Remote set Oyster Program

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a remote oyster set program in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The state is seeking a vendor to implement a remote oyster set program, which likely involves the placement and management of oyster larvae or "spat" in a controlled, off-shore environment to facilitate their growth and development. The key objectives are to establish and maintain this remote oyster cultivation initiative. Required qualifications likely include expertise in aquaculture, hatchery operations, and project management. Evaluation criteria may consider the vendor's technical approach, past performance, and cost-effectiveness. The opportunity was posted on September 10, 2018 with a due date of September 28, 2018, allowing less than three weeks for responses.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor or current contractor, nor any requirement to integrate with existing infrastructure or technology. The award value or budget range is also not provided in the information given.