Appendix F - Bidder Questionnaire.xlsx

This is a Bidder Questionnaire (Appendix F) for RFP Number 26-00006 issued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for Derelict Shellfish Gear Removal and Education services. The WDFW is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to locate, remove, and dispose of derelict shellfish pots while providing outreach and education to the general public. The questionnaire evaluates bidder qualifications across five primary categories: business licensing, gear identification and recovery capabilities, project planning and management, outreach and education experience, and reporting and data management abilities.

Bidders must meet mandatory requirements in each category to remain eligible for further evaluation, with disqualification resulting from non-compliance. The evaluation framework allocates 55 total points for gear identification and recovery capabilities (including 30 mandatory points), 15 points for project planning and management (10 mandatory), 15 points for outreach and education (10 mandatory), and 20 points for reporting capabilities (15 mandatory). Mandatory requirements include appropriate vessels and equipment for identifying and removing derelict gear, qualified and certified divers, specialized knowledge of shellfish pot gear and species identification, ability to process and return or recycle gear, project planning experience with WDFW approval, public outreach and education capabilities, and comprehensive reporting with database tracking systems. Preferred qualifications include side-scan sonar equipment, deep-water recovery capabilities beyond 100 feet using remotely operated vehicles, coordination experience with federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies, dedicated project management staff, and experienced outreach management personnel.