Wetland mitigation credits

The State of Florida Department of Transportation, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise ("Department") is seeking qualified bidders to establish one or more contracts for the provision of federal freshwater herbaceous wetland mitigation credits. The Department is looking to purchase these credits to offset approximately 19.14 acres of federal wetland impacts in Polk County, Florida. The initial contract term is for three years, with the option to renew for up to three additional years. Bids are due on December 18, 2023, and the Department intends to award contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) based on price per credit in order to meet the Department's quantity requirements. Bidders must provide a valid federal banking instrument, current credit ledger, and demonstration that the service area geographically encompasses the planned project's wetland impacts. The contract will use the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method, Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure, or Modified Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure to certify the mitigation credits. The Department reserves the right to use any excess credits purchased on future qualifying projects.

The Invitation to Bid (ITB) does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The budget or award value range is also not specified in the provided information. The ITB indicates that questions and responses will be posted on December 14, 2023, which will provide additional details on the procurement.