Original ITB-Purchase of Species Habitat Conservation Credits

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking bids for the purchase of Species Habitat Conservation Credits to offset Sand and Bluetail Mole Skink habitat impacts associated with FDOT projects. The credits will be used to offset impacts in Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties. The successful bidder will provide credits on an as-needed basis, and the Department will purchase credits by purchase order. The contract will be for a term of 24 months, and the Department reserves the right to allocate purchased credits to any Department project. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing mitigation credits to offset species impacts for FDOT projects • Meeting the technical specifications outlined in the ITB • Updating ledgers and assisting with regulatory updates to reflect actual credits used • Providing credits on an as-needed basis • Allowing the Department to allocate purchased credits to any Department project