaging and the use of recycled/recyclable
products in the packaging of commodities purchased. However, no sacrifice in quality of packaging will be
acceptable. The company remains responsible for providing packaging that will adequately protect the
commodity and contain it for its intended use. Companies are strongly urged to bring to the attention of
purchasers those products or packaging they offer which have recycled content and that are recyclable.
18.CERTIFICATE TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA: As a condition of Contract award, each out-of-State
Vendor that is a corporation, limited-liability company, or limited-liability partnership shall have received, and
shall maintain throughout the term of The Contract, a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in North
Carolina from the North Carolina Secretary of State, as required by North Carolina law. A State contract requiring
only an isolated transaction completed within a period of six months, and not in the course of a number of
repeated transactions of like nature, shall not be considered transacting business in North Carolina and shall not
require a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business.
19.SUSTAINABILITY: To support the sustainability efforts of the State of North Carolina we solicit Your cooperation
in this effort. Pursuant to Executive Order 156 (1999), it is desirable that all responses meet the following:
a)If paper copies are requested, all copies of the bid are printed double sided. All submittals and copies are
printed on recycled paper with a minimum post-consumer content of 30%.
b)Unless absolutely necessary, all bids and copies should minimize or eliminate use of non- recyclable or non-
reusable materials such as plastic report covers, plastic dividers, vinyl sleeves, and GBC binding. Three-
ringed binders, glued materials, paper clips, and staples are acceptable.
c)Materials should be submitted in a format which allows for easy removal, filing and/or recycling of paper
and binder materials. Use of oversized paper is strongly discouraged unless necessary for clarity or legibility.
20.HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES (HUB): The State is committed to retaining Vendors from diverse
backgrounds, and it invites and encourages participation in the procurement process by businesses owned by
minorities, women, disabled, disabled business enterprises and non-profit work centers for the blind and
severely disabled. In particular, the State encourages participation by Vendors certified by the State Office of
Historically Underutilized Businesses, as well as the use of HUB-certified vendors as subcontractors on State
contracts.
21.RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE: G.S. 143-59 establishes a reciprocal preference requirement to discourage other
states from favoring their own resident Vendors by applying a percentage increase to the price of any bid from a
North Carolina resident Vendor. To the extent another state does so, North Carolina applies the same
percentage increase to the bid of a Vendor resident in that state. Residency is determined by a Vendor’s
“Principal Place of Business,” defined as that principal place from which the overall trade or business of the
Vendor is directed or managed.
22.INELIGIBLE VENDORS: As provided in G.S. 147-86.59 and G.S. 147-86.82, the following companies are ineligible
to contract with the State of North Carolina or any political subdivision of the State:
a)any company identified as engaging in investment activities in Iran, as determined by appearing on the Final
Divestment List created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58, and
b)any company identified as engaged in a boycott of Israel as determined by appearing on the List of restricted
companies created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81.
A contract with the State or any of its political subdivisions by any company identified in a) or b) above shall be
void ab initio.
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23.VALID TAXPAYER INFORMATION: All persons or entities desiring to do business with the State must provide
correct taxpayer information on North Carolina specified forms. The Substitute W-9 and Instructions are here:
https://files.nc.gov/ncosc/documents/NCAS_forms/State_of_North_Carolina_Sub_W-9_01292019.pdf
24.VENDOR REGISTRATION AND SOLICITATION NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: The North Carolina
electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) allows Vendors to electronically register free with the State to receive electronic
notification of current procurement opportunities available as well as notifications of status changes to those
Solicitations. Online registration and other purchasing information is available at the following website:
https://evp.nc.gov.
25.The status of a Vendor’s E-Procurement Services account(s) shall be considered a relevant factor in determining
whether to approve the award of a Contract resulting from this Solicitation document. Any Vendor with an E-
Procurement Services account that is in arrears by 91 days or more at the time of bid opening may be suspended
or deactivated, at the State’s discretion, and may be disqualified from further evaluation or consideration.
26.TABULATIONS: Bid tabulations can be electronically retrieved at the Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP),
https://evp.nc.gov.. Tabulations will normally be available at this web site not later than one working day after
the bid opening. If negotiation is anticipated under 01 NCAC 05B.0503, pricing may not be public until award.
Lengthy or complex tabulations may be summarized, with other details not made available on eVP. Requests for
additional details or information concerning such tabulations cannot be honored.
27.CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: To the extent permitted by applicable statutes and rules, the State will maintain
as confidential trade secrets in bids that the Vendor does not wish disclosed. As a condition to confidential
treatment, each page containing trade secret information shall be identified in boldface at the top and bottom
as “CONFIDENTIAL” by the Vendor, with specific trade secret information enclosed in boxes, marked in a
distinctive color or by similar indication. Cost information shall not be deemed confidential under any
circumstances. Regardless of what a Vendor may label as a trade secret, the determination whether it is or is
not entitled to protection will be determined in accordance with G.S. 132-1.2. Any material labeled confidential
constitutes a representation by the Vendor that it has made a reasonable effort in good faith to determine that
such material is, in fact, a trade secret under G.S. 132-1.2. Vendors are urged to limit the marking of information
as a trade secret or as confidential so far as is possible. If a legal action is brought to require the disclosure of any
material so marked confidential, the State will notify Vendor of such action and allow Vendor to defend the
confidential status of its information.
28.COMMUNICATIONS BY VENDORS: In submitting its bid, the Vendor agrees not to discuss or otherwise reveal
the contents of its bid to any source, government or private, outside of the using or issuing agency until after
the award of the Contract or cancellation of this Solicitation. All Vendors are forbidden from having any
communications with the using or issuing agency, or any other representative of the State concerning the
Solicitation, during the evaluation of the bids (i.e., after the public opening of the bids and before the award of
the Contract), unless the State directly contacts the Vendor(s) for purposes of seeking clarification or another
reason permitted by the Solicitation. A Vendor shall not: (a) transmit to the issuing and/or using agency any
information commenting on the ability or qualifications of any other Vendor to provide the advertised good,
equipment, commodity; (b) identify defects, errors and/or omissions in any other Vendor’s bid and/or prices at
any time during the procurement process; and/or (c) engage in or attempt any other communication or conduct
that could influence the evaluation or award of a Contract related to this Solicitation. Failure to comply with this
requirement shall constitute sufficient justification to disqualify a Vendor from a Contract award. Only those
communications with the using agency or issuing agency authorized by this Solicitation are permitted.
29.INFORMAL COMMENTS: The State shall not be bound by informal explanations, instructions or information
given at any time by anyone on behalf of the State during the competitive process or after award. The State is
bound only by information provided in writing in this Solicitation document and in formal Addenda.
30.PROTEST PROCEDURES: When a Vendor wishes to protest a contract awarded by the Division of Purchase and
Contract or awarded by an agency when the award amount exceeds the agency’s general delegation and the
contract is not subject to a special delegation or exemption, a Vendor shall submit a written request addressed
to the State Purchasing Officer at: Division of Purchase and Contract, 1305 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1305.
When a Vendor wishes to protest a contract awarded by an agency when the award amount is less than an
agency’s general delegation or when the contract is subject to a special delegation or exemption the Vendor
shall submit a written request to protest to the purchasing officer of the agency that issued the award.
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Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 4
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 4.1
PART 4 - Executive Summary
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (Wildlands) is proposing to provide 8,970 warm stream credits and 3.969
riparian wetland credits within the Catawba River Basin Catalog Unit 03050101 at the Whiskey Jug
Mitigation Site (Site) in Catawba County, NC. Wildlands has recorded an option to acquire a
conservation easement on approximately 47 acres on the Site. The Site has already been reviewed by
the IRT as a privately-owned mitigation bank, so Wildlands is positioned to quickly move into the design
phase of work. The project will include restoration and preservation of seven unnamed tributaries
(referred to in this proposal as UT to Lyle Creek, UT1, UT2, UT3, UT4, UT5, and UT6) to Lyle Creek, as
well as the creation and re-establishment of riparian wetlands. The Site is in hydrologic, habitat, and
water quality TRAs and located in a water supply watershed.
The Site is located on five parcels between
Wike Road and Oxford School Road and
surrounded by agricultural and forested land.
Most of the Site is agricultural land consisting
of active cattle pastures and rotating corn and
wheat row crops. Minor patches of previously
cleared buffer have been allowed to reforest,
including a mature wetland upstream of UT6.
With the exception of UT4, the streams are
highly incised and are actively eroding. UT4,
UT5, and much of UT to Lyle Creek are
impaired due to livestock access. Most
portions of existing wooded riparian areas are
dominated by Chinese privet (Ligustrum
sinense). Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) is
prevalent along UT5, UT6, and sections of UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3. Instream habitat has been impacted
by land use and is either severely degraded or absent in project streams. The presence of large woody
debris (LWD) is limited in non-forested reaches of the Site.
This project will improve water quality and ecology through riparian buffer enhancement and
establishment, stream and wetland restoration activities, and treatment of invasive vegetation. These
activities will result in a decrease in nutrient and sediment loads from the Site and improved aquatic and
terrestrial habitat. The specific evaluation criteria outlined in the DMS Request for Proposals will be met
as summarized in Part 6 of this proposal.
In summary, the mitigation plan for the Site will include the following:
• Reconnection of incised streams to their historic floodplain and riparian wetlands;
• Reduction in sediment loss through restoring highly eroding streams;
• Enhancement of habitat functions through in-stream structure placement;
• Creation and re-establishment of riparian wetland hydrology and habitat; and
• Long term protection of riparian functions from further channel degradation through the
execution of a perpetual conservation easement upon approximately 47 acres.
Bank Erosion at Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.1
PART 5 - Project Staffing and Organization
1.0 Organizational Chart
The following illustrates the organization of personnel that will be assigned to this project.

2.0 Qualifications and Experience
Brief resumes presenting the qualifications, experience, and assigned project responsibilities of each project
team member are presented on the following pages.

Mitigation Services
EN VIRON MENTA L QUALITY
Principal-in-Charge Project Manager QA/QC Manager
Shawn Wilkerson Eric Neuhaus, PE Emily Reinicker, PE, CFM
Categorical Exclusions
Existing Conditions
Assessment
Conservation Easement
Ac uisition Design
Kirsten Gimbert
Sara Thompson
Permitting
Mimi Caddell
Jessica Waller
Richard Wright, PE
Ben McGuire
Tammy Pfaff
Construction Administration
Mimi Caddell Ben McGuire
Jessica Waller Christine Blackwelder
■ WILDLANDS Charlotte, NC Office
■ WI LDLANDS Kn oxvi ll e, TN Office
■ W ILD LAN DS Asheville, NC Office
Monitoring
Eric Neuhaus, PE
Richard Wright, PE
Matthew Tolson, El
M im i Caddell
Jessica Waller
Ed Blevins
En gi neering services will be
performed by employees of
licensed corporate entities .

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.2
Shawn Wilkerson, CEO
ROLE: Principal-In-Charge
Mr. Wilkerson has 25 years of professional experience in water resources, focusing
on surface water hydrology and ecological restoration. He has managed and
designed a diverse range of projects; including wetland/BMP construction and
monitoring, stream restoration and enhancement, and watershed planning for
flood control and water quality improvements. In the role of principal-in-charge or
project manager, Mr. Wilkerson has overseen the design and construction for more
than 115 miles of stream restoration projects. Most of his key projects have
involved mitigation banking and full-delivery and design-build mitigation solutions.
Mr. Wilkerson centers on integrating ecologically responsible projects within the
constraints of impacted landscapes while using his experience and education to
manage and create innovative and successful projects.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Banner Farm Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Henderson
County, NC
6,294 stream credits;
34.0 wetland credits Principal-in-Charge
Wyant Lands Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Lincoln
County, NC
6,864 stream credits;
13.0 wetland credits Principal-in-Charge
Laurel Valley Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Burke County,
NC
4,875 stream credits Principal-in-Charge
Henry Fork Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Catawba
County, NC
4,808 stream credits;
4.0 wetland credits Principal-in-Charge
Lyle Creek Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Catawba
County, NC
5,571 stream credits;
7.0 wetland credits
Project Manager;
Principal-in-Charge
Carpenter Bottom Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Gaston County, NC
3,050 stream credits;
8.0 wetland credits Principal-in-Charge
Owl’s Den Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Lincoln
County, NC
2,453 stream credits;
8.0 wetland credits Principal-in-Charge
Alexander Farm Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Alexander
County, NC
4,258 stream credits Principal-in-Charge
Oak Hill Dairy Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Gaston
County, NC
4,630 stream credits;
7.0 wetland credits Principal-in-Charge
Lone Hickory Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Yadkin
County, NC
13,164 stream credits;
9.5 wetland credits Principal-in-Charge
EDUCATION:
MS, Civil Engineering,
University of North
Carolina at Charlotte,
1998
BA, English Literature,
Appalachian State
University, 1993
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS:
Real Estate Broker, NC
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• Rosgen Level I-IV,
1998-2003
• PSMJ Project Manager
Boot Camp, 2004, 2014
• Mecklenburg habitat
Assessment Protocol
Training, 2000

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.3
Eric Neuhaus, PE, Water Resources Engineer
ROLE: Project Manager, Design
Mr. Neuhaus serves as a water resources engineer and project manager for
Wildlands in the Knoxville, TN office. Mr. Neuhaus has 12 years of experience
working on a variety of projects including stream and wetland restoration,
stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, hydrologic modeling, and
groundwater modeling. Mr. Neuhaus' duties include project management,
mitigation solution design and development, site analysis, design development,
and construction administration. He also provides hydrologic modeling, water
budget analysis, preliminary site evaluation, and design for wetland restoration
projects.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Bridgefork Dairy Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Cleveland County, NC
10,994 stream credits;
2.0 wetland credits Project Manager
Banner Farm Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Henderson
County, NC
6,294 stream credits;
34.0 wetland credits Project Manager
Laurel Valley Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Burke County,
NC
4,875 stream credits Project Manager
Wyant Lands Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Lincoln
County, NC
6,864 stream credits;
13.0 wetland credits Project Manager
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation
Bank: Firestone Mitigation
Site, Wildlands-owned Bank,
Catawba County, NC
4,846 stream credits Project Manager
Carpenter Bottom Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Gaston County, NC
3,050 stream credits;
8.0 wetland credits Project Manager
Big Harris Creek Design-Build
Stream Mitigation Project,
Cleveland County, NC
25,836 stream credits;
9 BMPs
Construction
Administration
Owl’s Den Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Lincoln
County, NC
2,453 stream credits;
8.0 wetland credits
Designer;
Construction
Administration
Yadkin Valley Umbrella
Mitigation Bank: Plantation
Branch Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank, Surry
County, NC
5,268 stream credits Project Manager
EDUCATION:
MS, Biological Systems
Engineering, Virginia
Tech, 2013
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of Tennessee,
2010
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer,
#042660 NC, #121419 TN
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• PSMJ Principals
Bootcamp, 2021
• Stream Simulation: AOP,
USFS, 2020
• Rosgen Levels I-IV, 2015-
2018
• Tennessee Levels I & II,
Erosion Prevention &
Sediment Control
Inspection Certification,
2018
• River Course 101 –
Stream Morphology and
Assessment, 2013
• River Course 201 –
Natural Channel Design
Principles, 2013

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.4
Emily Reinicker, PE, CFM, Senior Project Manager
ROLE: QA/QC Manager
As a senior project manager for Wildlands, Ms. Reinicker’s duties include project
management for large-scale ecological restoration projects and technical review.
She has 24 years of professional experience in water resources and civil
engineering includes hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, natural channel design,
watershed analysis, and storm water management. She has been involved in the
design of more than 70,000 LF of stream restoration and enhancement work in
urban settings and 120,000 LF of streams in rural settings of NC.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation
Bank: Double Rock Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank,
Alexander County, NC
4,556 stream credits QA/QC Manager
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation
Bank: Firestone Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank, Catawba
County, NC
4,846 stream credits QA/QC Manager
Reedy Creek Design-Build Stream
Restoration Project, Mecklenburg
County, NC
26,149 stream credits;
6.0 wetland credits Project Manager
Lyle Creek Full-Delivery Mitigation
Site, Catawba County, NC
5,571 stream credits;
7.0 wetland credits Designer
Owl’s Den Full-Delivery Mitigation
Site, Lincoln County, NC
2,453 stream credits;
8.0 wetland credits Project Manager
Big Harris Creek Design-Build
Stream Mitigation Project,
Cleveland County, NC
25,836 stream credits;
9 BMPs
Assistant Project
Manager
Yadkin Valley Umbrella Mitigation
Bank: Critcher Brothers Mitigation
Site, Wildlands-owned Bank,
Wilkes County, NC
21,000 stream credits Project Manager
Lone Hickory Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Yadkin County, NC
13,164 stream credits;
9.5 wetland credits Project Manager
Norkett Branch Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Union County, NC 10,098 stream credits Project Manager
EDUCATION:
BS, Biosystems
Engineering with a
Minor in Environmental
Engineering, Clemson
University, 1999
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer,
NC #029913
Certified Floodplain
Manager, NC-04-0113
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• PSMJ Project Principal
Training, 2016
• PSMJ Project Manager
Boot Camp, 2004,
2014
• Hydraulic Modeling
for Stream
Restoration and
Sediment Transport,
2011
• Advanced HEC-RAS
Training, 2002
• Floodplain Map
Revision Workshop,
2001
• Soil Erosion and
Sediment Control
Construction Practices
Workshop, 2000

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.5
Kirsten Gimbert, Senior Environmental Scientist
ROLE: Categorical Exclusions
Ms. Gimbert has 19 years of experience with stream and wetland restoration
projects and watershed assessments. She currently serves as a senior
environmental scientist for Wildlands’ Charlotte, NC office. Currently, Ms. Gimbert
is working alongside both the mitigation development and ecological assessment
team. Her diverse roles and responsibilities include market research analysis,
categorical exclusions, project management, QA/QC lead, mitigation report
preparation, and GIS mapping for ecological restoration projects. In addition, her
professional background consists of serving as monitoring program coordinator,
assistant designer for stream restoration projects, performing stream and wetland
monitoring, water quality monitoring, existing condition assessments, sediment
transport sampling and analysis, construction management, stormwater BMP/LID
monitoring, watershed and habitat assessments, and sediment and erosion control
assessments.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Laurel Valley Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Burke
County, NC
4,875 stream credits Categorical Exclusions
Catawba Umbrella
Mitigation Bank: Double
Rock Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank,
Alexander County, NC
4,556 stream credits Project Manager;
Categorical Exclusions
Oak Hill Dairy Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Gaston
County, NC
4,630 stream credits;
7.0 wetland credits Categorical Exclusions
Lyle Creek Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Catawba
County, NC
5,571 stream credits;
7.0 wetland credits Monitoring Lead
Huntsman Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Wilkes
County, NC
5,817 stream credits Categorical Exclusions
Cross Creek Ranch Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Montgomery County, NC
9,243 stream credits;
4.85 wetland credits Categorical Exclusions
Liberty Rock Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Randolph
County, NC
5,164 stream credits;
15.0 wetland credits Categorical Exclusions
Cool Springs Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Harnett
County, NC
4,863 stream credits;
1.0 wetland credits Categorical Exclusions
EDUCATION:
MS, Forestry and Natural
Resources, Clemson
University, 2004
BS, Earth Sciences, State
University of New York
at Fredonia, 2000
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• Rosgen Level I-III,
2007-2014
• River Course 131,
Assessment and
Identification of
Riparian Vegetation,
2012
• NC Wetland
Assessment Method
Certification Training,
2010
• Stream Restoration
Construction
Training, 2006, 2009
• Project Management
Training I-IV, 2007-
2009
• AutoCAD for Stream
Monitoring and
Restoration, 2006
• River Course 101-
201, 2004

