RFP for Lower Columbia Estuary White Sturgeon Research Test Fishing
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- S-63500-00009840
- State
- Oregon
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- Points of contact
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- Daphne L. Trimpe daphne.l.trimpe@odfw.oregon.gov (503) 947-6182
- Kathy Blehm kathy.m.blehm@odfw.oregon.gov (503) 509-1322
Opportunity details come from oregonbuys.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking up to four contractors to conduct white sturgeon research test fishing in the lower Columbia River estuary area below Wauna power lines. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) targeting vessel operators who can provide approved vessels, labor, operating supplies, and a 7-3/4 to 9-inch mesh gillnet measuring at least 150 fathoms in length. The primary objective is to capture and tag white sturgeon using PIT tags to generate population estimates through a mark-recapture study. Qualified contractors must possess appropriate vessel capabilities and operator expertise for gillnetting operations. Proposal evaluation will be based on vessel operator qualifications, understanding of requested services, references, and pricing. The RFP was posted on March 20, 2024, with proposals due on April 9, 2024, and an anticipated contract start date immediately following the last signature. The contract term extends through June 30, 2024, with a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 fishing days required.
The RFP encourages participation from certified small businesses and indicates potential federal funding involvement. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, ODFW appears to be open to multiple contractors meeting the technical and operational requirements. The compensation structure is based on a per-day rate, with contractors submitting pricing for an estimated 15 days of fishing and additional day rates. The state reserves the right to adjust the number of working days, scaling the total contract price proportionally. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the contract includes a not-to-exceed compensation amount pending award. Contractors will be compensated for completed and accepted services and deliverables, with ODFW staff handling and tagging sturgeon once captured. The geographical scope is limited to contractors capable of operating in the lower Columbia River estuary, with a focus on Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon.
Opportunity text
ODFW is seeking a Contractor or Contractors to furnish approved vessels, and provide labor, operating supplies, a 7-3/4 to 9 inch mesh gillnet in good condition and a minimum of 150 fathoms in length, and other equipment necessary to perform the service of gillnetting for white sturgeon in the lower Columbia River estuary area below Wauna power lines (RM 40)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IntRFPAtt E Cost Sheet v2.docx | DOCX document | |
| ITB 24-00-06 Hoover Trash Enclosure.pdf | ||
| Attch A-I.pdf | ||
| RFP 2024 Lower Columbia Estuary White Sturgeon Research Test Fishing final v2.docx | DOCX document |
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