Mitigation Credit Purchase

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT09523-6 is a statewide multiple-award contract for Mitigation Credit Purchase Services, specifically focused on acquiring stream, wetland, and environmental mitigation credits. The contract enables ODOT to purchase guaranteed mitigation credits from IRT-approved mitigation banks and in-lieu fee programs, satisfying Clean Water Act and other state and federal environmental requirements. Vendors can provide mitigation credits across various Ohio watersheds, with ODOT submitting Requests for Work (RFW) specifying location, type, and quantity of credits needed for environmental conservation and restoration projects.

Water & Land Solutions was awarded this contract, which was originally executed on May 17, 2022, and recently amended to extend the performance period from May 31, 2024, to May 31, 2026. The competitive selection contract covers the entire state of Ohio and operates as a multiple-award vehicle, allowing ODOT to obtain competitive pricing for environmental mitigation credits across different regions and ecosystems. The contract type is a competitive selection IDIQ, with the primary UNSPSC code 64141701 for environmental mitigation credit procurement. While specific total contract value was not disclosed, the vehicle provides a structured approach for ODOT to meet its environmental mitigation credit requirements through a diverse group of approved providers.