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MDMR Oyster Spat-on-Cultch Production and Deployment for Mississippi Sound Restoration

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is seeking qualified contractors to produce and deploy oyster spat-on-cultch for public oyster reef restoration in the Mississippi Sound. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR), State of Mississippi, Procurement Department - Products and Services Requested: - Minimum 200,000,000 qualifying spat-on-cultch oysters - Must be at least 5mm in size - Deployed at a density of 30,000 to 80,000 spat per cubic yard - Requires at least 4,000 cubic yards of cultch material - Cultch material processing and setting - Production, processing, and deployment services - Includes comprehensive reporting, sampling plan development, and MDMR access for inspection - Unique Requirements: - Broodstock must be sourced from Mississippi Sound waters - Contractors must have hatchery, remote-setting, or aquaculture production experience - Deployment must occur Monday through Thursday - Detailed records of broodstock source, spat set size, and deployment quantities required - Contract term is two years with possible extensions - No specific OEMs or named vendors; opportunity is open to qualified aquaculture and hatchery operations

Description

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide oyster spat-on-cultch production and deployment services in support of public oyster reef restoration in the Mississippi Sound. The contract requires deployment of a minimum of 200,000,000 qualifying spat-on-cultch oysters onto state-owned reefs, with specific density and size requirements. The scope includes production, processing, deployment, and reporting of spat-on-cultch oysters, with MDMR oversight and approval at various stages. The bid submission deadline is October 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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