20190863 Ver 1_Technical Proposal_20190513

WYLDLANDS
ENG INFERtNG
January 9, 2019
Ms. Marjorie Barber
NC DEQ -Division of Mitigation Services
217 West Jones Street, Suite 3409-J
Raleigh, NC 27603
RE: Wildlands Engineering, Inc. Proposal—Oak Hill Dairy Mitigation Site
Catawba River Basin Cataloging Unit 03050102; Gaston County, NC
In response to RFP 16-007704 - Full Delivery Project
Dear Ms. Barber,
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 03050102) in response to RFP 16-007704. Tris
proposal is a firm offer from Wildlands and remains open for acceptance by the NC Department of
Environmental Quality (D EQ) until July 8, 2019, 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 with
Kee Mapping & Surveying providing professional surveying services. 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 Oak Hill Dairy
Mitigation Site and is proposing to develop up to 4,630 stream credits and 7.6 riparian wetland credits
using a combination of stream restoration, enhancement II, preservation, and wetland re-establishment.
This Site is located on an active dairy farm and includes tributaries to Indian Creek. Cattle have direct
access to one Site stream and are flash grazed throughout the remainder of the Site as needed. The
dairy's primary waste lagoon drains to the proposed easement, and much of the floodplain on the Site
has been manipulated and ditched for crop drainage. Onsite streams are eroded and incised. This
project will improve water quality and ecology in this water supply watershed through cattle exclusion,
buffer reforestation, reconnecting streams to the historic floodplain, restoring stream shape and
function, and installation of two agricultural best management practices (BMP) to treat overland flow.
Wildlands' Oak Hill Dairy Mitigation Site submittal includes one signed, original Technical Proposal; four
photocopies of the Technical Proposal; one USB flash drive containing one electronic copy and ane
redacted electronic copy of the Technical Proposal and the Project Site boundaries in ArcGIS format; two
signed, original Cost Proposals; and two photocopies of the Cost Proposal. All paper contained within
this proposal is 100% recycled, 30% post -consumer content.
With our diverse, yet unified team we offer the expertise, understanding, and commitment to ensure
this project's success.
Sin erely,
Sh n Wilkerson, President
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Request for Proposal #
16-007704
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shall not be released to the public. This page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept
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Failure to do so may subject your proposal to rejection.
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Request for Proposal #
16-007704
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shall not be released to the public. This page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
?{'�F Department of Environmental Quality
Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this RFP to:
Marjorie Barber
Email: mariorie.barber(7a ncdenr.,cgov
Phone: [phone]
Request for Proposal # 16-007704
Proposals will be publicly opened: January 9, 2019
Contract Type: Open Market
Commodity No. and Description: 962-73 Restoration t
Reclamation Services of Land and other Properties
Using Agency: Division of Mitigation Services
Requisition No.: NIA
EXECUTION
In compliance with this Request for Proposals, 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 certifies that this proposal is submitted competitiveiy and without collusion (G.S.
143-54), that none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of
Chapter 78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and that it
is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1. False certification is a Class I felony. 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. 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 Contract; 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 your entire
organization and its employees or agents, that you are not aware that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any
employees of your organization.
Failure to execute/sign proposal prior to submittal shall render proposal invalid and it WILL BE REJECTED. Late
proposals cannot be accepted.
VENDOR:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
STREET ADDRESS:
P.O. BOX:
ZIP:
1430 S. Mint Street, Suite 144
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28203
CITY & STATE & ZIP:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
TOLL FREE TEL. NO:
Charlotte, NC 28203
[phone]
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PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #10):
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PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR:
FAX NUMBER:
hawn D. Wilkerson, President
[phone]
VEN R'S AU O SIGNATURE:
DATE:
EMAIL:
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01/09/2019
[e-mail]
OffeU_Iid for at least 180 days from date of proposal opening. After this time, any withdrawal of offer shall be made in writing,
effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this RFP.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
If any or all parts of this proposal are accepted by the State of North Carolina, an authorized representative of the Departmentof
Environmental Quality shall affix his/her signature hereto and this document and all provisions of this Request For Proposal along
with the Vendor proposal response and the written results of any negotiations shall then constitute the written agreement between
the parties. A copy of this acceptance will be forwarded to the successful Vendor(s).
FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accept and Contract awarded this day of , 2019, as indicated on the
attached certification, by
(Authorized Representative of DEQ)
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Mitigation Services
ENVIRONMENTAL QuALI TY
ROY COOPER
Govermor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrensi-I.
October 12, 2018
THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
RFP NO.
16-007704
RFP TITLE:
FULL DELIVERY PROJECTS TO PROVIDE STREAM
AND RIPARIAN WETLAND MITIGATION CREDITS
WITHIN THE CATALOGING UNIT 03050101, 03050102
AND 03050103 OF THE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN AS
DESCRIBED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK
ADDENDUM NO.
2
USING
AGENCY:
DIVISION OF MITIGATION SERVICES
PURCHASER
MARJORIE
OPENING
BARBER
DATE/TIME:
JANUARY 9, 2019 @ 2:00 P.M.
This correspondence serves as an addendum to the subject RFP. Your response to this RFP should be governed by the
content of the original RFP and the additional information provided in this addendum notice.
SECTION 1: Response to vendor questions:
Questions and Answers:
Question #1:
Section 2.11, page 13, River Basin Restoration Priorities definition states that "Unless otherwise stipulated in the
RFP, NCDMS requires mitigation sites to be located in these targeted local watersheds." Does DMS require that
proposed sites be located within TLWs?
Answer:
Section 5.2 Objectives identifies the service areas for each mitigation type requested. In addition, the
Targeted Watersheds pdf and the interactive map identify the specified service areas.
Question #2:
Proposal Section 2.7, page 7 of 39, line b: Can you tel: us how many USB drives we should have for the
Technical proposal and how many USB drives we should have for the ArcGIS files?
Answer:
Submit one (1) USB drive containing one (1) electronic copy and one (1) redacted electronic copy of the
technical proposal, and the ArcGIS format of the proposed easement(s).
Question #3:
Proposal Section 2.8, page 8 of 39, line c: The ad says the addenda should be returned with the technical
proposal signed, but the addenda says to not include. Please provide clarification. Should addenda be included
with technical submission?
Addendum #2: RFP 16-007704 Page 1 of 3

Answer:
It is clearly stated on all addenda whether the vendor needs to sign and return.
Question #4:
Technical scoresheet referenced in proposal Section 2.10, page 10 of 39: Could DMS please provide a sample
easement boundary GIS shapefile and its confirmed continuity value with which to test the new GIS Toolbox
feature?
Answer:
The Easement Continuity Tool, including the sample easement boundary shapefile, is available on the
OMS website.
Question #5:
Section 5.2 Objectives, page 21 states that stream preservation credits shall not exceed 10% of total linear
feet. Wetland credits shall be a minimum of 50% wetland restoration credits as a percentage of total credit
offered. Should stream preservation credits be a maximum of 10% of stream credits.or 10% of project linear
footage? Stream preservation at 10% of total length often forces us to leave out preservable headwater streams,
which when left unprotected could cause future degradation to downstream systems. 10% of total credit would
give us greater flexibility in establishing the highest -level projects possible.
Answer:
The maximum amount of stream preservation that will be accepted is 10% of the total length of the
submitted project.
Addendum #2: RFP 16-007704 Page 2 of 3

SECTION 2
Check ONLY ONE of the following categories and if required, return one properly executed copy of
this addendum prior to bid opening time and date.
❑ Bid has already been mailed. Changes resulting from this addendum are attached.
❑ Bid has already been mailed. NO CHANGES resulted from this addendum.
® Bid has NOT been mailed and ANY CHANGES resulting from this addendum are included in
our offer.
PLEASE NOTE — THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
SECTION 3
Execute Addendum:
BIDDER: Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
ADDRESS (CITY & STATE): 14P0 S. Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 2$203
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/0912019
Note: It is the offeror's responsibility to choose the appropriate delivery method to guarantee that the
offer is received by the Issuing Agency by the Opening Date/Time noted in the RFP.
[Mailing address for delivery of proposal
via US Postal Service
PROPOSAL NUMBER: 16-007704
NC DEQ - DIVISION OF MITIGATION SERVICES
ATTN: MARJORIE BARBER
1652 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1652
Office Address of delivery by any other method
(special delivery, overnight, or any other carrier)
PROPOSAL NUMBER: 16-007704
NC DEQ - DIVISION OF MITIGATION SERVICES
ATTN.- MARJORIE BARBER
217 WEST JONES STREET, SUITE 3409-J
RALEIGH, NC 27603
IT IS THE OFFER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTINUOUSLY CHECK FOR ADDENDA UP TO THE LAST
POSTED OPENING DATE/TIME AND TO ASSURE THAT ALL ADDENDA HAVE BEEN REVIEWED, SIGNED
AND RETURNED IF REQUIRED.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.
Addendum #2: RFP 16-007704 Page 3 of 3

Mitigation Services
ENV IRON ME NTA QUA LIT*
ROY COOPER
f �e+s'eI„r,r
MICHAEL S. REGAN
November 2, 2018
THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
RFP NO.
16-007704
RFP TITLE:
FULL DELIVERY PROJECTS TO PROVIDE STREAM
*Catawba 03 Expanded Service Area (ESA)
Mitigation Type
Requested Credits
AND RIPARIAN WETLAND MITIGATION CREDITS
Credits Shall Not Exceed
Preservation Percentage
Credits Shall Meet a
Minimum Restoration
Percentage of Total
Credits Offered
Stream
WITHIN THE CATALOGING UNIT 03050101, 03050102
Warm/Cool/Cold
1 10 % of total linear feet
n/a
AND 03050103 OF THE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN AS
10.00
n/a
DESCRIBED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK
ADDENDUM NO.
3
USING
n/a
n/a
Riparian Buffer
AGENCY:
DIVISION OF MITIGATION SERVICES
PURCHASER
MARJORIE
OPENING
BARBER
DATE/TIME:
JANUARY 9, 2019 @ 2:00 P.M.
This correspondence serves as an addendum to the subject RFP. Your response to this RFP should be governed by the
content of the original RFP and the additional information provided in this addendum notice.
SECTION 1:
Please make the following changes in the bid referenced above:
REVISIONS/ADDITIONS:
NCDMS requests an additional 2.00 Riparian Wetland Credits in the Catawba River Basin 03050101, 03050102
and 03050103. This increase makes the total Riparian Wetland Credits request 10.00.
The Department desires to acquire Stream and Riparian Wetland Mitigation Credits quantified in the table
below and occurring within the Catawba Expanded Service Area (ESA) including sections of Cataloging
Units 03050101, 03050102, and 03050103 {which can be found on the DMS website at the following link:
hLt s://de .nc. ov/about/divisions/miti ation-services/dms-vendors/rf -forms-tem lates).
RIVER BASIN
CATALOGING UNITS
Catawba
03050101*, 03450102*, 03050103*
*Catawba 03 Expanded Service Area (ESA)
Mitigation Type
Requested Credits
Thermal Regime
Credits Shall Not Exceed
Preservation Percentage
Credits Shall Meet a
Minimum Restoration
Percentage of Total
Credits Offered
Stream
5,000
Warm/Cool/Cold
1 10 % of total linear feet
n/a
Riparian Wetland
10.00
n/a
50%
Non -Riparian Wetland
n/a
n/a
n/a
Riparian Buffer
n/a
n/a
n/a
Addendum #3: RFP 10-007704 Page 1 of 2

6-1:I011LGIM
Check ONLY ONE of the following categories and if required, return one properly executed copy of
this addendum prior to bid opening time and date.
❑ Bid has already been mailed. Changes resulting from this addendum are attached.
❑ Bid has already been mailed. NO CHANGES resulted from this addendum.
0 Bid has NOT been mailed and ANY CHANGES resulting from this addendum are included in
our offer.
PLEASE NOTE — THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
SECTION 3
Execute Addendum:
BIDDER: Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
ADDRESS (CITY & STATE): 1
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
S. Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28203
t) DATE: 01 /09/2019
Note: It is the offeror's responsibility to choose the appropriate delivery method to guarantee that the
offer is received by the Issuing Agency by the Opening Date/Time noted in the RFP.
[Mailing address for delivery of proposal
via US Postal Service
PROPOSAL NUMBER: 16-007704
NC DEQ - DIVISION OF MITIGATION SERVICES
ATTN: MARJORIE BARBER
1652 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1652
Office Address of delivery by any other method
(special delivery, overnight, or any other carrier)
PROPOSAL NUMBER: 16-007704
NC DEQ - DIVISION OF MITIGATION SERVICES
ATTN: MARJORIE BARBER
217 WEST JONES STREET, SUITE 3409-J
RALEIGH, NC 27603
IT IS THE OFFER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTINUOUSLY CHECK FOR ADDENDA UP TO THE LAST
POSTED OPENING DATEITIME AND TO ASSURE THAT ALL ADDENDA HAVE BEEN REVIEWED, SIGNED
AND RETURNED IF REQUIRED.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.
Addendum 43: RFP 16-007704 Page 2 of 2

