Purchase of Mitigation Credits St. Andrews Bay Watershed

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking to purchase wetland mitigation credits in the St. Andrews Bay Watershed within the NWFWMD regulatory basin to offset environmental impacts from transportation projects. This indefinite quantity contract, issued under solicitation number DOT-ITB-26-3017-SC, operates on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the award will go to the bidder offering the lowest cost for mitigation credits that meet all technical and regulatory requirements. Credits available for purchase include freshwater forested, freshwater wet flatwoods, and saltwater marsh types, each measured in Unit of Mitigation Account Measures (UMAM), with estimated quantities provided for planning purposes but no guaranteed minimum or maximum volume. The contract requires compliance with federal and state regulations, including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26, 37, and 38, covering nondiscrimination, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation, accessibility, and environmental statutes. Offerors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace, submit an electronic W-9, and certify they are not on Florida’s Scrutinized Companies List, with false certifications risking civil penalties. All deliverables, including maps, reports, and data, become the exclusive property of the Florida DOT and must bear licensed professional seals. Participation in the E-Verify system is mandatory for the contractor and all subcontractors, and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Act certification applies due to federal funding. Payment processing occurs through Florida’s FLAIR system via the Department’s designated invoice forms submitted within twenty days of delivery, with no specified payment office or banking details provided. The contract includes strict requirements for subcontractors to mirror all compliance obligations under federal aid terms and environmental laws, particularly when subcontracts exceed $150,000. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 25, 2026, through the MyFloridaMarketPlace portal with the correct subject line, and include mandatory forms such as the Bid Sheet and Vendor Certification. No formal list of attachments, packaging specifications, or detailed evaluation criteria beyond price and technical acceptability are present. The point of contact for all inquiries is Sommer Crews of the Florida DOT.