Mitigation Credits to Offset Wetland Impacts for Projects in NWFWMD Reg. Basin Choctawhatchee River

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Three, is seeking competitive bids for the purchase of wetland mitigation credits to offset environmental impacts for projects in the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) Regulatory Basin Choctawhatchee River. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) establishes a 24-month term contract for acquiring mitigation bank credits on an as-needed basis, with an estimated requirement of 1 acre of Freshwater Forested/Palustrine Forested credits across federal and state categories. Vendors must possess approved banking instruments (permits) and have available federal and/or state wetland mitigation bank credits that meet specific requirements. The bid allows vendors to submit proposals for "State only", "Federal only", or "Federal & State" mitigation categories, with FDOT intending to purchase credits from the lowest bidder or combination of bidders to meet project needs. The bid is due on 04-11-2025 at 10:00 AM, with a public opening at 10:30 AM, and an intended award posting on 04-16-2025 at 9:00 AM. Vendors must directly own or control the credits, provide documentation of credit availability, and have a service area that encompasses the planned project's wetland impacts.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The contract does not guarantee a specific quantity of mitigation credits to be purchased, and no precise award value or budget range is specified. The Department reserves the right to review bidders' mitigation sites and documents, and potentially use any excess credits on future projects. Vendors must demonstrate their ability to provide credits that meet the environmental and regulatory requirements for wetland mitigation in the Choctawhatchee River basin. The contract will commence on the date of award and will remain in effect for a 24-month period. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their mitigation bank credits, including permit details, available credit quantities, and geographic service areas.