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This is a Request for Proposal issued by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) for chartering a vessel to support Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) video surveys of seafloor habitats near Heceta and Nehalem Banks. The project requires a vessel, crew, and technical support for up to 10 days of at-sea surveys between May 2 and November 15, 2022. Four survey days will target the Essential Fish Habitat area at Nehalem Bank in 80 fathoms of water, while six days will target the Rockfish Conservation Area west and north of Heceta Bank in 100-160 fathoms of water. The selected vessel must demonstrate specific capabilities to safely deploy, tow, and retrieve the ROV and associated equipment. The proposal submission deadline is April 19, 2022, at 3:00 PM PDT, with an anticipated contract award by April 25, 2022. The contract term runs from April 25 through November 15, 2022, with no renewal or extension options mentioned.

Proposals will be evaluated on four scored components: cost sheet (30 points), references (20 points), general qualifications (50 points), and understanding of requested services/project (30 points). Compensation includes reimbursement for allowable expenses in accordance with the Oregon Travel Policy, covering daily survey costs such as fuel, food, vessel staffing, and potential additional expenses for transit, equipment mobilization, and lay days. The ODFW encourages participation from certified disadvantaged businesses, including minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Offerors must provide information about certification status, past relationships with certified firms, and potential subcontracting opportunities. Vendors must complete various certification forms, including an Offeror Information and Certification Sheet, Responsibility Inquiry, and Disclosure Exemption Affidavit. The specific maximum compensation is not explicitly stated in the available documents.