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.6
Sara Thompson, Environmental Scientist
ROLE: Categorical Exclusions
Ms. Thompson has four years of experience serving as an environmental scientist
for Wildlands. Currently, her role at Wildlands consists of various aspects of stream
and wetland monitoring including geomorphic assessment, vegetation assessment,
GIS mapping, biological and habitat assessment, surveying, invasive species
identification and treatment, and data processing.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Bridgefork Dairy Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Cleveland County, NC
10,994 stream credits;
2.0 wetland credits Categorical Exclusions
Oak Hill Dairy Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Gaston
County, NC
4,630 stream credits;
7.0 wetland credits
Categorical Exclusions;
T&E Survey
Catawba Umbrella
Mitigation Bank: Firestone
Mitigation Site, Wildlands-
owned Bank, Catawba
County, NC
4,846 stream credits Existing Conditions
Assessment
Yadkin Valley Umbrella
Mitigation Bank: Plantation
Branch Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank, Surry
County, NC
5,268 stream credits Categorical Exclusions;
Monitoring
Owl’s Den Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Lincoln
County, NC
2,453 stream credits;
8.0 wetland credits Monitoring
Cornbread Valley Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Macon County, NC
6,204 stream credits;
1.6 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment
Huntsman Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Wilkes
County, NC
5,817 stream credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; GIS
Mapping
Key Mill Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Surry County,
NC
6,107 stream credits Existing Conditions
Assessment
Big Harris Creek Design-Build
Stream Mitigation Project,
Cleveland County, NC
25,836 stream credits;
9 BMPs Monitoring
Yadkin Valley Umbrella
Mitigation Bank: Critcher
Brothers Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank,
Wilkes County, NC
21,000 stream credits Monitoring
EDUCATION:
BS, Geology, Sewanee:
The University of the
South, 2019
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS:
NC Commercial Drone
Operators Permit,
#C008821
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• D&D West Basic
Wetland Delineation,
2023
• NC Stream Assessment
Method (NCSAM),
2022
• SWITC, 2021

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.7
Mimi Cadell, Environmental Scientist
ROLE: Existing Conditions Assessment, Permitting, Monitoring
Ms. Caddell has eight years of experience related to watershed resources. She has
assisted with water quality grant projects such as stormwater best management
practices and conservation land monitoring in Western North Carolina.
Additionally, she is experienced with community outreach by working with
volunteer groups on invasive plant species projects and carrying out watershed
education programs. Ms. Caddell’s duties at Wildlands include vegetation,
hydrologic, and geomorphic assessments and data processing, GIS data collection
and mapping, and the preparation of annual monitoring reports.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Banner Farm Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Henderson County, NC
6,294 stream credits;
34.0 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Geomorphic
Survey; Stream I/P Calls;
Monitoring
Cornbread Valley Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Macon County, NC
6,204 stream credits;
1.6 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Stream I/P
Calls; Monitoring
Yadkin Valley Umbrella
Mitigation Bank:
Plantation Branch
Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank,
Surry County, NC
5,268 stream credits Existing Conditions
Assessment; Monitoring
Falcon Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Macon
County, NC
4,774 stream credits Existing Conditions
Assessment
Shake Rag Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Madison
County, NC
6,655 stream credits Lead Environmental
Scientist; Monitoring
Wyant Lands Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Lincoln County, NC
6,864 stream credits;
13.0 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Mitigation
Plan Development
Double H Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site,
Alleghany County, NC
6,560 steam credits;
2.0 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Monitoring
Big Harris Creek Design-
Build Stream Mitigation
Project, Cleveland
County, NC
25,836 stream credits;
9 BMPs Monitoring
EDUCATION:
BS, Environmental
Science, University of
North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, 2014
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Identification, 2022
• Aquatic Insect Ecology
for Environmental
Professionals, 2021
• NC Stream
Assessment Method –
Certification Training,
2018
• Surface Water
Identification Training
and Certification
(SWITC), 2018
• River Course 201 :
Natural Channel
Design Principles,
2018
• River Course 101:
Stream Morphology

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.8
Jessica Waller, Environmental Scientist
ROLE: Existing Conditions Assessment, Permitting, Monitoring
Ms. Waller has a combined eight years of post-graduate professional and academic
experience in the natural resources field. Ms. Waller has experience assessing
existing conditions of stream and wetland restoration sites in the North Carolina
blue ridge and piedmont regions, monitoring of mitigation sites, leading wetland
and stream delineations, conducting threatened and endangered species surveys,
and contributing to and developing reports and figures. Additionally, she has
worked extensively in coastal cypress swamps, bottomland hardwood forests, and
tidal estuarine/marsh environments. Ms. Waller is experienced in wetland
assessment, permitting, and mitigation.
PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Banner Farm Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Henderson County, NC
6,294 stream credits;
34.0 wetland credits Monitoring
Riverbend Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site,
Catawba County, NC
2,210 stream credits;
11.0 wetland credits
Existing Conditions Assessment;
Wetland Delineation;
Preliminary Jurisdictional
Determination
Catawba 02 Umbrella
Mitigation Bank:
Bootstrap Mitigation
Site, Wildlands-owned
Bank, Gaston County, NC
4,846 stream credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Wetland
Delineation; T&E Survey;
Preliminary Jurisdictional
Determination
Laurel Valley Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Burke County, NC
4,875 stream credits T&E Survey
Falcon Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Macon
County, NC
4,774 stream credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Mitigation Plan
Development; T&E Survey;
Wetland Delineation;
Preliminary Jurisdictional
Determination
Owl’s Den Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Lincoln
County, NC
2,453 stream credits;
8.0 wetland credits Monitoring
Cornbread Valley Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Macon County, NC
6,204 stream credits;
1.6 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Stream I/P Calls;
Wetland Delineation;
Mitigation Plan Development
Yadkin Valley Umbrella
Mitigation Bank:
Plantation Branch
Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank,
Surry County, NC
5,268 stream credits
Monitoring; Stream and
Groundwater Levels;
Sediment Distribution
EDUCATION:
MS, Forest Resources,
Clemson University,
2021
BS, Natural Resource
Ecology and
Management,
Concentration:
Conservation Biology,
Louisiana State
University, 2015
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS:
Certified Wetland
Delineator, 2016
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• SWITC, 2023
• River Course 101:
Stream Morphology
and Assessment, 2022

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.9
Richard Wright, PE, Water Resources Engineer
ROLE: Existing Conditions Assessment, Design
Mr. Wright has four years of experience in water resources engineering and
ecological restoration. He currently serves as a water resources engineer in
Wildlands’ Knoxville, TN office. Mr. Wright has experience working on a variety of
public and private projects including stream and wetland restoration, stormwater
management, erosion and sediment control, and hydrologic and hydraulic
modeling. His responsibilities include site analysis, report preparation, stream and
wetland design, permitting, and construction administration.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Lyon Hills Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Wilkes
County, NC
5,304 stream credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design;
Sediment Transport Analysis
Bug Headwaters Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Wilkes County, NC
7,589 stream credits Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design
Dynamite Creek Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Rockingham County, NC
3,523 stream credits;
8.0 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design; FEMA
Flood Study; Permitting
Daniels Creek Mitigation
Bank, Wildlands-owned
Bank, Harnett County, NC
12,024 stream credits;
13.0 wetland credits
Design; Construction
Administration Assistance
Liberty Rock Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Randolph County, NC
5,164 stream credits;
15.0 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design; FEMA
Flood Study; Permitting
Cool Springs Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Harnett County, NC
4,863 stream credits;
1.0 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design
Cape Fear 02 Umbrella
Mitigation Bank: Twin
Burros Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank,
Caswell County, NC
7,849 stream credits;
2.1 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design
East Mingo Creek
Mitigation Bank,
Wildlands-owned Bank,
Johnston County, NC
7,119 stream credits;
22.0 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design
EDUCATION:
BS, Biological
Engineering, Ecological
Engineering
Concentration, North
Carolina State
University, 2019
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer,
#056768 NC
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• Rosgen Level II –
River Morphology
and Applications,
2023
• Rosgen Level I –
Applied Fluvial
Geomorphology,
2022
• NCSU River Course
201 – Natural
Channel Design
Principles, 2021
• NSCU River Course
303 – Multi-
Dimensional
Modeling for Stream
Restoration, 2021
• NSCU River Course
302 – HEC-RAS for
Stream Restoration,
2021

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.10
Matthew Tolson, EI, Environmental Designer
ROLE: Design
Mr. Tolson serves as an environmental designer for Wildlands in the Knoxville, TN
office. He has one year of experience working on stream restoration projects. His
skills pertain to hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, GIS mapping, field data
collection, and site analysis.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Bridgefork Dairy Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Cleveland County, NC
10,994 stream credits;
2.0 wetland credits
BMP Design; CAD
Drafting; GIS Mapping
Catawba 02 Umbrella
Mitigation Bank: Bootstrap
Mitigation Site, Wildlands-
owned Bank, Gaston
County, NC
4,846 stream credits GIS Mapping
Falcon Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Macon
County, NC
4,774 stream credits GIS Mapping
Laurel Valley Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Burke
County, NC
4,875 stream credits GIS Mapping
EDUCATION:
MS, Environmental
Engineering: Water
Resources, University
of Tennessee, 2023
BS, Civil and
Environmental
Engineering, Minor in
Watershed Studies,
University of
Tennessee, 2022
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS:
Engineer in Training,
#35331, TN

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.11
Ben McGuire, Mitigation Development
ROLE: Conservation Easement Acquisition; Construction Administration
Mr. McGuire has 12 years of experience in stream construction, erosion and
sediment control, and Best Management Practice (BMP) projects. Mr. McGuire is
responsible for the identification of potential sites for future mitigation projects,
initial site assessment, working with landowners to secure an option to purchase
the land (or a conservation easement upon it) and completing the process through
purchase of the property. He has assisted with several grant-funded projects for
water quality in Western North Carolina. Mr. McGuire has experience with
construction administration, surveying, monitoring, project acquisition, landowner
relations, and permitting.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Cannonball Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Gaston
County, NC
8,779 stream credits;
4.0 wetland credits
Landowner Coordination;
Conservation Easement
Acquisition
Bridgefork Dairy Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Cleveland County, NC
10,994 stream credits;
2.0 wetland credits
Construction
Administration
Oak Hill Dairy Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Gaston
County, NC
4,630 stream credits;
7.0 wetland credits
Landowner Coordination;
Construction
Administration
Alexander Farm Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Alexander County, NC
4,258 stream credits Construction
Administration
Huntsman Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Wilkes
County, NC
5,817 stream credits
Landowner Coordination;
Construction
Administration
Wyant Lands Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Lincoln
County, NC
6,864 stream credits;
13.0 wetland credits
Landowner Coordination;
Construction
Administration
Bug Headwaters Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Wilkes County, NC
7,589 stream credits Construction
Administration
Lone Hickory Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Yadkin
County, NC
13,164 stream credits;
9.5 wetland credits
Construction
Administration
EDUCATION:
BS, Environmental
Studies, University of
North Carolina at
Wilmington, 2011
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS:
North Carolina Realtor
#291808
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• Level I and II Erosion
and Sediment Control
for NCDOT Projects –
Online Certification,
2021
• CPESC - Certified
Professional in
Erosion & Sediment
Control, Envirocert
International, Inc.,
2021
• Rosgen Level I –
Applied Fluvial
Geomorphology, 2015

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.12
Tammy Pfaff, Paralegal
ROLE: Conservation Easement Acquisition
Ms. Pfaff serves as a paralegal in the Wildlands Charlotte office. Ms. Pfaff has over 30
years of experience and assists the Mitigation Development Team with land
acquisition transactions for mitigation projects. Her responsibilities include
document preparation, document circulation, procurement of closing services, and
review of due diligence results, including complex survey and title matters.
PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Laurel Valley Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Burke
County, NC
4,875 stream credits Land Acquisition –
Paralegal
Cross Creek Ranch Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Montgomery County, NC
9,243 stream credits;
4.85 wetland credits
Land Acquisition –
Paralegal
Liberty Rock Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Randolph
County, NC
5,164 stream credits;
15.0 wetland credits
Land Acquisition –
Paralegal
Cool Springs Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Harnett
County, NC
4,863 stream credits;
1.0 wetland credits
Land Acquisition –
Paralegal
Wildlands Cape Fear 02
Umbrella Mitigation Bank:
Twin Burros Mitigation
Site, Wildlands-owned
Bank, Caswell County, NC
7,849 stream credits;
2.1 wetland credits
Land Acquisition –
Paralegal
Little River Preservation –
Old Beulah Site, Johnston
County, NC
27,232 LF of preservation
(373 acres of conservation)
Land Acquisition –
Paralegal
Little River Preservation –
Shoeheel Site, Johnston
County, NC
9,670 LF of preservation
(105 acres of conservation)
Land Acquisition –
Paralegal
EDUCATION:
North Carolina State
Bar Certified
Paralegal, #CPO2041
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS:
NC Real Estate Broker:
#112192

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.13
Christine Blackwelder, Senior Environmental Scientist
ROLE: Construction Administration
Ms. Blackwelder currently serves as a senior environmental scientist at Wildlands.
She is a technical leader in stream restoration and her duties include assessment,
design, and construction management of ecological restoration projects, as well as
conducting internal technical trainings. Ms. Blackwelder has 21 years of
professional experience in environmental restoration and is skilled in watershed
assessment methodology, geomorphic assessments, natural channel design, bid
document development, construction management, and monitoring techniques.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Little Pine Creek III Stream &
Wetland Restoration Project,
Alleghany County, NC
7,017 stream credits;
1.0 wetland credits
Project Manager;
Construction
Administration
Glade Creek II Restoration
Project, Alleghany County, NC 2,166 stream credits
Project Manager;
Construction
Administration
Double H Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Alleghany
County, NC
6,560 stream credits;
2.0 wetland credits
Project Manager;
Construction
Administration
Lyle Creek Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Catawba
County, NC
5,571 stream credits;
7.0 wetland credits
Construction
Administration
Reedy Creek Design-Build
Stream Restoration Project,
Mecklenburg County, NC
26,149 stream credits;
6.0 wetland credits
Assistant Project
Manager; Design;
Construction
Administration
Huntsman Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site,
Wilkes County, NC
5,817 stream credits Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design
Lone Hickory Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Yadkin
County, NC
13,164 stream credits;
9.5 wetland credits
Watershed Assessment;
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design
Big Harris Creek Design-Build
Stream Mitigation Project,
Cleveland County, NC
25,836 stream credits;
9 BMPs
Construction
Administration
Long Creek Stream
Enhancement: Phase 2 and 3 -
Treyburn to Oakdale,
Mecklenburg County, NC
18,300 LF of stream
enhancement;
2,810 stream credits;
8.23 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design;
Construction
Administration
EDUCATION:
BA, Environmental
Science, University of
Virginia, Charlottesville,
VA, 2002
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• Sediment Transport in
Stream Assessment
and Design, 2014
• Project Manager Boot
Camp, 2008, 2014
• OSHA 10 Hour Safety
Training, 2009
• Rosgen Level I-IV,
2006-2008
• Aquatic Insect
Collection Protocols
for Stream Mitigation
Projects, 2006
• Stormwater Facility
Maintenance
Contractor Training
Class, 2006
• Stream Restoration
Construction Training,
2005
• Erosion and Sediment
Control Inspector,
2003
• Erosion and Sediment
Control Plan Reviewer,
2003

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site - PART 5
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Page 5.14
Ed Blevins, Environmental Scientist
ROLE: Monitoring
Mr. Blevins has 14 years of experience in natural resource management. Mr.
Blevins works out of the Wildlands Asheville office; his responsibilities include
conducting T&E species surveys, fine and coarse scale habitat assessments,
vegetation inventory and monitoring, stream geomorphic surveys, invasive-exotic
vegetation management, wetland and riparian vegetation establishment, water
quality sampling, surveying, and GIS mapping.

