Purchase of Mitigation Credits

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is seeking bids for the purchase of mitigation credits to offset wetland impacts for projects within the Pensacola Bay regulatory basin. The mitigation credits must be approved by both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Northwest Florida Water Management District. Bidders are required to provide pricing on a per-credit basis, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract term is for one year, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. Responses to the Invitation to Bid are due by August 30, 2023.

The procurement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The addendum also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The funding source for this contract opportunity is not explicitly stated, but it is likely from state or local government resources allocated for environmental mitigation projects in the region. The total award value or budget range is also not disclosed in the provided documentation.