PART D - Executive Summary
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. (Wildlands) is proposing provide 4,630 stream credits and 7.6 riparian
wetland credits within the Catawba River Basin Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 03050102050010 at the Oak
Hill Dairy Mitigation Site (Site) in Gaston County, NC. The project will include restoration, enhancement,
and preservation of four unnamed tributaries to Indian Creek (Oak Hill Creek, UTI, UT1A, and UT1B) and
will re-establish wetlands within the floodplains of Oak Hill Creek and UTI. The Site was ranked as a Tier
1 stream restoration project (R-104) in the NC DMS 2010 Indian Creek and Howards Creek Local
Watershed Plan Project Implementation Report & Project Atlas. Wildlands has recorded options to
acquire approximately 18 acres of conservation easement on the Site.
The Site is an active dairy farm with managed
agricultural fields, and the streams are in various
stages of impact due to cattle grazing and crop
production. Cattle currently have access to UT1A
and are allowed up to the left top of stream bank on
UT1 but are also flash grazed throughout the Site
streams as needed. Site streams are in various
stages of evolution, with a predominant condition of
incision and extensive erosion. While instream
habitats such as riffles and pools are present, they
are impacted by embeddedness from bank erosion.
Large woody debris is minimal within the Site. The
riparian buffer is generally impaired on one or both
sides of the stream, and upland erosion from
grazing areas and crop fields reaches Site streams unfiltered.
to Oak Hill Creek, bypassing the floodplain through a ditch network.
Additionally, the dairy waste lagoon drains
This project will improve water quality and ecology through riparian buffer establishment, restoration of
natural drainage patterns, stream and habitat restoration, wetland re-establishment, exclusion of
livestock and farm equipment, and installation of two agricultural BMPs, resulting in a decrease in
nutrient and sediment loads from the Site and improved aquatic and terrestrial habitat onsite. The
specific evaluation criteria outlined in the Division of Mitigation's (DMS's) Request for Proposals will be
met as summarized in Part G of this proposal.
In summary, the restoration plan for the Site will include the following:
• Cattle exclusion from the Site's streams and riparian buffers;
• Reconnection of incised streams to their historic floodplain;
• Enhancement of habitat functions through in -stream structures and native riparian buffers;
• Protection for stream channels from further channel manipulation and vegetation impact for
agricultural purposes;
• Reduction of sediment and nutrient loadings by filtering overland runoff from agricultural fields
and providing treatment through protected buffers and two agricultural BMPs;
• Generation of 4,630 stream credits through restoration, enhancement, and preservation;
• Generation of 7.6 riparian wetland credits through wetland re-establishment; and
• Conservation of approximately 18 acres of restored land in perpetuity.
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PART E - Corporate Background and Experience
1.0 Corporate Background
The Wildlands Team is a multidisciplinary group of professionals that brings together the expertise
necessary to create outstanding ecological restoration projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Wildlands, the primary offeror, is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Wildlands has offices in Charlotte, NC;
Raleigh, NC; Asheville, NC; Charleston, SC; and Fairfax, VA. Our 52 employees dedicated to
environmental restoration have positioned Wildlands as a leader in ecosystem restoration in the
southeastern United States.
Wildlands has teamed with Kee Mapping & Surveying (Kee) for survey and easement services for the
Site. Kee is a well-established professional land surveying firm based out of Asheville, NC. Kee has
worked on a variety of projects with Wildlands staff and their experience includes geomorphic
assessment surveys, Global Positioning System (GPS) control for NC State Plane survey work, boundary
surveys for property net verification, easement platting, legal descriptions, and easement
monumentation. Early coordination and frequent communication ensures that everyone understands
their role in the project and can complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Wildlands will use one of the following five contractors specializing in stream work:
• Baker Grading, based in Old Fort, NC
• Carolina Environmental Contracting, Inc., based in Mount Airy, NC
• KBS Earthworks, based in Julian, NC
• Land Mechanic Designs, Inc., based in Willow Spring, NC
• North State Environmental, Inc., based in Winston Salem, NC
2.0 Ability to Complete all Phases of the Proposal
Wildlands' success is owed to the skills and abilities of its diverse and
talented staff. Wildlands' staff expertise includes planning, ecology,
biology, economics, civil engineering, real estate, AutoCAD, Geographic Information System (GIS), land
management, environmental consulting, and habitat construction. Our collection of professionals allows
for a seamless approach to planning, permitting, design, construction, and management of restoration
projects. We fully understand the permitting process at the federal, state, and local level. Wildlands has
five NC Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs) on staff to address local, state, and FEMA floodplain
permitting requirements. We have extensive experience with categorical exclusions, 401/404
permitting, and sediment and erosion control plans.
3.0 Similar Projects
Wildlands has completed numerous projects involving stream restoration, wetland restoration, and
mitigation banking. Several of these projects are summarized below.
Scaly Bark Creek Mitigation Site, Stonly County, NC— Wildlands
performed ecological restoration work at a site near Albemarle, NC. The
full -delivery project delivered 6,415 SMUs on Scaly Bark Creek and six
unnamed tributaries in the Yadkin River basin for DMS. The project
included categorical exclusion documentation, existing conditions
assessment, landowner coordination, conservation easement
acquisition, restoration design, permitting, construction, and five years
of post -construction monitoring. Wildlands successfully completed
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CLOMR and LOMR packages for this project. This project was
successfully closed out in 2016.
Little Troublesome Creek Mitigation Site, Rockingham County, NC -
Wildlands performed ecological restoration work at a site in Reidsville,
NC. The full -delivery project provided 4,900 SMUs and 12.7 WMUs on
Little Troublesome Creek, Irvin Creek, and one of its unnamed
tributaries in the Cape Fear river basin for DMS. The project included
categorical exclusion documentation, existing conditions assessment,
landowner coordination, conservation easement acquisition, stream
and wetland restoration design, permitting, construction, and five years
of post -construction monitoring. Wildlands also performed detailed
hydraulic modeling of the proposed restoration design for CLOMR and
LOMR submittals to satisfy FEMA requirements. This project was
successfully closed out in 2017.
Lyle Creek Mitigation Site, Catawba County, NC- Wildlands is currently
performing ecological restoration work at a site northwest of Lake
Norman in Catawba County, NC. The project is expected to provide
5,571 SMUs and 7.0 WMUs on unnamed tributaries to Lyle Creek in the
Catawba river basin. The project includes categorical exclusion
documentation, existing conditions assessment, landowner
coordination, conservation easement acquisition, stream and wetland
restoration design, permitting, construction, and post -construction
monitoring. Construction was completed in 2012. This project is
currently in the close-out phase.
Owl's Den Mitigation Site, Lincoln County, NC- Wildlands is developing
a full -delivery project in Lincoln County on two unnamed tributaries to
Howards Creek. The project is expected to provide 2,400 SMUs in the
Catawba river basin and 8.0 WMUs via wetland re-establishment,
rehabilitation, and enhancement. The project includes categorical
exclusion documentation, existing conditions assessment, landowner
coordination, conservation easement acquisition, stream and wetland
restoration design, permitting, construction, and seven years of post -
construction monitoring. Detailed hydrologic modeling was completed
to study wetland -groundwater connections. This project is in the fourth
year of post -construction monitoring.
Henry Fork Mitigation Site, Catawba County, NC -This project, which
involves the reclamation of a former golf course, will deliver 4,500
SMUS and 4.0 WMUs through restoration and enhancement of streams
and rehabilitation, re-establishment, and enhancement of wetlands. In
addition, outside of the credited activities, Wildlands purchased the
expansive floodplain of the Henry Fork river, which was placed in
permanent conservation easement at no credit as a value-added benefit
of the project. The project is currently in the fourth year of post -
construction monitoring.
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Alexander Farm Mitigation Site, Alexander County, NC - This project will
provide 4,058 SMUs on two unnamed tributaries of Elk Shoals Creek in
the Catawba River Basin. The project will decrease nutrient and
sediment loads from the watershed by eliminating widespread bank
erosion, connecting the onsite streams to their floodplains, and
restoring native riparian buffers. The project will create significant
ecological improvement through exclusion of cattle from the stream
and through restoration of aquatic and terrestrial habitats on
headwater systems. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2019. The
project is currently in the design phase.
Big Harris Mitigation Site, Cleveland County, NC - This project will
provide approximately 25,836 SMUs in the Broad River basin. The
project includes stream enhancement and restoration design, water
quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) design, permitting,
construction, and five years of post -construction monitoring. Nine
storm water BMPs have been implemented to treat agricultural runoff.
This agricultural watershed is impacted by bank erosion and loss of
riparian buffer. Wildlands negotiated credit development with the IRT
to recognize a lighter touch approach directed at distinct functional
stressors within the system. Construction was completed in spring 2018
and the project is now in post -construction monitoring.
Norkett Branch Stream Mitigation Site, Union County, NC- Wildlands is
developing a full -delivery project in rural Union County on Norkett
Branch and four tributaries. The project is expected to provide 10,098
SMUs for DMS in the Yadkin river basin. The project includes existing
site assessment, conservation easement acquisition, permitting, stream
restoration design, construction, and seven years of post -construction
monitoring of geomorphic stability and vegetation. Detailed hydraulic
modeling was completed for CLOMR and LOMR approvals. Two
stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) were constructed to
treat headwater agricultural runoff and will provide SMU credits. This
project is currently in the sixth year of post -construction monitoring.
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4.0 Lead Consultant and Team Members
Wildlands is a licensed engineering firm in NC and will act as prime consultant for this contract. Staff
from our Charlotte, NC and Asheville, NC offices will complete this project. Wildlands has teamed with
Kee to offer the best possible team to DMS. As indicated above in Section 1.0, Wildlands will select a
specialty stream contractor from our provided list of qualified firms.
LEAD CONSULTANT
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. - Headquarters
Charlotte, NC Office Location
_ ` 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104
��`��/, Charlotte, NC 28203
WILDLANDS (P) 704.332.7754 (F) 704.332.3306
ENGINEERING
Firm Contact:
TEAM MEMBERS
Shawn Wilkerson, President; [e-mail]
North Carolina S -Corporation
Federal Identification Number: 56-0651376
Asheville, NC Office Location
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
167-B Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Kee Mapping and Surveying, PA
P.O. Box 2566
Asheville, NC 28802
(P) 828-575-9021
J-jLee
Firm Contact
Phillip Brad Kee, PLS
[e-mail]
Services to be Provided: Professional surveying services
5.0 Project Manager Experience
Mr. McLean has 14 years of experience in ecological restoration, stormwater management design,
planning and modeling, floodplain management, and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis. At Wildlands, he is
responsible for managing stream restoration and stormwater quality BMP projects, performing
hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support natural channel design, performing floodplain
management consulting and modeling, and preparation of construction documents. Mr. McLean has
experience with municipal, non-profit, state and federal restoration and stormwater projects. He has
extensive experience developing and overseeing compensatory mitigation projects from initial site
identification through construction and monitoring. Additional information on Mr. McLean's experience
is provided below in Section 7.0.
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6.0 Project Approach
The Wildlands Team takes a holistic, integrated approach to site restoration. The following text outlines
some key aspects of our multi -disciplinary project approach. Site-specific project plans are further
described in Part G of this proposal.
6.1 Site Selection
The Wildlands Team carefully selects project sites where ecological
restoration can be maximized. Our sites are reviewed by our
environmental scientists and engineers during the selection
process to ensure that ecological uplift can be achieved within
regulatory parameters related to floodplain management,
protected species, and existing wetland resources. We consult with
the existing landowners to explain the restoration process and the
conservation easement conditions. We review the site with our
contractor to identify potential construction challenges and
opportunities.
6.2 Property Owner Coordination
Property owner coordination begins during the site selection stage and continues throughout the
project. We meet with families to understand the existing and future land use plans for the site. We
work to fully explain the restoration process and review site plans at the conceptual design stage and
final design stage with the property owners to make sure that their concerns are addressed. Our project
manager is the point of contact throughout the project so that the property owners always know who
can answer any questions that may arise.
6.3 Contractor Coordination
Wildlands draws on our contractor's construction expertise early in the project planning phase. We
consult with our contractor so that the project can be designed and constructed in an efficient and cost-
effective manner. We work to identify on-site materials that are native to the existing ecosystem and
that should be incorporated into the restoration project to best mimic natural systems for the site
locale. For example, cobble material embedded in excavated material on mountain stream sites can be
sorted and used for riffle construction. We also know that coordination and flexibility during
construction is the key to a successful restoration site.
6.4 Site Assessment
Numerous methods of assessment are used to quantify and qualify
the site and upstream watershed's stability, nutrient loads, sediment
transport, hydrologic and hydraulic properties, plant and animal
habitat, ecology, soil conditions, and functional uplift potential. Our
assessment is carried out by surveyors trained in natural channel
assessment and by field scientists and engineers trained in stream
and wetland assessment and design who know what characteristics
to look for that will aid in design. Wildlands looks for predictors of
future stability problems, such as upstream development and
concentrated overland flow paths.
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6.5 Permitting
A project's schedule can be completely disrupted if the permitting for the project is not performed
correctly. The Wildlands Team understands the critical steps necessary for acquiring these permits in a
timely and efficient manner. Methods used to ensure a rapid permitting process include on-site
meetings with the various permitting agency representatives prior to design, as well as staying up-to-
date on the regulations associated with ecosystem restoration. These steps allow for the submittal of a
thorough and accurate permitting application for our projects.
6.6 Site Design
Once the existing conditions are documented and evaluated, the preferred alternative selected, and
base -mapping developed, a design discharge range is selected based on the project goals. Natural
channel design parameters will be developed based on reference reach data, hydraulic modeling, and
sediment transport assessment. Wildlands has five CFMs on staff who can evaluate design options to
optimize floodplain function and minimize off-site adverse flood elevation impacts. During the
preliminary design the plan view channel location is set, cross-sections for riffles and pools are designed,
and in -stream habitat and grade control structures are located. General grading limits, details, and
easement locations are included at this stage. Property owner input and contractor coordination help to
assure that the proposed design meets the multi -faceted design goals.
6.7 Construction
The Wildlands Team is familiar with the policies, procedures, and
practices necessary to construct natural channel design and wetland
restoration projects. Wildlands has provided construction
administration and observation services for over 59 miles of stream
work and 163 acres of wetland work.
6.8 Monitoring
Monitoring is an important component to any stream restoration or
enhancement work. The Wildlands Team has experience in both developing monitoring plans for
mitigation projects and in implementing those plans. Our monitoring plan experience includes as -built
surveys and determining whether the project has met its success criteria after the required time period.
7.0 Key Personnel Resumes (Prime and Subconsultant)
This section provides resumes for the Wildlands project manager and the managing staff for our survey
subcontractor on this project. An additional description of the Wildlands project manager's abilities is
provided in Section 5.0. Resumes for remaining personnel on the team are provided in Part F.
Jake McLean, PE, CFM — Wildlands Project Manager
Mr. McLean has 14 years of experience in ecological restoration, stormwater management design,
planning and modeling, floodplain management, and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Water Resources Engineer
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT: Project Manager; Design; Permitting
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: Professional Engineer; Certified Floodplain Manager
TOTAL YEARS EXPERIENCE: 14 years
EDUCATION: MS, Civil Engineering, Auburn University, 2002
BS, Civil Engineering, Auburn University, 2000
ADDITIONAL TRAINING: NCSU Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering:
Rivercourse 1-3, 2005-2006
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Brad Kee, PLS —Surveyor Subconsultant
With over 20 years of experience in land surveying, Mr. Kee has been a leader in providing high quality
site surveys for clients ranging from land developers to conservation agencies. Mr. Kee is experienced in
geomorphic assessment surveys, conservation easement surveys, boundary surveys for property net
verification, GPS control for NC State Plane survey work, easement platting, legal descriptions, and
easement monumentation. For projects large and small, Kee Mapping & Surveying uses the same care
and integrity to achieve accurate documentation.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Professional Land Surveyor NC L-4647
PROJECT EXPERIENCE (WILDLANDS PROJECTS)
Stream Restoration Construction Training, 2006
PROJECT ROLE
Stormwater BMP Academy, 2005
15,456 SMUs
Project Surveyor;
Easement Plats
Bioretention / Stormwater Wetlands, 2005
2,400 SMUs;
Project Surveyor;
Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance, 2012
8.0 WMUs
HEC -RAS Unsteady Flow Modeling, 2011
10,098 SMUs
Project Surveyor;
Easement Plats
Geomorphic Assessment Workshop, 2006
6,488 SMUs;
Agony Acres Mitigation Site
Natural Channel Design Workshop, 2006
Guilford County, NC
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS
PROJECT DETAILS
PROJECT ROLE
Shake Rag Mitigation Site
6,472 SMUs
Project Manager
Madison County, NC
Easement Plats
Henry Fork Mitigation Site
4,500 SMUs; 4.0 WMUs
Project Manager
Catawba County, NC
Big Harris Mitigation Site
25,836 SMUs; 9 BMPs
Design
Cleveland County, NC
Candy Creek Mitigation Site
15,456 SM Us
Design
Guilford County, NC
Western Stream Initiative
Multiple projects totaling 15,000 LF
Design
Multiple Counties in Western NC
Brad Kee, PLS —Surveyor Subconsultant
With over 20 years of experience in land surveying, Mr. Kee has been a leader in providing high quality
site surveys for clients ranging from land developers to conservation agencies. Mr. Kee is experienced in
geomorphic assessment surveys, conservation easement surveys, boundary surveys for property net
verification, GPS control for NC State Plane survey work, easement platting, legal descriptions, and
easement monumentation. For projects large and small, Kee Mapping & Surveying uses the same care
and integrity to achieve accurate documentation.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Professional Land Surveyor NC L-4647
PROJECT EXPERIENCE (WILDLANDS PROJECTS)
PROJECT DETAILS
PROJECT ROLE
Candy Creek Mitigation Site
Guilford County, NC
15,456 SMUs
Project Surveyor;
Easement Plats
Owl's Den Mitigation Site
2,400 SMUs;
Project Surveyor;
Lincoln County, NC
8.0 WMUs
Easement Plats
10,098 SMUs
Project Surveyor;
Easement Plats
Norkett Branch Mitigation Site
Union County, NC
6,488 SMUs;
Agony Acres Mitigation Site
Project Surveyor;
Guilford County, NC
130,680 BMUs
Easement Plats
7,017 SMUs;
Little Pine Creek III Stream & Wetland Restoration
Project Surveyor;
Project Alleghany County, NC
1.4 WMUs
Easement Plats
8.0 DBE/HUB Participation
Three of our potential contractors are woman -owned businesses: Carolina Environmental Contracting,
Inc., Land Mechanic Designs, Inc., and North State Environmental, Inc.
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PART F - Project Organization
1.0 Organizational Chart
The following illustrates the organization of personnel that will be assigned to this project.
Principal -in -Charge Project Manager
Shawn Wilkerson Jake McLean, PE, CFM
QA/QC
Emily Reinicker, PE, CFM
■Engineering services will be
WILDLANDS Charlotte, INC Office performed by employees of
i --d corporate entities
■ WILDLANasAsheville, INC Office
. KEE MAPPING & SURVEYING Asheville, INC Office
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. Resumes for the Wildlands project
manager, Mr. Jake McLean, and for the project manager for Kee were presented in Part E, Section 7.0.
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Shawn Wilkerson
Mr. Wilkerson has 20 years of professional experience in water resources, focusing on surface water
hydrology and restoration. He has managed and designed a diverse range of projects, including wetland/
Best Management Practice (BMP) construction and monitoring, stream restoration and enhancement,
and watershed planning for flood control and water quality improvements. Mr. Wilkerson plays a key
role in initial site evaluation for mitigation and conservation easement acquisition. In the roles of
principal -in -charge or project manager, Mr. Wilkerson has overseen and managed design and
construction for more than 34 miles of stream restoration projects. Several of his key projects have
involved mitigation banking and turn -key mitigation solutions. In his role at Wildlands, he also serves as
the leader of a 42 -person team of scientists and engineers that focuses on ecological restoration and
assessments. Mr. Wilkerson focuses 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.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
President
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT:
Principal -in -Charge
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
NC Real Estate Broker, 2000
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
20 years
EDUCATION:
MS, Civil Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
1998
BA, English Literature, Appalachian State University, 1993
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Rosgen Levels I through IV, 1998-2003
PSMJ Project Manager Boot Camp, 2004, 2014
Mecklenburg Habitat Assessment Protocol Training, 2000
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS
PROJECT DETAILS
PROJECT ROLE
Big Harris Mitigation Site
25,836 SMUs;
Project Manager
Cleveland County, NC
9 BMPs
Henry Fork Mitigation Site
4,500 SMUs;
principal -in -Charge
Catawba County, NC
4.0 WMUs
Candy Creek Mitigation Site
15,456 SMUs
Principal -in -Charge
Guilford County, NC
Bear Creek (Phillips Site) Stream Restoration
Chatham County, NC
4,075 LF
Principal -in -Charge
Norkett Branch Mitigation Site
10,098 SMUs
Principal -in -Charge
Union County, NC
Principal -in -Charge; Project
Scaly Bark Creek Mitigation Site
Stanly County, NC
6,415 SMUs
Manager; Conservation
Easement Acquisition
Little Troublesome Creek Mitigation
Site 4,900 SMUs;
Principal -in -Charge; Project
Rockingham County, NC
12.7 WMUs
Manager
Lyle Creek Mitigation Site
5,571 SMUs;
Principal -in -Charge;
Catawba County, NC
7.0 WMUs
Conservation Easement
Acquisition
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Emily Reinicker, PE, CFM
Ms. Rein icker currently serves as a senior water resources engineer for Wildlands' Charlotte, NC, office.
Her duties include technical review and project management for ecological restoration projects. She has
19 years of professional experience in water resources and civil engineering, including hydrologic and
hydraulic modeling, natural channel design, regulatory research, watershed analysis, and stormwater
management. She has been involved in the design of more than 23 miles of stream restoration and
enhancement work in NC.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Senior Water Resources Engineer
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT:
QA/QC Manager
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
Professional Engineer; Certified Floodplain Manger
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
19 years
EDUCATION:
BS, Biosystems Engineering with a Minor in Environmental
Engineering, Clemson University, 1999
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Hydraulic Modeling for Stream Restoration and Sediment
Transport, 2011
Applied Fluvial Geomorphology for Engineers, 2006
Project Manager Boot Camp, 2004, 2014
Stormwater BMP Academy, 2004
Advanced HEC -RAS Training, 2002
Floodplain Map Revision Workshop (FEMA), 2001
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Construction Practices
Workshop (US Army Corps of Engineers), 2000
Using Best Management Practices to Improve Water Quality
and Reduce Flood Damages in Urban Watersheds, 2000
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS
Big Harris Mitigation Site
Cleveland County, NC
Owl's Den Mitigation Site
Lincoln County, NC
Norkett Branch Mitigation Site
Union County, NC
Lyle Creek Mitigation Site
Catawba County, NC
Scaly Bark Restoration Site
Stanly County, NC
Reedy Creek Design -Build Stream Restoration
Project Charlotte, NC
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25,836 SMUs; Assistant Project
9 BMPs Manager
2,400 SMUs; Project Manager
8.0 WMUs
10,098 SMUs Project Manager
5,779 SMUS; Assistant Project
7.0 WMUs Manager
6,415 SMUs Lead Designer
25,974 SMUs Project Manager
