Purchase of State and Federal Mitigation Credits

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Purchase of State and Federal Mitigation Credits to Offset Wetland Impacts for SR 70 from Bourneside Blvd to Waterbury Road in the Manatee River SWFWMD Regulatory Basin. The Department is requesting bids for the purchase of mitigation credits to offset wetland impacts for the specified project, with estimated quantities provided. Bids are due on May 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM, with a public bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM. The selection will be based on cost per credit and availability of wetland type. This is a 24-month term contract, with the Department having the right to purchase credits as needed to meet project needs. The Vendor must possess valid state and/or federal mitigation banking permits and provide copies of the permits and current credit ledgers with the bid. The Vendor can bid on "State only", "Federal only", or "Federal & State" mitigation credit categories.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not provide any details on the possible award values or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.