Macroalgae Harvesting Services

The State of Delaware, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, is seeking bids for macroalgae harvesting services. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing personnel, vehicles, boats, equipment, materials, and other items required to provide the contracted service at its expense. The contractor will identify the best locations for launch of equipment, be responsible for final removal to a designated disposal site, and protect submerged aquatic vegetation beds located in or around the work area. The contract will be valid for three years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. Key aspects of the job include: • Mobilization of in-water equipment using public boat launches • Harvesting of macroalgae at designated locations • Hauling of harvested algae to disposal locations • Demobilization of in-water equipment • Final cleanup of the jobsite The State of Delaware reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to negotiate contract terms.