PROJECT NAME DETAILS ROLE
Cannonball Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Gaston
County, NC
8,779 stream credits;
4.0 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Permitting
Catawba 02 Umbrella
Mitigation Bank: Proctor
Dairy Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank,
Gaston County, NC
5,346 stream credits;
5.0 wetland credits
Existing Conditions
Assessment; T&E Survey
Laurel Valley Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Burke
County, NC
4,875 stream credits Monitoring
Wyant Lands Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Lincoln
County, NC
6,864 stream credits;
13.0 wetland credits Monitoring
Oak Hill Dairy Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Gaston
County, NC
4,630 stream credits;
7.0 wetland credits
Monitoring; Stream
Topography; GIS Data
Management
Alexander Farm Full-
Delivery Mitigation Site,
Alexander County, NC
4,258 stream credits Monitoring
Lone Hickory Full-Delivery
Mitigation Site, Yadkin
County, NC
13,164 stream credits;
9.5 wetland credits Monitoring
Yadkin Valley Umbrella
Mitigation Bank: White
Buffalo Mitigation Site,
Wildlands-owned Bank,
Surry County, NC
4,980 stream credits Monitoring
EDUCATION:
MNRS, Natural Resource
Stewardship - Ecological
Restoration, Colorado
State University, 2021
BS, Ecology and
Environmental Science,
University of North
Carolina Asheville, 2009
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
• D&D West Basic
Wetland Delineation,
2023
• River Course 101:
Stream Morphology and
Assessment, 2022
• Surface Water
Identification Training
and Certification
(SWITC), 2022

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site ‐ PART 6 
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.  Page 6.1 
Part 6 ‐ Technical Approach  
The Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site is located in Catawba County, NC, approximately 1.3 miles northwest of 
the Town of Catawba along US Highway 70 (Figure 1). The project includes the restoration and 
preservation of streams and creation of wetlands. The Site is within 8‐digit HUC (03050101), the 14‐digit 
HUC 03050101140010, and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) Subbasin 03‐08‐
32.  
The proposed Site consists of seven unnamed tributaries to Lyle Creek referred to in this report as UT to 
Lyle Creek, UT1, UT2, UT3, UT4, UT5, and UT6 (Figure 2). The Site drains to Lyle Creek and, ultimately, 
the Catawba River (Lake Norman), a 303(d) waterbody listed for PCB Fish Tissue Advisory and turbidity.  
The Site is located within hydrology, habitat, and 
water quality Targeted Resource Areas (TRAs), as 
identified by DMS. Restoration of the Site will provide 
numerous ecological benefits within the Catawba 
River Basin. Project benefits include site specific 
improvements and watershed scale benefits. The 
2010 NCDWR Catawba River Basinwide Water Quality 
Plan (WQP) identified Lyle Creek as a priority 
waterway for protection due to its contribution to the 
chain of lakes on the Catawba and their cumulative 
downstream effect. The WQP lists urban 
development, livestock operations, row crop 
production, stormwater runoff, and points source 
pollutants as primary stressors for the 03050101 HUC. The 2015 North Carolina Wildlife Resource 
Commission (WRC) Wildlife Action Plan (WAP) identifies sedimentation, loss of woody riparian 
vegetation, channelization and/or relocation, and nutrient loading as factors threatening streams, water 
quality, and aquatic and terrestrial communities within the Catawba River basin. The WAP emphasizes 
the importance of habitat conservation and restoration to address current problems affecting species 
and habitats. 
Further, the NCDWR River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP) document for Catawba 01 lists broad 
restoration goals for the basin including restoration of nutrient and sediment impaired waters (including 
tributary streams) of the Catawba River mainstem lakes (water supply reservoirs), protection of riparian 
buffers and aquatic habitat within the headwater reaches of asset‐rich watersheds of the upper 
Catawba River basin, and increased implementation of agricultural BMPs within heavily agricultural sub‐
watersheds of TLWs. Examples of environmental and biological stressors listed in the WPQ and WAP can 
be seen throughout the Site. Implementation of the proposed stream and wetland restoration project 
will directly address stressors and support overarching goals and objectives for the Catawba 01 listed in 
the RBRP by re‐establishing a functioning riparian corridor on the Site.  
Establishment of the Site will permanently convert active livestock pasture and row crop fields into a 
native, wooded riparian corridor and prevent future development within the conservation easement 
area. Restoration of project streams to have appropriate dimension, pattern, and profile and creation of 
additional wetland resources will address water quality stressors at the Site. Meandering channels will 
slow channel velocities and activated floodplains will provide on‐site storage of runoff and flood waters 
and promote groundwater recharge via infiltration. Plant uptake and interception will reduce peak 
runoff volumes from the Site. Excess nutrients applied to row‐crop fields, fecal coliform, and sediment 
from eroding streambanks are the primary pollutants at the Site. Conversion of row crop fields to 
wooded wetlands, exclusion of livestock from the conservation easement, and design of stable stream 
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Wildlands Engineering, Inc.  Page 6.2 
channels will minimize pollutants delivered to downstream receiving waters. The treatment and removal 
of invasive flora within the conservation easement will improve terrestrial and aquatic communities. 
Sources: 
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). 2010. Catawba River Basinwide Water Quality Plan. 
North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (DMS). 2023. DMS Targeted Resource Areas. 
North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR). 2010 Catawba River Basin Restoration Priorities. 
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). 2015. Wildlife Action Plan. 
1.0 Project Goals and Objectives 
The major goals of the proposed stream and wetland mitigation project are to provide ecological and 
water quality enhancements to the Catawba River Basin while creating a functional riparian corridor at 
the site level. Specific goals and objectives for the Site are outlined in Table 1.  

Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site ‐ PART 6 
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.        Page 6.3 
Table 1: Water Quality, Hydrology, and Habitat Goals of the Mitigation Project 
Site Functional 
Stressors Functional Uplift Potential Site Goal Site Objective 
Water Quality 
Non‐functioning 
riparian 
buffer/wetland 
vegetation 
Moderate 
 Riparian buffers on site have been historically cleared, thinned, or 
otherwise manipulated by landowners and livestock. 
 Existing floodplain wetland vegetation has been extensively 
manipulated. 
 Land in the floodplain of Lyle Creek has been completely denuded and 
replaced with row crops. 
Restore, enhance, and 
supplement native floodplain and 
wetland vegetation  
 Convert active livestock pastures and 
row crop fields to forested riparian 
buffer and wetlands to improve 
diffuse flow along site streams and 
wetland areas 
Sediment 
High  
 Major sources of sediment include eroding streams, livestock 
trampling, and sediment runoff from row crop fields. 
 Streams will be restored to a stable dimension, pattern, and profile, 
livestock will be excluded from the conservation easement; and row‐
crop fields will be stabilized with herbaceous and woody vegetation. 
Restore degraded project 
streams and preserve existing 
high‐quality streams. Exclude 
livestock from the conservation 
easement. Establish permanent 
vegetative ground cover 
throughout the conservation 
easement. 
 Design and construct stream channels 
with appropriate dimension, pattern, 
and profile.  
 Add streambank revetments and 
instream structures to protect 
restored streams. 
 Exclude livestock from streams and 
riparian areas. 
 Re‐establish appropriate function of 
wetlands and create new wetland 
resources to increase nutrient cycling 
processes on site. 
 Restore a wide riparian corridor along 
project streams and wetland areas to 
slow and filter runoff from adjacent 
upland areas. 
 Install three BMPs to treat stormwater 
runoff from adjacent pastures and 
agricultural production fields 
upstream of jurisdictional streams.  

Nutrients 
High  
 Nutrient application to livestock pastures and row crop fields will 
cease within the conservation easement.  
 Runoff from fertilized pastures adjacent to the Site will be filtered 
through restored buffers. 
 Nutrient input from streambank erosion will be minimized by restoring 
project streams and excluding livestock. 
 Creation of wetland resources will increase on‐site nutrient cycling. 
Reduce sediment and nutrient 
input from eroding stream 
channels. Convert livestock 
pasture and row crop fields to 
wooded buffer. Re‐establish 
existing wetland function and 
create new wetland resources. 
Fecal Coliform 
High 
 Exclusion of livestock and land conversion will reduce fecal coliform 
loading. 
 Establishment of dense native, herbaceous ground cover will slow and 
filter runoff from adjacent livestock pastures. 
 Installation of BMPs will treat runoff before it enters Site streams.  
Exclude livestock from 
conservation easement. Convert 
livestock pasture to wooded 
buffer. Improve nutrient cycling 
processes by re‐establishing and 
creating floodplain wetlands. 

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Site Functional 
Stressors Functional Uplift Potential Site Goal Site Objective 
Hydrology 
Peak Flows 
High  
 Extreme incision throughout Site offers no floodplain attenuation for 
peak flows. Project will use Priority 1, and short transitional sections of 
Priority 2, restoration to increase floodplain activation frequency and 
storage of storm flows and decrease the drainage effects on adjacent 
wetlands. 
Reconnect streams to floodplains 
and riparian wetlands. 
 Design and construct project steams 
with elevated bed profile to connect 
incised streams to their floodplains.  
 Grade and plant the riparian corridor 
to increase floodplain roughness to 
slow runoff velocities, promote on site 
storage, and attenuate peak flows. 
Artificial Barriers 
Moderate 
 The outlet of the two 72‐inch box culverts beneath US Hwy 70 is 
perched approximately three feet above the downstream normal 
water surface. 
 The stream profile downstream of the culvert will be adjusted to 
connect the culverts with the downstream reach. 
 Existing headcuts in project streams will be removed when streams are 
restored. 
Improve instream habitats 
 Adjust stream profile downstream of 
US Hwy 70 to connect baseflow water 
surface elevation with downstream 
culvert invert.  
 Eliminate existing active headcuts in 
project streams. 
Ditching/Draining 
High 
 Raise streambed profile of incised/channelized streams to connect 
streams to their floodplains and adjacent riparian wetlands. Fill ditches 
adjacent to UT6 to re‐establish/create wetland hydrology.  
Reconnect streams to floodplains 
and riparian wetlands. 
 Connect incised streams to their 
floodplains through restoration.  
 Re‐establish natural hydrologic 
function and create floodplain 
wetlands. 
Habitat 
Habitat 
Fragmentation 
High 
 Existing headcuts in project streams disconnect upstream and 
downstream reaches, preventing aquatic organism passage. 
 Upstream of US Hwy 70 buffer width varies from 150+ feet to just a 
few feet wide. 
 Downstream of US Hwy 70, UT to Lyle Creek is well buffered on the 
left, but buffer on the right side of the stream only ranges from 
approximately 10‐30 feet. 
 UT6 has no wooded buffer along its entire length. 
 The project will include restoration of a continuous stream profile and 
planting wide native riparian buffers extending outward up to 150 feet 
from top of bank. 
Re‐establish hydraulic 
connectivity of project streams at 
the low‐flow stage. Restore and 
enhance native floodplain and 
wetland vegetation to form a 
continuous riparian corridor.  
 Design stream profiles to mimic 
reference conditions and minimize 
impact on aquatic organism passage. 
 Convert livestock pasture and row 
crop fields to forested riparian buffers 
throughout the conservation 
easement. 
 Connect adjacent forested areas with 
vegetated riparian zones and 
wetlands.  

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Site Functional 
Stressors Functional Uplift Potential Site Goal Site Objective 
Limited Bedform 
Diversity 
High  
 Streambank erosion and cattle trampling have resulted in fine 
sediment deposition throughout most of the project streams. 
 Pools are infrequent and shallow. Riffles are covered in fines. 
 The restored streams on the Site will be rebuilt with alternating 
riffle‐pool sequences and a variety of bed habitat features. 
Improve instream habitat by 
increasing bedform diversity. 
Design stream channels with 
dimension, pattern, and profile 
conducive of natural pool 
maintenance. 
 Design and construct naturally 
functioning riffle‐pool sequences. 
 Add bed features such constructed of 
logs and rocks and a variety of types 
of constructed riffles. 
 Establish wooded buffer.  Absence of Large 
Woody Debris  
Moderate  
 Woody debris ranges from infrequent in some of the project reaches to 
absent in reaches without forested buffers. 
 Woody structures such as brush toe, log vanes, and log weirs will be 
placed in restored project streams.  
 Buffer plantings will provide future sources of LWD.  
N/A N/A 
Permanently protect the project 
Site from future land use 
conversion and harmful uses. 
 Establish a conservation easement on 
the Site to protect the restored 
resources in perpetuity. 

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2.0 Project Description 
The following section describes the existing conditions at the Site in terms of geomorphic condition, 
watershed, soils, geology, cultural resources, species of concern, regulated floodplain zones, and Site 
constraints. Figure 2 provides a site map that shows approximate locations of incision, water quality 
stressors, and other relevant site observations.  
2.1 Existing Site Conditions  
Current land use at the Site is agriculture consisting of active cattle pastures and rotating corn and 
wheat row crops. A review of historic aerials from 1950 to 2016 shows most current pasture and 
cropland on the Site was cleared as far back as 1955 and has been maintained for agricultural use since. 
Minor patches of previously cleared buffer were allowed to reforest. The historic aerials show that the 
Site streams have existed in their current locations since at least 1955. 
2.2 Existing Conditions – Riparian Buffer 
Riparian buffers on the northern end of the Site, including UT1, UT2, UT3, UT to Lyle Reach 1, and an 
upstream portion of UT to Lyle Reach 2 are mature mixed hardwood forests on steep to moderately 
sloped hillsides. The canopy cover is thick and dominated by tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), white 
oak (Quercus alba), and red maple (Acer rubrum) with a few scattered loblolly pines (Pinus taeda). A 
moderate midstory includes green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), tulip poplar, red maple, white oak, and 
American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana). The understory is dominated by American holly (Ilex opaca), 
spice bush (Lindera benzoin), American hornbeam, and eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana).  
The left bank of the downstream section of UT to Lyle Creek Reach 2 is similar in species makeup to the 
upstream segment but cattle trampling and grazing create a less dense understory. Flatter riparian areas 
on the right bank encourage livestock wallowing which impacts vegetation, especially along the pasture 
edge. In active wallow areas, understory and herbaceous layers were nearly absent. The wooded buffer 
becomes narrower further downstream on the left bank of UT to Lyle Creek Reach 2 and active cattle 
pasture, dominated by rye grass (Lolium perenne) and fescue (Fescuta sp.), becomes the dominant 
vegetation.  
Upstream of US Hwy 70, buffer on the left side of UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3 is nearly absent with only a 
narrow strip of mature trees lining the top of bank including tulip poplar, sugar hackberry (Celtis 
laevigata), black walnut (Juglans nigra), eastern red cedar, willow oak (Quercus phellos), and honey 
locust (Gleditsia triacanthos). Active pasture abuts the narrow buffer on the left side of the stream. On 
the right side of UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3, buffer conditions are similar to that of the left reach buffer for 
the first 500 feet of the reach. Downstream of this point, extending to US Hwy 70, a mature stand of 
trees, of similar species as the left buffer with addition of boxelder (Acer negundo), extends 
approximately 200‐250 feet wide.  
UT5 right and left bank upstream buffer contains a relatively open canopy with a minimal midstory and 
understory layer due to cattle trampling and grazing. Overstory species include black walnut, sugarberry, 
and eastern red cedar. At the most downstream end of UT5 where the slope decreases and the valley 
becomes less confined, buffers are made up of only a narrow strip of mature trees abutting active 
pasture.  
Downstream of US Hwy 70, the left bank buffer of UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3 and Reach 4 has a closed 
canopy of green ash, American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), and sugar hackberry. The mid and 
understory is thick with sugar hackberry, boxelder, and spice bush. The same species makeup is present 
on the right bank along a narrow strip. The remainder of the right bank are active row crops of rotating 
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Upstream of the Site limits, UT6 begins in a mature forested wetland with a moderate overstory 
composed of river birch (Betula nigra), red maple, and tulip poplar and an open understory of elderberry 
(Sambucus canadensis), and silky dogwood (Cornus amomum). The herbaceous layer is thick throughout 
with jewel weed (Impatiens capensis), shallow sedge (Carex lurida), swamp aster (Symphyotrichum 
puniceum), blackberry (Rubus sp.), and red raspberry (Rubus idaeus). Within the Site, the forested buffer 
has been cleared and rotating row crops of corn and wheat flank the banks. The most downstream end 
of UT6 remains surrounded by crops with the addition of a small strip of trees including boxelder, black 
walnut, water oak, and green ash on the right and left banks.  
Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) is prevalent throughout most of the forested buffers on the Site. 
Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) was observed mainly along UT5, UT6, and sections of UT to Lyle Creek 
Reach 3.  
2.3 Existing Conditions – Streams 
All site streams have been evaluated and scored. Within the limits of the Site, the upstream portions of 
UT5 and UT6 are intermittent. Downstream sections of UT5 and UT6 and all remaining project streams 
are perennial. NCDWR stream classification forms are located in the Appendix. 
Generally, existing streams, with the exception of UT4 (preservation), are highly incised with bank height 
ratios (BHR) greater than 2.5. Downstream of the UT1 confluence, UT to Lyle Creek has vertically eroded 
to the underlying bedrock layer, providing intermittent grade control and allowing the stream to achieve 
vertical stability. Constrained vertically, UT to Lyle Creek is undergoing lateral adjustment, producing 
high volumes of eroded sediment given its deeply incised state and steep adjacent valley walls. 
Tributaries that do not have bedrock grade control are actively incising and widening. Lateral bars and 
point bars have begun to form in the bottom of actively widening channels. Though these depositional 
features were observed, channels remain highly erosive under flooding conditions given low 
entrenchment ratios and lack of floodplain relief at the bankfull stage. 
Riffles along all project streams are dominated by sand, gravel, and cobble substrate. Well defined deep 
pools are infrequent along the project reaches. Deep pools are generally only found in section of the 
existing channels with highly unstable pattern (i.e. very low radius of curvature ratio). The majority of 
pools along the project streams are short and shallow backwater pools created by leaf packs or small 
debris jams. Sand and silt material dominate the bed of the pools on site. Large woody debris is absent 
in reaches lacking riparian buffer.  Existing habitat quality on site is strained by fine sediment inputs and 
shallow water column at base flow due to over‐wide channels. Below are brief descriptions of each of 
the project streams. 
UT to Lyle Creek Reach 1 
UT to Lyle Creek Reach 1 is moderately confined by adjacent hill 
slopes and incised for its entire length (BHR = 5.4). Streambanks are 
near vertical and have little to no surface protection or vegetative 
growth. Several root‐controlled head cuts exist along the reach. The 
channel is moderately sinuous with several tortuous meanders. 
Bank erosion is evident throughout the reach and is especially 
noticeable in areas with unstable pattern. Large woody debris is 
present in isolated areas along the reach where blockages have 
occured. Reach 1 buffer consists entirely of mature mixed 
hardwood on the left and right banks.  
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UT to Lyle Creek Reach 2 
UT to Lyle Creek Reach 2 begins at the confluence with UT1. As with Reach 1, the channel is moderately 
confined and deeply incised. Bank heights along the reach range from four to seven feet high and the 
channel maintains a fairly consistent width around 12 feet. Some large boulders are present, and 
bedrock is abundant in this reach. Bank erosion is present throughout the reach and increases in  
intensity downstream of the UT3 confluence, where cattle gain access to the channel. The channel 
exhibits highly unstable pattern in several locations with low 
radius of curvature. Fallen logs, leaf packs, and undercut banks 
provide habitat along this reach. Near mid‐reach a short section of 
channel, 100‐200 foot long, the valley widens slightly, and the 
channel exhibits greater stability. Bank height reduces to form a 
near‐bankfull channel in this section, but transitions back to a 
highly incised system just downstream. A mature forested buffer 
extends throughout the entirety of the left bank. The right bank 
buffer is a mix of mature hardwood and active cattle pasture. 
Areas with cattle access in this reach have a scant understory and 
herbaceous layer due to cattle grazing and trampling. Chinese 
privet is present throughout forested areas of the buffer.  
UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3 
UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3 begins approximately 1000 feet 
downstream of the UT4 confluence where the valley widens and 
bank height decreases (3‐5 feet tall streambanks, BHR = 2.5). The 
channel narrows slightly to approximately 10‐feet wide and 
depositional bars become less frequent than in Reach 2. Nearly 
the entire reach length exhibits active erosion, the worst of which 
being located along the few outer meander bends. The channel 
appears to have been historically straightened and relocated to 
the right side of the valley, though it is not apparent through 
historical aerial photographs when this happened. Large woody 
debris is present in isolated areas along the reach, mainly due to 
bank failures causing tree fall. Cattle have access to approximately half to the reach. The reach is 
bisected by US Hwy 70. Beneath the highway, the stream flows through two 72‐inch concrete box 
culverts. Downstream of US Hwy 70, this culvert invert is perched approximately three feet above the 
normal water surface elevation. Bank height increases moving downstream to nearly eight feet high. 
Reach 3 ends approximately 600 feet downstream of US Hwy 70.  
Upstream of the US Hwy 70 crossing, a majority of the right bank buffer is comprised of mature mixed 
hardwood forest with small patches of active pasture. The entirety of the left bank buffer is nearly 
absent with a thin strip of mature trees and active pasture abutting the bank. Downstream of US Hwy 
70, the right bank buffer contains 10‐20 feet of mature hardwood with rotating wheat and corn crops 
filling out the remainder of the buffer. The left bank consists entirely of mature mixed hardwood forest 
to the end of the reach.  
UT to Lyle Creek Reach 2 
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UT to Lyle Creek Reach 4 
UT to Lyle Creek Reach 4 begins at the end of Reach 3 and ends at 
the confluence with Lyle Creek. This reach is the most severely 
incised reach on the Site. Streambanks at the head of the reach are 
nearly 8 feet tall and increase in height as the channel incises to 
match the bed grade of Lyle Creek at the confluence. BHR along 
the reach is in excess of 6.8. The stream is nearly straight.  Large 
woody debris in the form of fallen trees, due to streambank 
erosion creates debris jams along the reach. The existing buffer 
consists of a mostly intact mature forest on the right and left banks 
with a small section of fallow agricultural field in the right buffer area. 
UT1
UT1 begins offsite, approximately 500 feet upstream. The channel 
is moderately confined by the adjacent hill slopes and incised for 
its entire length (BHR = 6.8). Bank height along the reach varies as 
multiple headcuts, ranging from 1‐3 feet tall, exist along its profile. 
Headcuts are formed at tree roots and bedrock. Large woody 
debris is present in isolated areas along the reach where blockages 
have occured.  Active erosion is consistent on UT1. The reach 
buffer consists of mature mixed hardwood on the left and right 
banks.  

