Mitigation Credits to Offset Wetland Impacts for Projects in NWFWMD Regulatory Basin St. Marks River

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Three, is seeking to procure wetland mitigation credits through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for projects within the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) Regulatory Basin of the St. Marks River. The procurement (Bid No. DOT-ITB-25-3011-SC) specifically requires vendors to provide 2 UMAM credits for Freshwater Forested wetlands and 1 UMAM credit for Freshwater Herbaceous wetlands to offset environmental impacts for specific transportation projects, including Capital Circle from SR 61 Crawfordville to CR 2203 Springhill Rd and the Springhill Rd over Munson Slough Bridge. Vendors must possess approved federal and/or state mitigation banking permits with available credits meeting the project's precise requirements, with the option to bid on federal only, state only, or combined federal and state credits. The bid is due on 04-09-2025 at 10:00 AM, with an intended award posting on 04-14-2025 at 9:00 AM. The department will purchase credits from the lowest bidder or combination of bidders to meet project needs, with vendors required to provide documentation of their bank's permits and current credit ledgers.

The ITB includes provisions for diversity achievement and drug-free workplace preferences, suggesting potential opportunities for disadvantaged or small businesses. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the procurement encourages diverse vendor participation through its solicitation requirements. The contract is structured as an indefinite quantity contract, meaning the department does not guarantee a specific quantity of credits and will purchase credits via purchase order as needed. Vendors will be compensated per UMAM credit, with pricing determined through the competitive bidding process. The procurement is designed to be flexible, allowing multiple vendors to potentially supply credits and ensuring the department can meet its environmental mitigation requirements for ongoing transportation infrastructure projects. Though a total contract value is not specified, the 24-month term suggests a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified mitigation credit providers operating within the specified regulatory basin.