Vessel for cascade head hook-n- line surveys

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a contractor to provide a vessel, vessel operator, deckhands, and rod and reel fishing equipment to conduct hook-and-line fishing surveys near the Cascade Head Marine Reserve. The primary objective is to complete six vessel days of surveys during a compressed timeframe in fall 2022, with departure and return ports located in Depoe Bay, Oregon. Key contractor responsibilities include ensuring precise fishing in prescribed areas, controlling drift speed, rigging fishing rods, handling and recompressing fish, and cooperating with the Agency to collect GPS location data. Proposals are due by June 29, 2022, at 3:00 PM PDT, with the Agency anticipating awarding one contract spanning August 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Evaluation criteria will focus on vessel master and crew qualifications, vessel suitability, proposed cost, with preferential considerations given to Oregon-based goods and services and recycled materials. The contractor must provide all necessary fuel, operating supplies, equipment, required certifications, and insurance.

The RFP includes a requirement for a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, indicating potential set-aside or preference opportunities for qualifying businesses. Proposers must have a minimum of two years of experience providing charter fishing services, with the vessel captain required to demonstrate local knowledge of the Cascade Head/Lincoln City fishing areas. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates Samson Sportfishing LLC of Depoe Bay, Oregon was the intended recipient for this contract (OregonBuys # 63500-00003380). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the sample contract suggests the potential for reimbursement based on completed and accepted deliverables. The contract mandates specific insurance coverage, including marine protection and indemnity insurance, and will reimburse travel expenses essential to contract performance in compliance with Oregon Travel Policy. The procurement is specifically focused on Jackson County, though the survey work will occur in Lincoln County waters.