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Andrea Eckardt
Ms. Eckardt has 20 years of experience in watershed management, environmental planning, permitting,
and geographic information systems (GIS). She currently serves as a senior environmental planner for
Wildlands. She specializes in environmental permitting, watershed management, project development
and implementation, citizen/agency facilitation, grant writing, conservation easement coordination, and
GIS mapping. Ms. Eckardt has experience with municipal and state improvement projects, school and
university improvement projects, non-profit improvement projects, and private development projects.
Ms. Eckardt has facilitated State Property Office coordination of easements for 484 acres of
conservation easements in NC.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Senior Environmental Planner
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT: Categorical Exclusions; Conservation Easement Acquisition Lead
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: none
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 20 years
EDUCATION: MS, Environmental Science, Applied Ecology, Indiana
University, 1996
BS, Biology, Wake Forest University, 1994
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS
Various Full -Delivery Projects
Multiple Counties in NC
Big Harris Mitigation Site
Cleveland County, NC
Consultant Regulatory Workshop, 2007
Financial Benefits of Conservation Easements: Conservation
Programs and Tax Incentives for NC Landowners, 2006
Project Manager Boot Camp, 2005, 2014
Natural Resource Leadership Institute, 2001
Box Creek Wilderness Area Stream Mitigation Bank
Rutherford County, NC
Little Troublesome Creek Mitigation Site
Rockingham County, NC
Crooked Creek #2 Restoration Project
Union County, NC
Burnetts Chapel Mitigation Site
Guilford County, NC
Lone Oak Mitigation Bank
Albemarle County, VA
PROJECT DETAILS
19 full -delivery
projects
25,836 SM Us;
9 BMPs
PROJECT ROLE
Categorical Exclusion;
Conservation
Easement Acquisition
Mitigation Plan Lead
158,400 LF (30 miles) Project Manager
4,900 SMUs;
Project Manager
(existing condition
12.7 WMUs
and design phase)
5,672 SMUs;
Project Manager
11.5 WMUs
(conceptual phase)
9.2 BMUs I Project Manager
38,000 LF Permitting; Banking
Instrument
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Mimi Caddell
Ms. Caddell has three 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. At
Wildlands, Ms. Caddell primarily works on vegetation and geomorphic assessments and data processing,
GIS mapping, and site maintenance.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT:
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION:
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS
Deep Meadow Mitigation Site
Union County, NC
Candy Creek Mitigation Site
Guilford County, NC
Henry Fork Mitigation Site
Catawba County, NC
Hopewell Mitigation Site
Randolph County, NC
Crooked Creek #2 Restoration Project
Union County, NC
Environmental Scientist
Categorical Exclusions; Existing Conditions Survey; Monitoring
none
3 years
BS, Environmental Science, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, 2014
River Course 101: Stream Morphology Assessment, 2017
Stormwater BMP Maintenance & Inspection, 2015
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2,746 SM Us; Existing Conditions
8.1 WMUs Assessment
15,456 SM Us Existing Conditions
Assessment; Monitoring
4,500 SM Us; Monitoring
4.0 WMUs
7,463 SM Us Monitoring
5,672 SM Us; Monitoring
11.5 WMUs
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Jordan Hessler
Mr. Hessler currently serves the Asheville office as an Environmental Scientist/Designer. He has four
years of experience in civil engineering, Auto CAD applications, Graphic information systems,
stormwater management, and soil and sediment control measures. additional skills include wetland land
delineation and permitting, construction quality assurance, landscape design, vegetation surveys,
threatened and endangered species surveys.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Environmental Scientist/Designer
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT: Existing Conditions Survey; Design; Monitoring
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: none
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 4 years
EDUCATION: BS, Biology (concentration in ecology & evolution), Western
Carolina University, 2015
AAS, Horticulture Technology, Haywood Community College,
2011
ADDITIONAL TRAINING: Wetland Delineation & Permitting Training
NC State: Rive Course 201 Natural Channel Design
NCDOT Level 1 Erosion & Sediment control/stormwater
certification
Southern Appalachian Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and
Tricoptera Identification Training
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS
Shake Rag Branch Mitigation Site
Madison County, NC
Banner Farm Mitigation Site
Henderson County, NC
Wyant Lands Mitigation Site
Lincoln County, NC
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6,472 SMUs
6,194 SMUs;
16.0 WMUs
6,800 SMUs;
12.0 WMUs
PROJECT ROLE
Existing Conditions
Assessment
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design
Assistance
Existing Conditions
Assessment; Design
Assistance
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Scott Gregory, GISP, PLS
Mr. Gregory has 17 years of experience in GIS, watershed and stormwater management planning, and
natural channel design. He currently serves as an environmental scientist for the Asheville, NC office. He
specializes in mapping, 3D analysis and modeling using GIS to provide spatial decision support solutions
for a wide variety of water resource, ecological restoration, and environmental planning projects. Mr.
Gregory's experience includes stream design, watershed and stream geomorphic assessments,
stormwater infrastructure inventories, surveying and GPS, and construction management.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Environmental Scientist
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT:
Existing Conditions Assessment; Contsruction
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
Certified GIS Professional, Professional Land Surveyor
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
17 years
EDUCATION:
MS, Earth Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC,
2004
BS, Biology with a Minor in Geography/Chemistry, Radford
University, VA, 1995
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Project Manager Boot Camp, PSMJ Resources, 2005
Intermittent & Perennial Stream ID for Riparian Buffer Rules,
NCDWQ, 2005.
HEC -HMS Training, Dodson, 2001.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS
PROJECT DETAILS PROJECT ROLE
Existing ConditionsAssessment;
Big Harris Mitigation Design -Build Project 25,836 SM Us;
Reference
Cleveland County, NC
9 BMPs
Reach Identification
Candy Creek Mitigation Full -Delivery Project Existing Conditions
Guilford County, NC
15,456 SM Us
Assessment
Existing Conditions
Western Stream Initiative
Multiple projects
Multiple Counties in Western NC
totaling 15,000 LF Assessment; Design;
Construction Oversight
Reedy Creek Design -Build Stream Restoration
Project Charlotte, NC
Box Creek Wilderness Area Stream Mitigation
Bank Rutherford County, NC
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25,974 SM Us
158,400 LF (30 miles)
GIS Analysis
Existing Conditions
Survey; Construction
Oversight
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Robert Bugg, ALC
Mr. Bugg is a seasoned real estate broker and land acquisition professional with a 15 -year history as a
Realtor® focusing primarily on land acquisition and entitlement for development and mitigation. In his
career he has purchased, sold, or brokered over $50M in real estate. He is one of only 36 brokers in the
state of North Carolina to hold the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation which
required over 90 hours of class time and over $10M in land sales.
Mr. Bugg has been responsible for identification, land owner negotiation, and closure of conservation
easements and land use agreements on over 840 acres representing 112,000 feet of stream mitigation,
50 acres of buffer mitigation, and 100 acres of wetlands mitigation. In addition to helping identify and
close easements for Wildlands, Mr. Bugg is also responsible for our mitigation credit sales to local
developers from our existing mitigation banks.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Director of Land Acquisition
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT: Conservation Easement Acquisitions
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: NC & SC Realtor° Broker, Accredited Land Consultant, Unlimited
NC General Contractor's License
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 15 years
EDUCATION: BA, Psychology, The University of the South, 1990
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS PROJECT DETAILS PROJECT ROLE
Agony Acres Mitigation Site 6,488 SM Us; Conservation Easement
Guilford County, NC 130,680 BMUs Acquisition; Realtor
Norkett Branch Mitigation Site 10,098 SMUs Conservation Easement
Union County, NC Acquisition; Realtor
Owl's Den Mitigation Site 2,400 SM Us; Conservation Easement
Lincoln County, NC 8.0 WMUs Acquisition; Realtor
Devil's Racetrack Mitigation Site 18,527 SMUs; Conservation Easement
Johnston County, NC 67.0 WMUs Acquisition; Realtor
Burnetts Chapel Mitigation Site (Phase 1) 407,649 BMUs Conservation Easement
Guilford County, NC Acquisition
Reedy Creek Design -Build Stream Restoration 25974 SMUs Conservation Easement
Project Charlotte, NC , Acquisition
Cannon Creek Mitigation Site Conservation Easement
Berkeley County, SC 16,000 SMUs Acquisition
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Jacob Wiseman, EI, CFM
Mr. Wiseman currently serves as an environmental designer in Wildlands' Asheville, NC office. He has
experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, bioengineering, and has an extensive background in
erosion control and stormwater management. As an environmental designer, Mr. Wiseman assists with
planning, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, design, construction observation and monitoring of
ecological restoration and stormwater projects.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT:
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION:
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS
Shake Rag Branch Mitigation Site
Madison County, NC
White Buffalo Mitigation Site
Surry County, NC
Plantation Branch Mitigation Site
Surry County, NC
Western Stream Initiative
Multiple Counties in Western NC
Britton Creek Stabilization Project
City of Hendersonville, NC
Environmental Designer
Design
Engineering Intern; Certified Floodplain Manager
8 years
MS, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, NCSU, 2011
BS, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Environmental
Engineering Concentration, NCSU, 2008
Level III Design of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
Certification, NCDOT
NCSU Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance
Certification
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Existing Conditions
6,472 SM Us Assessment; Design
Assistance
5,045 stream
Design Assistance
credits
5,045 stream
Design Assistance
credits
Multiple projects Existing Conditions
totaling 15,000 LF Assessment
1,500 LF Construction Oversight
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Ian Eckardt, Pws
Mr. Eckardt has 13 years of experience in stream geomorphic assessments, stream classification,
wetland delineation, protected species surveys, sediment sampling and analysis, water quality
monitoring, groundwater monitoring, surveying, and vegetation assessment. He currently serves as an
environmental scientist for Wildlands Engineering and is responsible for regulatory permitting, agency
correspondence, wetland delineations, geomorphic surveys and assessments, protected species surveys,
and post -construction monitoring.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Environmental Scientist
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT: Permitting
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: Professional Wetland Scientist
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 13 years
EDUCATION: MS, Earth Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
2007
BA, Geology, NC State University, 2001
ADDITIONAL TRAINING: NC SAM Certificate Training, 2017
Basic Processes in Hydric Soils, 2013
Advanced Problems in Hydric Soil Evaluation, 2013
Rosgen Level I, 2013
Surface Water Identification Training and Certification, 2013
NC WAM Certificate Training, 2010
Management of Invasive and Exotic Vegetation in Riparian
Areas, 2009
North Carolina Rare Plant Identification Workshops, 2007 &
2011
Delineation of Piedmont and Coastal Plain Jurisdictional
Wetlands, 2007
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS PROJECT DETAILS PROJECT ROLE
Deep Meadow Mitigation Site 2,746 SMUs;
Union County, NC
8.1 WMUs
Existing Conditions Assessment
Big Harris Mitigation Site
10,098 SMUs
25,836 SMUs;
Existing Conditions Assessment
Cleveland County, NC
2,400 SMUs;
9 BMPs
8.0 WMUs
Henry Fork Mitigation Site
6,415 SMUs
4,500 SMUs;
5,571 SMUs;
Existing Conditions Assessment; Permitting
Catawba County, NC
4.0 WMUs
Agony Acres Mitigation Site
Guilford County, NC
Norkett Branch Mitigation Site
Union County, NC
Owl's Den Mitigation Site
Lincoln County, NC
Scaly Bark Creek Mitigation Site
Stanly County, NC
Lyle Creek Mitigation Site
Catawba County, NC
6,488 SM Us;
Existing Conditions Assessment; Categorical
130,680 BMUs
Exclusion; Permitting; Monitoring
10,098 SMUs
Existing Conditions Assessment; Categorical
Exclusion; Permitting; Monitoring
2,400 SMUs;
Existing Conditions Assessment; Categorical
8.0 WMUs
Exclusion; Permitting; Monitoring
6,415 SMUs
Monitoring
5,571 SMUs;
Monitoring
7.0 WMUs
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Ben McGuire
Mr. McGuire has five years of experience in stream construction, erosion and sediment control, and
BMP projects. 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. He also has real estate experience in North and South
Carolina.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Land Management
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS PROJECT: Construction Administration
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: none
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5 years
EDUCATION: BS, Environmental Studies, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington, 2011
ADDITIONAL TRAINING: Rosgen Level I—Applied Fluvial Geomorphology, 2015
NCDOT Erosion and Sedimentation Control/Stormwater
Certification
BMP Inspection and Maintenance Certification
PROJECT EXPERIENCE AT WILDLANDS
Reedy Creek Design -Build Stream Restoration
Project Charlotte, NC
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Part G -Technical Approach
The Oak Hill Dairy Mitigation Site (Site) is
located in Gaston County approximately
2 miles northeast of Cherryville and 7
miles southwest of Lincolnton (Figure 1).
Oak Hill Creek and the unnamed
tributaries will be restored, enhanced,
and preserved as part of this project, and
wetlands will be re-established within
their floodplains. Oak Hill Creek drains to
Indian Creek, which then flows to the
South Fork Catawba River. The Site is
located within the Lower Indian Creek
targeted local watershed Hydrologic Unit
Code (HUC) 03050102050010 and is
being submitted for mitigation credit in
the Catawba 03 Expanded Service Area.
Indian Creek is defined in the 2016 North
Carolina Integrated Report as Class C waters. Class C waters are protected for secondary recreation,
fishing and fish consumption, wildlife, aquatic life, and agriculture. Secondary recreation includes
wading, boating, and other uses involving human body contact with water where such activities take
place in an infrequent, unorganized, or incidental manner. Indian Creek is 303(d) listed as impaired 1.25
miles downstream of the confluence with Oak Hill Creek. Indian Creek is Category 5 listed for exceeding
the narrative criteria to protect aquatic life in fresh water, which means the water is not suitable for
aquatic life propagation and maintenance of biological integrity.
The 2007 (amended 2013) Catawba River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP) lists specific goals of:
restoring impaired waters by removing conditions causing sediment impairments and improving
management to reduce direct cattle impacts to streams. Indian Creek is discussed specifically in the
RBRP with the priority to improve agricultural non -point source pollution on this rural creek.
The 2008-2010 Indian Creek and Howards Creek Local Watershed Plan (LWP) documents identified
major functional stressors in the watershed as: channelization and stream dredging; incised channels
and unstable stream banks; degraded and deforested riparian buffers; degraded wetlands; livestock
access to riparian buffers and streams; and fecal coliform and nutrient inputs. The Site is located in
subwatershed 1-14, as defined in the Indian Creek and Howards Creek LWP. Subwatershed 1-14 is
specifically prioritized in the document as being a good candidate for agricultural BMPs. The Site was
identified in the LWP Project Atlas as R-104 (Oak Hill Creek and UT1). R-104 was ranked in the highest
priority category (Tier 1) for a potential stream restoration project in the Indian Creek watershed with
the recommendation of bank stabilization, channel realignment and reconnection with the floodplain,
and riparian buffer restoration.
The Catawba River Basin is also discussed in the 2015 North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission's
(NCWRC) Wildlife Action Plan (WAP). This report notes that sedimentation, loss of riparian woody
vegetation, water withdrawals, channelization and/or relocation, point source pollution, and nutrient
loading are the primary causes of stream habitat degradation in the basin.
Restoration of the Site streams will directly and indirectly address stressors identified in the RBRP, LWP
and the NCWRC WAP by excluding livestock, creating stable stream banks, restoring a forest in
agriculturally maintained buffer areas, and implementing agricultural BMPs. These actions will reduce
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fecal, nutrient, and sediment inputs to project streams, and ultimately to Indian Creek, South Fork
Catawba River, and the Catawba River, as well as reconnect instream and terrestrial habitats on the Site.
Restoration of the Site is directly in line with recommended management strategies outlined in the LWP
and RBRP. Approximately 18.0 acres of land will be placed under permanent conservation easement to
protect the Site in perpetuity.
Sources:
NC Division of Mitigation Services. 2007 (Amended March 2013). Catawba River Basin Restoration Priorities.
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Mitigation%20Services/Watershed Planning/Catawba River Basin/RBRP 2007%20Lower%20CAT 0
32013%20Final.pdf
NC Division of Mitigation Services. Indian Creek and Howards Creek Local Watershed Plan (and links within).
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Mitigation%20Services/Watershed Planning/Catawba River Basin/Indian Howards Creek/Indian-
HowardsLW P%20FactSheet.pdf
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. 2015. North Carolina Wildlife Action Plan. Raleigh, NC.
http://ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Conserving/documents/2015WildlifeActionPlan/NC-WAP-2015-All-Documents.pdf
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 enhancements to water quality and ecological processes are outlined in Table G.1.
Table G.1 Ecological and Water Quality Goals of the Mitigation Project
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CLI -Wide LWP Stressors/Sources
Goal
Objective
Addressed
Exclude livestock
Install livestock fencing as needed to exclude livestock
Livestock access to riparian buffers
from stream
from stream channels, wetlands, and riparian areas, or
and streams.
channels.
remove livestock from adjacent fields.
Fecal coliform and nutrient inputs.
Convert active cattle pasture and crop fields to forested
Restore and
riparian buffers along all Site streams, which will slow
Degraded/deforested riparian
enhance native
and treat sediment laden runoff from adjacent pastures
buffers.
floodplain
and crop fields before entering streams. Protect and
Accelerated soil erosion and
vegetation.
enhance existing forested riparian buffers. Treat invasive
sedimentation from uplands.
species.
Reconstruct stream channels slated for restoration with
Improve the
stable dimensions and appropriate depth relative to the
Incised channels; unstable stream
stability of stream
existing floodplain and potential wetland re-
banks.
channels.
establishment areas. Add bank revetments and instream
Degraded wetlands.
structures to protect restored/ enhanced streams.
Treat concentrated
Install storm water BMPs in areas of concentrated
Fecal coliform and nutrient inputs.
agricultural runoff.
agricultural runoff to treat runoff before it enters the
Accelerated soil erosion and
stream channel.
sedimentation from uplands.
Install habitat features such as constructed steps, cover
Improve instream
logs, and brush toes on restored reaches. Add woody
Incised channels; unstable stream
habitat.
materials to channel beds. Construct pools of varying
banks.
depth.
riparian
PermanentlyDegraded/deforested
Establish a conservation easement on the Site. Exclude
buffers.
protect the project
livestock from Site streams and remove crop fields from
Livestock access to riparian buffers
site from harmful
the riparian buffer.
and streams.
uses.
Fecal coliform and nutrient inputs.
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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.
2.1 Existing Site Conditions
The Site is on an active dairy farm comprised of cattle pastures
and row crops and contains 4 unnamed tributaries (UT's) that
have been given names for this proposal (Oak Hill Creek, UT1,
UT1A, UT1B). Oak Hill Creek originates off site and generally
flows north through the Site. UTI enters the Site through a
culvert under Roy Eaker Road and flows east to join Oak Hill
Creek. UT1A originates off site and flows southeast to join UTI.
UT113 is a small intermittent channel that enters the Site through
a culvert under Roy Eaker Road and flows east to join UTI.
The cattle pastures on the Site are dominated by pasture grasses
such as fescue and millet species with scattered trees along the
top of bank. Row crop fields have previously been planted with
corn. Mature canopy species within these areas are primarily black walnut (Juglans nigra), tulip poplar
(Liriodendron tulipifera), river birch (Betula nigra), willow oak (Quercus phellos), sweet gum
(Liquidambar styraciflua), and sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). Shrub species are primarily Chinese
privet (Ligustrum sinense), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), and thickets of blackberry (Rubus spp.) In
addition to pasture grasses, the ground cover in these areas include some river cane (Arundinaria
gigantea), horsenettle (Solanum carolinense), beefsteak (Perilla frutescens), English ivy (Hedera helix),
and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
A review of historic aerials from 1950 to 2016 shows that onsite streams have existed in their same
approximate location over 60 years, and that the agricultural management of the land has remained
consistent as well. Aerials show that the dairy waste lagoon that exists today on the project parcel (just
south of the larger pond) was constructed between 2006 and 2009. The larger pond (that drains to Oak
Hill Creek offsite) was constructed between 1964 and 1973. Most of the larger structures on the project
parcels were constructed between 1973 and 1976. In the last fifteen years, two large feed barns were
built to the south and west of the waste lagoon on the property. Historic aerial photos are provided for
review in the appendix.
Details about the existing streams and associated reaches are provided in Section 2.2 below. Figure 2
maps stream stressors, including erosion and incision.
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2.2 Existing Conditions — Streams
Oak Hill Creek
Oak Hill Creek enters the Site from a residential parcel to the
south. While the Site is in rural land use, Oak Hill Creek drains
a large portion of the town of Cherryville and may be
considered an urban channel with an estimated 11.6%
impervious cover in its 1.7 square mile watershed (Figure 4).
Oak Hill Creek is divided into two reaches based on observed
geomorphological differences.
Oak Hill Creek Reach 1 begins at the upstream property
boundary where it flows through a wooded buffer. Privet is
prevalent on the left bank. The stream is relatively stable here
and has good bench development with bank erosion confined to outside meander bends. Instream
habitats include riffles and pools, undercut banks with root mats, woody debris, and leaf packs. Oak Hil
Creek Reach 1 generally follows the wooded right valley toe with a broad fallow field floodplain off to
the left. An existing sanitary sewer crosses the stream at the break between Oak Hill Creek Reach 1 and
Reach 2. Kudzu (Pueraria montana) dominates the sanitary sewer easement near the stream.
Oak Hill Creek Reach 2, beginning downstream of the sanitary
sewer easement, exhibits extreme meander geometry,
extensive bank erosion, and embedded instream habitat. The
bankfull elevation of Oak Hill Creek Reach 2 is lower than the
historic floodplain, but the stream is not incised here due to
well-developed benches. Downstream of the UT1 confluence,
the stream narrows and becomes incised. Some mature
vegetation is present along the tops of banks with crop fields
in the left floodplain and fallow fields in the right. Privet is
prevalent throughout the stream corridor. Large woody
debris is sparse along Reach 2, and riffles and pools are
present but are poorer quality than observed on Reach 1 due
to embeddedness with fines. Some undercut banks and leaf packs provide instream habitat.
Approximately mid -reach, Oak Hill Creek Reach 2 flows along the Eaker/Lineberger property boundary.
The Lineberger's driveway parallels the creek, and concrete slabs have been used to armor the banks to
protect the driveway. The instream habitat and overall channel stability continues to degrade
downstream, with more sediment in the bed of the channel, more frequent areas of bank erosion and
incision, and the presence of mid -channel bars. Privet continues to be a dominant bank species
The dairy's large waste lagoon is present in the left valley of Oak Hill Creek Reach 2. The drainage from
the lagoon is currently routed through a ditch in Reach 2's left floodplain (Figure 2). This ditch intercepts
not only the lagoon drainage but also drainage from the local watershed, shortcutting the floodplain.
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Table G.2a Summary of Potential for Functional Uplift — Oak Hill Creek
Functional
Potential for Functional Uplift
Category
The riparian buffer is non-functioning for one or both sides of Oak Hill Creek, and the proposed
conservation easement will allow for buffers greater than the 50 -feet required for Piedmont streams.
The stream has a high fine sediment load from bank erosion and is incised, preventing deposition of
Water
fines on a bench or floodplain, and resulting in embedded stream substrate. Priority 1 restoration will
Quality
correct the onsite erosion and incision and provide an area for fine sediments delivered from upstream
to deposit. The dairy waste lagoon and the presence of crop fields up to the left top of bank are large
sources of fecal coliform and nutrient loading to the stream, but creation of a BMP and wetland and
buffer re-establishment will reduce these loads.
Oak Hill Creek is an urban stream and is incised within the Site. Restoration of a floodplain will attenuate
peak flows from the urban watershed and support stream and wetland functions both on and offsite.
Hydrology
Additionally, the ditch network in Oak Hill Creek's floodplain shortcuts the floodplain functions. Removal
