Re-Bid D1 Stream Mitigation Credits-IFB

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids for stream mitigation credits under IFB Re-Bid D1 Stream Mitigation Credits, with proposals due September 8, 2026. Vendors must be approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, and supply credits that comply with Section 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act to offset unavoidable impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. under State Job Number N-91-001-24.

Bidders must submit written proof of mitigation bank approval by USACE and documentation verifying current credit availability. The bid must identify the total number of credits the vendor can offer. Credits must be eligible for immediate transfer upon contract execution, and the vendor must complete all required credit transfer instruments and deliver official documentation within ten business days of contract execution. No subcontractors are permitted.

The contract term is initial commencement upon execution expiring twelve months thereafter, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Pricing is estimated, with the total amount to be entered by the State prior to execution. The vendor must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law. Prevailing wage requirements apply where applicable. Work products and documentation become the sole property of the State of Illinois.

Vendors must submit the Vendor Disclosure form (unless already registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway with an active, unexpired registration number) and may claim Illinois Procurement Code preferences, including Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference, with appropriate documentation. Vendors with contracts valued over $100,000 annually must disclose financial interests exceeding 5% or $147,360, lobbyist representation, and current or pending state contracts. The State retains the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice.