Provide invasive fish capture/removal service in Lake Washington

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor to provide invasive fish capture and removal services in Lake Washington. The contractor will be responsible for capturing and removing non-native species and northern pike minnow using traps, nets, or other means. The goal of this project is to contribute to the rebuilding of salmon runs in the Lake Washington basin. • The contractor will need to have experience with fish capture and removal services. • The contractor will need to have specialized equipment, such as vessels and net gear. • The contractor will need to be able to capture large numbers of fish at a lower cost than the Department of Fish and Wildlife agency staff. • The contractor will need to be able to work in the Pacific Northwest region. • The contractor will need to be able to meet the requirements of the Legislative Proviso, which includes the removal of predator fish species from Lake Washington.