IDOT D9 Wetland Mitigation Credits - Big Muddy - IFB

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), specifically District 9, is soliciting bids for Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits to satisfy wetland impact permit requirements for highway improvement projects. The procurement seeks 15 Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits within the Big Muddy basin (HUC 07140106), which must be approved by the United States Corps of Engineers (USACE) and associated with the Big Muddy HUC 8 watershed mitigation service area. Vendors must submit proof of USACE approval and available credits with their bid, with the contract running from execution through June 30, 2026. The procurement will be conducted through the BidBuy platform, with electronic bid submissions required by May 6, 2025. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, vendor responsibility, pricing competitiveness, and the ability to provide the specified number of mitigation credits, with awards potentially made to multiple vendors based on the lowest price per credit.

No specific set-aside designations or Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goals are established for this procurement. The contract does not allow subcontracting, and work must be performed within the United States. Vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the State as an additional insured, with required coverage including $1,000,000 per occurrence for General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as mandated by law. Participating vendors must complete comprehensive vendor disclosure forms, including the Illinois Procurement Gateway Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, and demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, payment will be based on actual credits purchased, which may vary from the estimated quantity. The funding source is identified as Road funding, and the contract does not involve federal funds, suggesting a straightforward state-level procurement process.