ODNR - BID LEVEL DESIGN PACKAGE FOR LAKE ERIE WILDLIFE RESEARCH VESSEL

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified vendor to revise and update the design of its Lake Erie fisheries research vessel, produce a construction cost estimate for a replacement vessel, and provide oversight of shipyard construction activities. The effort will replace the aging R/V Grandon with a vessel that meets the operational needs of the Fairport Fisheries Research Station. • Update existing SeaCraft Design, LLC plans to meet current operational requirements. • Deliver a detailed construction cost estimate for the new vessel. • Provide shipyard oversight throughout the vessel’s construction phase to ensure compliance with design specifications and schedule.