of the ditch network and restoration of natural hydrology through the floodplain will support
downstream waters by reducing local time of concentrations and attenuating peak flows.
Oak Hill Creek's riparian buffer is fragmented, and restoration of the riparian zone will create an
Habitat
uninterrupted forested corridor from the upstream wooded parcel to the wooded riparian zone
downstream of Robert Road. Restoration will also provide additional bedform habitat and introduce
large woody debris to a stream with limited available habitats due to embeddedness.
UT1
UT1 enters the Site from a culvert under Roy Eaker Road. The stream drops a few inches over the culvert
and is incised and eroded immediately around the culvert. Benches are forming within the incised
channel, and varied habitats are present although they are embedded with fines from bank erosion.
Very little woody debris is present in the reach. Although cattle are currently fenced from the stream,
the fencing is near the top of bank and cattle are actively grazing and impacting the left riparian zone.
Large sand and mud deposits are present at the UT1/UT1A confluence due to the large volume of fine
sediment supply coming from the UT1A upland and stream erosion. Cattails are present along UT1 as it
nears UT113. Near the UT113 confluence, there is concentrated runoff from the cattle feed lot entering
UT1.
Downstream of the UT1B confluence, UTI follows the right valley wall and narrows considerably with
benches on both sides of the stream. The left floodplain is planted with black walnuts. The stream is no
longer incised due to the benching, but still is eroded. The riffles through this section of UT1 are
embedded with fines, and the understory is dominated by English ivy and privet. UTI crosses the valley
to follow the left valley toe, but a ditch continues to follow the right valley toe. This ditch is large enough
that it may be a remnant from past channel manipulation
efforts, or it may be an old stream channel. As UTI crosses the
valley, the stream again becomes incised and continues in this
condition with alternating areas of erosion as the stream
approaches Oak Hill Creek. Habitat along UT1 is moderate and
consists of riffles with some overhanging roots and pools.
Riffles are often embedded and no large woody debris was
noted. Riparian vegetation consists of a single line of mature
vegetation at the top of bank, with maintained crop fields to
the left and fallow fields to the right. The landowner
occasionally flash grazes the fallow fields, but livestock do not
have regular access.
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UT1A
UT1A enters the Site over a six-inch headcut at the edge of a
patch of bamboo. A small house in the right floodplain
contributes a small amount of impervious rooftop drainage
directly to the riparian area. UT1A flows within the primary feed
lot for the dairy and is heavily grazed and impacted by the
concentrated cattle activity. Excepting a few mature trees, UT1A
is completely devoid of riparian vegetation. The stream bed is
trampled, with fine sediments embedding larger cobbles near
the upstream end of the reach. A few micropools are present,
but these give way to silted in runs as the stream incises and
widens to approach UTI.
UT1B
UT113 enters the Site as an intermittent stream, dropping
approximately two feet from the culvert under Roy Eaker Road.
Within the Site, UT113 has low banks and is connected to the
floodplain. The stream flows along the right valley wall,
paralleling UT1, and becomes perennial approximately 100 LF
upstream of the stream's confluence with UTI. Leaf packs
dominate instream habitat, with some small gravels and sand
for substrate. A patch of kudzu is present in the floodplain along
Roy Eaker Road. The right valley wall has a single row of mature
woody species, and the left floodplain is predominantly grasses
and early successional woody species as well as privet. UT113
drops over several small headcuts as it enters UT1.
Table G.2b Summary of Potential for Functional Uplift — UT1, UT1A, and UT113
Functional
Potential for Functional Uplift
Category
The riparian buffer is non-functioning for one or both sides of UT1 and for all of UT1A, and the proposed
conservation easement will allow for buffers greater than the 50 -feet required for Piedmont streams along portions
of UT1. UT1 and UT1A have high fine sediment load from bank erosion and cattle activity and incision prevents
Water
deposition of fines on a bench or floodplain, resulting in embedded stream substrate. Priority 1 restoration will
Quality
correct the onsite erosion and incision and provide an area for fine sediments delivered from upstream to deposit.
The cattle feed lot adjacent to UT1A and UT1 and the presence of crop fields up to the left top of bank of
downstream UT1 are large sources of fecal coliform and nutrient loading on the stream, but creation of a BMP and
wetland and buffer re-establishment will reduce these loads.
UT1 and UT1A are both incised within the Site. Restoration of a floodplain will attenuate peak flows from the
Hydrology
watershed and support stream and wetland functions both on and offsite. Additionally, the ditch network in UT1's
floodplain will be removed during restoration to restore the natural floodplain and wetland hydrology, further
reducing local time of concentrations and attenuating peak flows.
UT1, UT1A, and UT113's riparian buffer is fragmented, and restoration of the riparian zone will create an
uninterrupted forested corridor from the upstream wooded parcels to the wooded riparian zone of Oak Hill Creek.
Habitat
Restoration will improve aquatic organism passage by correcting the perched culvert elevation at the upstream end
of UT1. Restoration will also provide additional bedform habitat and introduce large woody debris to UT1 and
UT1A, which have limited available habitats due to embeddedness.
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2.3 Existing Conditions — Potential Wetland Restoration Areas
The Site includes up to 7.6 -acres of proposed wetland
restoration. The areas proposed for wetland restoration
through re-establishment are located within the floodplain
of Oak Hill Creek and UTI and extend out to the toe of the
adjacent valley hillslopes. Based on aerial photography (see
appendix) the site has been farmed as far back as 1950 and
has a history of ditching, field grading, and stream
channelization which has increased drainage effects and
impaired wetland hydrology and function. Proposed
wetland 1 shown in Figure 6 is bordered to the west by an
existing toe of slope ditch which routes hydrology around
the existing agricultural field. To the east, the area is
bordered by Oak Hill Creek, which is currently incised and
disconnected from the floodplain wetland area and acting
as a hydrologic drain. In addition to being bordered by
drainage features, a shallow agricultural ditch runs down
the middle of the proposed wetland area, further limiting
current potential for wetland hydrology to develop.
Similarly, proposed wetland 2 is bordered by an incised
stream (UT1) serving as a hydrologic drain and a current
agricultural ditch; both of which are negatively influencing
groundwater elevations. The area is disconnected from
available hillslope hydrology and appears to have been
filled and/or heavily manipulated in the past to increase
potential for agricultural production. Hydrology within
proposed wetland 3 is currently being negatively affected by
a small linear wetland feature to the west and Oak Hill Creek to the east. Vegetation within all three
areas proposed for wetland restoration is currently being maintained. Proposed wetland 1 is in active
agriculture (currently in cover crop).
Project soils within the proposed wetland areas are mapped as Chewacla, Worsham, or Pacolet soil
series (Figure 5). Most soils within the proposed wetland areas are mapped as Chewacla Loam; which is
currently listed on the North Carolina hydric soils list meeting criteria 2 and 3. To ensure adequate soil
conditions, a licensed soil scientist (LSS) visited the Site on December 27, 2018, to perform a preliminary
soil evaluation. Hand auger borings were advanced throughout the property to estimate the location
and extent of hydric soils within the proposed project area. According to the report included in the
appendix, soils observed on site within proposed wetland 1 and 3 were more like the Wehadkee soil
series based on a dominant chroma of 2 or less in the upper 20 inches of the soil surface. Most of the
soils in proposed wetland 2 are like the mapped Chewacla series due to their dominant chroma of more
than 2 in the upper 20 inches of the soil. Borings across the Site were mapped according to their hydric
classification (hydric/non-hydric) as well as their corresponding hydric indicator (F3/F19). Corresponding
soil depths to appropriate hydric indicators are also included within the LSS report included in the
appendix. Hydric classification and depth to the appropriate hydric soil indicator was based on the NRCS
Field Indicator of Hydric Soils in the United States (Version 8.2, 2018). Indicator F3: depleted matrix and
Indicator F19: Piedmont floodplain soils were the primary hydric soil indicators used throughout the
Site.
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2.4 Existing Conditions - Watershed
The Site is located in Gaston County within the Lower Indian Creek targeted local watershed HUC
03050102050010 and DWR Subbasin 03-08-35. All onsite streams drain to Indian Creek which is
classified as a Class C waters, which are protected for secondary recreation, fishing and fish
consumption, wildlife, aquatic life, and agriculture. Secondary recreation includes wading, boating, and
other uses involving human body contact with water where such activities take place in an infrequent,
unorganized, or incidental manner.
The Site topography, as indicated on the Lincolnton West USGS 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle,
shows a very gently sloped valley of Oak Hill Creek running north through the center of the Site (Figure
3) with gently sloped valley of UT1 sloping east to join Oak Hill Creek in the center of the Site. Drainage
areas for the project reaches were delineated using USGS North Carolina StreamStats Verison 4 (Figure
4). Land uses draining to the project reaches are a mix of forested, pasture/hay fields, herbaceous, and
some medium to high density development. The land use was calculated using the National Land Cover
Database (NLCD) for 2011. The impervious area within the project catchment at the downstream end
was calculated to be 124 acres, or approximately 11.6% of the project catchment using USGS North
Carolina StreamStats Version 4. The watershed areas and current land uses are summarized in Table
G.3, below.
Table G.3 Drainage Areas and Associated Land Use
Notes: Land Use Source — National Land Cover Database 2011 (NLCD 2011), Multi -Resolution Land Characteristics (MRLC)
consortium, https://www.mric.gov/nlcd2o11.php and visual assessment of the 2015 aerial.
2.5 Soils
The proposed project is mapped by the Web Soil Survey for Gaston County. Project area soils are
described below in Table G.4. Figure 5 provides a soil map of the Site.
Table G.4 Project Soil Types and Descriptions
Soil Name
NC DWR
ApB- Appling Sandy Loam,1 to
This series consists of well drained soils on smooth ridges. The upper 10
6%
inches is a brown sandy loam surface layer. The shrink -well potential is low
Reach
Stream
Intermittent/
Watershed
Watershed
The permeability is moderate, and the shrink -swell potential is low. The upper
Slopes, Frequently Flooded
10 inches is loam and the below is sandy clay loam until bedrock with a depth
of more than 5 feet.
Land Use
Name
Identification
Perennial Status
Area (acres)
Area (sq. mi.)
Form Scores
36% developed, 42% forested,
Oak Hill
42
Perennial
1070
1.67
22% agricultural and
Creek
herbaceous
14% developed, 54% forested,
UT1
40.5
Perennial
316
0.49
32% agricultural and
herbaceous
84% agricultural, 16%
UT1A
33
Perennial
12
0.019
developed
UT11B
21.5/30.5
Intermittent/Perennial
4
0.01
35% developed, 65% forested
Notes: Land Use Source — National Land Cover Database 2011 (NLCD 2011), Multi -Resolution Land Characteristics (MRLC)
consortium, https://www.mric.gov/nlcd2o11.php and visual assessment of the 2015 aerial.
2.5 Soils
The proposed project is mapped by the Web Soil Survey for Gaston County. Project area soils are
described below in Table G.4. Figure 5 provides a soil map of the Site.
Table G.4 Project Soil Types and Descriptions
Soil Name
Description
ApB- Appling Sandy Loam,1 to
This series consists of well drained soils on smooth ridges. The upper 10
6%
inches is a brown sandy loam surface layer. The shrink -well potential is low
slopes
and permeability is moderate.
This series consists of somewhat poorly drained soils located on floodplains.
ChA- Chewacla Loam, 0 to 2%
The permeability is moderate, and the shrink -swell potential is low. The upper
Slopes, Frequently Flooded
10 inches is loam and the below is sandy clay loam until bedrock with a depth
of more than 5 feet.
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Soil Name
Description
This series consists of moderately well drained soils and is found on smooth
HeB- Helena Sandy Loam, 1 to
ridges, toe slopes and drainageways. The permeability is slow, and the shrink -
6% Slopes
swell potential is high. There is a moderate hazard of erosion in bare areas.
The upper 8 to 12 inches is sandy loam with a subsoil of clay and clay loam.
Ld 2
Ld62- Lloyd Sandy Clay Loam, 2
Slopes, Moderately
This series consists of well drained soils and is found on interfluves. The upper
Eroded
7 inches is clay loam with subsoil of clay.
Pa D2- Pacolet Sandy Clay
This series consists of well drained soils found on side slopes and narrow
Loam, 8 to 15% Slopes,
ridges. The permeability is moderate, and the shrink -swell potential is low.
Moderately Eroded
The upper 7 inches is sandy clay loam with subsoil of clay.
This series consists of well drained soils on side slopes and narrow ridges. This
Pa E- Pacolet Sandy Loam, 15 to
soil has a moderate permeability and low shrink -swell potential. The upper 6
25% slopes
inches is sandy loam with a subsoil of clay. There is a very severe hazard of
erosion where vegetation is removed.
This series consists of well drained soils on side slopes and narrow ridges. The
WeD- Wedowee Sandy Loam, 6
permeability and shrink -swell potential are moderate. There is high hazard of
to 15% slopes
erosion in bare areas. The upper 7 inches is sandy loam with a subsoil of clay
loam.
WoA- Worsham Loam, 0 to 2%
This series consists of poorly drained soils found on uplands around
slopes
intermittent drainageways. The permeability is very slow, and the shrink -swell
potential is moderate. The upper 6 inches is loam with a subsoil of clay loam.
Source: Soil Survey of Gaston County, North Carolina, USDA-NRCS,
https://www.nres.usda.gov/Internet/FSE MANUSCRIPTS/north carolina/NC071/0/Gaston.pdf
2.6 Geology
The Site is in the Cat Square terrane of the Piedmont physiographic province. The Piedmont Province is
characterized by rolling, well rounded hills and long low ridges, with elevations ranging from 300 to 1500
feet above sea level. The Cat Square terrane is composed of deformed metamorphic rocks that have
been intruded by younger granitic rocks. The underlying geology of the Site is mapped as Cherryville
Granite (Mc) from the Mississippian Period (330 to 360 million years in age). The formation is described
as massive to weakly foliated; containing pegmatites that are lithium bearing on the eastern side of the
formation.
Source: Geologic Map of North Carolina 1:500,000 scale.
Compiled by Philip M. Brown at el. Raleigh, NC, North Carolina Geological Survey
h ttps://n cdenr. maps. arcgis. com/appsIManSeries/index. h tml ?appid=o8281 cbd24b84239b29cd2ca798d4a10
2.7 Cultural Resources and Significant Natural Heritage Areas
Five surveyed sites listed on the North Carolina State Historic Preservation office are located within a
mile of the Site, including the Pinkney Rudisill House (HPO Site ID: GS0224), Barnhill -Hayes Log House
(HPO Site ID: GS0223), Roberts Log House (HPO Site ID: GS0225), Bridge No. 108 (HPO Site ID: GS1620),
and the Cherryville Lookout Tower (Gone). The archaeological site files at the North Carolina Office of
State Archaeology (OSA) have not yet been reviewed. All appropriate cultural resource agencies will be
contacted for their review and comment prior to any land disturbing activity. The INC Natural Heritage
Program (NHP) Managed Areas reference one conservation easement with the Catawba Lands
Conservancy, one US Fish and Wildlife Service easement, and two separate NC Department of
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Transportation mitigation sites within five miles of the Site (Figure 1). The NHP database also identifies a
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement within 1 mile of the Site.
2.8 Threatened and Endangered Species
Wildlands searched the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and NHP databases for federally listed
threatened and endangered plant and animal species in Gaston County, NC. Currently, there are five
species federally listed for this specific county which include the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), the
bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), the dwarf -
flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora), and the Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schwinitzii) (Table
G.5). A pedestrian survey conducted on December 17, 2018, indicated that the Site provides potential
habitat for the dwarf -flowered heartleaf and potential summer roosting for northern long-eared bat but
no individuals were located at the time. Wildlands will conduct a review of the Site for protected species
upon award of contract and will coordinate with USFWS and NCWRC as necessary based on that review.
Table G.5 Federally Protected Species in Gaston County, NC
Species
Federal Status
Habitat
Vertebrate
Bald and Golden
Inhabit open and semi -open country, especially in hilly or
Golden eagle
Eagle Protection
mountainous regions where sufficient mammalian prey are near
(Aquila chrysaetos)
nesting sites. Nest mostly on rock ledges and cliffs, but sometimes in
large trees. Generally absent from intensely farmed areas.
Bog turtle
Threatened
Inhabit open -canopy, herbaceous sedge meadows and fens, wet cow
(Glyptemys
(Similarity of
pastures, and shrub swamps bordered by wooded areas. Depend on
muhlenbergii)
Appearance)
wetland microhabitats for foraging, nesting, basking, hibernation, and
shelter.
Northern long-eared bat
Roost in 3" dbh dead and alive trees with exfoliating bark, crevices or
(Myotis septentrionalis)
Threatened
hollows during summer months. Caves or mines during winter
months.
Invertebrate: Vascular Plan
Dwarf -flowered
Found in acidic soils along bluffs and adjacent slopes, in boggy areas
heartleaf
Threatened
next to streams and creek heads, and along the slopes of nearby
(Hexastylis naniflora)
hillsides and ravines.
Schweinitz's sunflower
Occurs in areas with poor soils, such as thin clays that vary from wet
(Helianthus schweinitzii)
Endangered
to dry and found in areas of full to partial sun such as natural forest
opening or grasslands and along roadsides.
Species and habitat information from the following websites:
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/gaston.html
https://www.ncnhp.org/data/species-community-search
2.9 Floodplain Compliance
The Site is represented on the Gaston County Flood Maps 3710269100K and 3710269000J. Oak Hill
Creek is mapped in a Zone AE Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and the downstream 400 LF of UT1 is
included in Oak Hill Creek's mapped floodplain. UT1A and UT1B do not have designated SFHAs. Effective
hydraulic modeling for Oak Hill Creek and UT1 will be obtained from the NC Floodplain Mapping
Program. A no -rise condition will be pursued if compatible with Priority 1 restoration and enhancement
grading. If a no -rise condition is not attainable, then a CLOMR will be prepared. Wildlands' engineers
have successfully navigated the CLOMR process for several similar full -delivery project sites. A LOMR will
be completed if required after construction using as -built survey data.
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2.10 Site Constraints and Access
Two internal culvert crossings are proposed to maintain landowner access and use of adjoining tracts.
Each crossing is proposed to be fenced and gated if needed for livestock exclusion. The crossings are
summarized and numbered below in Table G.6 and depicted on Figure 6.
Table G.6 Easement Crossings
No.
Width (ft)
Location
Internal or External
Crossing Type
1
50
Oak Hill Creek Reach 1
Internal
Culvert crossing
2
50
UT1
Internal
Culvert crossing
There are two structures in the right floodplain of UT1A — a small house near the upstream project
boundary and an old barn approximately halfway down the reach. The landowner has agreed to
demolish the old barn as part of the project. The house is currently occupied but is expected to be
vacant within the next two years. Upon vacancy, the landowner indicated a willingness to demolish this
structure as well.
Utilities within the project area include an existing sanitary sewer that crosses Oak Hill Creek Reach 1
and overhead utilities along Roy Eaker Road and Robert Road. Internal easement crossing 1 has been
aligned to encompass the sanitary sewer easement. The overhead utility line along Roy Eaker Road may
have once served the old barn in the right floodplain of UT1A; however, no lines currently feed from this
pole to structures. Wildlands believes the pole and the associated line are no longer functional, and we
plan to remove them from the easement during construction. If they are found functional and required,
an internal easement break will be provided around the line or the pole will be relocated. The
conservation easement boundary will be set after existing conditions survey to exclude the overhead
utility on Robert Road. No other known utilities are present within the conservation easement area.
The easement boundaries around all streams proposed for mitigation credit provide the required 50 -
foot minimum riparian buffer for Piedmont streams and exceeds 50 -feet along Oak Hill Creek in areas of
wetland re-establishment. The easement area will be marked per requirements outlined in RFP 16-
007704.
The entire easement area can be accessed for construction, monitoring, and long-term stewardship
from Robert Road and Roy Eaker Road.
There no known airports within the five -mile radius from the Site as illustrated on Figure 1.
3.0 Project Development
The Wildlands Team proposes to restore a high quality of ecological function to the streams, wetlands,
and riparian corridors on the Site. The project design will be developed to avoid significant adverse
impacts to existing streams, wetland resources, or mature wooded vegetation. Different management
objectives are proposed for different portions of the project area. These activities are discussed below
and summarized in Table G.6. Figure 6 illustrates the conceptual design for the Site.
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3.1 Stream Mitigation Approach
Currently, the streams throughout the Site are extensively
impacted by agricultural management, including cattle
grazing and crop land. The primary stressors to Site
streams are livestock trampling and fecal coliform inputs,
lack of stabilizing stream bank and riparian vegetation,
active erosion, ditching and draining of floodplains, upland
erosion and sedimentation, and incision.
Wildlands' approach to restoring streams on the Site
includes a multi -tiered approach including preservation,
enhancement II, and Priority 1 restoration with Priority 2
restoration limited to confluences and transition zones.
UT113 is fenced to exclude livestock and is a stable stream
with low banks. This stream will be treated for invasive vegetation, the buffer will be supplemented with
native plantings as needed, and it will be preserved in its current location.
Oak Hill Creek Reach 1 is relatively stable geomorphically but has outer meander bend erosion and a
sparse left floodplain buffer. This reach is slated for enhancement level II, which will include correcting
isolated areas of bank erosion and planting woody vegetation. Localized invasive species treatment will
also take place where needed.
Restoration level practices are proposed on the remainder of the Site where persistent, systemic incision
and erosion cannot be addressed through spot treatment. Oak Hill Creek Reach 2 will be raised onto the
historic floodplain beginning at the sanitary sewer line easement. A transitional length of Priority 2
restoration will likely be required here as the alignment will be taken away from the right valley toe
where the low floodplain benches have developed along the existing alignment. A Priority 1 design will
be achieved as quickly as possible, and the stream will be aligned through the middle of the broad left
floodplain. The existing ditch network through and around this floodplain will be removed, and the
drainage from the waste lagoon will be routed through a storm water BMP and then into the restored
floodplain and wetlands. Wildlands has secured a temporary construction and access easement on the
Lineberger property to allow the stream to be relocated off the property boundary. Priority 1
restoration will continue to the downstream project extents, where a transitional length of Priority 2
restoration will be required to tie the stream into an existing road culvert. There are also two offsite
tributaries which currently join Oak Hill Creek Reach 2 near the proposed easement boundary. These
tributaries will be extended to join Oak Hill Creek Reach 2 in its new alignment as shown in Figure 6.
Wildlands will approach the IRT about receiving credit for connecting these streams if appropriate.
UT1 will also be brought up to the historic floodplain using a transitional length of Priority 2 restoration.
Priority 1 restoration will be achieved as quickly as possible and will continue down to the confluence
with Oak Hill Creek Reach 2. A BMP will be installed in the left floodplain of UT1 where the feed lot
drainage flows into the easement. The cattle present in the left floodplain of this reach will be entirely
excluded from the easement.
Restoration of UT1A will begin at the headcut at the upstream project boundary. UT1A will be raised to
tie into the natural valley floor, eliminating the aquatic species barrier presented by the headcut, and
Priority 1 restoration will continue downstream to UT1. A transitional length of Priority 2 may be needed
at the upstream and downstream extents of UT1A. Cattle will be entirely excluded from the easement
along this stream.
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Buffers will be planted as described in Section 3.3. In areas where invasive species are present, these
plants will be removed either as part of grading activities or treated with herbicide prior to buffer
planting. Restoration of riparian buffers will create an uninterrupted wooded corridor for wildlife,
connecting upstream wooded areas on all Site streams to the downstream wooded area on Oak Hill
Creek.
This proposed work will not only improve Site streams but will directly address seven of the eight
stressors identified in the Indian Creek and Howards Creek LWP, and will benefit downstream waters by
directly reducing sediment, nutrients, and fecal coliform sources. Overall, approximately 18.0 acres will
be preserved in perpetuity on the Site.
MAY 2011 JUNE 2012
All project reaches will be designed to create stable,
functional stream channels. Design will be based on
reference reach and sediment transport analyses.
Dimension, pattern, and profile will be designed to
allow for frequent overbank flooding, provide stable
bank slopes, and enable biological lift. This approach
will provide hydrologic connectivity between creeks
and floodplains, and will also create vertical and
lateral stability. Treating invasive vegetation and
