Procurement Information~10.docx

This is procurement information documentation for the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) Request for Proposal for vessel chartering services to support Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) video surveys of seafloor habitats near Heceta and Nehalem Banks. The Agency seeks a qualified contractor to provide a vessel, crew, and technical support for up to 10 days of at-sea surveys conducted between August 30, 2021, and November 15, 2021. The survey scope includes four days of operations near Nehalem Bank at 80 fathoms depth focusing on fish, invertebrates, and seafloor features, and six days in the Rockfish Conservation Area near Heceta Bank at depths of 100-160 fathoms. The proposal submission deadline is July 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM PST, with ODFW conducting evaluations based on contractor qualifications, vessel suitability, and pricing considerations.

Contractor compensation will be based on completed and accepted deliverables and services, with detailed cost breakdowns required for daily survey days, transit days, mobilization, demobilization, and discretionary costs. No travel reimbursement or additional expense coverage is provided under the contract terms. The RFP contains no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, making the opportunity open to all qualified marine vessel operators meeting technical and operational requirements. Required contractor qualifications include a vessel master with a minimum of three years of comparable experience and three professional references. The contract may be amended to add or delete work within the Statement of Work scope and will terminate upon completion of scientific objectives, fund exhaustion, or reaching the 10-day survey limit. Contractors must provide various certifications and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.