MI- alpena fwco- 31330-l-A004 purdy

Collection of Sturgeon using commercial trap nets in Southern Lake Huron Alpena FWCO, MI

The US Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award on a sole source basis to Purdy Fisheries, Ltd of Point Edward ON, to set trap nets in Southern Lake Huron near the St. Clair River for the Alpena FWCO. Purdy Fisheries, LTD will trap and keep lake sturgeon alive in their tanks (suitable for holding large numbers of adult lake sturgeon) and keep them alive for extended periods of time. Vendor holds valid permits required and is the only commercial fishing vessel in the area of study. FWS Alpena Fisheries Research Office is located at 480 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI 49707. This requirement will be awarded as a firm fixed price purchase order for a period of 1 year with 4 option years. This is not a solicitation; however, firms with expressed interest, capability and expertise required may respond. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Point of Contact is Stephanie Long, Contract Specialist at Stephanie_long@fws.gov by March 15, 2021.