Robertson Way Bridge Replacement Wetlands Evaluation and Permitting Services

Description

The Greenville County Engineering & Maintenance Division is seeking proposals from an experienced wetlands consultant to perform wetlands evaluation phase services and permitting services as they pertain to the Robertson Way Bridge Replacement project in Greenville County, South Carolina. The Division will rely on the consultant to provide a wetlands evaluation report and pertinent exhibits, maps, worksheets, photos, etc. to thoroughly document their findings in accordance with methodology and reporting standards promulgated by the USACE. The Division will rely on the consultant to provide recommendations for the best plan of action to follow the USACE's jurisdictional determination process and identify permitting requirements based on the findings of the wetland evaluation.In the permitting phase, to be negotiated based on the consultant's proposed hourly rate and material cost schedule, the consultant shall be responsible for submitting documents for USACE wetlands verification, submitting documents to meet Section 404/401 requirements, preparing a USACE Preconstruction Notification (PCN) or a USACE Nationwide Permit (NWP) or an Individual Permit (IP) package for wetland impacts and mitigation, where applicable. The design and construction of the new bridge is being performed in-house. The Greenville County Engineering and Maintenance Division will be the permittee for any federal/state permits, certifications or notifications, as required.