establishing stable bank slopes will allow for a native
and diverse riparian zone to grow which will improve
nutrient removal. A diverse bedform will provide
habitat for an increased number of species of insects,
fish, and amphibians. This diverse bedform will be
established using instream structures appropriate for
the geomorphic setting such as log steps, rock steps,
log vanes, and constructed riffles and rock cascades.
JULY2013 JUNE 2014
It ' y
Wildlands will begin the project by identifying the best
design approach to meet the stated project objectives r
and implement the appropriate degree of k,
intervention. A combination of analog, empirical, and
analytical design approaches will potentially be used s
Reference streams will be identified and will serve as "
one of the primary sources of information on which
restoration designs are based. Modeling and other
detailed analyses will be used as appropriate to develop or verify designs. Wildlands has developed a
general approach to be used as the basis for stream restoration design. The design approach, which is
tailored to each site, continues to develop as additional projects are implemented. Some of the key
elements of the methods are described below.
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Generally, stream designs will be based on a design discharge range that, in most cases, will
approximate the bankfull discharge but will be selected to meet the objectives of the design. The
discharge will be determined through detailed hydrologic analyses using the best available information
such as local or regional stream gage records, empirical regional stream flow estimates, hydrologic
modeling results, and reference stream flows. Other discharges (such as baseflow or flows to support
instream habitat features) will also be considered during the design process based on the specific
project objectives.
Conservation easement areas will be marked per DMS guidelines, and crossings will be constructed to
prevent livestock access as discussed in Section 2.10. Native riparian buffers measuring a minimum of 50
feet from the proposed top of bank will be planted along all restored and enhanced streams on the Site.
Restored buffer widths will exceed 50 -feet along Oak Hill Creek in areas of wetland re-establishment
3.2 Wetland Mitigation Approach
Based on site visits, observation of current drainage
features, proposed stream mitigation work, and the
information included in the soils report, areas of
current hydric soils as well as areas with currently
drained and/or buried hydric soils are proposed for
wetland restoration through re-establishment as
shown in Figure 6. Toe -of -slope drainage features
which currently route surface and subsurface drainage
around proposed wetland areas will be removed or
filled. Existing agricultural drains within proposed re-
establishment areas will be filled as shown in Figure 6
to eliminate surface drainage. Adjacent streams slated
for Priority 1 restoration will be centrally routed
through proposed wetland restoration areas with raised profiles, appropriate pattern, and dimensions
intended to re-establish the natural flooding regime of the system. Minimal grading (less than 3") will be
performed in proposed wetland 1 to eliminate field crowning and remove drained hydric soils and
overburden immediately adjacent to Oak Hill Creek. Grading up to 4 to 6 -inches may be performed
within proposed wetland 2 to remove overburden material and/or drained hydric soils which currently
exist within the area. Vegetation will be converted from agricultural row -crops and maintained
herbaceous to species of common native sedges, rushes, and wet tolerant woody species to provide
roughness and microtopography which will encourage ponding in wetland areas and increase retention
times. By eliminating current drainage features, raising adjacent stream beds, and increasing surface
water retention times, groundwater elevations throughout the site are anticipated to rise, re-
establishing wetland hydrology adequate to meet proposed hydroperiods outlined below.
Wetland Hydrology and Hydroperiod Investigations
To evaluate an approximate hydroperiod and required hydrology for the proposed wetlands, a reference
groundwater gage and soil type wetland saturation threshold values from the October 24, 2016
Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update were referenced. Two
growing seasons (2016 and 2017) of hydrology data from a reference wetland outside the project area
were investigated. The reference wetland is located within the Piedmont physiographic province and
the Catawba River Basin (03050103) and is within a Bottomland Hardwood Forest with primary
hydrology provided by adjacent tributaries. While soil conditions are not identical to the Site, the
similarities to project location and targeted project community provide a quality reference for the Site at
this stage. Observed reference gage data showed consecutive days of saturation at the reference
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wetland site of 7.6% and 24.8% of the growing season for a low precipitation and high precipitation
year, respectively. Within the reference wetland area, average wetland water levels were within 12 -
inches of the ground surface for 2 months (April, May) of the growing season in the low precipitation
year and 3 months (April, May, June) of the growing season in the high precipitation year. The reference
wetland data supports that increased hydrology as a result of proposed changes to the Site will
adequately support wetland function and hydric soil formation. Hydrology plots for the reference
wetland as well as a soils map, and reference wetland location map are included in the Appendix. Table
1 (wetland saturation threshold values) within the Wilmington District Stream and Wetland
Compensatory Mitigation Update dated October 24, 2016, lists the wetland saturation range for
Chewacla soil series and Wehadkee soil series as 10% to 12% and 12% to 16%, respectively. These values
further support the reference wetland data discussed above and presented in the appendix.
3.3 Onsite Storm Water BMPs
Two storm water BMPs are proposed for the Site, as depicted on Figure 6. Runoff from the dairy feedlot
present near the confluence of UT1A and UT1 concentrates as it joins UT1 within the project limits. BMP
1 will be established within the conservation easement here to capture and treat the drainage from this
area. The waste lagoon from the dairy feedlot drains to the floodplain of Oak Hill Creek Reach 2. BMP 2
will be installed outside of the proposed wetland re-establishment along Oak Hill Creek Reach 2 and will
be designed to slow and treat this drainage before entering the riparian zone. The BMP buffers will be
planted with appropriate native species to encourage filtration, settling, and treatment.
3.4 Vegetation Plan
The Site will be planted following construction of the
project. The planting plan will be based on an appropriate
nearby reference community and will be developed to
restore appropriate strata (canopy, understory, shrub, and
herbaceous layers).
The canopy will be restored through planting of bare root
trees. The understory and shrub layers will be restored
through a combination of planting bare root, low growth
species and installing live stake shrub species. The
herbaceous layer will be restored by seeding the disturbed
area with a native seed mix with an emphasis placed on
creating good soil contact to encourage germination.
4.0 Proposed Mitigation
The Site will be a combination of stream restoration,
enhancement II, and preservation and wetland re-
establishment and is expected to deliver up to 4,630
stream credits and 7.6 riparian wetland credits as detailed
in Table G.7, below.
The mitigation credit calculation was derived using the US
Army Corps of Engineers' Stream Mitigation Guidance, and
was based on Wildlands' conceptual design for maximum
ecological upiitt. Preservation reaches are proposed at a
10:1 ratio to reflect the current tendencies of the IRT in credit award. Preservation reaches do not
comprise more than 10% of the project stream length.
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Given the existing conditions of the stream channels, the disturbance factors, and the constraints,
management objectives for each reach have been established. The management objective, the
mitigation type, and proposed amount of stream mitigation is presented in the below.
Table G.7 Stream and Wetland Credits proposed for the Oak Hill Dairy Mitigation Site
Stream Credits
Type of
Length
Stream
Reach
Management Objectives
Mitigation
(feet)'
Ratio
Credits
RESTORATION
Oak Hill Creek
Restore appropriate dimension, pattern, and
Reach 2
profile with Priority 1 restoration. Install habitat
structures, allow bankfull floodplain access.
Establish native riparian buffer and exclude cattle.
Restoration 2,080 1:1 2,080
UT1
Restoration 1,930 1:1 1,930
UT1A
Restoration 363 1:1 363
Restoration Subtotal 1 4,373 1 4,373
ENHANCEMENT II
Install habitat structures on portions of the channel
Oak Hill Creek
and repair bank erosion. Establish native riparian
Enhancement II
575
2.5:1
230
Reach 1
buffer.
Enhancement II Subtotal
575
230
PRESERVATION
Treat invasives. Preserve stream channel in
UT16
Preservation
273
10:1
27
perpetuity.
Preservation Subtotal
273
27
TOTAL
5,221
4,630
Riparian Wetland Credits
Type of
Area
Wetland
Area
Management Objectives
Mitigation
(Acre)
Ratio
Credits
Re-establish wetlands by raising stream bed
elevations, eliminating toe of slope drainage
Wetland Re-
Re-
Wetland Re -
features, eliminating agricultural drainage ditches,
7 6
1:1
7.6
establishment
establishment
and planting native wetland tree species and
herbaceous species.
Project Total
7.6
--
7.6
Note 1: Lengths are approximate based on professional judgement and exclude crossing locations.
5.0 Current Ownership
The Site is located on four parcels, and an option agreement for the purchase of a conservation
easement as shown on Figure 6 have been signed by the Eaker family. The Memoranda of Option are on
record at the Gaston County Register of Deeds. The option agreements allow Wildlands to purchase a
conservation easement on the properties. The Memoranda of Option are valid for a minimum of 6
months from the closing date of RFP 16-007704. Wildlands will convey the conservation easements to
the State to provide long term protection of the Site. The conservation easement agreement will ensure
the right of entry abilities of Wildlands, its contractors, and the future easement holder in any future
land transactions. A copy of the Memorandum of Option is included in the appendix. The landowners,
parcel identification number, and deed book and page numbers for the Memorandum of Option are
summarized in Table G.8.
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Table G.8 Property Owners for the Oak Hill Dairy Mitigation Site
Property Owner
Parcel ID
Number
Memorandum of Option
Deed Book
Page Numbers
26919003802691708250
Cameron Rusty Eaker,
Authorization Form.
• DMS Full Delivery Landowner
• On-site meeting with the IRT and DMS
Authorization Form.
Jr. and Cameron Rusty
to discuss concepts of the mitigation
5017
1617-1623
Exclusion
2690798897
• Approved Categorical Exclusion
Eaker, Sr.
document - emailed Adobe PDF.
Documentation
2690891706
Wildlands also has a signed temporary construction easement which allows the stream channel to be
relocated and filled on the Lineberger/Eaker property line.
6.0 Scope of Work and Project Phasing
Table G.9 describes the tasks and deliverables required by the Scope of Work outlined in RFP 16-007704.
Note that all deliverables will be provided following the requirements of Attachment H to the RFP. Table
G.10 provides the proposed schedule for accomplishing each Scope of Work task. The Wildlands Team
has experience handling tightly scheduled projects with many 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 G.9 Summary Scope of Work for the Oak Hill Dairy Mitigation Site
Task #
Task Name
Task Summary
DMS Deliverable
• Secure DMS Full Delivery Landowner
Authorization Form.
• DMS Full Delivery Landowner
• On-site meeting with the IRT and DMS
Authorization Form.
Categorical
to discuss concepts of the mitigation
1
Exclusion
plan and identify concerns.
• Approved Categorical Exclusion
document - emailed Adobe PDF.
Documentation
• Conduct an environmental screening to
identify threatened/endangered
• IRT meeting minutes — emailed Adobe
species, environmental, or cultural
PDF.
issues on the Site.
• 4 preliminary review items outlined in
• Create conservation easement
the RFP, submitted electronically as
Conservation
documents and plats.
defined in Attachment H.
2
Easement
Recordation
e Close and record the conservation
• 6 final deliverables outlined in the RFP,
easement.
submitted electronically and in hard
copy as defined in Attachment H.
• 2 hard copies and 1 electronic "Draft"
Mitigation Plan and survey.
Mitigation Plan
•Develop asite-specific mitigation plan,
• 3 hard copies and 1 electronic "Final
(Final Draft) and
appropriate for the Site.
Draft" Mitigation Plan and survey.
3
Financial
•Revise per DMS and IRT review
. Performance Bond (may be retired
after completion of Task 6)
Assurance
comments.
e 2 Completed PCN forms and 2 hard
copies of the "Final" Mitigation Plan. 1
copy of both submitted electronically.
• Secure all necessary permits and/or
• 1 electronic copy of approved permits
4
Permitting and
certifications for Site construction.
prior to beginning earthwork.
Earthwork
• Written notification of earthwork
• Construct the Site.
completion.
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Task #
Task Name
Task Summary
DMS Deliverable
Mitigation Site
Planting and
• Complete planting of Site.
• Written notification of planting and
S
Installation of
• Install monitoring devices.
monitoring device installation
Monitoring
• Install easement markers and signage.
completion.
Devices
• 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of
Baseline
• Conduct baseline monitoring.
g'
"Draft" Baseline Monitoring Document
Monitoring Report
•Perform as -built survey.
and As -Built drawings. Electronic copyof
6
(Including As -Built
• Prepare baseline monitoring
surveys.
Drawings)
document.
. 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of
Approved by DMS
•Prepare as -built survey drawings.
"Final" Baseline Monitoring Document
and As -Built drawings. Electronic copy
of surveys.
• Monitor the Site.
7
Monitoring Year 1
• prepare the monitoring report.
8
Monitoring Year 2
• Monitor the Site.
0 Prepare the monitoring report. p g p
1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of
each "Draft" annual monitoring report.
9
Monitoring Year 3
• Monitor the Site.
. prepare the monitoring report.
Electronic copy of survey.
1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of
• Monitor the Site.
10
Monitoring Year 4
• prepare the monitoring report.
each "Final" annual monitoring report.
Electronic copy of survey.
• Monitor the Site.
11
Monitoring Year 5
• prepare the monitoring report.
12
Monitoring Year 6
• Monitor the Site.
0 prepare the monitoring report.
• 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of
• Monitor the Site.
the "Draft" annual monitoring report
Monitoring Year 7
• Prepare the monitoring report.
and closeout report. Electronic copy of
13
and Close -Out
• Prepare closeout report.
survey.
Process
•Attend closeout meetings and present
• 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of
"Final"
the annual monitoring report
final project to IRT.
and closeout report. Electronic copy of
survey.
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Table G.10 Project Schedule for the Oak Hill Dairy Mitigation Site
*Meets success criteria (schedule progression has been developed assuming that the site meets success criteria each
monitoring year)
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 (June 2017) 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. The stream restoration reaches of the project will be
assigned specific performance criteria components for hydrology, vegetation, and geomorphology. The
enhancement II reaches will be assigned specific performance criteria components for vegetation only.
No performance criteria will be tied to preservation reaches. Performance criteria will be evaluated
throughout the (up to) seven years of post -construction monitoring. If all performance criteria have
been successfully met and at least four bankfull events have occurred during separate years, Wildlands
may propose to terminate stream and/or vegetation monitoring after five years with written approval
from the USACE and North Carolina Interagency Review Team (IRT). 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
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Proposed Time to
Proposed Completion
Project Milestone
Completion
Date (assuming NTP on
(from date of NTP)
June 1, 2019)
Task 1. CE Document
3 months
September 1, 2019
Task 2. Submit Recorded Conservation Easement on the Site
1 year, 8 months
February 1, 2021
Task 3. Mitigation Plan Approved by DMS and Financial
1 year, 8 months
February 1, 2021
Assurance
Task 4. Mitigation Site Earthwork Completed
2 years, 5 months
November 1, 2021
Task 5. Mitigation Site Planting & Installation of Monitoring
2 years, 7 months
January 1, 2022
Devices
Task 6. Baseline Monitoring Report (Including As -Built
2 years, 9 months
March 1, 2022
Drawings) Approved by DMS
Task 7. Submit Monitoring Report #1 to DMS*
3 years, 6 months
November 30, 2022
Task 8. Submit Monitoring Report #2 to DMS*
4 years, 6 months
November 30, 2023
Task 9. Submit Monitoring Report #3 to DMS*
5 years, 6 months
November 30, 2024
Task 10. Submit Monitoring Report #4 to DMS*
6 years, 6 months
November 30, 2025
Task 11. Submit Monitoring Report #5 to DMS*
7 years, 6 months
November 30, 2026
Task 12. Submit Monitoring Report #6 to DMS*
8 years, 6 months
November 30, 2027
Task 13. Submit Monitoring Report #7 to DMS* and
9 years, 6 months
November 30, 2028
complete Close -Out Process
*Meets success criteria (schedule progression has been developed assuming that the site meets success criteria each
monitoring year)
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 (June 2017) 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. The stream restoration reaches of the project will be
assigned specific performance criteria components for hydrology, vegetation, and geomorphology. The
enhancement II reaches will be assigned specific performance criteria components for vegetation only.
No performance criteria will be tied to preservation reaches. Performance criteria will be evaluated
throughout the (up to) seven years of post -construction monitoring. If all performance criteria have
been successfully met and at least four bankfull events have occurred during separate years, Wildlands
may propose to terminate stream and/or vegetation monitoring after five years with written approval
from the USACE and North Carolina Interagency Review Team (IRT). 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
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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.
Substrate
Substrate materials in the restoration reaches should indicate a
progression towards or the maintenance of coarser materials in the riffle features and smaller particles
in the pool features. However, natural variations in pool and riffle substrate is expected as a result of
sediment transport processes in steeper sloped channels. A reach -wide pebble count will be performed
in each restoration reach each year for classification purposes. A wetted pebble count will be performed
during the baseline survey at surveyed riffles to characterize the pavement.
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 either a crest gage or a pressure transducer, as appropriate for Site
conditions. The selected measurement 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.
Wetland
Groundwater monitoring gages will be established throughout the wetland areas. Generally, the gages
will be installed at appropriate locations so that the data collected will provide an indication of
groundwater levels throughout the wetland project area. The final performance criteria for the wetland
hydrology will be a groundwater levels within 12 inches of the soil profile for a minimum period
between 10% and 16% of the growing season as determined by the appropriate NRCS WETS table.
Sources used to set the wetland performance standard for the Site shall include discussions with the
Interagency Review Team (IRT) and LSS, Table 1 (wetland saturation threshold values) within the
Wilmington District Stream and Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Update dated October 24, 2016,
appropriate hydrologic modeling, and reference well data from the location listed above and/or other
potential unidentified refence wetland locations.
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 stems per acre at the end of the fifth year of monitoring. Also,
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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. If this performance standard is met by year five and stem
density is trending towards success (i.e., vigor), and invasive species are not threatening ecological
success, monitoring of vegetation on the Site may be terminated with written approval by the USACE in
consultation with the IRT. The extent of invasive species coverage will also be monitored and controlled
as necessary throughout the required monitoring period.
Vegetation monitoring quadrants will be installed across the Site to measure the survival of the planted
trees. The number of monitoring quadrants required and frequency of monitoring will be based on the
October 2016 IRT Mitigation Monitoring Guidance. Vegetation monitoring will occur in the summer and
will follow the CVS-EEP Protocol for Recording Vegetation (2008) or another DMS approved protocol.
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 on the same day 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 with 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 DWR 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 DWR Standard
Operating Procedures for Benthic Macroinvertebrates (October 2012).
7.5 Reporting Performance Criteria
Using the DMS Baseline Monitoring Report Template (June 2017), a baseline monitoring document and
as -built record drawings of the project will be developed for the constructed Site. Complete monitoring
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reports will be prepared in the fall of monitoring year one, two, three, five, and seven and submitted to
DMS. In monitoring years four and six, a brief summary of the site conditions along with photos, current
condition plan view (CCPV) map, and applicable hydrology data will be prepared and submitted to DMS.
Annual monitoring reports will be based on the DMS Annual Monitoring Report Template (June 2017).
The monitoring period will extend seven years beyond completion of construction or until performance
criteria have been met.
7.6 Maintenance and Contingency Plans
The Wildlands Team will develop necessary adaptive measures or implement appropriate remedial
actions in the event that 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 designed to achieve the success criteria specified previously, 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
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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.
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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 gage 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,
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 mitigation projects. Wildlands has provided construction
administration and observation services of over 59 miles of stream work and 163 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 three years or more.
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2,453 SMUs; 8.9 WMUs
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Multiple projects totaling 15,000 LF
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Cane River Dam Removal and Restoration
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Britton Creek Stabilization
1,500 LF
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5,000 SMUs; 5.0 WMUs
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Lone Hickory Mitigation Site
12,900 SMUs; 8.0 WMUs
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Reedy Creek Design -Build Stream
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25,974 SMUs
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Proposal Number: 16-007704 Vendor: Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
ATTACHMENT B: INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS
1. READ, REVIEW AND COMPLY: It shall be the Vendor's responsibility to read this entire document, review all
enclosures and attachments, and any addenda thereto, and comply with all requirements specified herein,
regardless of whether appearing in these Instructions to Vendors or elsewhere in this RFP document.
2. LATE PROPOSALS: Late proposals, 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.
3. ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION: The State reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any
informality in proposals and, unless otherwise specified by the Vendor, to accept any item in the proposal. 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 proposals.
4. 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.
5. EXECUTION: Failure to sign the Execution Page (numbered page 1 of the RFP) in the indicated space will render
proposal non-responsive, and it shall be rejected.
6. 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 RFP, including any negotiated terms; (2) requirements and specifications and administration
provisions in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of this RFP; (3) North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions in
ATTACHMENT C: NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS; (4) Instructions in
ATTACHMENT B: INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS; (5) ATTACHMENT A: PRICING, and (6) Vendor's proposal.
7. INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE: Vendor shall furnish all information requested and in the
spaces provided in this document. Further, if required elsewhere in this proposal, each Vendor shall submit with its
proposal any sketches, descriptive literature and/or complete specifications covering the products and Services
offered. Reference to literature submitted with a previous proposal or available elsewhere will not satisfy this
provision. Failure comply with these requirements shall constitute sufficient cause to reject a proposal without further
consideration.
8. 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.
9. 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 as transacting business in North Carolina and shall not require a
Certificate of Authority to Transact Business.
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10. 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:
• All copies of the proposal are printed double sided.
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• Unless absolutely necessary, all proposals and copies should minimize or eliminate use of non -recyclable or
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• 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.
11. HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES: 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.
12. 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 proposal from
a North Carolina resident Vendor. To the extent another state does so, North Carolina applies the same percentage
increase to the proposal 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.
13. 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
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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)
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information.
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Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1305. A protest request related to an award amount of less than $25,000 shall
