1412210278 (RFP) Design Services for the Wetland Mitigation Bank

The purpose of this solicitation for the Wetland Mitigation Bank (this Solicitation) is to evaluate and select a vendor to provide comprehensive wetland mitigation bank development and management services. The scope of work includes reviewing and finalizing a conceptual pro forma and multi property development strategy for a mitigation bank to meet JEA’s future wetland credit needs; designing, permitting, and constructing the bank, including preparation of the federal Prospectus; developing and implementing passive public recreational opportunities as allowed by regulatory agencies; selecting and managing all contractors, consultants, and firms needed for ecological, construction, surveying, and related services; overseeing ongoing bank maintenance, ledger management, and permit compliance, including required agency reporting; achieving all success criteria and securing agency concurrence for final credit release; transitioning the bank into perpetual management; and serving as project manager and owner’s representative to lead all communications, presentations, reports, briefings, and regulatory coordination. The Respondent’s project team must include a professional wetland scientist or Florida Certified Wetland Evaluator, along with a professional engineer, hydrologist, or geologist, either in-house or through a qualified partner whose credentials and justification for partnering are provided. The Respondent must also be able to attend in person meetings with JEA and regulatory agencies within five business days of a request as described in this Solicitation (the Work) and to determine the best method for JEA to procure the Work with regard to pricing, quality, design, and workmanship.

USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE SOLICITATION ON ZYCUS:

https://dewdrops.zycus.com/zsp/guest/genericRegister/JEA074/iSource/1072642/

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting: August 26, 2026, at 10:00AM

Response Due Date: September 22, 2026

Response Due Date: September 29, 2026