(2026-13) SOLE SOURCE: NUTRIENT CREDITS

The County of Bedford, Virginia is seeking to acquire nutrient credits specific to the Roanoke River watershed through a sole‑source procurement. The justification cites that only Resource Environmental Solutions can provide the required watershed‑specific credits, deeming the product “one‑of‑a‑kind.” No competitive bidding is planned, and the contract is subject to a 12‑month approval period with a mandatory public notice at least 10 days before purchase execution. The purchase amount is not disclosed, but pricing references a prior project cost of approximately $11,000 per pound of credit. • Objective: Obtain watershed‑specific nutrient credits for the Roanoke River watershed. • Vendor: Resource Environmental Solutions (the sole source). • Procurement Type: Sole source under Virginia Public Procurement Act §2.2‑4303 E. • Timeline: Form submitted 03/23/2026; bidding window closed 04/02/2026; award pending. • Budget Note: No total dollar amount given; price justified by prior per‑pound rate.