be sent to the purchasing officer of the agency that issued the award. The protest request must be received in the
proper office within thirty (30) consecutive calendar days from the date of the Contract award. Protest letters shall
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status and Award notices are posted on the Internet at https://www.ips.state.nc.us/ips/. All protests will be handled
pursuant to the North Carolina Administrative Code, 01 NCAC 05B .1519.
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Proposal Number: 16-007704 Vendor: Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
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versa.
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reveal the contents of its proposal to any source, government or private, outside of the using or issuing agency until
after the award of the Contract or cancellation of this RFP. 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 proposals (i.e., after the public opening of the proposals 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 proposal and/or prices at any time
during the procurement process; and/or (c) engage in or attempt any other communication or conduct that could
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using agency or issuing agency authorized by this RFP are permitted.
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signed by an official of the Vendor authorized to make such request. Any withdrawal request made after the opening
of proposals shall be allowed only for good cause shown and in the sole discretion of the Division of Purchase and
Contract.
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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 RFP and in formal Addenda issued through IPS.
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Vendor's sole responsibility; the State of North Carolina will not reimburse any Vendor for any costs incurred prior
to award.
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number of the person(s) with authority to bind the firm and answer questions or provide clarification concerning the
firm's proposal.
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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.
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Proposal Number: 16-007704 Vendor: Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
ATTACHMENT C: NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS
PERFORMANCE AND DEFAULT: If, through any cause, Vendor shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner the
obligations under this contract, the State shall have the right to terminate this contract by giving written notice to the
Vendor and specifying the effective date thereof. In that event and subject to all other provisions of this contract, all
finished or unfinished deliverable items under this contract prepared by the Vendor shall, at the option of the State,
become its property, and the Vendor shall be entitled to receive 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.
In the event of default by the Vendor, the State may procure the goods and Services necessary to complete
performance hereunder from other sources and hold the Vendor responsible for any excess cost occasioned
thereby. In addition, 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, immediately terminate The Contract for cause, and may take action to debar
the Vendor from doing future business with the State.
a) Vendor grants the State a personal non -transferable and non-exclusive right to use and access, all Services and
other functionalities or Services provided, furnished or accessible under this Agreement. The State may utilize the
Services as agreed herein. The State is authorized to access State Data provided by the State and any Vendor -
provided data as specified herein and to transmit revisions, updates, deletions, enhancements, or modifications to
the State Data. This shall include the right of the State to, and access to, Support without the Vendor requiring a
separate maintenance or support agreement unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing. User access to the
Services shall be routinely provided by the Vendor and may be subject to a more specific Service Level Agreement
(SLA) agreed to in writing by the parties. In the absence of an SLA, the Vendor agrees to provide the Services at
least in the manner that it provides accessibility to the services to comparable users.
b) The State's right to access the Services and its associated services neither transfers, vests, nor infers any title or
other ownership right in any intellectual property rights of the Vendor or any third party, nor does this right of access
transfer, vest, or infer any title or other ownership right in any intellectual property associated with the Services
unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. The provisions of this paragraph will not be construed as a sale of any
ownership rights in the Services. Any Services or 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 has a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use any State Data as
provided to Vendor, but solely for performing its obligations under this Agreement and in confidence as provided
herein. Vendor or its suppliers shall at minimum, and except as otherwise agreed, provide telephone assistance to
the State for all Services procured hereunder during the State's normal business hours (unless different hours are
specified herein). Vendor warrants that its Support and customer service and assistance will be performed in
accordance with generally accepted industry standards. The State has the right to receive the benefit of upgrades,
updates, maintenance releases or other enhancements or modifications made generally available to Vendor's users
for similar Services. Vendor may, at no additional charge, modify the Services to improve operation and reliability
or to meet legal requirements.
c) Vendor will provide to the State the same Services for updating, maintaining and continuing optimal performance for
the Services as provided to other similarly situated Users of the Services, but minimally as provided for and specified
herein. The technical and professional activities required for establishing, managing, and maintaining the Services
environment are the responsibilities of the Vendor. Any training specified herein will be provided by the Vendor to
specified State users for the fees or costs as set forth herein or in an SLA.
d) Some Services provided online pursuant to this Solicitation may, in some circumstances, be accompanied by a user
clickwrap agreement. The term clickwrap agreement refers to an agreement that requires the end user to manifest
his or her assent to terms and conditions by clicking an "ok" or "agree" button on a dialog box or pop-up window as
part of the process of access to the Services. All terms and conditions of any clickwrap agreement provided with
any Services solicited herein shall have no force and effect and shall be non-binding on the State, its employees,
agents, and other authorized users of the Services.
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e) If Vendor modifies or replaces the Services provided to the State and other comparable users, and if the State has
paid all applicable Fees, the State shall be entitled to receive, at no additional charge, access to a newer version of
the Services that supports substantially the same functionality as the then accessible version of the Services. Newer
versions of the Services containing substantially increased functionality may be made available to the State for an
additional subscription fee. In the event of either of such modifications, the then accessible version of the Services
shall remain fully available to the State until the newer version is provided to the State and accepted. If a modification
materially affects the functionality of the Services as used by the State, the State, at its sole option, may defer such
modification.
GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTIONS: In the event any Governmental restrictions are imposed which necessitate
alteration of the material, quality, workmanship or performance of the goods or Services offered prior to their delivery,
it shall be the responsibility of the Vendor to notify the Contract Lead at once, in writing, indicating the specific
regulation which required such alterations. The State reserves the right to accept any such alterations, including any
price adjustments occasioned thereby, or to cancel the Contract.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Any and all payments to the Vendor shall be dependent upon and subject to the
availability of funds to the agency for the purpose set forth in The Contract.
4. 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.
SITUS AND GOVERNING LAWS: This Contract is made under and shall be governed and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of laws rules, and within which State all
matters, whether sounding in Contract or tort or otherwise, relating to its validity, construction, interpretation and
enforcement shall be determined.
PAYMENT TERMS: Payment terms are Net not later than 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of
goods, whichever is later. The using 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 that card (Visa, MasterCard,
etc.) from other customers, and it shall be accepted by the Vendor for payment under the same terms and conditions
as any other method of payment accepted by the Vendor. If payment is made by procurement card, then payment
may be processed immediately by the Vendor.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: The Vendor will take affirmative action in complying with all Federal and State
requirements concerning fair employment and employment of people with disabilities, and concerning the treatment
of all employees without regard to discrimination on the basis of any prohibited grounds as defined by Federal and
State law.
8. CONDITION AND PACKAGING: Unless otherwise provided by special terms and conditions or specifications, it is
understood and agreed that any item offered or shipped has not been sold or used for any purpose and shall be in
first class condition. All containers/packaging shall be suitable for handling, storage or shipment.
9. 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 copyrighted material, patented or patent -pending invention, article, device or
appliance delivered in connection with The Contract.
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a. Vendor warrants to the best of its knowledge that:
i. The Services do not infringe any intellectual property rights of any third party; and
ii. There are no actual or threatened actions arising from, or alleged under, any intellectual property
rights of any third party;
b. Should any Services 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 Services, or replace or modify the same to become
noninfringing. 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 Services, and
refund any sums the State has paid Vendor and make every reasonable effort to assist the State in
procuring substitute Services. If, in the sole opinion of the State, the cessation of use by the State of any
such Services 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.
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 Services supplied by the Vendor, their use or operation, infringes on a
patent, copyright, trademark or violates 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:
i. That the Vendor shall be notified within a reasonable time in writing by the State of any such
claim; and,
ii. 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 if any claim by a third party against the State for
infringement or misappropriation results from the State's material alteration of any Vendor -branded
Services, or from the continued use of the good(s) or Services after receiving notice they infringe on a
trade secret of a third party.
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 copyrighted material, patented
or patent -pending invention, article, device or appliance delivered in connection with The Contract.
10. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: If this contract contemplates deliveries or performance over a period of time,
the State may terminate this contract 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 deliverable items prepared by the Vendor under this contract shall, at
the option of the State, become its property. If the contract is terminated by the State as provided in this section,
the State shall pay for those items for which such option is exercised, less any payment or compensation previously
made.
11. 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. A Vendor may inquire whether the State
is willing to act as a reference by providing factual information directly to other prospective customers.
12. ACCESS TO PERSONS AND RECORDS: During and after the term hereof, the State Auditor and any using
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).
13. ASSIGNMENT: No assignment of the Vendor's obligations nor the Vendor's right to receive payment hereunder
shall be permitted.
However, upon written request approved by the issuing purchasing authority and solely as a convenience to the
Vendor, the State may:
a) Forward the Vendor's payment check directly to any person or entity designated by the Vendor, and
b) Include any person or entity designated by Vendor 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 and the Vendor shall
remain responsible for fulfillment of all Contract obligations. Upon advance written request, the State may, in its
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unfettered discretion, approve an assignment to the surviving entity of a merger, acquisition or corporate
reorganization, if made as part of the transfer of all or substantially all of the Vendor's assets. Any purported
assignment made in violation of this provision shall be void and a material breach of The Contract.
14. INSURANCE:
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. As a
minimum, the Vendor shall provide and maintain the following coverage and limits:
a) Worker's Compensation - The Vendor shall provide and maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance, as
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 his employees
engaged in any work under the Contract within the State.
b) 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 cost shall be in excess
of the limit of liability.
c) 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.
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 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
under the Contract.
15. GENERAL INDEMNITY: The Vendor shall 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 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 and that are attributable to the negligence or
intentionally tortious acts of the Vendor provided that the Vendor is notified in writing within 30 days that the State
has knowledge of such claims. 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 goods or Services to the State.
The representation and warranty in the preceding sentence shall survive the termination or expiration of The
Contract.
16. ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT:
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 the order from the State approved user, including the shipping and payment
information, and submit the order in accordance with the E -Procurement Service. 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, proposals received, evaluation of proposals received,
award of contract, and the payment for goods delivered.
c) Vendor shall at all times maintain the confidentiality of its user name and password for the Statewide E -
Procurement Services. If Vendor is a corporation, partnership or other legal entity, then the Vendor may authorize
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its employees to use its password. Vendor shall be responsible for all activity and all charges by such employees.
Vendor agrees not to permit a third party to use the Statewide E -Procurement Services through its 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.
VENDOR IS AND SHALL REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE TRANSACTION FEE ON BEHALF OF
ANY SUB -CONTRACTOR OR DEALER INVOLVED IN PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS CONTRACT IN THE
EVENT THAT SUCH SUB -CONTRACTOR OR DEALER DEFAULTS ON PAYMENT.
17. 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 indicated, acceptance of a Vendor's
proposal shall include approval to use the subcontractor(s) that have been specified therein in accordance with
paragraph 21 of Attachment B: Instructions to Vendor.
18. CONFIDENTIALITY: Any State 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.
19. CARE OF STATE DATA AND PROPERTY: The Vendor agrees that it shall be responsible for the proper custody
and care of any data owned and furnished to the Vendor by the State (State Data), or other State property in the
hands of the Vendor, for use in connection with the performance of The Contract or purchased by or for the State
for The Contract. Vendor will reimburse the State for loss or damage of such property while in Vendor's custody.
The State Data in the hands of the Vendor shall be protected from unauthorized disclosure, loss, damage,
destruction by a natural event or other eventuality. 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. 1438.1379. See G.S. 75-60 et seq.
20. 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, 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 the 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 agency responsible for the contract.
Vendor shall give notice to the using 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.
21. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: 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.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This RFP and any documents incorporated specifically by reference represent the entire
agreement between the parties and supersede all prior oral or written statements or agreements. This RFP, any
addenda hereto, and the Vendor's proposal are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth verbatim.
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 this 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 comprising such record. Any electronic copy,
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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, 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, or other catastrophic
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.
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ATTACHMENT D: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
In accordance with NC General Statute 143-59.4, the 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 this Contract. The State will evaluate the additional risks, costs, and other factors associated with such utilization prior
to making an award. Please complete items a, b, and c below.
a) Will any work under this Contract be performed outside the United States? ❑ YES ® NO
If the Vendor answered "YES" above, Vendor must complete items 1 and 2 below:
List the location(s) outside the United States where work under this Contract will be performed by the Vendor,
any sub -Contractors, employees, or other persons performing work under the Contract:
n/a
2. Describe the corporate structure and location of corporate employees and activities of the Vendor, its affiliates
or any other sub -Contractors that will perform work outside the U.S.:
n/a
b) The Vendor agrees to provide notice, in writing to the State, of the relocation of the
Vendor, employees of the Vendor, sub -Contractors of the Vendor, or other persons ® YES ❑ NO
performing services under the Contract outside of the United States
NOTE: All Vendor or sub -Contractor 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.
c) Identify all U.S. locations at which performance will occur:
Design: Asheville, NC; Charlotte, NC / Survey: Asheville, NC
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ATTACHMENT E: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
Name of Vendor: Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
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:
® 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 is a continuing certification and Vendor shall notify the Contract Lead within 15 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 shalt explain the reason in the space below:
Box 1 is not checked, because, although Wildlands is in sound financial condition, our CPA has recommended
that a full audit is not necessary for a firm of our size. nur CPA performs an annual CPA review of aur 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.
Shawn D. Wilkerson
Printed Name
01/09/2019
Date
President
Titie
[This Certification must be signed by an individual authorized to speak for the Vendor]
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ATTACHMENT F: SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION
HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
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) of the 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. 1438-1361(a), 143-48 and 143-128.4, the State invites and encourages participation in this
procurement process by businesses owned by minorities, women, disabled, disabled business enterprises and non-
profit work centers for the blind and severely disabled. This includes utilizing subcontractors to perform the required
functions in this RFP. Any questions concerning NC HUB certification, contact the North Carolina Office of Historically
Underutilized Businesses at [phone]. The Vendor shall respond to question #1 and #2 below.
a) Is Vendor a Historically Underutilized Business? ❑ Yes © No
b) Is Vendor Certified with North Carolina as a Historically Underutilized Business? ❑ Yes ® No
If so, state HUB classification:
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ATTACHMENT G: VENDOR'S INFORMATION
Vendors Primary Contact (or Project Manager)
Name:
Jake McLean, PE, CFM
Agency:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
Title:
Water Resources Engineer
Address:
167-B Haywood Road
City:
Asheville
State/ Zip:
NC/ 28806
Telephone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
Vendors Execution Address (Where the contract should be mailed for signature)
Name:
Shawn D. Wilkerson
Agency:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
Title:
President
Address:
1430 S. Mint Street, Suite 104
City:
Charlotte
State/ Zip:
NC/ 28203
Telephone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
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:
Shawn D. Wilkerson
Agency:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
Title:
President
Address:
1430 S. Mint Street, Suite 104
City:
Charlotte
State/ Zip:
NC/ 28203
Telephone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
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RFP 16-007704
Tasks and Deliverables
Format
Delivery Method
ATTACHMENT H
Digital Survey in AutoCAD
Digital Survey in ArcMap
Task #
Task Description
Task Deliverable
Hardcopy (#)
Adobe PDF MS Word
(.dwg)**
(.shp)**
E -Mail
USB Flash Drive
Compact Disc
Notes:
Environmental & Project
Approved Categorical Exclusion
x
x
Screening
Regulatory Agency Post -contract site visit
Vendor. The Vendor will upload the returned, signed PCN with the Final Mitigation
PCN forms (completed with DMS as
2
Meetine Minutes
x
Plan to the NC Division of Water Resources online document library at the link
x
Permittee, Vendor as Agent)
DMS SPO
DMS SPO DMS SPO
DMS SPO
DMS
SPO
DMS
SPO
DMS
SPO
Draft Conservation Easement
x x
Planting & monitoring
x
x
Preliminary Conservation Easement Survey
5
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
x
Draft Attorney's Report/30-year title search
Draft Baseline Monitoring report, As -Built
x
x
x
x
x
Drawings digital.delrverables
..........
Draft Title Attorneys "Schedule A"
x
......... ......... ......
......... .........
.................. .........
......... ......
x
Baseline Monitoring & As-
Final Baseline Monitoring report, As -Built
2
Property
...................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Vendor will upload to Final Baseline Monitoring Report and As
6
Built Drawings
Drawings, digital deliverables (including
Recorded Conservation Easement
1
x x
Built Drawings to the NC Division of Water Resources online
x
1
x
x
x
x
x
Final Conservation Easement Survey
1
x x x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
.........................................................
Final Attorney's Report/30-year title search;
......
.........
.........
.........
.........
.........
x
......... .........
deeds; documentation
1
x
Monitoring Years 1-6
Final Annual Monitoring Report &digital
Original Title Insurance Policy
1
_
_
Vendor will upload to Final Mitigation Plan to the NC Division of Water Resources
x
1
Survey monumentation installation
Draft Mitigation Plan 2
..............................................................
Final Draft Mitigation Plan
.......... ... 3
including revisions made during deliverable
review)
......... ..... .........
Financial Assurance 1
3 I Mitigation Plan & Financial
Assurance
Final Mitigation Plan
2
documented on As -Built Survey per Task 6
x x x
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
DMS will upload the Final Draft Mitigation Report to the IRT Sharepoint for review by
x x x IRT members, and distribute a hardcopy each to USACE and DWR.
............. ____. ...................... ____. ____...... ____. ____. ..... ..... .........
x
DMS will distribute the Final Mitigation Plan to the USACE.
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Vendor will upload to Final Mitigation Plan to the NC Division of Water Resources
online document library at the following link:
Instructions for uploading documents are found online at the following link:
https://edocs.deg.nc.zov/WaterResources/0/doc/620121/Pagelaspx
DMS will distribute 1 signed PCN to the USACE, and return 1 signed PCN to the
........................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Vendor. The Vendor will upload the returned, signed PCN with the Final Mitigation
PCN forms (completed with DMS as
2
Plan to the NC Division of Water Resources online document library at the link
Permittee, Vendor as Agent)
provided above.
4
Permitting
Permits and certifications
x
x
Planting & monitoring
5
installation
Written documentation
x
.............................................
.............................
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
x
Draft Baseline Monitoring report, As -Built
1
x
x
x
x
Drawings digital.delrverables
..........
..........................
......... ......... ......
......... .........
.................. .........
......... ......
... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..........
Baseline Monitoring & As-
Final Baseline Monitoring report, As -Built
Vendor will upload to Final Baseline Monitoring Report and As
6
Built Drawings
Drawings, digital deliverables (including
Built Drawings to the NC Division of Water Resources online
revisions made during deliverable review &
1
x
x
x
x
document library at the link provided above.
Quality Control)
Draft Annual Monitoring Report & digital
1
x
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
x
x
deliverables
7-12
Monitoring Years 1-6
Final Annual Monitoring Report &digital
Vendor will upload to Final Mitigation Plan to the NC Division of Water Resources
deliverables
1
x
x
x
online document library at the link provided above.
Draft Annual Monitoring Report#7,
1
x
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
x
x
Closeout Report & digital deliverables
Monitorin Year 7 and
g
13
project Closeout
Final Annual Monitoring Report #7, Closeout
Vendor will upload to Final Mitigation Plan to the NC Division of Water Resources
Report& digital deliverables
1
x
x
x
online document library at the link provided above.

