Notice of intent to designate single source panther island mitigation bank

Collier County is pursuing a single source procurement for wetland mitigation bank credits through the Procurement Services Division, specifically targeting the Panther Island Mitigation Bank. The procurement, referenced as 24-099-WV, is designed to address compliance requirements of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) by acquiring wetland mitigation credits to manage existing wetland site conditions. The procurement will run from May 14, 2024, to May 14, 2028, with critical submission deadlines including May 10, 2024, at 3:00 pm for potential alternative vendor responses. Mitigation bank credits will be evaluated using the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM), with specific requirements including service area coverage determined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's permitted zones. All submissions must be completed through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, with the division retaining sole authority to assess and approve alternative commodity offerings. The procurement is explicitly structured as a single source opportunity, meaning while alternative competitive sources might exist, this approach is targeted toward standardization and specific compliance needs.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are directly mentioned in the documentation, and no specific budget ranges or award values are provided. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate capability to provide wetland mitigation bank credits that meet SFWMD and Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements. Potential respondents are encouraged to submit documentation proving their qualifications if they believe they can meet the specified service parameters. The single source designation suggests a narrow but potentially flexible procurement approach, with Collier County seeking to verify whether multiple vendors can meet the precise mitigation credit specifications. Vendors interested in responding must carefully review the technical requirements related to service area coverage, credit validation methods, and compliance with environmental regulatory standards.