RFP AR26-03 - Preparation and Deployment of the vessel Freya as an artificial reef at the designated Windmill Point artificial reef site

The contract seeks proposals from qualified contractors to acquire, prepare, and deploy the vessel Freya as an artificial reef at the Windmill Point artificial reef site in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia. The selected contractor will be responsible for ensuring the vessel is prepared in accordance with national reefing guidelines and must relocate the vessel from its current location promptly, with a deadline of no later than 30 days after contract award. The solicitation, issued by the Marine Resources Commission of Virginia under the title "RFP AR26-03," was posted on February 5, 2026, with a response deadline of February 23, 2026. The performance location includes the Mathews Maritime Foundation in Mathews, VA, with deployment at the designated reef site. Communication and coordination will be managed through the contact provided by the Marine Resources Commission, ensuring compliance with all specified requirements and timelines.