Technical Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Rating Form
Offeror:
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
Site Name:
Oak Hill Dairy Mitigation Site
River Basin
/ Catalog
Catawba River Basin / 03050102
Unit:
RFP
16-007704
Number:
Date of Site
TBD
Evaluation:
Type/Amt of
Mitigation
4,630 stream credits; 7.6 wetlands credits
Offered:
Proposal
Review
TBD
Committee:
Alternate
Attendees:
TBD

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 descriptions
Yes
of 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
Yes
locations and mapped soil series)?
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 be
Yes
provided in the RFP.
4- Does the proposal adequately document the physical, chemical and/or biological impairments that currently
exist on the project site?
Yes
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
Yes
functional gains.]
6- Does DMS agree with the proposed credit structure(s) described in the proposal?
Yes
7- Does the proposed project avoid significant adverse impacts to existing wetlands and/or streams?
Yes
8- Does the proposal adequately describe how the project will advance DMS watershed planning goals?
Yes
9- For any proposed Priority 2 restoration, is P2 justified and/or limited to "tie-ins"?
Yes
An answer of No in this section means the Technical Proposal is rejected. Continue or Reject?
Continue

Section 2. Functional Uplift Evaluation
Functional
Functional
Planning Identified
Category
Functional Stressor
Uplift Potential
Stressor
Check box below if
Complete this section for identified
stressor is identified
Check boxes below to identify
functional stressors ONLY. Select the option
through watershed
stressors addressed by proposal.
that best describes the uplift potential for
planning
the majority of the project area.
RWP LWP
x
Non-functioning riparian
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
>.
buffer / wetland vegetation
ra
0 Sediment
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
x
Z3
❑x Nutrients
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
x
L
Q�
a --i
Fecal Coliform
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
X
>ra
❑ Other
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
x
❑x Peak Flows
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
bz
_O
❑x Artificial Barriers
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
O
❑x Ditching/Draining
Low
Moderate
High
x
2
❑ Other
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
❑x Habitat Fragmentation
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
ro
Limited Bedform Diversity
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
❑x Absence of Large Woody
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
ca
_
Debris
❑ Other
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
a
Total Count
2
6
2
Total
Count
6
O
ra 4-J
Multiplier
Multiplier
ca
x1
x3
x6
x10
x4
x6
C: cn
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Count x Function
Count x
4--'2
'E
Multiplier
36
20
Planning
36
Multiplier
ra
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A
B
Sum of
Sum of Function
58
36
Planning

