Living Shoreline/Carbon Sequestration

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for nature-based carbon sequestration services by constructing approximately 39,463.92 feet of living shoreline at the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area in Jefferson County and Port Arthur City, Texas. The project aims to protect and restore coastal marsh and other coastal lands that provide valuable ecosystem services. The successful project developer will be responsible for funding and constructing the living shoreline, maintaining and repairing the structures for the life of the agreement, and sharing in the generated revenue from carbon credits. TPWD will evaluate proposals based on the design and construction plan, proposed revenue sharing plan for carbon credits, and the qualifications, experience, and capability of the respondent. The RFP was issued on December 7, 2023, with a site inspection scheduled for January 9, 2024 and proposals due on February 1, 2024.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not include any listed award values or budget ranges, as the successful project developer is expected to fund all construction costs, with TPWD not providing any direct funding.