2026 VESSEL FOR CAPE PERPETUA MARINE RESERVE: HOOK-and-LINE SURVEYS

The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Department of Fish and Wildlife, is seeking a contractor to provide an at-sea research platform (vessel) to perform hook-and-line fishing at various sites near Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve. The contractor will be responsible for providing a vessel master with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience, as well as crew members to assist with fishing operations. The contract term is anticipated to be from April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. • The vessel will be used to perform hook-and-line fishing at various sites near Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve. • The contractor will be responsible for providing a vessel master with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience. • The contractor will be responsible for providing crew members to assist with fishing operations. • The contract term is anticipated to be from April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. • The contractor will be required to provide certifications of all required insurance, mechanical inspections, operator license, US Coast Guard inspection, and boater safety cards.