Latest US Fishing Safety Contracts & Bids

The tender is for the Knox 7 project, involving multiple orphan well sites in Knox County, Ohio. The scope of work includes mobilization, demobilization, site safety, well head control, plugging, well preparation, site restoration, crop damage compensation, and other related activities. The deadline for submitting offers is 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2025. All offers must be submitted online through OhioBuys (www. ***. *. *). The quantities are estimates, and payment will be based on completed work. The contractor is responsible for logging into OhioBuys and submitting a responsive offer to all amendments issued. Additional documents, participation criteria, process stages, cost of the dispute, deadlines for clarification and objection, exclusivity for certain types of companies, deadlines for starting services, and deadlines for total delivery of services are not mentioned.

The USGS Columbia River Research Laboratory needs a new work boat and trailer for fisheries research. The submission must include all costs for a completely operational vessel, including labor, materials, freight, and other costs. The vessel must comply with current US Coast Guard regulations, and the trailer must meet all federal and state vehicle code and SAE requirements. A finished product must be available 180 days after the award is issued. The offer will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical capability and past performance being significantly more important than price. Offerors must submit sufficient documentation demonstrating their ability to meet all requirements. Offerors must provide at least two references for prior similar services performed in the past four years, including contract number, name of contact, phone number, and/or email address.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is selling timber in the Gaylord Management Unit. The sale is part of the ice storm of March 2025. Bids will be received by the unit manager on July 8, 2025, at 9:30 AM local time. Bidders must inspect the sale area and review the location, estimated volumes, operating costs, and contract terms. A bond of $1,**** is required to ensure faithful performance. A 10% down payment is due within 21 days of the sale award. Payment for each unit must be made before cutting begins. Operations will terminate on **** inspections will be scheduled a maximum of 3 times per week. Stump heights must not exceed 6 inches. All existing trail roads must be passable by two-wheel drive traffic. A presale conference is required prior to beginning operations. No slash may exceed 24 inches in height. All decking and landing areas must be restored to a condition equal to or better than before. Operations will cease if rutting exceeds 12 inches in depth and 50 feet in length. Trees with raptor nests will be protected. The purchaser is responsible for posting caution signs on affected county roads or state two tracks. No extensions will be granted on this contract. The sale area has received damage from the ice storm in late March 2025. The purchaser should harvest the wood as soon as possible. The DNR is not responsible for any further damage or deterioration due to delay in harvesting.