1125091 RFQ 2025 Scallop Survey

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ #1125091) for a vessel charter to conduct scallop research surveys in the Kodiak and Kamishak scallop districts during April-May 2025. The procurement seeks a fully functional scallop fishing vessel that will serve as living quarters and operations base for up to 5 ADF&G staff and researchers. The vessel must be a minimum of 100' in length overall (LOA), equipped to deploy two 8' survey dredges, and operated by a United States Coast Guard (USCG) licensed captain with a minimum of 5 years Alaska scallop fishing experience and at least 3 experienced crew members. The charter period will span approximately 15-17 continuous days between April 10-May 10, 2025, beginning and ending in Kodiak, with an estimated 12-14 days of at-sea operations and 3 days for equipment installation and testing. Quotes are due by 2:00 PM AKST on February 14, 2025, with electronic submission preferred via email to dfg.contracting@alaska.gov. The RFQ requires two separate rate structures: a "full" rate for at-sea operations and a "standby" rate for dockside equipment preparation.

The solicitation includes several Alaska bidder preferences, offering 5% preference for Alaska bidders, 5% for Alaska veterans, and 2% for military skills program participants. Bids exceeding $100,000 will be deemed nonresponsive, and the vessel must provide a minimum of 400 square feet of clear deck space, adequate crew quarters, galley facilities, and all required safety equipment including USCG-approved life rafts and survival suits. The contractor will be responsible for providing all fuel, food, and consumables within the daily rate, with payment to be made via a single invoice upon completion of the contract and no progress payments permitted during the contract period. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the requirement for two rate structures and the complex vessel specifications suggest a substantial procurement value. The contract is specific to the Ketchikan Gateway Borough jurisdiction and is aimed at supporting critical marine research and data collection for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Commercial Fisheries Division.