Deadline for written questions: 03.21.2024
Deadline for submission of proposals: 4.10.2024

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is seeking up to eight (8) participating sturgeon fishing charter Captains/ Guides (also referred to as “Contractor” or “Offeror”) to
collect data on and implant Passive Integrated Transponders (PIT) tags into all White Sturgeon caught and released during regularly scheduled charter operations. For a description of the terms used within this Statement of Work, please consult the Definitions (Section 5.1).

The PSMFC intends to contract with up to eight (8) sturgeon fishing charter Captains/ Guides for up to 60 days beginning May 1st and ending June 30, 2024 or when funds are exhausted (whichever comes first) to assist in a White Sturgeon mark-recapture study in the San Francisco Estuary (SFE). PSMFC will be responsible for implementing the project and providing all required scientific equipment, including tags, tag implanter, PIT tag scanner, and data collection/recording equipment. Successful Contractors will be required to attend a PSMFC in-person training on tagging and data collection protocols, as well as allow for Scientific staff observations days (see definition for ‘Observation day’ in Section 5.1).

Posted: 03.22.2024

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Deadline for written questions: 03.22.2024
Deadline for submission of proposals: 4.02.2024

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is seeking up to three (3) Contractors (hereafter “Contractor” or “Offeror”) to furnish approved vessels, the necessary crew, materials, operating equipment, and services to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications specified in the full Request for Proposals.

The PSMFC intends to charter up to three (3) vessels for up to 64 sample days (‘sample day’ defined in section 3.1) to assist in a White Sturgeon mark-recapture study in the San Francisco Estuary (SFE). Two (2) vessels are needed for up to 64 days and one (1) vessel is needed for up to 32 days. The timeline to complete this work is between 1 May – 30 September of the current year. PSMFC will be responsible for implementing the project and providing all required scientific equipment. Preference will be given to Contractors that can provide hydraulic (or adequate electric) line hauling equipment. PSMFC will supply the mainlines (groundline), gangions (snap gear design), hooks, floats, float lines, anchors, and bait. The Captain (or ‘vessel operator’) and crew must be available during all scientific operations. To ensure full use of each sample day, the Captain and crew should make any necessary transit arrangements to begin fishing operations at the start of each sample day. Sampling will only occur when scientific staff are on board the vessel. All gear deployment and retrieval will occur during daylight hours.

Posted: 03.12.2024

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Deadline for written questions: 03.25.2024
Deadline for submission of proposals: 4.8.2024

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is seeking to subcontract with an information technology (IT) company to provide database and data tools that support monitoring vessel locations. The primary areas of work needed are expected to be:

– Database support
– Spatial data analysis
– API and web services
– Web application support
– Client support

The initial contract period for the vendor selected from this RFP will be for one year, with possibility of extension for up to five years.

Posted: 03.06.2024

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Deadline for written questions: 03.25.2024
Deadline for submission of proposals: 4.8.2024

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is seeking a vendor to provide ongoing support, maintenance and development of several electronic reporting systems and tools. The systems are used for West Coast and Alaska commercial fisheries. PSMFC is seeking to subcontract with an information technology (IT) company to provide support of electronic reporting data collection in the following key areas:

– Database support
– Web application support
– API and web services
– Client support

The initial contract period for the vendor selected from this RFP will be for one year, with possibility of extension for up to five years.

Posted: 03.06.2024

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