North Bay Coastal Mitigation Establishment Project

Background
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 4 is seeking to purchase Pre-Transfer Mitigation Credits for Wetlands, Other Waters of the U.S. and State, California red-legged frog (CRLF), and Myrtle silverspot butterfly (MSB) within the Gualala Salmon HUC-8 Sub-Basin. This initiative aims to address anticipated mitigation needs due to unavoidable impacts from transportation projects regulated under various environmental laws including the California Coastal Act and the Clean Water Act.

The goal is to secure these credits by November 1, 2029, to offset expected environmental impacts.

Work Details
The contractor will provide Pre-Transfer Mitigation Credits in units of tenths acre-credits that are approved through an established natural resource regulatory agency (NRRA) framework. The purchase will be documented through a 'Caltrans Credit Sale Agreement' or similar project-specific agreement.

The contractor must demonstrate experience in establishing mitigation credits approved by NRRA(s) and provide documentation for successful mitigation projects related to CRLF and MSB. The proposal must include a detailed plan outlining methods for establishing these credits, a project delivery schedule with milestones, and early communication documentation with relevant regulatory agencies.

Period of Performance
The contract period will extend until November 1, 2029, by which time all required Pre-Transfer Mitigation Credits must be secured.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed within the Gualala Salmon HUC-8 Sub-Basin in California.

Bidder Requirements
Proposers must be registered businesses authorized to work in California and meet minimum insurance requirements. The proposal encourages participation from certified Small Businesses (SB) and Micro Businesses (MB), with a goal of 25% participation from these groups.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is not mandatory, it is encouraged.