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Department of Fish and Game

DMF Municipal Fish Passage Restoration Grant

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_680291e5a1e52c3c2314

Federal opportunity from DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 26, 2027. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 00-00-00.

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12-month awarded value
$546,655,675
Sector total $546,655,675 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$97,181
P10–P90
$33,967$992,402
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($546,655,675)
Deal sizing
$97,181 median
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Place of performance
Jeanne Shaw Hayes 30 Emerson Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930 US Email: Jeanne.Shaw@state.ma.us Phone: (978) 282-0308
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Fish and Game
Agency
DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries
Subagency
DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries
Office
Whitney Sargent
Contracting Office Address
Not available

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Description

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking proposals from municipalities for projects that will sustain or improve migratory passageways for diadromous fish in Massachusetts. Diadromous (sea-run) fish enter coastal rivers each spring on spawning or foraging migrations. DMF routinely partners with municipalities to restore former migratory routes, maintain existing fishways, improve related infrastructure, and conduct stream maintenance. See attached RFR for more information

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Updated: Feb 21, 2026
Executive summary

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is inviting proposals from municipalities to support projects aimed at enhancing migratory pathways for diadromous fish in Massachusetts. This initiative emphasizes the restoration of historical routes, improvement of fishway infrastructure, and stream maintenance, ensuring these vital coastal rivers accommodate the spawning and foraging migrations that occur each spring. Proposals are due by February 26, 2027, highlighting a significant timeline for interested municipalities to engage.

What the buyer is trying to do

The DMF aims to partner with municipalities to develop and implement projects that enhance or restore migratory passageways for diadromous fish, which are crucial for maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems.

Work breakdown
  • Identify target municipalities for outreach
  • Review existing fishway infrastructures
  • Develop proposals for restoration projects
  • Outline scope of work and funding requirements
  • Prepare documentation for submission
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal form
  • Evidence of municipal partnership
  • Detailed project plans and timelines
  • Budget breakdown including project costs
  • Supporting documentation from relevant stakeholders
Suggested keywords
diadromous fishmunicipal partnershipsfish passage restorationecosystem sustainabilitystream maintenance
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