June 2, 2010 Fish News

Posted on: June 2nd, 2010 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Fish News - newsletter

Fish News

June 2, 2010

ADF&G To Conduct Test Sockeye Salmon

Fishery in the SEDM

Bids Due June 11 for Charter
Set Gillnet Fishing Vessels for Test Fishery

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is soliciting bids to charter up to three set gillnet fishing vessels to conduct test fishing in the Southeastern District Mainland (SEDM) on June 16, June 21, July 7 and July 13, 2010. Additional test fishing may be required as determined by the Department.

The test fishery will be used to evaluate the genetic stock composition of sockeye salmon in the SEDM. Test fishing will be conducted at three locations determined by the Department, including: East Stepovak, near Swedania Point, and only during the month of June, the Northwest Stepovak Section. All fish caught and revenue generated from the sale of those fish will become the property of the State of Alaska. Interested bidders must have prior experience set gillnetting in this area, provide all necessary equipment and be willing to fish a full complement of gear. A Department employee will be aboard the charter vessels while fishing to monitor and sample the catch.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) format for the 2010 test fishery will be based on a percentage of the catch value, not to exceed 80% of the value. Bids should be based on a percentage of the value of the catch. The contract will be awarded to the bidders with the lowest percentage of the total value of the catch. Bids for greater than 80% of the value of the catch, will be rejected. Bids must be received at the Fish and Game office in Sand Point prior to 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2010.

Visit the link below to read and fill out the RFQ form. Page 1 of the RFQ form may be faxed to the Sand Point office at (907) 383-2606. Please call the Sand Point Area Manager at (907) 383-2066 after faxing to verify receipt of your bid.

2010 SEDM RFQ form: http://www.aleutianseast.org/vertical/Sites/%7BEBDABE05-9D39-4ED4-98D4-908383A7714A%7D/uploads/%7B83F84ADE-AA96-4F0F-96F1-7A735DCA1F99%7D.PDF

Read more – Overview – SEDM Stock Identification 2010 – 2012 :http://www.aleutianseast.org/vertical/Sites/%7BEBDABE05-9D39-4ED4-98D4-908383A7714A%7D/uploads/%7BD2E85DA7-16E2-488C-AEA4-ABF5F639DFDD%7D.PDF