Stream, Riparian Wetland and Riparian Buffer Credits in the Goose Creek Service Area

EXECUTION In compliance with this Invitation for Bid (IFB), 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 bid, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that: this bid is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54), none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of Chapter 78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1. Furthermore, by executing this bid, 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 Contra ct awarded as a result of this IFB, 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 contracts; or awarding or administering public contracts; or inspecting or supervising delivery of the public contract of any gift from anyone with a contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of this response to the IFB, the undersigned certifies, for Vendor's entire organization and its employees or agents, that Vendor is not aware that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees of your organization. By executing this bid, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. These documents can be accessed from the ATTACHMENTS page within this document VALIDITY PERIOD Offer shall be valid for at least 60 days from date of bid opening, unless otherwise stated here days, or if extended by mutual agreement of the parties. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this IFB. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS If your bid is accepted, all provisions of this IFB, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute the written agreement between the parties ("Contract"). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS are incorporated herein and shall apply. Depending upon the Goods or Services being offered, other terms and conditions may apply, as mutually agreed. The mission of North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS) is to provide cost-effective mitigation alternatives that improve the state's water resources. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is soliciting Proposals from Vendors to pre-qualify firms for needed mitigation as described herein for the NCDMS to successfully meet permit conditions mandated by the regulatory agencies. The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Contract. 1.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION PERIOD This pre-qualification shall have a maximum of one (1) year. At the end of the one (1) year, the State shall have the option, in its sole discretion to extend this pre-qualification period of up to 180 days in 90-day-or-less increments. The State will give the Vendor written notice of its intent whether to extend no later than thirty (30) days before the end of the current pre-qualification period. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this IFB and any addenda issued hereto. The purpose of this conference is for all prospective Vendors to apprise themselves of the conditions and requirements which will affect the performance of the work called for by this IFB. Vendors must stay for the duration of the conference. No allowances will be made for unreported conditions that a prudent Vendor would recognize as affecting the work called for or implied by this IFB. Vendors are cautioned that any information released to attendees during the conference, other than that involving the physical aspects of the facility referenced above, and which conflicts with, supersedes, or adds to requirements in this IFB, must be confirmed by written addendum before it can be a part of this IFB and any resulting contract. Vendor representatives may request an invitation to the pre-bid by submitting an e-mail to Brooke.Wells@ncdenr.gov on or before the pre-proposal conference date specified above. Vendors should enter "IFB# 16-487898617: Request to Attend Virtual Pre-bid" as the subject line for the email. Vendor attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives. An email invitation to a Microsoft TEAMS meeting will be sent to the email address(es) provided. (MSTEAMS is an online communication tool which allows a virtual meeting setting to share information. The app is approved by the NC DEQ Division of Information Technology (IT) and there is no purchase required for download and use.) Attendees are reminded to enter the MS TEAMS with camera selected to the off position, and microphone muted. It is up to the vendor to check their internet connection ahead of time as DMS will not be responsible for any connection issues vendors may experience during the conference. DMS will provide attendees with a brief instructional overview for navigational guidance.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.