Description
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is seeking bids for the harvest and purchase of red king crab from Bristol Bay to achieve a revenue goal of $1,300,000 for the Bering Sea crab observer and research programs. The successful bidder will be responsible for harvesting and purchasing the crab, and will be paid based on the price per pound of live crab. The contract will run from October 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027.
• The bidder must be fully licensed to process crab in the State of Alaska and have a valid 2026 Alaska Business License.
• The bidder must have a valid 2026 Alaska Seafood Processor and Exporter License and Permit.
• The bidder must comply with all State regulations and statutes pertaining to confidentiality of crab stock abundance survey information.
• The bidder must provide proof of insurance, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability insurance.
Attached files
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