Adjusted Risk Factor
Total
Stream Feet
Restoration
Feet
Enhancement
Feet
Total Stream Feet
Risk Adjusted Score
(Sum of Function X Factorc)
Restoration Feet + (Enhancement Feet)
25-50%
5-10%
50-75% >75%
<5% None
Easement Continuity
\ 2 J
8-12
0-8
Project Density
>10
c
D
5,221
4,373
575
1.12
64.96
Risk Adjusted Score D+ PlanningB = 100.96 E I Total Function and Planning
Section 3. Genera
Section 4. Final Score and Proposal Rating
Total Function and
1 point
3 points
6 points 10 points
What percent of the request does the proposed wetland
project provide? (if applicable)
Physical constraints or barriers
< 25%
>10%
25-50%
5-10%
50-75% >75%
<5% None
Easement Continuity
>12
8-12
0-8
Project Density
>10
8-10
4-8 <4
(Final Score x 0.01)
Total
1
3
6 10
20 F
Section 4. Final Score and Proposal Rating
Total Function and
E
Planning
100.96
F
Total General
20
Final Score
(E + F)
120.96
Proposal Rating
1.21
(Final Score x 0.01)
Comments:
4

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Gaston County, NC

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Gaston County, NC

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Gaston County, NC

Project Location
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Proposed Wetland Re -Establishment
J) Proposed Internal Crossings
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Proposed Stream Enhancement II
Proposed Stream Preservation
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Total Points: I
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Weak
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,a, Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3 75
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
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3
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!`
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
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6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
8. Headcuts
2
3
9. Grade control ..
0
cm
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Secondor greater order channel
No = 0
artificial ditchesare not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloov (Subtotal= CA_)
12. Presence of Baseflow, ,
0 1 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
C757 1 2 ` 3
14. Leaf litter
1.5 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0 0.5 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 0.5 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 Yes =
C. Biologv (Subtotal = _ _ M5, )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0
1
2
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2 3
22, Fish M
0.5
1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0
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1 1.5
24. Amphibians
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1 1.5
25. Algae
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Total Points:
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Weak
Moderate
Strong
1" Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
15. Sediment on plants or debris
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
0 0.5
1.5
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ripple -pool se uence
0
es = 3
0.5
3 -
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
1.5
3"
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
25. Algae
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
ther = 0
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
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8. Headcuts
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
es = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1
2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0 -
2 3
14. Leaf litter
1.5 (�J:>
0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0 0.5
07:) 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 0.5
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es = 3
C. Biology Subtotal
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
1
2 3
22. Fish
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0.5
1 1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5 CD
1.5
25. Algae
0
1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
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ther = 0
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Strong
1 a' Continulty of channel bed and bank
4
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
` 1
0.5
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
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1
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0
1
1
3
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1
2
3
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0
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2
3
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0
1
2
Cp
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0
1
0
3
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1
1.5
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0
0.5
1.5
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12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
4
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
` 1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
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0.5
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115
16, Organic debris lines or piles
0d.5
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1
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1.5
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
(-3-/
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
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2
3
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2
3
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1
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1.5
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1
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0
0.5
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0
3
2
3
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0
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2
3
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ri le ool sequence
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1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
CP
2
3
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0
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2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
CO)0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
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B. Hydrology (Subtotal = �� .5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0. 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1 1.5
1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
1 0
1 ?07_.51
1 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
INo
= 0
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G. Biologv (Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3
2
1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0
1
2 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2 3
22. Fish
0.5
1 1.5
23. Crayfish
0,5
1 1.5
24. Amphibians 00.
1 1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
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ther = 0
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Oak Hill dairy Project Site
601 Ray Eaker Rd., Cherryville, NC
PIEDMONT
Catawba River Basin
Gaston County, North Carolina
Prepared for:
Mr. Eric Neuhaus
Wildlands
312 West Millbrook Road, Suite 225
Raleigh, NC 27609
KEVIN C. MARTIN
000851
January Sth, 2019
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INTRODUCTION
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA (S&EC, PA) was retained to perform a preliminary evaluation to
assess the presence and extent of hydric soils onsite. Proposed Wetland area 1 is currently planted in
winter wheat or fallow and Proposed Wetland 3 is mostly fescue grass. Proposed Wetland areas 2 and 4
have been maintained in the past but currently have mostly herbaceous vegetation with some small
saplings intermixed. Proposed Wetland areas 1 and 3 contained hydric soil indicators F3, F19 or both
within 10" of the surface while Proposed Wetland areas 2 & 4 contained some borings with hydric soil
indicators present at depths greater than 10" but less than or equal to 15". (see attached Figure A -
Preliminary Soils Investigation Map)
METHODOLOGY
On December 27th, 2018 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 as appropriate to approximately
estimate the location and extent of hydric soils within the project area (see attached Figure A -
Preliminary Soils Investigation Map). Each soil boring was evaluated to assess the presence or absence of
hydric soil indicators. 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).
All areas evaluated are mapped as the somewhat poorly drained Chewacla soil series (Fine -loamy, mixed,
active, thermic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts) except for a few small areas along the western perimeter of
Proposed Wetland 1 that were mapped as the well -drained Pacolet soil series. Most hydric soils observed
onsite within Proposed Wetlands areas 1 and 3 were more like the Wehadkee soil series (Fine -loamy,
mixed, active, nonacid, thermic Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts) because they contained a dominant chroma
of 2 or less in the upper 20 inches of the soil. While most of the soils in Proposed Wetland areas 2 and 4
were more like the Chewacla soil series since they have a dominant chroma of more than 2 in the upper
20 inches of the soil.
Non hydric soils observed along the perimeter of the Proposed Wetland areas were most like the well to
moderately well drained Congaree soil series. The Congaree soils were generally present close to the
streams.
RESULTS
Approximately 46 soil borings were performed within the study area. Soil characteristics were
evaluated and all areas identified as containing hydric soils met the hydric soil criteria described
below.
Soil boring locations are indicated on the attached Preliminary Soils Investigation Map. The
depth to and type of hydric soil indicator at each boing is shown in the table on the Preliminary
Soils Investigation Map.
Red Dots on the Map — are borings where hydric soil indicators were not observed in the top 10"
of the soil profile. Hydric indicators may have been observed below 10" of the soil surface
depending on the boring location (see the table on Figures A and B for further details).
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Blue Plus Signs -- are hydric soils areas containing a depleted matrix ((F3) indicator) within 10"
of current land surface (these borings may also have had the F19 indicator above the F3, see the
table on the soils map for details of where this occurred)
Green Triangles- are hydric soils areas containing a Piedmont floodplain indicator F19 within 10"
but not a depleted matrix F3 within 1W (these borings may have also had the F3 indicator below
the F19 indicator, see the table on Figures A and B for further details).
Indicator F3: Depleted Matrix
Technical Description: 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) 2 in. (5 cm) if the 2 in, (5 cm) Is entirely within the upper 6 in. (15 cm)
of the soil, or
(b) 6 in. (15 cm) starting within 10 in. (25 cm) of the soil surface.
Indicator F19: Piedmont Floodplain Soils
On flood plain, a mineral layer at least 15 cm (6 inches) thick, starting at a depth <25cm (10
inches) from the soil surface, with a matrix (60 percent or more of the volume) chroma of less
than 4 and 20 percent or more distinct or prominent redox concentrations occurring as soft
masses or pore linings.
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Typical Soil Profiles
WEHADKEE SERIES
(Actual Location B H'15 in Proposed Wetland 1)
The Wehadkee series consists of very deep, poorly drained and very poorly drained
soils on flood plains along streams that drain from the mountains and piedmont.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine -loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, thermic Fluvaquentic
Endoaquepts
AP --O to 2 inches, very dark grayish Brown (2.5Y 312) with 5% strong brown (7.5YR 415)
Pore finings, sandy clay loam.
Bg – 2 to 8 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 512) with 20% strong brown (7.5YR 416 & 518)
redox concentrations, clay loam.
C1-8-14 inches; light yellowish brown (2.5Y 6/3) & strong brown (7.5YR 416), loamy
sand.
C2---14- 24+ inches; light brownish gray (2.5Y 612) with 30% strong brown (7.5YR 415)
redox concentrations, clay loam.
CHE'WACLA SERIES
(Actual Location BH16 in Proposed Wetland 1 )
The Chewacla series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained, moderately
permeable soils that formed on flood plains along streams that drain from the mountains
and piedmont. .
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine -loamy, mixed, active, thermic Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts
Ap--Q to 1 inches; very dark grayish brown (2.5Y 312), sandy loam.
Bw--1 to 22+ inches; brawn (1OYR 513) with 20% strong brown (7.5YR 516) and 10%
dark brown (7.5YR 313) redox concentrations, clay loam

Site: Oak Hill Dairy
Taskl- Wetland Soils Investigation
Date: 12/27/2018
Soil Profile 1- Boring 15 - Proposed Wetland 1
Horizon Depth Horizon Matrix Color Redox Texture Notes
0 to 2 Inches
Ap
2.5Y, 3/2
5% - 7.5 YR 4/6
Sandy Clay Loam
Very drak grayish brown with 5% strong
10 YR 5/3
20%- 7.5 YR 5/6
Brown with 20% strong brown and 10%
brown pore linings
Bw
2.5 Y 5/2
Clay Loam
dark brown redox concentrations
Grayish brown with 20% strong brown
2 to 8 inches
Bg
20%- 7.5 YR 4/6 & 5/8
Clay Loam
redox concentrations
2.5Y 6/3
8 to 14 inches
C1
7.5YR 4/6
Loamy Sand
Light yellowish brown & Strong brown
14 to 24+ inches
C2
2.5Y 6/2
30%- 7.5YR 4/6
Clay Loam
Light brownish gray with 30% strong
brown redox concentrations
Soil Profile 2 - Boring 16 - Proposed Wetland 1
Horizon Depth Horizon Matrix Color Texture Notes
0 to 1 Inches
Ap
2.5Y, 3/2
Sandy Loam
Very drak grayish brown
10 YR 5/3
20%- 7.5 YR 5/6
Brown with 20% strong brown and 10%
1 to 22+ inches
Bw
10% 7.5 YR 3/3
Clay Loam
dark brown redox concentrations

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