D1 Stream Mitigation Credits-IFB

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), District One, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure stream mitigation credits (stream restoration credits) from vendors approved by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to offset unavoidable impacts to waters of the United States associated with State transportation projects, specifically State Job Number N-91-001-24. The procurement seeks one bulk unit of approved stream mitigation credits that comply with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and USACE permit requirements for jurisdictional waters of the United States. Vendors must be authorized mitigation bank operators or agents recognized by the USACE Chicago District, with demonstrated proof of approval and available credits at the time of bid submission; vendor staff must be qualified to prepare and execute credit transfer documentation in compliance with federal mitigation banking requirements. Deliverables include official documentation evidencing credit purchase and transfer to IDOT within ten business days of contract execution, transmitted electronically to the District 1 Bureau of Programming at 201 W. Center Ct, Schaumburg, IL 60196, to the attention of Vanessa Ruiz. The contract term commences upon execution and expires on June 30, 2027, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Awards will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price per credit, with potential awards to multiple vendors to fulfill the maximum requested credits; bids must remain firm for 180 days from opening. The bid due date is May 12, 2026, with submission required exclusively through the BidBuy electronic procurement system.

No specific set-asides or minority business enterprise preferences are identified in the procurement documents; however, a minority contractor initiative fee of $15 applies to any contract awarded for $1,000 or more. Vendors must submit either a standard Vendor Disclosure form (for non-IPG registered vendors) or an IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form, along with an Offer to the State of Illinois and applicable Business Enterprise Program or Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plans; failure to submit these documents renders the bid non-responsive. No subcontractors are permitted under this contract, and all services must be performed within the State of Illinois and within the boundaries of the USACE Chicago District. The procurement may be partially or fully funded with federal funds, with the percentage and dollar amount of federal funding to be disclosed upon notice of award. No bid bond or performance bond is required for this procurement. The State reserves the right to amend the solicitation, reject any or all bids, and waive minor defects, with all Standard Terms and Conditions of the State of Illinois becoming part of any resulting contract. Specific contract value or budget information is not disclosed in the available documentation.