Alaska Online Public Notices #ITB 2026-1100-0348

ADF&G Seeks Processors for 2026 NSEI Sablefish Survey: Fish Purchase, Tender, Ice, and Bait

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is seeking area fish processors to support the 2026 NSEI Sablefish Pot Survey in Chatham Strait. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Division of Administrative Services - Contact: Hollie Roselle - Products and Services Requested: - Purchase of fish caught during the survey: - Estimated 110,000–130,000 round pounds of sablefish - 2,000–3,000 pounds of dressed sablefish - 1,000–2,000 pounds of rockfish bycatch - Tender service: - Must handle up to 70,000 pounds of round sablefish - Service available seven days a week in Chatham Strait - Supply of ice: - 46 tons per vessel per trip for three vessels (total 138 tons) - High-quality ice required - Supply of bait: - 6,000 pounds of frozen Illex squid bait (2,000 pounds per vessel) - Bait blocks not exceeding 50 pounds, preferred at 25 pounds - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bids awarded based on highest total price for fish purchase, ice, and bait - Processors must be able to provide all services and products as specified - No specific OEMs or branded vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified area processors - Compliance with all relevant state and federal laws is required - Alaska business license required prior to contract award - Registration with the procurement officer is necessary to receive amendments

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is soliciting bids from area processors to purchase fish caught during the annual NSEI Sablefish Pot Survey in Chatham Strait, including tendering. The solicitation also requires bidders to provide ice and bait for three survey vessels. The survey area is between Cape Ommaney and Point Hepburn. Bidders must comply with state laws and have a valid Alaska business license or obtain one prior to contract award.

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