900245 tier.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for vessel charter services to support hook-and-line fishing surveys near the Cascade Head Marine Reserve. The contractor must provide a fully operational at-sea vessel, vessel operator, deckhands (one deckhand for a 6-pack boat or two deckhands for larger vessels), and rod and reel fishing equipment. The primary objective is to complete six vessel days of surveys during fall 2022, with departure and return ports in Depoe Bay, Oregon. Contractor responsibilities include conducting precise fishing in prescribed areas, controlling drift speed, rigging fishing rods, handling and recompressing fish, and collecting GPS location data in cooperation with the Agency. The proposal submission deadline was June 29, 2022, at 3:00 PM PDT, with contract performance anticipated from August 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor based on evaluation criteria emphasizing vessel master and crew qualifications, vessel suitability, and proposed cost.

Evaluation criteria include preferential consideration for Oregon-based goods and services and recycled materials. The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience providing charter fishing services, with the vessel captain required to possess local knowledge of the Cascade Head/Lincoln City fishing areas and appropriate certifications. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary fuel, operating supplies, equipment, required certifications, and insurance coverage, including marine protection and indemnity insurance. The procurement process includes a requirement for a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, indicating potential set-aside or preference opportunities for qualifying businesses. Travel expenses essential to contract performance will be reimbursed in compliance with Oregon Travel Policy. The intended awardee was identified as Samson Sportfishing LLC of Depoe Bay, Oregon, though the specific contract value and reimbursement structure are based on completed and accepted deliverables.