Redfish Rocks Hook and Line Fishing Surveys

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a vessel contract to conduct marine research surveys at the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve. The procurement seeks a qualified vessel, operator, and crew to perform combination longline and hook-and-line surveys over an estimated 12 vessel days, split between spring and fall seasons, with two additional half-days for larval fish mooring deployment and retrieval. The contractor will be responsible for multiple research trips originating from Port Orford to the marine reserve and comparison areas. Proposal submissions were due by April 4, 2023, with the contract period extending from April 12, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Evaluation criteria will assess the vessel, captain, and crew qualifications, with pricing being evaluated on a 40-point scale. Minimum qualifications include specific vessel capabilities and crew expertise necessary to conduct marine scientific research effectively. The successful offeror must submit a detailed cost sheet for the vessel charter and meet all technical and operational requirements outlined in the RFP documentation.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly identified in the procurement documents. The RFP appears open to all qualified vendors, with no incumbent vendor mentioned and no specific limitations on business size or type. While the RFP includes a disadvantaged business outreach attachment, no mandatory participation requirements were specified. The contract will be funded through ODFW, and offerors must complete various required forms including reference checks, price proposals, and responsibility inquiries. Although a precise budget range was not disclosed, the procurement involves a vessel charter for scientific marine surveys, suggesting a specialized and potentially substantial contract value. The comprehensive RFP attachments (A-H) provide extensive details on submission requirements, evaluation processes, and contractor responsibilities, indicating a structured and thorough procurement approach by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.