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Contaminated Quahog Harvesting Services

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State & Local

Response Deadline11/02/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Town of Westport involves the specialized harvesting of Mercenaria mercenaria, specifically quahogs contaminated by fecal coliform. The selected provider must harvest from certified areas and adhere to a strict size distribution consisting of 75 percent Neck, 20 percent Cherry Stone, and 5 percent Large or Chowder quahogs. All services are intended for prime contractors working on Town of Westport projects, with the final delivery of raw, sorted product to a designated packaging or transit point. To be eligible, contractors must possess commercial harvesting vessels and hold the necessary licenses from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. This opportunity was posted on October 15, 2026, with a response deadline of November 2, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 114112 and is managed by the Town of Westport in Massachusetts.

General Info

Westport subcontract for harvesting specific size-distributed contaminated quahogs by licensed commercial providers.

Agency

Massachusetts → Town of Westport

NAICS

114112 - Shellfish Fishing

Place of Performance

MA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of IFB-2027-0001.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Supply and Delivery of Contaminated Quahogs

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Timeline

PostedOct 15

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Response DeadlineNov 2

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Response Deadline

11/02/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 17 days

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AgencyMassachusetts → Town of Westport

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Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → Town of Westport

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Harvests Mercenaria mercenaria (quahogs) contaminated by fecal coliform only for prime contractors on Town of Westport projects. Harvests from certified areas and sorts by size to a distribution of 75% Neck, 20% Cherry Stone, and 5% Large/Chowder. Requires commercial harvesting vessels and licenses from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF). Delivers raw, sorted quahogs to a packaging or transit point.

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Supply and Delivery of Contaminated Quahogs

Solicitation # IFB-2027-0001

The Town of Westport is soliciting sealed bids for the supply and delivery of up to 2,000 bushels of quahogs contaminated by fecal coliform only, sourced from Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries certified harvest areas. The contract, governed by M.G.L. c. 30B and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on the price per 80-pound bushel. Each bushel must be packed as two 40-pound boxes, with a composition of 20 percent Cherry Stone and 5 percent Large/Chowder quahogs. The bid price must be all-inclusive, covering harvesting, handling, packaging, transportation, fuel, and freight. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 2, 2026, at the Westport Town Hall. Submissions must be in a sealed envelope marked 2026 CONTAMINATED QUAHOGS – BID and include a signed bid form, certificate of non-collusion, tax compliance certification, and identification of the DMF-authorized harvest area. The period of performance extends from contract execution through December 31, 2026, with deliveries coordinated through Harbormaster Bill Chace. Selected contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate for Commercial General Liability, and 1 million dollars for Automobile Liability, naming the Town as an additional insured.

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Shellfish Transportation and DeliveryThis subcontract for Shellfish Transportation and Delivery involves the hauling of packed contaminated quahogs for prime contractors working on Town of Westport projects. The selected provider is responsible for loading and transporting 40-pound boxes from harvest and packing sites to a designated Town location, as coordinated with the Harbormaster, using vehicles suitable for seafood transport. To qualify, the contractor must possess valid commercial driver's licenses and maintain $1 million in automobile liability insurance. All operations must strictly comply with established quahog transfer laws. The solicitation was posted on October 15, 2026, with a response deadline of November 2, 2026.

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