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This Solicitation opportunity from Massachusetts was posted on March 3, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Vessel services Ventless Lobster Trap Survey Gulf of Maine (GOM) 514 2025

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BD-25-1046-DMF-FWE20-113224State & Local

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Office of Resource Conservation

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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking a qualified commercial lobster fisher to perform vessel services for a lobster trap survey in the Gulf of Maine, specifically within LCMA 1 (NMFS Area 514) Zone A. The selected contractor will be responsible for baiting, setting, hauling, and maintaining lobster traps owned by MADMF to support lobster population monitoring efforts. Only one contract will be awarded for this project, which is scheduled to take place in 2025. The contract value is estimated to range between $50,000 and $150,000, reflecting the scope and duration of the survey activities. Interested parties must submit their proposals by March 14, 2025, with the primary contact being Kim Trotto at the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of experienced vessel services to ensure accurate and effective monitoring of lobster populations in the designated area. The contract aims to support sustainable fisheries management by providing reliable data through this targeted survey effort. Further details and the official bid document can be accessed through the provided online link.

General Info

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game

NAICS

114112 - Shellfish Fishing

Place of Performance

MA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFR DMF-25051: Vessel services Ventless Lobster Trap Survey GOM 514

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RFR DMF-25051: Vessel services Ventless Lobster Trap Survey GOM 514

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Division of Marine Fisheries Response Evaluation Scorecard

PDF, Low priorityevaluation-scorecard
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Prompt Payment Discount (PPD) Form

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Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W-9)

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AgencyMassachusetts Department of Fish and Game
Contacts1 person available
OfficeN/A
Organization / AgencyMassachusetts Department of Fish and Game
Office AddressN/A
Contacts
Kim Trotto
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries requires the services of one commercial lobster fisher and their vessel to bait, set, haul, and maintain MADMF-owned lobster traps for lobster population monitoring. A maximum of one contract will be awarded in LCMA 1 (NMFS Area 514) ZONE A (see Attachment D)

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