UT2 
UT2 begins on site at a small seep near the proposed conservation 
easement boundary. The channel is confined, moderately sinuous, 
and deeply incised, but exhibits little signs of active streambank 
erosion. Tree roots near the confluence with UT to Lyle Creek hold 
an existing headcut in place. The reach buffer consists of mature 
mixed hardwood on the left and right banks.  

UT3 
UT3 begins offsite approximately 500 feet upstream. Most of the 
reach is relatively unconfined before it drops abruptly at the 
confluence with UT to Lyle Creek. The channel is not incised, has 
minimal erosion, and small sections of the channel flow 
underground. The reach buffer consists of mature mixed 
hardwood on the left and right banks. 

UT to Lyle Creek Reach 4 
UT1 
UT2 
UT3 

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UT4 
UT4 begins offsite approximately 1000 feet upstream. The channel 
is moderately sinuous and is confined at the upstream extent. 
Bank erosion along the reach is most attributed to cattle. UT4 has 
BHR = 1.5. Woody habitat is present throughout the stream. The 
reach buffer consists of mature mixed hardwood on the left and 
right banks.  
UT5 
UT5 begins as an ephemeral water conveyance upgradient of the 
Site, transitions to an intermittent stream on site, and becomes 
perennial further downstream. The stream is deeply incised within 
a confined valley (BHR = 5.8). Approaching the UT to Lyle Creek 
floodplain, the valley becomes less confined and incision 
decreases. The riffle‐pool sequence along the reach is poorly 
defined due to cattle trampling. Several headcuts held by tree 
roots and large substrate occur throughout the reach. Streambank 
erosion creates large woody debris in the form of fallen trees. The 
riparian buffer consists of relatively open mature forest in the 
confined valley areas of the stream. Cattle grazing also contributes 
to an open canopy and understory in this area. The less‐confined 
downstream end of the reach has only a narrow row of mature 
trees with active pasture abutting the left and right banks.  
UT6 
UT6 is a stream that has been ditched, straightened, dredged, and 
disconnected from the surrounding floodplain to accelerate 
drainage of surrounding croplands. The stream begins on site as 
an intermittent stream at a culvert outlet that drains a wetland 
ditch. Riffle and pool features are absent in the intermittent 
section with substrates consisting mainly of silt and very fine sand. 
The channel flows through an agricultural field where the forested 
buffers have been cleared leaving only rotating wheat and corn 
row crops abutting the left and right banks. As such, the channel is 
void of large woody debris of any form. The channel becomes 
perennial downstream where it meets a wetland ditch. 
Downstream from this point, the stream becomes narrower, riffles 
and pools become somewhat more defined with riffles having 
slightly coarser sediment. Incision steadily increases moving 
downstream toward the confluence with UT to Lyle Creek Reach 4. 
The buffer slightly varies in the perennial section with a narrow 
row of mature trees lining the stream. Rotating wheat and corn 
crops are adjacent to the row of trees.  

UT4 
UT5 
UT6 Section with Adjacent Row Crops 
UT6 Perennial Section 

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2.4 Existing Conditions – Wetlands  
Existing wetlands within the Site have been estimated but not delineated. They include linear 
herbaceous/sparsely wooded wetland ditches which drain into UT6. Minor herbaceous wetland benches 
were observed along UT to Lyle Creek Reach 2 and Reach 4. Small wetland depressions are present near 
UT3, and in the pasture near the left bank of UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3. Estimated wetlands are shown in 
Figure 2.  
Areas currently maintained as row crops in the floodplain of UT6 contain buried hydric soils and do not 
have a current wetland hydrologic regime. This suggests a historic presence of wetlands that have been 
degraded by agriculture and drained by stream incision and ditching. Based on field observation, fill 
material dredged during creation and maintenance of the existing ditch network was likely deposited 
over nearby existing hydric soils. Buried hydric soils were also observed in areas overlain by soils formed 
in recently deposited alluvial materials. A hydric soil summary, prepared by a Licensed Soil Scientist 
(LSS), is included in the appendix.  
2.5 Existing Conditions – Watersheds  
The Site topography, as indicated on the Catawba USGS 7.5‐minute topographic quadrangle, shows the 
upper valley of UT to Lyle Creek as confined to semi‐confined and moderately sloped, typical of larger 
streams in the Piedmont (Figures 3 and 4). Midway downstream, the valley broadens as it moves into a 
flatter floodplain. Tributaries UT1 – UT5 drain to the main channel in mostly confined valleys. UT6 flows 
into UT to Lyle Creek through a relatively flat floodplain. Drainage areas for the project reaches were 
delineated using 2‐foot contour intervals derived from the 2016/2017 North Carolina Emergency 
Management Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data. Land uses draining to the project reaches are a 
mix of forested areas, agricultural pasture, hay fields, and row crops with some developed land. The 
land use was calculated using the National Land Cover Database (NLCD) for 2011 available through 
StreamStats Version 4. The watershed areas and current land uses are summarized in Table 2, below 
and depicted in Figure 5. 
Table 2:  Drainage Areas and Associated Land Use 
Reach Name 
NC DWR Stream 
Identification 
Form Scores 
Intermittent/ 
Perennial 
Status 
Watershed 
Area 
(acres) 
Watershed 
Area (sq. 
mi.) 
Land Use 
UT to Lyle 
Creek 42 Perennial 463 0.72 59% agriculture/pasture, 26% forested, 
12% urban, 3% shrubland 
UT1 41 Perennial 68 0.11 51% agriculture/pasture, 38% forested, 
5% urban, 6% shrubland 
UT2 38 Perennial 7 0.011 75% agriculture/pasture, 20% forested, 
2% urban, 3% shrubland 
UT3 39 Perennial 33 0.052 62% agriculture/pasture, 36% forested, 
1% urban, 1% shrubland 
UT4 42 Perennial 32 0.050 60% agriculture/pasture, 31% forested, 
9% urban 
UT5 19.5/42 Intermittent/ 
Perennial 16 0.025 46% agriculture/pasture, 48% forested, 
3% urban, 3% shrubland 
UT6 24/33 Intermittent/ 
Perennial 105 0.16 49% agriculture/pasture, 27% forested, 
21% urban, 3% shrubland 

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2.6 Soils 
The proposed project is mapped by the Web Soil Survey for Catawba County. The primary project area 
soils are described below in Table 3 and Figure 6 provides a soil map of the Site. Codorus, Fairview, 
Mocksville‐Spriggs complex, Clifford, and Kinkora soils are mapped as the primary soil groups in the 
floodplains of project streams. A Licensed Soil Scientist (LSS) performed on site soil evaluations within 
areas proposed for wetland mitigation and determined that existing wetland hydric soils are most like 
the Codorus soil series except borings 8, 9, 17, 20 and 21 which are better drained than Codorus soils. 
The LSS report is included in the appendix. 
Table 3: Project Soil Types and Descriptions 
Soil Name Description 
(CfC) ‐ 
Clifford sandy 
loam 
Clifford soils are composed of well drained soils on piedmont upland slopes and interfluve positions. 
Slopes range from 6 to 15%. The upper 6 inches is a dark brown, fine sandy loam surface layer. The 
shrink‐swell potential is low, and permeability is moderate. 
(CfD) ‐ 
Clifford 
Sandy loam 
Clifford sandy loam occurs on 10‐15% slopes on well‐drained interfluves in northern inner piedmont 
acidic upland forests. The runoff class is medium, and the soil is classified as non‐hydric. 
(CsA) ‐ 
Codorus loam 
(hydric) 
Codorus soils are found on 0 to 2% slopes, somewhat poorly drained soils located on floodplains. This 
soil is frequently flooded with low runoff and moderately high hydraulic conductivity. The upper 8 
inches is loam and below to 18 inches is silty clay loam until bedrock with a depth of more than 80 
inches. 
(DaA) ‐ Dan 
River loam 
Dan River soils are well drained, frequently flooded, and found on flood plains with 0 to 2% slopes. 
The permeability is moderate with low runoff. The upper 18 inches is loam with bedrock occurring at 
depths greater than 80 inches.  
(FaE3) ‐ 
Fairview clay 
loam 
Fairview clay loam soils are well drained, severely eroded with moderate permeability found on 
slopes and interfluves with 10 to 25% slopes. The upper 3 inches is clay loam and clay until 29 inches. 
Bedrock depth is more than 80 inches. 
(FdE2) ‐ 
Fairview soils 
Fairview soils are well drained on hill slopes and ridges ranging from 10 to 25%. This soil has a 
moderate permeability and low shrink‐swell potential. The upper 9 inches is sandy clay loam with a 
subsoil of clay until 24 inches. The runoff class is high.  
(KnA) ‐ 
Kinkora loam 
Kinkora loams are found in backswamps on stream terraces and depressions on stream terraces. 
They are occasionally flooded, poorly drained, have 0‐2% slopes, and are classified as hydric. The 
upper 52 inches are loam or clay with gravelly sandy clay loam appearing near 52 inches. 
(MoE)  ‐
Mocksville‐
Spriggs 
complex 
Mocksville‐Spriggs complex soil is found on hillslopes and ridges in northern inner piedmont basic 
upland forests. The soil is well‐drained, non‐hydric, occurs at 10‐25%, and the runoff class is high. The 
profile through 80 inches is a mix of sandy loam, clay loam, and loamy sand. 
(NaB) ‐ 
Nathalie 
sandy loam 
Nathalie sandy loam occurs on 2‐6% slopes, is well‐drained, the runoff class is low, and is classified as 
non‐hydric. A typical profile is mainly sandy loam or sandy clay loam with a thick layer of clay mid‐
profile. 
(RnB) ‐ Ronda 
loamy sand 
Ronda loamy sand occurs on 0‐5% slopes, is frequently flooded and occurs on natural levees and 
floodplains. The runoff class is very low, and it is not classified as hydric. A typical profile has layers of 
loamy sand over a thick layer of sand. 
(TmB) ‐ 
Tomlin loam 
Tomlin loam occurs on 2‐6% slopes, is well‐drained, and has a low runoff class. The soil is not 
classified as hydric.  
(TmC) ‐ 
Tomlin loam  
Tomlin loam occurs on 6‐10 percent slopes and is found on hill slopes and ridges. The soil is a 
medium runoff class, well‐drained, and classified as non‐hydric. 
Source: Soil Survey of Catawba County, North Carolina, USDA‐NRCS, 
https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx  

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2.7 Geology 
The Site lies in the Cat Square and Kings Mountain terranes of the Piedmont physiographic province. The 
Piedmont is characterized by gently rolling, well‐rounded hills with long low ridges, with elevations 
ranging from 300 to 1,500 feet above sea level. The Cat Square terrane is composed of metamorphic 
rocks that have been intruded by younger granitic rocks. The Kings Mountain terrane is composed of 
metamorphosed sedimentary and volcanic rocks. According to the Geologic Map of North Carolina 
(1985), the underlying geology of the Site is mapped as Permian age meta‐ultamafic rock (PzZu) and Late 
Proterozoic age battleground formation (Zbt). The meta‐ultamafic rock is described as metamorphosized 
dunite, local peridotite, serpentinite soapstone, and other altered ultramafic rock. The battleground 
formation is described as quartz‐sericite schist with letavolcanic rock, quartz‐pebble metaconglomerate, 
kyanite‐sillimanite, quartzite, and garnet quartz rock. 
Sources:  
Geologic Map of North Carolina 1:500,000 scale.  
Compiled by Philip M. Brown at el. Raleigh, NC, North Carolina Geological Survey 
https://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=a8281cbd24b84239b29cd2ca798d4a10 
The Terranes and Major Geologic Elements Of North Carolina. 
https://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=0a7ccd9394734ff6aa2434d2528ddf12 
2.8 Cultural Resources and Significant Natural Heritage Areas  
There are 3 sites listed on the State Historic Preservation Office’s National Register within 5 miles of the 
project area. These include the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge (CT0001) about 1.3 miles west, the Perkins 
House (CT0003) located about 1.4 miles northeast, and the Catawba Historic District (CT0184) located 
about 1.3 miles southeast of the project. However, there are no listed sites on project parcels, or that 
are expected to be impacted by project activities. The archaeological files at the North Carolina Office of 
State Archaeology (OSA) have not been reviewed at this time. All appropriate cultural resource agencies 
will be contacted for their review and comment prior to any land disturbing activity. 
The NC National Heritage Program (NHP) Managed Areas reference two NC Division of Mitigation 
Services Conservation Easements, one North American Land Trust Easement, one Unique Places to Save 
Easement, one NC Division of State Historic Sites Property, and multiple City of Statesville, City of 
Claremont, Catawba County Open spaces within 5 miles of the Site. Additionally, the NC NHP Natural 
Areas identified the Lyle Creek Corridor and the Murrays Mill/Upper Balls Creek Natural Area with an R5 
and R4 rating, respectively and are in the vicinity of the project area. 
2.9 Threatened and Endangered Species  
Wildlands searched the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and The NC Natural Heritage Program 
(NHP) databases for federally listed threatened and endangered plant and animal species in Catawba 
County, NC. Currently, there are five species federally listed for this specific county (Table 4). Wildlands 
will conduct a review of the Site for protected species during plan development and will coordinate with 
USFWS as necessary based on that review. 
Table 4: Federally Protected Species in Catawba County, NC 
Species Federal Status Habitat 
Flowering Plant 
Dwarf‐flowered 
Heartleaf (Hexastylis 
naniflora) 
Threatened Inhabits mesic to dry bluffs, slopes, or ravines in deciduous forests, or in 
most floodplain soils. 
Schweinitz’s Sunflower 
(Helianthus schweinitzii) Endangered Inhabits clearings and edges of upland woods with moist to dry soils that 
have a high gravel content and are moderately podzolized.  

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Species Federal Status Habitat 
Reptile 
Bog Turtle (Clemmys 
muhlenberaii) 
Similarity of 
Appearance 
(Threatened) 
Inhabits suitable wetlands with micro‐habitats such as dry pockets, saturated 
areas, and areas that are periodically flooded. 
Mammal 
Northern Long‐eared Bat 
(Myotis septentrionalis) Endangered Inhabits forests and woods during Summer and caves and mines during 
Winter. 
Bird 
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus 
leucocephalus)   
Bald Eagle 
Protection 
Act  
Inhabits estuaries, lakes and reservoirs, rivers, and some seacoast habitats. 
Nesting often occurs in trees but sometimes on cliffs, on the ground, in 
caves, or in manmade structures. 
Source: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/ and https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/ 
2.10 Floodplain Compliance 
The Site is represented on the Catawba County Flood Map 3710377200J, dated September 5, 2007. Lyle 
Creek is mapped Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Zone AE, with an established regulatory foodway. UT 
to Lyle Creek, downstream of US Hwy 70, and UT6 are located within the mapped floodplain and floodway 
for Lyle Creek. Wildlands will coordinate with the Catawba County floodplain administrator to permit the 
Site as required. The Site will be designed to avoid hydrologic trespass on adjacent properties or roadways. 
2.11 Site Constraints and Access  
The Site is split into two sections by US Hwy 70. Beneath US Hwy 70, UT to Lyle Creek passes through 
two 72‐inch concrete box culverts. Visual inspection of these culverts indicates they are in good 
condition, and they are not proposed to be replaced in the proposed design. The upstream and 
downstream inverts of each culvert represent design constraints for the proposed stream restoration. 
The proposed stream design will utilize short sections of Priority 2 stream restoration immediately 
upstream and downstream of the US Hwy 70 culvert crossing to tie into existing invert elevations. 
Two external easement crossings are included in the proposed site layout. The crossing along UT to Lyle 
Creek Reach 2, just downstream of the UT1 confluence is excluded from the proposed conservation 
easement to allow the participating landowner to maintain access to the western side of their property. 
An armored ford suitable for handling trucks, utility vehicles, and farm equipment is proposed to be 
constructed within the external easement break. No other known easements or utilities exist within the 
project area.  
The US Hwy 70 crossing consists of a two‐lane, state maintained, paved road centered within a 60‐foot‐
wide public right of way. Review of the current NCDOT STIP shows no planned improvements to US Hwy 
70 in the vicinity of the Site (NCDOT, 2023). An overhead utility line parallels US Hwy 70 on the south 
side of the road. The proposed conservation easement boundary will parallel (30‐foot offset) the 
southern‐most easement/right of way boundary (road or utility) as determined by detailed survey and 
deed review south of US Hwy 70. On the north side of US Hwy 70 the proposed conservation easement 
boundary will abut the existing right‐of‐way boundary. 
Table 5: Proposed Easement Crossings  
No. Width (ft) Location Internal or 
External Crossing Type Purpose 
1 50 UT to Lyle Creek Reach 2 External New Ford Property Access 
2 901 UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3 External Existing Culvert & 
New Ford 
Public Right of Way & 
Property Access 
1: Final crossing width to be determined based on deed research.  

