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Riverine Vessel Support and Transport

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The Riverine Vessel Support and Transport subcontract involves providing specialized vessels and operational support for prime contractors conducting biological survey projects for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The scope of work includes transporting divers and equipment to over 100 locations across the Mississippi, Illinois, and Rock Rivers, which requires navigating river locks and delivering personnel to specific designated reaches. Operational requirements include providing station keeping for 20-minute dive intervals using vessels and safety equipment appropriate for river environments. To ensure compliance and safety, the provider must hold a valid USCG Captain's License. This project falls under NAICS code 487210 and is managed by the Office of Resource Conservation within the state of Illinois.

General Info

Subcontract for vessel support and transport for Illinois biological survey projects.

Agency

Illinois → Office of Resource Conservation

NAICS

487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Place of Performance

Not applicable, IL, 00000, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-422DNR-RESCO-B-51196.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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26-422DNR-RESCO-B-51196 | DNR mussel surveys on Mississippi, Illinois and Rock rivers in Illinois

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PostedFeb 19

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AgencyIllinois → Office of Resource Conservation

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Supplies and operates vessels for prime contractors on State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources biological survey projects. Transports divers and equipment to 100+ locales across the Mississippi, Illinois, and Rock Rivers, including navigation through river locks. Provides station keeping for 20-minute dive intervals using river-appropriate vessels and dive safety equipment. Requires USCG Captain's License. Delivers personnel transport to designated reaches.

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