Striped Bass Charter Vessels

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking to charter three vessels over two consecutive seasons to capture large striped bass with rod and reel in the Nantucket and Monomoy Shoals areas for a tagging program. The target is to produce an average of greater than 25 striped bass specimens per trip, larger than 28 inches in total length. The DMF intends to award up to 3 contracts, each for a 1 year term with an optional 1 year renewal. Contractors will be paid on a per trip basis, and vessels should be in the 30-40 foot range, properly outfitted for offshore fishing, and capable of taking two scientists and up to three additional crew. Responses to the Request for Response (RFR) are due by June 26, 2015 at 3:30 PM.

This procurement is limited to businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), with subcontracting limited to no more than 20% of the contract value. The RFR also includes requirements related to Environmentally Preferable Products, the Supplier Diversity Program, and Electronic Funds Transfer. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the available budget range is not specified.