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The Statesville Municipal Airport, located approximately 8.3 miles northeast of the Site, is the closest 
airport to the Site.  
3.0 Project Development ‐ Design Approach 
Wildlands will begin the project by identifying the best design approach to meet the stated project 
objectives and implement the appropriate degree of intervention. A combination of analog, empirical, 
and analytical design approaches will potentially be used. All project resources will be designed to create 
stable, functional stream channels and riparian wetlands. The proposed approaches and concept design 
are shown on Figure 7. The mitigation approach for project streams and wetlands was discussed during 
an IRT site walk held on February 14, 2023. 
3.1 Stream Restoration 
Reaches proposed for restoration include UT to Lyle Creek Reaches 1‐4, UT1, UT5, and UT6. Restoration 
reaches will be designed and built with appropriate dimension, pattern, and profile to allow for frequent 
overbank flooding, provide stable bank slopes, enable biological uplift, and reconnect streams with their 
historic floodplains and wetlands. Reference streams will be identified and will serve as one of the 
primary sources of information upon which restoration designs are based. Wildlands has developed a 
general approach to be used as the basis for stream restoration design. The design approach, which is 
tailored to each project, continues to develop as additional projects are implemented. 
Other than short sections of UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3 immediately upstream and downstream of the US 
Hwy 70 culvert crossing, all restoration reaches will be designed using a Priority 1 approach (Figure 7). 
Livestock will be excluded from all reaches within the proposed project area. Instream structures will be 
installed to promote bedform diversity, increase bed and bank stabilization, add wood to the system, 
and increase aquatic and terrestrial habitat. Wildlands plans to evaluate stream substrate and 
determine appropriate gradations/bed features for the Site streams. At this stage, Wildlands believes 
most of these channels will be built using a threshold channel approach with a gravel/cobble substrate. 
Three BMPs will be installed as part of the project; at a field ditch outfall on UT to Lyle Creek Reach 2, at 
a concentrated flow gully on UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3, and to treat runoff from agricultural areas 
upstream of the jurisdictional start of UT5.  
3.2 Stream Preservation  
A preservation approach will be used on UT4. Minimal work is proposed on this reach due to its stable 
existing condition, but preservation is warranted to exclude cattle and protect the channel from future 
impacts. At the downstream end of the reach, minor adjustments to the existing channel alignment and 
bed profile will be necessary to hydraulically connect UT4 to restored UT to Lyle Creek Reach 2. Where 
alignment and profile adjustments are made on UT4 near the confluence with UT to Lyle Creek, wood 
and rock structures will be incorporated into the stream design to ensure the channel maintains vertical 
and lateral stability. Cattle will be excluded from the conservation easement and invasive vegetation will 
be treated.  
3.3 Not‐For‐Credit Reaches  
UT2 and UT3 are not proposed for credit generation. As discussed during the IRT site walk, UT2 has been 
historically modified but exists in a semi‐stable state. Minor spot grading of stream banks and profile 
adjustment are proposed for UT2 to address areas of observed channel erosion. UT3 within the 
proposed conservation easement is less than 100 feet long and in stable condition. Modifications to the 
UT3 channel will primarily focus on re‐establishing a confluence with realigned UT To Lyle Creek Reach 
2. Minor spot grading may occur within the UT3 channel. 

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3.4 Wetland Mitigation Approach 
Proposed wetland mitigation at the Site consists of creation and re‐establishment of wetland resources. 
Wetland creation and re‐establishment are proposed within the Lyle Creek 100‐year floodplain in the 
southern portion of the Site, adjacent to UT6, and just upstream of the E US‐70 road crossing in the 
immediate floodplain of UT to Lyle Creek. Wetland conditions will be achieved by restoring UT6 and UT 
to Lyle creek with appropriate bankfull dimension, filling existing field ditches, mass grading the existing 
corn field to remove agricultural overburden, and planting a riparian buffer throughout the conservation 
easement area. Based on sample soil borings taken during the IRT site walk and data provided in the 
included LSS report (see Appendix), it is anticipated 10‐20 inches of material will be graded from the 
wetland creation area to bring hydric soils near the floodplain elevation.  Similarly, overburden material 
will be removed from wetland re‐establishment area to maintain appropriate stream and wetland 
connection. Cut material generated from the wetland areas is expected to be used to fill abandoned 
sections of UT to Lyle Creek downstream of US Hwy 70 where the channel is severely oversized and 
incised. 
3.5 Riparian Restoration, Enhancement, and Preservation 
Native riparian buffers will be planted along restored stream reaches and in proposed wetland zones. 
The ecological uplift can be summarized as transforming an area long used for agricultural production 
and livestock grazing to a protected riparian corridor. Buffer restoration will involve planting appropriate 
native tree species along the riparian corridor. Herbaceous riparian vegetation will also be planted, but 
additional herbaceous plants are expected to re‐establish naturally and through the placement of a 
native seed mix in disturbed areas. Live stake shrub species will be planted along restored streams. 
Vegetation management and herbicide applications will be needed over the first few years of tree 
establishment in the riparian buffer restoration areas to prevent encroachment of invasive species. 
Portions of the Site that have been maintained as pasture will require little preparation other than select 
herbicide treatments prior to planting. The planting plan will be based on an appropriate nearby 
reference community and past project experience. The plan will be developed to restore appropriate 
strata (canopy, understory, shrub, and herbaceous layers). Vegetation planted in restored wetland areas 
will be based on species identified within appropriate reference locations and professional experience 
based on Site conditions. Existing wooded areas will be treated for invasive species. 
Existing mature trees will be avoided to the maximum extent possible when designing restoration 
reaches and completing Site grading. Proposed stream alignments will be field verified and adjusted to 
reduce tree impacts. During construction, site access and staging will be coordinated to avoid 
disturbance to existing vegetation. Trees to remain will be well marked to prevent loss.  
4.0 Proposed Mitigation 
Stream restoration is proposed at a ratio of 1:1 and stream preservation at a rate of 7.5:1. Wetland re‐
establishment is proposed at a ratio of 1:1 and wetland creation is proposed at ratio of 3:1. No direct 
stream credit is proposed for BMPs.   
The proposed conservation easement boundary will provide minimum 50‐foot‐wide buffers for all 
project streams proposed for mitigation credit where it is unconstrained by existing property boundaries 
and/or right‐of ways. Where feasible, restored buffers will extend up to 150 feet, measured 
perpendicular to top of bank. Wide buffers are anticipated to generate additional stream crediting. An 
estimated credit adjustment was developed using the Non‐Standard Buffer Width Calculation tool 
provided by the USACE Wilmington District and is summarized in Table 6, if awarded this calculation will 
be finalized within the mitigation plan and detailed output will be provided. A summary of the proposed 
credits is included in Table 6. 

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Table 6:  Mitigation Credits Proposed 
Stream Credits  
Reach Management Objectives Type of Mitigation 
Proposed 
Length 
(feet)1,2 
Ratio Stream 
Credits 
RESTORATION 
UT to Lyle Creek R1 Restore appropriate dimension, 
pattern, and profile with Priority 1 
restoration. Priority 2 restoration will 
be limited to transition zones. Create 
riffle‐pool sequences, install wood and 
rock habitat structures, allow bankfull 
floodplain access. Establish native 
riparian buffer and exclude cattle. 
Restoration 
519 1:1 519 
UT to Lyle Creek R2 2,933 1:1 2,933 
UT to Lyle Creek R3 1,920 1:1 1,920 
UT to Lyle Creek R4 818 1:1 818 
UT1 477 1:1 477 
UT5 657 1:1 657 
UT6 932 1:1 932 
Restoration Subtotal: 8,256  ‐‐‐ 8,256 
PRESERVATION 
UT2 Exclude cattle and treat invasive 
vegetation. Preservation 
106 N/A 0 
UT3 64 N/A 0 
UT4 188 7.5:1 25 
Preservation Total 358  ‐‐‐ 25 
TOTAL: 8,614 ‐‐‐ 8,281 
Additional Credits from Extended Buffers3: 920 
Credit Loss from Inadequate Buffers3: ‐231 
Total Stream Credits: 8,970 
Wetland Credits 
Area Management Objectives Type of Mitigation Area (Acres)1 Ratio Wetland 
Credits 
Wetland Creation 
Restore hydrology by raising adjacent 
stream channel and lowering existing 
floodplain to restore a natural flooding 
regime.  Restore a wetland vegetation 
community. 
Wetland Creation 7.626 3:1 2.542 
Wetland Re‐
Establishment 
Restore hydrology by raising adjacent 
stream channel to be reconnected with 
its floodplain. Restore a wetland 
vegetation community. Rehydrate 
drained wetland soils.  
Wetland Re‐
Establishment 1.427 1:1 1.427 
    TOTAL: 9.053 ‐‐‐ 3.969 
1: Proposed lengths/areas are estimates only. These values will be revised based on survey data and design alignments for the mitigation plans. 
2: No credits are proposed for easement crossings. The width of each crossing has been removed from stream lengths and wetland areas and 
credit totals.  
3: Credit adjustments were estimated for non‐standard buffer widths using the latest version of the Wilmington District Stream Buffer Credit 
Calculator issued by USACE. 
5.0 Current Ownership and Long‐Term Protection 
The Site is located on multiple properties. Wildlands has signed option agreements with each of the 
participating landowners to record conservation easements on all land for the proposed Site. A 
conservation easement will be conveyed to the State as the proposed method to provide long term 
protection of the mitigation Site.  

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Table 7: Property Ownership  
Property Owner Parcel ID Number Memorandum of Option Deed Book (DB)  
and Page (PG) Numbers 
Hendrick, Joyce Ervin 3782‐01‐06‐2856 DB: 3830, PG: 1761‐1764 
Schoff, Charles E. and Crystal S. 3782‐01‐06‐8410 DB: 3830, PG: 1765‐1769 
Wildlands Farms LLC 3772‐16‐93‐6857 DB: 3830, PG: 1770‐1773 
Connor Family Farm LLC 3772‐16‐82‐8833 DB: 3830, PG: 1752‐1755 
Willow Reach Farm LLC 3772‐16‐92‐5714 DB: 3830, PG: 1756‐1760 
6.0 Scope of Work and Project Phasing 
Table 8 describes the tasks and deliverables required by the Scope of Work outlined in RFP 16‐ 
707025112. Table 9 provides the proposed schedule for accomplishing each Scope of Work task. This 
Site has already been reviewed by the IRT for a privately‐owned mitigation bank, so Wildlands can 
proceed quickly into design and Mitigation Plan work. The Wildlands Team has experience handling 
tightly scheduled projects with multiple stakeholders. We understand the importance of clear 
communication and adherence to deadlines. We will establish additional internal deadlines to keep the 
project milestones on track. Each task will be staffed with the appropriate technical and management 
staff to ensure quality and timely completion.  
Table 8: Summary Scope of Work  
Task # Task Name Task Summary  DMS Deliverable 
1 
Environmental 
and Project 
Screening 
 On site meeting with the DWR and DMS to discuss 
concepts of the mitigation plan and obtain 
concurrence on planned work and crediting.  
 Conduct DMS/FHWA guidelines for environmental 
screening to identify threatened/endangered species, 
environmental, or cultural issues on the Site. 
 Secure DMS Full Delivery Landowner Authorization 
Form (if applicable). 
 Satisfy USACE public notification process (if 
applicable).  
 Approved Categorical Exclusion document ‐ 
emailed Adobe PDF. 
 IRT meeting minutes – emailed Adobe PDF. 
 DMS Full Delivery Landowner Authorization Form 
(if applicable). 
 USACE Public Notice (if applicable). 
2 Property  Create conservation easement documents and plats. 
 Close and record the conservation easement. 
 4 preliminary review items outlined in the RFP, 
submitted electronically as defined in 
Attachment H. 
 4 final deliverables outlined in the RFP, 
submitted electronically and in hard copy as 
defined in Attachment H.  
 Installation of boundary marking documented 
with As‐Built survey during Task 6.  
3 
Mitigation Plan 
(Final Draft) 
and Financial 
Assurance 
 Develop a site‐specific mitigation plan, appropriate for 
the Site.  
 Revise per DMS and IRT review comments.  
 2 hard copies and 1 electronic “Draft” Mitigation 
Plan and ESRI GDB as outlined in Attachment H. 
 3 hard copies and 1 electronic “Final Draft” 
Mitigation Plan and ESRI GDB as outlined in 
Attachment H. 
 Performance Bond (may be retired after 
completion of Task 6) 
 2 Completed PCN forms and 2 hard copies of the 
“Final” Mitigation Plan and 1 copy of both 
submitted electronically. Electronic copy shall be 
uploaded to the DWR online document library. 

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Task # Task Name Task Summary  DMS Deliverable 
4 Permitting and 
Earthwork 
 Secure all necessary permits and/or certifications for 
Site construction. 
 Construct the Site.  
 1 electronic copy of approved permits prior to 
beginning earthwork. 
 Written notification of earthwork completion.  
5 
Mitigation Site 
Planting and 
Installation of 
Monitoring 
Devices 
 Complete planting of Site. 
 Install monitoring devices. 
 Written notification of planting and monitoring 
device installation completion.  
6 
Baseline 
Monitoring 
Report 
(Including As‐
Built Drawings) 
Approved by 
DMS 
 Conduct baseline monitoring. 
 Perform as‐built survey. 
 Prepare baseline monitoring document.  
 Prepare as‐built survey drawings.  
 Install easement markers and signage. 
 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of “Draft” 
Baseline Monitoring Document and As‐Built 
drawings. Electronic copies of digital deliverables 
and ESRI GDB as outlined in Attachment H. 
 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of “Final” 
Baseline Monitoring Document and As‐Built 
drawings. Electronic copy of digital deliverables 
and ESRI GDB as outlined in Attachment H. 
7 Monitoring 
Year 1 
 Monitor the Site. 
 Prepare the monitoring report.  
 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of each “Draft” 
annual monitoring report. Electronic copy of 
digital deliverables and ESRI GDB as outlined in 
Attachment H. 
 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of each “Final” 
annual monitoring report. Electronic copy of 
digital deliverables and ESRI GDB as outlined in 
Attachment H.  
8 Monitoring 
Year 2 
 Monitor the Site. 
 Prepare the monitoring report.  
9 Monitoring 
Year 3 
 Monitor the Site. 
 Prepare the monitoring report.  
10 Monitoring 
Year 4 
 Monitor the Site. 
 Prepare the monitoring report.  
11 Monitoring 
Year 5 
 Monitor the Site. 
 Prepare the monitoring report.  
12 Monitoring 
Year 6 
 Monitor the Site. 
 Prepare the monitoring report.  
13 
Monitoring 
Year 7 and 
Close‐Out 
Process 
 Monitor the Site. 
 Prepare the monitoring report.  
 Prepare closeout report. 
 Attend closeout meetings and present final project to 
IRT.  
 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of the “Draft” 
annual monitoring report and closeout report. 
Electronic copy of digital deliverables and ESRI 
GDB as outlined in Attachment H. 
 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of the “Final” 
annual monitoring report and closeout report. 
Electronic copy of digital deliverables and ESRI 
GDB as outlined in Attachment H. 
Table 9:   Project Schedule  
Project Milestone 
Proposed Time to 
Completion  
(from date of NTP)  
Proposed Completion 
Date (assuming NTP 
January 2024)  
Task 1. Regulatory Site Visit & Environmental Screening  N/A  Complete1 
Task 2. Submit Recorded Conservation Easement on the Site 1 year January 2025 
Task 3. Mitigation Plan Approved by DMS and Financial Assurance 1 year January 2025 
Task 4. Mitigation Site Earthwork Completed 2 years, 1 months  February 2026 
Task 5. Mitigation Site Planting & Installation of Monitoring Devices 2 years, 2 months  March 2026 
Task 6. Baseline Monitoring Report (Including As‐Built Drawings) Approved by DMS 2 years, 5 months June 2026 
Task 7. Submit Monitoring Report #1 to DMS* 2 years, 11 months  December 2026 
Task 8. Submit Monitoring Report #2 to DMS* 3 years, 11 months  December 2027 
Task 9. Submit Monitoring Report #3 to DMS* 4 years, 11 months  December 2028 

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Project Milestone 
Proposed Time to 
Completion  
(from date of NTP)  
Proposed Completion 
Date (assuming NTP 
January 2024)  
Task 10. Submit Monitoring Report #4 to DMS* 5 years, 11 months  December 2029 
Task 11. Submit Monitoring Report #5 to DMS* 6 years, 11 months  December 2030 
Task 12. Submit Monitoring Report #6 to DMS* 7 years, 11 months  December 2031 
Task 13. Submit Monitoring Report #7 to DMS* and complete Close Out Process 9 years, 2 months March 2033 
*Meets success criteria (schedule progression has been developed assuming that the Site meets success criteria each monitoring year) 
1: An IRT walk has already been completed as part of the process to develop the Site as a privately owned mitigation bank.  
7.0 Performance Standards and Monitoring Plan 
The performance criteria for the Site will follow approved performance criteria presented in the DMS 
Stream and Wetland Mitigation Plan Template and Guidance (October 2020), and the October 2016 IRT 
Mitigation Monitoring Guidance. Annual monitoring and semi‐annual site visits will be conducted to 
assess the condition of the completed project. Specific performance standard components are proposed 
for stream morphology, hydrology, and vegetation. The stream restoration reaches of the project will be 
assigned specific performance criteria components for hydrology, vegetation, and geomorphology. 
Performance criteria will be evaluated throughout the seven years of post‐construction monitoring. An 
outline of the performance criteria components follows.  
7.1 Stream Morphological Parameters and Channel Stability 
Dimension  
Riffle cross sections on the Restoration reaches should be stable 
and should show little change in bankfull area, bank height ratio, 
and width‐to‐depth ratio. Riffle cross sections should fall within the 
parameters defined for channels of the appropriate stream type. If 
any changes do occur, these changes will be evaluated to assess 
whether the stream channel is showing signs of instability. Changes 
in the channel that indicate a movement toward stability or 
enhanced habitat include a decrease in the width‐to‐depth ratio in 
meandering channels or an increase in pool depth. Remedial action 
would not be taken if channel changes indicate a movement 
toward stability.  
In order to assess channel dimension performance, permanent cross sections will be installed on 
Restoration reaches per the IRT Mitigation Monitoring Guidelines (October 2016). Each cross section will 
be permanently marked with pins to establish its location. Cross section surveys will include points 
measured at all breaks in slope, including top of bank, bankfull, edge of water, and thalweg. Cross 
section and bank pin surveys (if applicable) will be conducted in monitoring years one, two, three, five, 
and seven.  
Profile and Pattern  
Longitudinal profile surveys will be conducted during the as‐built survey but will not be conducted 
during the seven‐year monitoring period unless other indicators during the annual monitoring indicate a 
trend toward vertical and lateral instability. If a longitudinal profile is deemed necessary, monitoring will 
follow standards as described in the Stream Channel Reference Sites:  An Illustrated Guide to Field 
Technique (Harrelson et. al., 1994) for the necessary reaches.  
Example of a cross section survey 

