Bottomfish Rod and Reel Fishing Survey Services (Neah Bay)

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has issued a Request for Qualifications/Quotation (RFQQ) for Bottomfish Rod and Reel Fishing Survey Services focused on the Neah Bay area in Clallam County. WDFW seeks to contract with one or more vendors to provide survey fishing services, including vessel, equipment, and operator/crew, to gather data on rockfish and other bottomfish populations along the northern Washington coast and in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The initial contract period is from September 9, 2024 through May 31, 2025, with options to renew for up to five years. Proposals are due by April 8, 2024, and the apparent successful bidder(s) will be announced on or about April 12, 2024. An optional pre-bid conference will be held on March 12, 2024. Bidders must meet various mandatory qualifications related to vessel, equipment, safety, crew, and licensing. Pricing will be evaluated based on an all-inclusive daily rate, as well as any annual deployment costs, and WDFW reserves the right to inspect vessels and interview top-scoring bidders prior to making the final award determination.

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This RFQQ has a set-aside for Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Businesses, with WDFW intending to award the contract(s) to the lowest responsive and responsible bid from these categories. The total value or budget range for this contract opportunity is not specified in the provided information.