Redfish Rocks Hook and Line Fishing Surveys

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking a contractor to conduct hook-and-line and longline combination surveys for the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued under OregonBuys #S-63500-00006169. The procurement requires a vessel, captain, and crew to perform surveys over 12 total vessel days, split into two seasonal windows of 6 days each (spring and fall). Specifically, the contractor will assist ODFW in conducting fishing surveys at sites near Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve, located between Humbug Mountain and Orford Reef within 3 nautical miles from shore. Key deliverables include comprehensive survey data collection, assistance with larval fish sampling mooring deployment and retrieval, and providing all necessary maritime personnel and equipment. The contract period runs from April 12, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Evaluation criteria will focus on vessel and project team qualifications, references, and pricing, with proposals due by June 16, 2023. ODFW will award the contract to the highest-ranking responsible offeror based on a comprehensive review of submitted proposals.

ODFW encourages participation from certified small businesses, specifically targeting disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. While no specific set-aside percentages are explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a preference for diverse business participation. Contractors must submit a detailed pricing proposal using the provided cost sheet (Attachment E), with the total proposed price inclusive of all associated work performance costs. There is no mention of an incumbent contractor in the documentation. The contract will be funded through ODFW's budget, though the exact funding amount is not specified in the available materials. Potential bidders should carefully review all attachments, particularly the RFP and pricing documents, to ensure full compliance with the technical specifications and submission requirements for this marine research survey contract.