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7.2 Hydrology 
Stream  
Four bankfull flow events, occurring in separate years, must be documented on the Restoration reaches 
within the seven‐year monitoring period. Stream monitoring will continue until success criteria in the 
form of four bankfull events in separate years have been documented. Bankfull events will be 
documented using photographs and an automated pressure transducer. The device will be installed in 
the stream within a surveyed riffle cross section. Photographs will also be used to document the 
occurrence of debris lines and sediment deposition. 
Where Restoration activities are proposed for intermittent streams, monitoring gauges will be installed 
to track the frequency and duration of stream flow events. Continuous surface water flow within the 
tributaries must be documented to occur every year for at least 30 consecutive days during the seven‐
year monitoring period. This 30‐day period of flow can occur at any point during the year. Additional 
monitoring may be required if surface water flow cannot be documented due to abnormally dry 
conditions. 
Wetland 
Groundwater monitoring will be conducted for seven years after construction to evaluate the hydrologic 
condition of the created and enhanced wetland areas. Wetland groundwater gages will be installed in 
accordance with the techniques and standards described in the USACE document entitled “Technical 
Standard for Water‐Table Monitoring of Potential Wetland Sites” (ERDC TN‐WRAP‐05‐2, June 2005). 
Groundwater monitoring gages will be established throughout the wetland areas to adequately 
characterize the different soils, vegetation communities, and surface topographic variations that are 
found across the Site. 
The LSS reports indicate that buried hydric soils within the proposed wetland creation area south of US 
Hwy 70 are most similar to the Codorus series. Performance criteria for the wetland hydrology of the 
Codorus and Fairview soil series are 7‐9%, as provided by the 2016 Wilmington District Mitigation 
update. An appropriate value within this range will be selected as the wetland hydrologic performance 
criterion based on further Site investigation and discussions with the IRT. The growing season start date 
will be based upon soil temperature remaining above 41 degrees Fahrenheit and observation of bud 
burst, but may not begin prior to March 1st. The growing season end date will be based on autumn leaf 
senescence and soil temperature remaining above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per USACE guidance, soil 
temperature probes will be placed at a 12‐inch soil depth. 
7.3 Vegetation 
The final vegetative success criteria will be the survival of 210 planted stems per acre in the riparian 
corridors at the end of the required monitoring period (year seven). The interim measure of vegetative 
success for the Site will be the survival of at least 320 native species stems per acre at the end of the 
third monitoring year and at least 260 native species stems per acre at the end of the fifth year of 
monitoring. Also, trees must average seven feet in height at the end of the fifth monitoring year, and ten 
feet in height at the end of the seventh monitoring year. The extent of invasive species coverage will 
also be monitored and controlled as necessary throughout the required monitoring period. 
Vegetation monitoring quadrants will be monitored for seven years and will be installed across the Site 
to measure the survival of the planted trees. The number of monitoring quadrants required will be 
based on the October 2016 IRT Mitigation Monitoring Guidance. Vegetation monitoring will occur in 
monitoring years one, two, three, five, and seven between July 1st and leaf drop and will follow the CVS‐
EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation (2008) or another DMS approved protocol. 

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7.4 Other Parameters 
Photo Reference Stations 
Photographs should illustrate the Site’s vegetation and morphological stability on an annual basis. Cross 
section photos should demonstrate no excessive erosion or degradation of the banks. Longitudinal 
photos should indicate the absence of persistent mid‐channel bars within the channel or vertical 
incision. Grade control structures should remain stable. Deposition of sediment on the bank side of vane 
arms is preferable. Maintenance of scour pools on the channel side of vane arms is expected.  
Photographs will be taken once a year to visually document stability for seven years following 
construction. Permanent markers will be established and located with GPS equipment, so that the same 
locations and view directions on the Site are photographed each year. Photos will be used to monitor 
restoration and enhancement areas, as well as vegetation plots.  
Longitudinal reference photos will be established at regular intervals along the channel by taking a 
photo looking upstream and downstream. Cross sectional photos will be taken of each permanent cross 
section looking upstream and downstream. Reference photos will also be taken for each of the 
vegetation plots. Representative digital photos of each permanent photo point, cross section, and 
vegetation plot will be taken when the stream and vegetation assessments are conducted. The 
photographer will make every effort to consistently maintain the same area in each photo over time.  
Visual Assessments 
Visual assessments should support the specific performance standards for each metric as described 
above. Visual assessments will be performed along stream reaches on a semi‐annual basis during the 
seven‐year monitoring period. Problem areas such as channel instability (e.g., lateral and/or vertical 
instability, instream structure failure/instability and/or piping, headcuts), vegetation health (e.g., low 
stem density, vegetation mortality, invasive species, or encroachment), beaver activity, or livestock 
access will be noted. Areas of concern will be mapped and photographed and will be accompanied by a 
written description in the annual report. Problem areas will be re‐evaluated during each subsequent 
visual assessment. Should remedial actions be required, a plan of action will be provided in the annual 
monitoring report. 
Benthic Macroinvertebrates 
If required by NCDWR as part of the project’s permitting process, benthic macroinvertebrate sampling 
will be performed on the restored Site. Any required sampling will be performed using NCDWR Standard 
Operating Procedures for the Collection and Analysis of Benthic Macroinvertebrates, February 2016 
(Version 5.0). 
7.5 Reporting Performance Criteria 
Using the DMS As‐Built Survey Requirement Document (October 2020), the Annual Monitoring Report 
Template (October 2020), and the Record Drawings Requirement Guidance (October 2020), a baseline 
monitoring document and as‐built record drawings of the project will be developed for the constructed 
Site. Annual monitoring reports will be prepared in the fall of each year of monitoring and submitted to 
DMS. These reports will be based on the DMS Annual Monitoring Report Template (October 2020). Full 
monitoring reports will be submitted to DMS in monitoring years 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. Abbreviated 
monitoring reports will be submitted in monitoring years 4 and 6. Closeout monitoring period will be 
seven years beyond completion of construction or until performance standards have been met. 
7.6 Maintenance and Contingency Plans 
The Wildlands Team will develop necessary adaptive measures or implement appropriate remedial 
actions if the Site or a specific component of the Site fails to achieve the success criteria outlined above. 
The project‐specific monitoring plan developed during the design phase will identify an appropriate 
threshold for maintenance intervention based on the monitored items. Any actions implemented will be 

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designed to achieve the success criteria previously specified and will include a work schedule and 
updated monitoring criteria (if applicable). 
8.0 Quality Control 
The Wildlands Team takes pride in the quality of services that we 
deliver to our clients. We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations. 
To maintain the highest level of quality, Wildlands has an established 
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocol that every 
member of our staff follows. 
At the beginning of a project, the necessary level of QA/QC is 
determined based on the size and complexity of the project. At a 
minimum, the project manager and an assigned QA/QC manager will 
function to control the quality of the project. The project manager 
provides day‐to‐day QA/QC and may assign task leaders to provide 
task‐specific quality control (QC) functions. The QA/QC manager is a 
knowledgeable senior staff member who is not assigned to function 
in a lead capacity on other areas of the project. This provides the 
QA/QC manager objective views of the quality of work.  
Our QC program includes established procedures for processes 
performed from project inception through implementation and 
monitoring of the project. For example, Wildlands has developed 
standardized checklists and pre‐defined procedures for activities 
such as field surveys of stream cross sections and profiles, pebble 
counts, benthic surveys, bank stability assessments, natural channel 
design, permitting, contract document preparation, post‐
construction baseline survey, and post construction monitoring. The checklists are largely based on the 
most current DMS guidelines to ensure that all required information is included in the correct format. 
Task leaders assigned for each activity train project team members in the application of these 
procedures. The task leaders assist the project manager by providing day‐to‐day QC functions, such as 
establishing clear decisions and directions to team members in the field, checking the completeness and 
accuracy of checklists, constant supervision, and documentation of all decisions, assumptions, and 
recommendations. The role of the project manager in QC is to monitor and maintain project schedule 
and budget, address any concerns the client may have, constantly assess company resources, and 
review all of the checklists.  
During the conceptual and preliminary design stages, the project manager and the task leader will 
perform a review of the design data, plans, technical specifications, and construction estimate for 
accuracy, correct approach, and general overall quality of the product and compliance with DMS 
formats before submission to the client. Sediment sampling, groundwater gauge monitoring, and 
pressure transducer surface flow monitoring are frequently used during the design phase to validate the 
design criteria and analytical models. The project manager will perform a similar review at final design as 
will the QA/QC manager. During the construction phase, the project manager and the construction task 
manager will regularly meet to provide updates and discuss any issues. The goal of the QC process is to 
provide the highest quality product to our client by completing tasks correctly the first time. By 
completing procedural processes once, Wildlands helps ensure that we deliver the best products at a 
minimum cost to our clients. 
QA is performed to confirm that the QC program is effectively practiced, and to provide feedback on 
further developments needed in the QC program. The QA/QC manager leads the QA program; however, 
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the project manager, task leaders, and project team staff also play large roles. It is each person’s 
responsibility to notify the QA/QC manager whenever discrepancies and inefficiencies are found in the 
set of procedural activities that make up the QC process. The objective of QA is the continual 
improvement of the total delivery process to enhance quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. 
We are continually improving the QC process so that our latest products and services are better than the 
previous ones.  
8.1 Deliverables 
The project schedule is established during the scoping phases of a project and it is the project manager’s 
responsibility to maintain the schedule. A work plan is developed at the outset of a project and shared 
internally with team members so that milestone deadlines and work requirements are clearly outlined. 
Review time is built into this internal schedule to ensure that adequate review takes place.  
The QA form, which is maintained by the QA/QC manager, is established at the beginning of the project 
and is maintained throughout the life of the project. Reviews of technical data, design parameters, 
reports, plan sheets, hydraulic models, and supporting calculations are tracked on the form. Included on 
this form are requirements that a professional staff member, who is not involved in the project on a 
day‐to‐day basis, review the design calculations, hydraulic models, reports, plans, and all other types of 
project deliverables. Conformance with DMS report templates and a final grammar/spelling/formatting 
review are also integrated into the QA review process.  
8.2 Construction 
Wildlands team members are familiar with the policies, procedures, and practices necessary to 
construct natural channel design and stream and wetland mitigation projects. Wildlands has provided 
construction administration and observation services of over 140 miles of stream work and 650 acres of 
wetland work. We believe that project implementation is the ultimate key to a successful project and, to 
achieve this, it is extremely important to have our most experienced staff members involved on all 
construction projects. Our team knows how to oversee construction so that the project is completed on 
time and in compliance with all federal, state, and local permits. Several members of the proposed 
project team have assisted with construction services for the DMS restoration sites, many of which have 
performed successfully for multiple years. 
Table 10:     Wildlands Team Member Construction Oversight Experience 

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Big Harris Creek Mitigation Site 25,836 stream credits; 9 BMPs x x x  x 
Bridgefork Dairy Mitigation Site 10,994 stream credits; 2.0 wetland credits  x  x  
Owl’s Den Mitigation Site 2,453 stream credits; 8.0 wetland credits  x x    
Lyle Creek Mitigation Site 5,571 stream credits; 7.0 wetland credits x  x  x 
Wyant Lands Mitigation Site 6,864 stream credits; 13.0 wetland credits  x  x  
Banner Farm Mitigation Site 6,294 stream credits; 34.0 wetland credits  x      
Laurel Valley Mitigation Site 4,875 stream credits  x      
Little Pine III Mitigation Site 7,017 stream credits;1.0 wetland credits     x 
Double H Mitigation Site 6,560 stream credits; 2.0 wetland credits     x 

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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: May 18, 2023 Project/Site:
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Latitude: 35.72983
Evaluator: Jess Waller Trib/Reach: UT to Lyle Creek Longitude: -81.089749
Total Points: 42 Stream Determination: Perennial (>=30) County: Catawba
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
23)
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed
and bank
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thalweg
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3. In-channel structure ☐0 ☐1 ☐2 ☑3
4. Particle size of stream
substrate
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5. Active/relict floodplain ☐0 ☑1 ☐2 ☐3
6. Depositional bars or
benches
☐0 ☐1 ☐2 ☑3
7. Recent alluvial deposits ☐0 ☐1 ☐2 ☑3
8. Headcuts ☐0 ☑1 ☐2 ☐3
9. Grade control ☐0 ☐0.5 ☐1 ☑1.5
10. Natural valley ☐0 ☐0.5 ☐1 ☑1.5
11. Second or greater order
channel ☑No = 0 ☐Yes = 3
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 12)
12. Presence of Baseflow ☐0 ☐1 ☐2 ☑3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ☐0 ☐1 ☐2 ☑3
14. Leaf litter ☐1.5 ☑1 ☐0.5 ☐0
15. Sediment on plants or
debris
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16. Organic debris lines or
piles
☐0 ☐0.5 ☐1 ☑1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of
high water table?☐No = 0 ☑Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 7)
18. Fibrous roots in
streambed
☑3 ☐2 ☐1 ☐0
19. Rooted upland plants in
streambed
☑3 ☐2 ☐1 ☐0
20. Macrobenthos (note
diversity and abundance)
☐0 ☑1 ☐2 ☐3
21. Aquatic Mollusks ☑0 ☐1 ☐2 ☐3
22. Fish ☑0 ☐0.5 ☐1 ☐1.5
23. Crayfish ☑0 ☐0.5 ☐1 ☐1.5
24. Amphibians ☑0 ☐0.5 ☐1 ☐1.5
25. Algae ☑0 ☐0.5 ☐1 ☐1.5
26. Wetland plants in
streambed
☐FACW = 0.75; ☐ OBL = 1.5; ☑ Other = 0
Notes:
Much less incised than main channel; erosion on nearly every outer bend
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: May 18, 2023 Project/Site:
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Latitude: 35.729867
Evaluator: Jess Waller Trib/Reach: UT1 Longitude: -81.088596
Total Points: 41 Stream Determination: Perennial (>=30) County: Catawba

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
23)
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed
and bank
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along
thalweg
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
3. In-channel structure ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
4. Particle size of stream
substrate
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
5. Active/relict floodplain ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
6. Depositional bars or
benches
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
8. Headcuts ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
9. Grade control ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
10. Natural valley ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
11. Second or greater order
channel ☑ No = 0 ☐ Yes = 3
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10.5)
12. Presence of Baseflow ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
14. Leaf litter ☐ 1.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 0
15. Sediment on plants or
debris
☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or
piles
☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of
high water table? ☐ No = 0 ☑ Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 7.5)
18. Fibrous roots in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
19. Rooted upland plants in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
20. Macrobenthos (note
diversity and abundance)
☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
22. Fish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
23. Crayfish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
24. Amphibians ☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
25. Algae ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
26. Wetland plants in
streambed
☐ FACW = 0.75; ☐ OBL = 1.5; ☑ Other = 0
Notes:
Stream starts offsite; marked start at project boundary
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: May 18, 2023 Project/Site:
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Latitude: 35.728023
Evaluator: Jess Waller Trib/Reach: UT2 Longitude: -81.088825
Total Points: 38 Stream Determination: Perennial (>=30) County: Catawba

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
19)
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed
and bank
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along
thalweg
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
3. In-channel structure ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
4. Particle size of stream
substrate
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
5. Active/relict floodplain ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
6. Depositional bars or
benches
☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits ☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
8. Headcuts ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
9. Grade control ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
10. Natural valley ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
11. Second or greater order
channel ☑ No = 0 ☐ Yes = 3
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10)
12. Presence of Baseflow ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
14. Leaf litter ☐ 1.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 0
15. Sediment on plants or
debris
☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or
piles
☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of
high water table? ☐ No = 0 ☑ Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 9)
18. Fibrous roots in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
19. Rooted upland plants in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
20. Macrobenthos (note
diversity and abundance)
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
22. Fish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
23. Crayfish ☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
24. Amphibians ☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
25. Algae ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
26. Wetland plants in
streambed
☐ FACW = 0.75; ☐ OBL = 1.5; ☑ Other = 0
Notes:
Starts at headcut/seep; dry above headcut
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: May 18, 2023 Project/Site:
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Latitude: 35.726668
Evaluator: Jess Waller Trib/Reach: UT3 Longitude: -81.088702
Total Points: 39 Stream Determination: Perennial (>=30) County: Catawba

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
20)
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed
and bank
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along
thalweg
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
3. In-channel structure ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
4. Particle size of stream
substrate
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
5. Active/relict floodplain ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
6. Depositional bars or
benches
☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits ☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
8. Headcuts ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
9. Grade control ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
10. Natural valley ☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
11. Second or greater order
channel ☑ No = 0 ☐ Yes = 3
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 11.5)
12. Presence of Baseflow ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
14. Leaf litter ☐ 1.5 ☑ 1 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 0
15. Sediment on plants or
debris
☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or
piles
☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of
high water table? ☐ No = 0 ☑ Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 7.5)
18. Fibrous roots in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
19. Rooted upland plants in
streambed
☐ 3 ☑ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
20. Macrobenthos (note
diversity and abundance)
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
22. Fish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
23. Crayfish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
24. Amphibians ☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
25. Algae ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
26. Wetland plants in
streambed
☐ FACW = 0.75; ☐ OBL = 1.5; ☑ Other = 0
Notes:
Stream starts above project boundary; marked start at project boundary
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: May 18, 2023 Project/Site:
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Latitude: 35.723981
Evaluator: Jess Waller Trib/Reach: UT4 Longitude: -81.088411
Total Points: 42 Stream Determination: Perennial (>=30) County: Catawba

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
19)
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed
and bank
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along
thalweg
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
3. In-channel structure ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
4. Particle size of stream
substrate
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
5. Active/relict floodplain ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
6. Depositional bars or
benches
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
8. Headcuts ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
9. Grade control ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
10. Natural valley ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
11. Second or greater order
channel ☑ No = 0 ☐ Yes = 3
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 12.5)
12. Presence of Baseflow ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
14. Leaf litter ☐ 1.5 ☑ 1 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 0
15. Sediment on plants or
debris
☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☑ 1 ☐ 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or
piles
☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of
high water table? ☐ No = 0 ☑ Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 10.5)
18. Fibrous roots in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
19. Rooted upland plants in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
20. Macrobenthos (note
diversity and abundance)
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
22. Fish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
23. Crayfish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
24. Amphibians ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
25. Algae ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
26. Wetland plants in
streambed
☐ FACW = 0.75; ☐ OBL = 1.5; ☑ Other = 0
Notes:
Stream starts offsite; marked start at boundary
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: May 17, 2023 Project/Site:
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Latitude: 35.720079
Evaluator: Jess Waller Trib/Reach: UT5 Longitude: -81.08856
Total Points: 19.5 Stream Determination: Intermittent (19 to <30) County: Catawba

