LAW-7-2.17 Full Delivery Mitigation

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for stream and wetland mitigation services, specifically focused on environmental restoration and compliance with Clean Water Act Section 404 and 401 requirements. This contract enables ODOT to procure stream mitigation credits for large infrastructure projects, such as the Chesapeake Bypass, which requires a minimum of 17,400 stream mitigation credits. The IDV covers environmental mitigation banking products and allows for credit acquisition through in-lieu fee credits, bank credits, or permittee-responsible mitigation within the Raccoon-Symmes Creek Watershed.

The IDV was awarded to Stream & Wetlands Foundation (Water & Land Solutions) through a competitive selection process on October 16, 2023, with a contract period extending until November 30, 2031. The contract has a not-to-exceed amount of $5,046,000 and covers statewide environmental mitigation services in Ohio. Stream & Wetlands Foundation was selected based on a technical score of 188 and a competitive pricing structure, with their bid representing the most advantageous option for ODOT. The contract will support critical infrastructure projects, including the Chesapeake Bypass, which is scheduled to begin construction in February 2025 and conclude in October 2026.