ADF&G RFQ 1127050 - Herring Test Fish Bait

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is requesting quotations for a herring test fishery harvest contract in Sitka Sound, with quotes due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM AKST. Eligibility is restricted to current CFEC permit holders for the Southeast Alaska Herring Roe Purse Seine Fishery, current CFEC permit holders in the Southeast Alaska Herring Winter Food and Bait Fishery, or companies licensed to process herring in Southeast Alaska.

The scope requires harvesting food and bait herring using purse seine gear in Sitka Sound between November 9, 2026 and February 28, 2027. Bidders must possess prior fishing experience at the location and provide a refrigerated seawater vessel with a minimum 25-ton fish hold capacity. All harvested fish become property of the State. The contractor bears all operational expenses including crew, fuel, food, and supplies.

The procurement uses an inverse-tonnage structure: the State seeks $30,000 in revenue from the harvest, and the bidder quoting the lowest tonnage of herring to reach that dollar goal wins the contract. The maximum acceptable quote is 210 tons. Fixed price per ton equals $30,000 divided by the tons quoted, with delivery to Sitka on FOB destination basis including all delivery charges but excluding applicable taxes. The State receives payment at the base price for overages up to 10 percent of the quoted amount and at double the base price for any harvest exceeding 10 percent above the original bid.

Bidders must maintain current Alaska Business Licenses and provide evidence of comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, maritime liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance, with the State named as additional insured. Quotations should be emailed to dfg.contracting@alaska.gov. The Procurement Officer is Eric Verrelli, eric.verrelli@alaska.gov.