Hooper Strait Oyster Sanctuary Reef Base Construction

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to aid in the placement of substrate for the construction of a reef base towards the enhancement of oyster reefs in Hooper Strait Oyster Sanctuary within Maryland's portion of the Chesapeake Bay. The contractor will provide coordination, management, administration, vessels, equipment, supplies, and personnel to conduct a pre and post construction bathymetry survey, purchasing of substrate, substrate deployment for reef construction, program support, administrative services, and financial reporting. Key aspects of the project include: • Pre and post construction bathymetry survey • Purchasing of substrate • Substrate deployment for reef construction • Program support and administrative services • Financial reporting The contractor will need to provide vessels, equipment, supplies, and personnel to complete the project.