Ventless Trap Survey Vessel Services

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MADMF) is seeking the services of eight commercial lobstermen and their vessels to bait, set, haul, and maintain MADMF-owned lobster traps for lobster population monitoring. A maximum of five contracts will be awarded in LCMA 1 (NMFS Area 514) and a maximum of three contracts will be awarded in LCMA 2 (NMFS Areas 538 & 537). The duration of the study is 4 months (June - September), during which each contractor will be expected to complete a total of 3 sea-days a month. Responses are due by March 27, 2015, and the estimated contract start date is mid-May 2015. The estimated value of the procurement is $150,000.

This is a small procurement targeted to businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). MADMF will evaluate bid responses from and award contracts to SBPP-participating businesses who submit a bid that meets the solicitation criteria. The contractor will be responsible for providing the vessel, fuel, gear, docking fees, bait, and any other related expenses, which should be included in the day rate bid. No catch can be landed from the survey gear.