Morganza to the Gulf Project, Fresh/Intermediate Marsh Resources EFH, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District is seeking to purchase 118 average annual habitat units (AAHUs) of Fresh/Intermediate Marsh (FM/IM) mitigation bank credits. These credits will offset environmental impacts from the Morganza to the Gulf Project. The procurement is a full and open competition under NAICS 523910, using a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection process. Eligible mitigation banks must be located within specific Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) in the Louisiana Deltaic Plain and meet established ecological standards. Proposals are due by July 1, 2026, and must include five specific submittals, including a signed Purchase Agreement and a RIBITS ledger, to be considered for award. This solicitation establishes the criteria for purchasing mitigation credits, including geographic limits and specific ecological modeling standards. Credits are required to offset habitat losses from construction, borings, and surveys for Reach A of the Morganza to the Gulf (MTG) project.