B-120 relays RFR DMF-19009

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking bids from commercial dredge boat owners to harvest contaminated quahogs from portions of the Taunton River and deliver them to nine Buzzard Bay municipalities, with the exception of Gosnold's quahogs which will be delivered to New Bedford for pick up. The quantity of quahogs to be delivered ranges from 800 to 4,500 bushels per municipality, with Gosnold receiving up to 50 bushels. The time period for this contract is from April 15th to December 31st, with a maximum contract duration of 6 years. Contractors will be paid per bushel of quahogs delivered. The Division reserves the right to award up to 4 contracts and may add or remove authorized users during the contract term. Bidders must submit a Commercial Fishing Vessel Bidders Data Sheet with their response and are encouraged to offer prompt payment discounts.

This procurement is not designated for any set-aside or restricted organization types. The Division has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The funding for this procurement is contingent upon the Division receiving written confirmation from each municipality that they have received the designated quantity of quahogs. The Division has not provided a specific award value or budget range for this contract opportunity.