IFB P2670001, Dungeness Crab Task Force

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a facilitator for the Dungeness Crab Task Force. The facilitator will provide services to support the task force in its work, including preparing and facilitating meetings, developing work products, and ensuring compliance with state laws. The task force is responsible for reviewing and evaluating dungeness crab management measures and making recommendations to regulators and decision makers. The facilitator will work with the task force to develop recommendations on dungeness crab fishery management, including issues related to gear servicing, lost gear recovery, and whale mitigation processes. Some key tasks include: • Preparing and facilitating up to six full task force meetings and up to 18 Executive Committee meetings • Developing meeting agendas and taking notes • Providing support for task force member negotiations • Processing travel reimbursements for task force members • Developing a final recommendations report. The contract will be for a term of 36 months, with a maximum amount of $450,000.