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
9.5)
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed
and bank
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along
thalweg
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
3. In-channel structure ☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
4. Particle size of stream
substrate
☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
5. Active/relict floodplain ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
6. Depositional bars or
benches
☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
8. Headcuts ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
9. Grade control ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
10. Natural valley ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
11. Second or greater order
channel ☑ No = 0 ☐ Yes = 3
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 4)
12. Presence of Baseflow ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
14. Leaf litter ☐ 1.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 0
15. Sediment on plants or
debris
☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or
piles
☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of
high water table? ☐ No = 0 ☑ Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6)
18. Fibrous roots in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
19. Rooted upland plants in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
20. Macrobenthos (note
diversity and abundance)
☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
22. Fish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
23. Crayfish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
24. Amphibians ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
25. Algae ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
26. Wetland plants in
streambed
☐ FACW = 0.75; ☐ OBL = 1.5; ☑ Other = 0
Notes:
Starts at headcut below livestock crossing; more of a trash-filled gully above; bed and bank becomes relatively weak
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: May 17, 2023 Project/Site:
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Latitude: 35.720086
Evaluator: Jess Waller Trib/Reach: UT5 Longitude: -81.088886
Total Points: 42 Stream Determination: Perennial (>=30) County: Catawba

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
24)
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed
and bank
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along
thalweg
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
3. In-channel structure ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
4. Particle size of stream
substrate
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
5. Active/relict floodplain ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
6. Depositional bars or
benches
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
8. Headcuts ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
9. Grade control ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
10. Natural valley ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
11. Second or greater order
channel ☑ No = 0 ☐ Yes = 3
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 12)
12. Presence of Baseflow ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
14. Leaf litter ☐ 1.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 0
15. Sediment on plants or
debris
☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☑ 1 ☐ 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or
piles
☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of
high water table? ☐ No = 0 ☑ Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6)
18. Fibrous roots in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
19. Rooted upland plants in
streambed
☐ 3 ☑ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
20. Macrobenthos (note
diversity and abundance)
☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
22. Fish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
23. Crayfish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
24. Amphibians ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
25. Algae ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
26. Wetland plants in
streambed
☐ FACW = 0.75; ☐ OBL = 1.5; ☑ Other = 0
Notes:
Perennial start at minor headcut/ extreme bank erosion
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: May 17, 2023 Project/Site:
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Latitude: 35.719027
Evaluator: Jess Waller Trib/Reach: UT6 Longitude: -81.094442
Total Points: 24 Stream Determination: Intermittent (19 to <30) County: Catawba

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
8)
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed
and bank
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along
thalweg
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
3. In-channel structure ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
4. Particle size of stream
substrate
☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
5. Active/relict floodplain ☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
6. Depositional bars or
benches
☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
8. Headcuts ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
9. Grade control ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
10. Natural valley ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☑ 1 ☐ 1.5
11. Second or greater order
channel ☑ No = 0 ☐ Yes = 3
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10)
12. Presence of Baseflow ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
14. Leaf litter ☑ 1.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 0
15. Sediment on plants or
debris
☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or
piles
☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of
high water table? ☐ No = 0 ☑ Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6)
18. Fibrous roots in
streambed
☐ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☑ 0
19. Rooted upland plants in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
20. Macrobenthos (note
diversity and abundance)
☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
22. Fish ☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
23. Crayfish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
24. Amphibians ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
25. Algae ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
26. Wetland plants in
streambed
☐ FACW = 0.75; ☑ OBL = 1.5; ☐ Other = 0
Notes:
Starts at culvert/ trail crossing; ditch above culvert lacks sinuosity and more obvious flow
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: May 17, 2023 Project/Site:
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Latitude: 35.717703
Evaluator: Jess Waller Trib/Reach: UT6 Longitude: -81.092271
Total Points: 33 Stream Determination: Perennial (>=30) County: Catawba

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
11.5)
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed
and bank
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along
thalweg
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
3. In-channel structure ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
4. Particle size of stream
substrate
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
5. Active/relict floodplain ☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
6. Depositional bars or
benches
☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
8. Headcuts ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
9. Grade control ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☑ 1 ☐ 1.5
10. Natural valley ☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
11. Second or greater order
channel ☑ No = 0 ☐ Yes = 3
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 11)
12. Presence of Baseflow ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☑ 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria ☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☑ 2 ☐ 3
14. Leaf litter ☐ 1.5 ☑ 1 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 0
15. Sediment on plants or
debris
☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or
piles
☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of
high water table? ☐ No = 0 ☑ Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 10.5)
18. Fibrous roots in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
19. Rooted upland plants in
streambed
☑ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1 ☐ 0
20. Macrobenthos (note
diversity and abundance)
☐ 0 ☑ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks ☑ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3
22. Fish ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
23. Crayfish ☐ 0 ☑ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
24. Amphibians ☐ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☑ 1.5
25. Algae ☑ 0 ☐ 0.5 ☐ 1 ☐ 1.5
26. Wetland plants in
streambed
☐ FACW = 0.75; ☑ OBL = 1.5; ☐ Other = 0
Notes:
Perennial start where wet ditch joins stream; water input increases, stream becomes more incised and narrow, strip of trees
provides allocthonous input, slightly stronger difference in particle size

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MEMORANDUM OF OPTION
This Memorandum of Option (this "Memorandum") is between Connor Family Farm, LLC, a North
Carolina limited liability company ("Seller"), and Wildlands Engineering, Inc., a North Carolina
corporation ("Buyer").
This memorandum will become effective when all parties have signed it. The date of this
Memorandum will be the date this Memorandum is signed by the last party to sign it.
Seller does hereby give and grant to Buyer the right and option to purchase mitigation use rights
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Catawba County, North Carolina, recorded in that County's Register of Deeds at Book 3698, Page 795.
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
I certify that Shawn D. Wilkerson personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he
is President of Wild lands Engineering, Inc., a North Carolina corporation and that he, as President, being
authorized to do so, executed the foregoing on behalf of Wild lands Engineering, Inc.
Date:_l_/ 3_( t_oi.~_
(Official Seal) ~
Official Signature of Notary
&Vl)~,~ Mt.b\A.\..f-(_
Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires: O«.{ / 11 / 1...D l 1
3
12.6.22 tp/mtc
3830 1755
__.~ __ t--'-~=,Jo.....___...._ _____ County, North Carolina
I certify that thA-1 l:Ci CMt'dl«>✓ personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me
that he/she is M (A.V\1t ,( of Connor Family Farm, LLC, a North Carolina limited
liability company and that h 1/she, as ~~~p: , being authorized to do so, executed
the foregoing on behalf of Connor Family Farm, LLC.
(Official Seal)
Official Signature of Notary
E-tn j ~Y"·n·~ Wh ... (:,~, <t..
Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires: 04 / \ \ / t.ol, 1
4
12.6.22 tp/mtc
3830 1761 FILED ELECTRONICALLY
CATAWBA COUNTY NC
DONNA HICKS SPENCER
FILED Sep 11, 2023
AT 04:09:00 PM
BOOK 03830
START PAGE 1761
END PAGE 1764
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Attention: Matt Covington
INSTRUMENT#
EXCISE TAX
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE
MEMORANDUM OF OPTION
This Memorandum of Option (this "Memorandum") is between Joyce Ervin Hedrick, Unmarried
("Seller"), and Wildlands Engineering, Inc., a North Carolina corporation ("Buyer").
This memorandum will become effective when all parties have signed it. The date of this
Memorandum will be the date this Memorandum is signed by the last party to sign it.
Seller does hereby give and grant to Buyer the right and option to purchase mitigation use rights
on a portion of real property comprised of approximately 8.5 acres located off Oxford School Road in
Catawba, Catawba County, North Carolina, recorded in that County's Register of Deeds at Book 3055, Page
1248.
This option expires on November 30, 2025 and the closing shall occur on or before the date that
is 30 days after the option expiration.
The provisions set forth in a written Option to Purchase Mitigation Use Rights between the parties
with an effective date of ?>-\\,i ... 1,,bt,~ are hereby incorporated in this memorandum.
Each party is signing this memorandum on the date stated below that party's signature.
1
submitted electronically by "Wildlands Engineering, Inc."
in compliance with North Carolina statutes governing recordable documents
and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Catawba county Register of Deeds.
16142
$0.00
3830 1762
BUYER: SELi.ER:
DS ENGINEERING, INC., a North Carolina JOYCE ERVIN HEDRICK
Sh
Date: __ ;_.-Z-1,_,,,_L_6_2'~J __ _ Date: 3-IS'-:,.o.:z. ~
2
3.9.23 tp/rwb
3830 1763
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
I certify that Shawn D. Wilkerson personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he
is President of Wild lands Engineering, Inc., a North Carolina corporation and that he, as President, being
authorized to do so, executed the foregoing on behalf of Wild lands Engineering, Inc.
Date: 3 ... 2.0 .. z.o, l
(Official Seal)
Official Signature of Notary
]-e"'JA~ i~ M~\, ~,, C.
Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires: __ "f_-_f _f _-_L_O_t:_, __
3
3.9.23 tp/rwb
3830 1764
~C_fJ.:_t_~_~ __ 'IJ_C>... ____ County, North Carolina
I certify that the following person personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he
or she signed the foregoing document:
Name of principal
Date: 3/ 15/20'23
(Official Seal) • ~
~I Signature of Notary
Notary's p inted or typed name
My commission expires: '-i/ I\ J--z..1
4
3.9.23 tp/rwb
3830 1765 FILED ELECTRONICALLY
CATAWBA COUNTY NC
DONNA HICKS SPENCER
FILED Sep 11, 2023
AT 04:09:00 PM
BOOK 03830
START PAGE 1765
END PAGE 1769
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Attention: Matt Covington
INSTRUMENT#
EXCISE TAX
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE
MEMORANDUM OF OPTION
This Memorandum of Option (this "Memorandum") is between Charles E. Schoff and spouse,
Crystal S. Schoff (collectively "Seller"), and Wildlands Engineering, Inc., a North Carolina corporation
("Buyer").
This memorandum will become effective when all parties have signed it. The date of this
Memorandum will be the date this Memorandum is signed by the last party to sign it.
Seller does hereby give and grant to Buyer the right and option to purchase mitigation use rights
on a portion of real property comprised of approximately 24.83 acres located at Oxford School Road in
Catawba, Catawba County, North Carolina, recorded in that County's Register of Deeds at Book 3586, Page
1827 (the "Property").
This option expires on September 30, 2025 and the closing shall occur on or before the date that
is 30 days after the option expiration.
The provisions set forth in a written Option to Purchase Mitigation Use Rights between the parties
with an effective date of \1,-\1.."' z:•t... are hereby incorporated in this memorandum.
Each party is signing this memorandum on the date stated below that party's signature.
1n 'l ')') t-n
submitted electronically by "Wildlands Engineering, Inc."
in compliance with North Carolina statutes governing recordable documents
and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Catawba county Register of Deeds.
16143
$0.00
3830 1766
BUYER: SELLER:
WILDIANDS EElstlNC:i. a North Carolina CHARLES E. SCHOFF and CRYSTALS.
corporation SCHOFF ebb.~
Shawn D. Wilkerson, President
Date:_1_1-_-_r_t.-_i_L ___ _
2
3830 1767
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
I certify that Shawn D. Wilkerson personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he
is President of Wild lands Engineering, Inc., a North Carolina corporation and that he, as President, being
authorized to do so, executed the foregoing on behalf of Wild lands Engineering, Inc.
(Official Seal)
Official Signature of Notary
1>t~5A~••~ v"\J\t,.~\{t..
Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires: ___ l-(_-_J_l_-_t,_1 ___ _
3
3830 1768
____ c_~_+_~ __ \J_~--County, North Carolina
I certify that the following person personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he
or she signed the foregoing document:
Name of principal
(Official Seal)
'cial Signature of Notary
'Be~ ._""-j I'\ 11/\,t),,.._ -i '{ ('..
Notary's printed~ typed name
My commission expires: Oa.\, , \ J i..ot-7
4
3830 1769
___ G=-o.._\_tt_W_~----County, North Carolina
I certify that the following person personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he
or she signed the foregoing document:
Name of principal
Date: 1/31 tu'L~
(Official Seal) ~~ fffida/ Signature of Notary
B.e,'Y'\~ 6..~tn l&lt ~"'iv'-
Notary's prin~d or typed name •
My commission expires: " 01 / l \ / Zb L 1
5
3830 1756 FILED ELECTRONICALLY
CATAWBA COUNTY NC
DONNA HICKS SPENCER
FILED Sep 11, 2023
AT 04:09:00 PM
BOOK 03830
START PAGE 1756
END PAGE 1760
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Attention: Matt Covington
INSTRUMENT#
EXCISE TAX
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE
MEMORANDUM OF OPTION
This Memorandum of Option (this "Memorandum") is between Willow Reach Farm, LLC, a North
Carolina limited liability company ("Seller"), and Wildlands Engineering, Inc., a North Carolina
corporation ("Buyer").
This memorandum will become effective when all parties have signed it. The date of this
Memorandum will be the date this Memorandum is signed by the last party to sign it.
Seller does hereby give and grant to Buyer the right and option to purchase mitigation use rights
on a portion of real property comprised of approximately 11.04 acres located at E US-70 Hwy in Catawba,
Catawba County, North Carolina, recorded in that County's Register of Deeds at Book 3698, Page 789.
This option expires on December 15, 2025 and the closing shall occur on or before the date that
is 30 days after the option expiration.
The provisions set forth in a written Option to Purchase Mitigation Use Rights between the parties
with an effective date of January 30, 2023 are hereby incorporated in this memorandum.
Each party is signing this memorandum on the date stated below that party's signature.
submitted electronically by "Wildlands Engineering, Inc."
in compliance with North Carolina statutes governing recordable documents
and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Catawba county Register of Deeds.
16141
$0.00
3830 1757
BUYER: SELLER:
WILDLANDS ENGINEERING, INC., a North Carolina WILLOW REACH FARM, LLC, a North Carolina
corporation ~ ..._
By: CJ1--,P-~
limited Ii
By:
Shawn D. Wilkerson, President
Date:
By:
Date:_5---1,\--=l\__._,_~_3 ___ _
l
12.6.22 tp/mtc
3830 1758
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
I certify that Shawn D. Wilkerson personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he
is President of Wildlands Engineering, Inc., a North Carolina corporation and that he, as President, being
authorized to do so, executed the foregoing on behalf of Wild lands Engineering, Inc.
Date:
(Official Seal)
ROBERT W. BUGG
NOTARY PUBLIC
Mecklenburg County
North Carolina
Official Signature of Notary
___ c_b_e,-.+. Lv. lle1~
Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires: __ ~ZJ~_ .. _a_~_._2_~'--
3
12.6.22 tp/mtc
3830 1759
_C=-io,-,oa,::.;\.,__,~::.;.....;;;_be:::.......;_61._;;__ ___ County, North Carolina
I ce,i;ty that l<Dn,J J (,. ~ b,;eQ.fa ily appea,ed befme me this day, acknowledging to me
tf-)a~she is g .9~ of Willow Reach Farm, LLC, a North Carolina limited
lia'i;m(y company and th@she, as ~fAit , being authorized to do so, executed
the foregoing on behalf of Willow Reach Farm, LLC.
Date: 8)4 )~
Lydia N Brotherton
NOTARY PUBLIC
Alexander County, NC
My Commission Expires April 17, 2027
Official Signature of Notary
~tt,:~ V\. 1,~v-tM.-
Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires: Rpvil 1 ~ ~ Jo~ 1
12.6.22 tp/mtc
3830 1760
_Q."'--=tl"'-------'w""""" ......... b"'-"-'A,.__ ___ County, North Carolina
I certify that 0u~ U} I Kte'jlqr"personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me
that hi@;, .:<ii~ of wmow Reach Fa,m, LLC, a NMh CarnUna Umited
liability company andhath /she as Q ~± , being authorized to do so, executed
the foregoing on behalf of Willow Reach Farm, LLC.
(Official Seal)
Lydia N Brotherton
NOTARY PUBLIC
Alexander County, NC
My Commission Expires April 17, 2027
Official Signature of Notary
Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires: 'A:fw:a } fl~bda q
s
12.6.22 tp/mtc
3830 1770 FILED ELECTRONICALLY
CATAWBA COUNTY NC
DONNA HICKS SPENCER
FILED Sep 11, 2023
AT 04:09:00 PM
BOOK 03830
START PAGE 1770
END PAGE 1773
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28203
Attention: Matt Covington
INSTRUMENT#
EXCISE TAX
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE
MEMORANDUM OF OPTION
This Memorandum of Option (this "Memorandum") is between Wildlands Farms, LLC, a North
Carolina limited liability company ("Seller"), and Wildlands Engineering, Inc., a North Carolina
corporation ("Buyer").
This memorandum will become effective when all parties have signed it. The date of this
Memorandum will be the date this Memorandum is signed by the last party to sign it.
Seller does hereby give and grant to Buyer the right and option to purchase mitigation use rights
on a portion of real property comprised of approximately 89.77 acres located off Hwy 70 E in Catawba,
Catawba County, North Carolina, recorded in that County's Register of Deeds at Book 3784, Page 1963.
This option expires on September 6, 2027 and the closing shall occur on or before the date that is
30 days after the option expiration.
The provisions set forth in a written Option to Purchase Mitigation Use Rights between the parties
with an effective date of September 6, 2023 are hereby incorporated in this memorandum.
Each party is signing this memorandum on the date stated below that party's signature.
~
submitted electronically by "Wildlands Engineering, Inc."
in compliance with North Carolina statutes governing recordable documents
and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Catawba county Register of Deeds.
16144
$0.00
3830 1771
BUYER:
WII..DLANDS ENGINEERING, INC., a North Carolina
corporab· n
By: J).~
Sh ~kerson, President
Date:_~_/_i /_:J.O_). J __ _
2
SEU.ER:
WII..DLANDS FARMS, U .. C, a North Carolina
S awn D. Wilkerson, Manager
Date: 9 /6 / 2.0)-3 ---1-,--~-------
9.6.23 tp
3830 1772
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
I certify that Shawn D. Wilkerson personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he
is President of Wildlands Engineering, Inc., a North Carolina corporation and that he, as President, being
authorized to do so, executed the foregoing on behalf of Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
(Official Seal)
Official Signature of Notary
!)1 ~ &l ~ ~"' M t.\o v.., "<-
Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires: o~/ H { 1..0'2.,
3
9.6.23 tp
3830 1773
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
I certify that Shawn D. Wilkerson personally appeared before me this day, acknowledging to me that he
is Manager of Wildlands Farms, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company and that he, as Manager,
being authorized to do so, executed the foregoing on behalf of Wildlands Farms, LLC.
Date:_9/ ........... ~......._, 2._0_l3_
(Official Seal)
Official Signature of Notary
~ n3·°' ~ ,·~ M L 6 ~, " t
Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires: O'i} \\ / 1.b1..1
4
9.6.23 tp
Cross Section 1 - UT6
Bankfull Dimensions Flood Dimensions Materials
2.1 x-section area (ft.sq.) 6.7 W flood prone area (ft) ---D50 (mm)
4.0 width (ft) 1.7 entrenchment ratio ---D84 (mm)
0.5 mean depth (ft) 2.9 low bank height (ft) --- threshold grain size (mm):
0.9 max depth (ft)3.4 low bank height ratio
4.5 wetted perimeter (ft)Rosgen Stream Type
0.5 hydraulic radius (ft)---
7.6 width-depth ratio
Bankfull Flow Flow Resistance Forces & Power
--- velocity (ft/s)--- Manning's roughness --- channel slope (%)
--- discharge rate (cfs) --- Darcy-Weisbach fric.--- shear stress (lb/sq.ft.)
--- Froude number --- resistance factor u/u*--- shear velocity (ft/s)
--- relative roughness --- unit strm power (lb/ft/s)
Missing: , , Sinuosity, D50,
slope
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Bankfull Dimensions Flood Dimensions Materials
2.5 x-section area (ft.sq.) 7.9 W flood prone area (ft) ---D50 (mm)
6.4 width (ft) 1.2 entrenchment ratio ---D84 (mm)
0.4 mean depth (ft) 3.0 low bank height (ft) --- threshold grain size (mm):
0.5 max depth (ft)5.8 low bank height ratio
6.7 wetted perimeter (ft)Rosgen Stream Type
0.4 hydraulic radius (ft)---
16.4 width-depth ratio
Bankfull Flow Flow Resistance Forces & Power
--- velocity (ft/s)--- Manning's roughness --- channel slope (%)
--- discharge rate (cfs) --- Darcy-Weisbach fric.--- shear stress (lb/sq.ft.)
--- Froude number --- resistance factor u/u*--- shear velocity (ft/s)
--- relative roughness --- unit strm power (lb/ft/s)
Missing: , , Sinuosity, D50,
slope
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Cross Section 3 - UT to Lyle Creek Reach 3
Bankfull Dimensions Flood Dimensions Materials
8.0 x-section area (ft.sq.) 11.9 W flood prone area (ft) ---D50 (mm)
7.6 width (ft) 1.6 entrenchment ratio ---D84 (mm)
1.1 mean depth (ft) 2.8 low bank height (ft) --- threshold grain size (mm):
1.1 max depth (ft)2.5 low bank height ratio
9.4 wetted perimeter (ft)Rosgen Stream Type
0.9 hydraulic radius (ft)---
7.2 width-depth ratio
Bankfull Flow Flow Resistance Forces & Power
--- velocity (ft/s)--- Manning's roughness --- channel slope (%)
--- discharge rate (cfs) --- Darcy-Weisbach fric.--- shear stress (lb/sq.ft.)
--- Froude number --- resistance factor u/u*--- shear velocity (ft/s)
--- relative roughness --- unit strm power (lb/ft/s)
Missing: , , Sinuosity, D50,
slope
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PRELIMINARY HYDRIC SOIL INVESTIGATION
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Catawba River Basin
Catawba County, North Carolina
Prepared for:
Mr. John Hutton
Wildlands Engineering Inc.
312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
February 9th, 2023
1
S&
EC
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
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INTRODUCTION
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA (S&EC, PA) was retained to perform a preliminary evaluation to
assess the presence and approximate extent of hydric soils onsite. There are ditches that generally bisect
the site. Lyle Creek and an unnamed tributary border the site. Most of the area evaluated is currently in
active cultivation.

