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Sole Source Fish Harvest Monitoring and Data Collection Services for Lake Apopka and Lake George

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) for specialized fish harvest monitoring and data collection services in Lake Apopka and Lake George, Florida. - Government Buyer: - St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) - Contact: Breanna Pierce - Scope of Work: - Monitoring gizzard shad harvests in Ocklawaha River and St. Johns River Basin lakes - Conducting experimental and commercial gill net sampling (100 experimental, 15 commercial samples) - Collecting, recording, and reporting fish catch data for permit compliance with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - Managing and reporting data on fish species and by-catch - Required Equipment (to be provided by the consultant): - 16-foot power boat with motor (owned, leased, or rented) - Six experimental gill nets (300-foot, #139 monofilament, 2.5"–5.0" mesh) - Three commercial gill nets (450-foot, #139 monofilament, 4"/5" mesh) - Fish weighing and measuring equipment - GPS unit - Live tank for gamefish - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Consultant must have specialized experience with gizzard shad harvest monitoring and FWC permit compliance - All necessary equipment must be supplied by the consultant - Sole source justification based on historical lack of competition - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the notice

Description

The St. Johns River Water Management District intends to negotiate a non-competitive agreement for specialized monitoring services to oversee fishing operations and collect fish survey data required for their permit with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The services include monitoring gizzard shad harvests, experimental and commercial gill net sampling, and data management and reporting. The project involves providing vessels, nets, live tanks, GPS equipment, weighing and measuring equipment, and sampling and reporting equipment. The harvest monitoring is scheduled from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with specific tasks and sampling schedules detailed for Lake Apopka and Lake George.

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