Description
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor to provide a boat and capable dive team for conducting subtidal surveys of bay clams and habitats in Yaquina Bay near Newport, Oregon. The contractor will work with Agency scientists to conduct subtidal bay clam assessment work, including sampling at pre-described and marked locations. The contractor must provide a boat operator, two or more divers, and a dive tender/safety diver. The contract is expected to last for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. Key responsibilities include providing a safety orientation/training to staff, ensuring compliance with OSHA and OR-OSHA guidelines, and delivering biological samples to ODFW biologists.
• The contractor must have experience with research and commercial dive operations, including knowledge of safe boat operation, diving operations, and weather effects.
• The contractor must provide certifications of all required insurance, mechanical inspections, operator licenses, diver certifications, U.S. Coast Guard inspection, and boater safety cards.
• The contractor must have a vessel that meets the minimum requirements, including functional standard navigation equipment, communication and safety equipment, and a boat operator with significant knowledge of Oregon's coastal waters.
• The contractor must provide a project approach that addresses the description in the scope of work, key issues, and a proposed schedule for delivery.