METHODOLOGY
Kevin Martin (LSS, PWS) of S&EC, PA performed a hydric soil evaluation at the site. Hand auger borings
were advanced on the property at locations approximately shown on the attached Hydric Soil Map
(FIGURE 1) by S&EC, PA. Each soil boring was evaluated to assess the presence or absence of hydric soil
indicators. Logs of representative soil borings performed are shown on the attached Table 2. Hydric soil
indicators were identified utilizing the NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the Unities States - A Guide
for Identifying and Delineating Hydric Soils (Version 8.2, 2018).
The study area is mapped as the Cordorus soil series by USDA-NRCS according to the Websoil survey. All
boring locations were found to be most like the Codorus (Fine-loamy, mixed, active, mesic Fluvaquentic
Dystrudepts) soil series except borings 8, 9, 17, 20 & 21 which are better drained than Cordorus soils.

RESULTS
Twenty (20) soil borings were performed within the study area (Figure 1). Soil characteristics
were evaluated and none contained hydric soil indicators within 10” of the current soil surface.
However, the F3 Hydric soils indicator (depleted matrix) where a low chroma soil matrix color
with redoximorphic features (mainly redox concentrations present as pore linings although some
contained Fe masses), were found within 20” of the soil surface at all but 6 boring locations.

Hydric soil indicator F3 (Depleted Matrix) is defined as:
A layer that has a depleted matrix with 60 percent or more chroma of 2 or less and that has a
minimum thickness of either:
a. 5 cm (2 inches) if the 5 cm is entirely within the upper 15 cm (6 inches) of the soil, or
b. 15 cm (6 inches), starting within 25 cm (10 inches) of the soil surface.

Some areas appear to have fill material (i.e. Spoil from adjacent ditches) that are believed to
contain “buried hydric soils” beneath the fill (see borings labeled “buried hydric due to ditch side
casting” on the attached Hydric Soil Map). We believe this is a result of spreading material from
historical ditching and dredging operations onsite because most of these areas are relatively
close to the ditches and contain an abrupt boundary between the “spoil” and underlying soil
horizon that met the F3 hydric soil indicator. See Table – 1, Soil Profile #2/ Boring Location 18 &
Soil Profile #3/ Boring Location 3 for typical soil profile descriptions of these areas.

Other areas contained a soil horizon meeting the F3 hydric soil indicator at depths of 17 to 24”
that are overlain by loamy sand horizons of varying thickness that are typical of “high velocity”
flooding events (see borings labeled “buried hydric due to flooding of UT to Lyle Creek”). These
sandy layers are overlain by a finer textured surface layer that is more typical of low energy
flooding events where sediments eroded from uplands in the watershed of the UT were
3

deposited. This observation is consistent with the official NRCS soil series description which
states “These soils formed in recently deposited alluvial materials derived from upland soils
materials weathered from mostly metamorphic and crystalline rocks.” See Table 1, Soil Profile
#1/ Boring Location 10 for a typical soil profile description of these areas.
L~-! Hydric Soil Assessment Area
[:J Project Parcels
Parcels
Perennial Stream
Intermittent Stream
Ditch/Linear Wetland
Topographic Contours (2 ')
-$-Buried hydric due to ditch sidecasting
Buried hydric due to flooding of UT to Lyle Creek
Not hydric
l ~WILDLANDS
~ ENGINEERING
0 150 300 Feet
Figure 1 -Hydric Soi l Map
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Catawba Umbrella Mitigation Bank
Catawba River Basin (03050101)
Catawba County, NC
Table 1 - Typical Soil Profile Descriptions

Soil Profile #1/ Boring Location 10
Hydric Soil Indicator: Buried F3
Series and Taxonomic Class: Cordorus Fine-loamy, mixed, active, mesic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts
Horizon
Depth
(inches)
Horizon
Matrix
Color
(moist)
% Redox Features Texture Notes Color (moist) % Type Location
0-12 Ap 5YR 4/4 100 Clay Loam
12-24 IIC 7.5YR 4/3 70 7.5 YR 5/8
7.5 YR 5/4
Manganese
10
15
5
Conc. Pore lining Loamy Sand Probably old sand bar

Manganese not concretion
24+ Bg 2.5Y 4/1 80 5 YR 3/4
5 YR 4/6
10
10
Conc. Pore lining
Masses
Clay Buried by recent flooding events

Soil Profile #2/ Boring Location 18
Hydric Soil Indicator: Buried F3
Series and Taxonomic Class: Cordorus Fine-loamy, mixed, active, mesic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts
Horizon
Depth
(inches)
Horizon
Matrix
Color
(moist)
% Redox Features Texture Notes Color (moist) % Type Location
0-13 A 5 YR 4/6 100 Clay
13-27+ Ab 7.5 YR 4/2 80 5 YR 4/6
5 YR 5/6
5
15
Conc. Pore linings
Masses
Clay Abrupt boundary Buried A

Soil Profile #3/ Boring Location 3
Hydric Soil Indicator: Buried F3
Series and Taxonomic Class: Cordorus Fine-loamy, mixed, active, mesic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts
Horizon
Depth
(inches)
Horizon
Matrix
Color
(moist)
% Redox Features Texture Notes Color (moist) % Type Location
0-12 Ap 5YR 4/4 100 Clay loam
12+ Ab 2.5Y 4/1 90 7.5YR 4/6 10 Conc. Pore linings,
Masses
Clay

TABLE -2 Soil Boring Logs
Boring #Depth (inches)Notes
1 12 F3 at 12 inches
3 12 F3 at 12 inches
2 19 F3 at 19 inches
4 13 Abrupt F3 at 13 inches
6 20 Abrupt F3 at 20 inches
7 17 Abrupt F3 at 17 inches
8 24 F3 at 24 inches
9 22 F3 at 22 inches
10 24 Hit relic Sandy stream bed/sand bar at 14 inches, F3 at 24 inches
11 18 Hit relic Sandy stream bed/sand bar at 12 inches, F3 at 18 inches
12 18 F3 at 18 inches
13 14 F3 at 14 inches
14 17 Hit sand bar/bed at 17 inches,
15 12 F3 at 12 inches
16 17 F3 at 17 inches
17 24 Sandy layer bar/bed at 14 inches, F19 at 24 inches
18 13 Abrupt F3 at 13 inches
19 18 F3 at 18 inches
20 24 Non Hydric, 24 inches plus to indicators
21 32 Non hydric through 32 inches
North Carolina HUB Supplemental Vendor Information
Version Date: 09/2021
Page | 1
ATTACHMENT D: HUB Supplemental Vendor Information
Solicitation #: __________________________
Vendor Name: __________________________
Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) consist of minority, women, and disabled business firms that
are at least fifty-one percent owned and operated by an individual(s) from one of these categories. Also
included in this category are disabled business enterprises and non-profit work centers for the blind and
severely disabled.
Pursuant to G.S. 143B-1361(a), 143-48 and 143-128.4, the State invites and encourages participation in
this procurement process by businesses owned by minorities, women, the disable, disabled business
enterprises, and non-profit work centers for the blind and severely disabled. This includes utilizing
individual(s) from these categories as subcontractors to perform the functions required in this Solicitation.
The Vendor shall respond to questions below, as applicable.
PART I: HUB CERTIFICATION
Is Vendor a NC-certified HUB entity? Yes No
If yes, provide Vendor #: _________________________
If no, does Vendor qualify for certification as HUB? Yes No
Vendors that check “yes” will be referred to the HUB Office for assistance in acquiring
certification.
PART II: PROCUREMENT OF GOODS - SUPPLIERS
For Goods procurements, are you using Tier 2 suppliers? Yes No
If yes, then provide the following information:
Company
Name
Company
Address
Website
Address
Contact
Name
Contact
Email
Contact
Phone
NC HUB
certified?
Percent
of total
bid
price
16-707025112
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
X
X
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North Carolina HUB Supplemental Vendor Information
Version Date: 09/2021
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PART III: PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES - SUBCONTRACTORS
For Services procurements, are you using Subcontractors to perform any of the services being procured
under this solicitation? Yes No
If yes, then provide the following information:
Company
Name
Company
Address
Website
Address
Contact
Name
Contact
Email
Contact
Phone
NC HUB
certified?
Percent
of total
bid
price
Need more information?
Questions concerning the completion of this form should be presented during the Q&A period through the
process defined in the Solicitation document.
Questions concerning NC HUB certification, contact the North Carolina Office of Historically
Underutilized Businesses at 984-236-0130 or [e-mail]
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ATTACHMENT E: VENDOR’S INFORMATION
Vendors Primary Contact (or Project Manager)
Name:
Agency:
Title:
Address:
City: State/ Zip:
Telephone: Fax:
Email:
Vendors Execution Address (Where the contract should be mailed for signature)
Name:
Agency:
Title:
Address:
City: State/ Zip:
Telephone: Fax:
Email:
Vendors Payment (Remit To) Address (Where the checks should be mailed) This address should
agree with the “Remit-To” address associated with the Vendor’s Tax ID. This information must be
verified with the Vendor’s Corporate Accounting Office.
Name:
Agency:
Title:
Address:
City: State/ Zip:
Telephone: Fax:
Email:
VENDOR’S INFORMATION
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North Carolina Location of Workers
Version Date: 09/2021
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ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
Solicitation #: __________________________
Vendor Name: __________________________
In accordance with NC General Statute G.S. 143-59.4, Vendor shall detail the location(s) at which
performance will occur, as well as the manner in which it intends to utilize resources or workers outside of
the United States in the performance of The Contract.
Vendor shall complete items 1 and 2 below.
If “YES”:
a) List the location(s) outside of the United States where work under the Contract will be
performed by the Vendor, any subcontractors, employees, or any other persons performing
work under the Contract.
b) Specify the manner in which the resources or workers will be utilized:
2. Where within the United States will work be performed?
_________________________________________________________________________________
1. Will any work under this Contract be performed outside of the United States?YES NO
NOTES:
1. The State will evaluate the additional risks, costs, and other factors associated with the utilization of workers
outside of the United States prior to making an award.
2. Vendor shall provide notice in writing to the State of the relocation of the Vendor, employees of the Vendor,
subcontractors of the Vendor, or other persons performing services under the Contract to a location outside
of the United States.
3. All Vendor or subcontractor personnel providing call or contact center services to the State of North Carolina
under the Contract shall disclose to inbound callers the location from which the call or contact center services
are being provided.
16-707025112
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
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North Carolina and Tennessee
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North Carolina Certification of Financial Condition
Version Date: 09/2021
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ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
Solicitation #: __________________________
Vendor Name: __________________________
The undersigned hereby certifies that: [check all applicable boxes]
܆ The Vendor is in sound financial condition and, if applicable, has received an unqualified audit
opinion for the latest audit of its financial statements.
Date of latest audit: ____________________ (If no audit within past 18 months, explain reason
below.)
܆ The Vendor has no outstanding liabilities, including tax and judgment liens, to the Internal Revenue
Service or any other government entity.
܆ The Vendor is current in all amounts due for payments of federal and state taxes and required
employment-related contributions and withholdings.
܆ The Vendor is not the subject of any current litigation or findings of noncompliance under federal or
state law.
܆ The Vendor has not been the subject of any past or current litigation, findings in any past litigation,
or findings of noncompliance under federal or state law that may impact in any way its ability to fulfill
the requirements of this Contract.
܆ He or she is authorized to make the foregoing statements on behalf of the Vendor.
Note: This shall constitute a continuing certification and Vendor shall notify the Contract Lead within 30
days of any material change to any of the representations made herein.
If any one or more of the foregoing boxes is NOT checked, Vendor shall explain the reason(s) in
the space below. Failure to include an explanation may result in Vendor being deemed non-
responsive and its submission rejected in its entirety.
_________________________________________ _______________________________
Signature Date
_________________________________________ _______________________________
Printed Name Title
[This Certification must be signed by an individual authorized to speak for the Vendor]
16-707025112
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
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Box #1: Our CPA has recommended that a full audit is not necessary for firm of our size. Our CPA
performs an annual CPA review of our financials for our bonding company, produces quarterly
statements for our bonding company, and is actively involved in reconciliations and our other regular
accounting duties on a monthly basis. Wildlands is in sound financial condition.
09/19/2023
CEOShawn D. Wilkerson
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Technical Proposal Evaluation Criteria
03050101 CU Rating Form
RFP
Number:
Date of Site
Evaluation:
Type/Amt of
Mitigation
Offered:
Proposal
Review
Committee:
Alternate
Attendees:
16-707025112
Offeror:
Site Name:
River Basin
/ Catalog
Unit:
Instructions:
1. Immediately save this with your new, desired filename.
2. Fill out all areas highlighted in yellow.
3. Place the letter "x" in appropriate box for multiple choice questions.
Wildlands Engineering, Inc
Whiskey Jug Mitigation Site
Catawba 03050101
TBD
8,970 stream credits; 3.969 wetland credits
TBD
TBD
An answer of No in this section means the Technical Proposal is rejected. Continue or Reject?
Section 1. Minimum Requirements
Yes/No
or N/A
1- For stream mitigation projects, does the Technical Proposal adequately document the historical presence of
stream(s) on the project site, provide the drainage areas (acres) and provide accurate, process-based
descriptionsof all project stream reaches and tributaries?
2- For proposals that include wetland mitigation, does the technical proposal adequately document the
presence of hydric soil indicators (including soil boring logs prepared by a Licensed Soil Scientist and a map
showing soil boring locations and mapped soil series)?
Continue
3- For proposals that include wetland mitigation, does the proposed success hydroperiod follow the IRT
Guidance for the project site and soil series? If the proposed hydroperiod differs from the IRT guidance,
justification must beprovided in the RFP.
4- Does the proposal adequately document the physical, chemical and/or biological impairments that
currently exist on the project site?
5- Does DMS agree with the overall mitigation approach (proposed levels of intervention) presented? [The
Technical Proposal must demonstrate that the proposed mitigation activities are appropriate for existing site
conditions and watershed characteristics (e.g., adjacent land use/land cover), and are optimized to yield
maximum functional gains.]
6- Does DMS agree with the proposed credit structure(s) described in the proposal?
7- Does the proposed project avoid significant adverse impacts to existing wetlands and/or streams?
8- Does the proposal adequately describe how the project will advance DMS watershed planning goals?
9- For any proposed Priority 2 restoration, is P2 justified and/or limited to “tie-ins”?
Yes
Yes
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Yes
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Non-functioning
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wetland vegetation
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functional stressors ONLY. Place an X
under the option that best describes the
uplift potential for the majority of the
project area.
Total Count
Sediment
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Section 4. Final Score and Proposal Rating
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Section 3. General (place an X in the appropriate box)
Physical constraints or barriers None>5%2-5%<2%
Final Score (E + F)
Project Density >10 >4 - 8 </=4
Proposal Rating (Final
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Total General 1 0 6 0
Total Function and
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