M-RIP - apais stock observers and 2 more items

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission awarded contract PO05049279-V3 to Rudee Operations LLC on June 17, 2026, for a cumulative value of $2,625.00. The contract encompasses the provision of At-Sea Processor and At-Sea Observer Information System (APAIS) stock observer services and observer trips, with all deliverables directed to Lora Vedder. The contract includes 22 APAIS stock observer units at $50.00 each, 10 observer trips scheduled for April through May and mid-September through October at $80.00 each, and five observer trips scheduled for November through the first week of December at $145.00 each.

These services support the Marine Resources Commission's monitoring and compliance operations, with performance periods distributed across multiple seasons throughout the contract year. The staggered pricing structure for observer trips reflects the varying operational demands across different seasonal periods. Rudee Operations LLC serves as the sole prime contractor responsible for fulfilling all deliverables under this Virginia state contract.