Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
OR20260070 (Rev 1)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Josephine
Rate
Base $53.94Fringe $16.81
Rate
Base $47.04Fringe $21.84
+29 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
RFP for Lower Columbia Estuary White Sturgeon Research Test Fishing
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: state_or_oregonbuys__S-63500-00009840
Department • Oregon Department of Fish and WildlifeState • ORPosted • —Due • Apr 09, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC• Expired
Federal opportunity from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Place of performance: OR. Response deadline: Apr 09, 2024.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$7,205,695,420
Sector total $7,205,695,420 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$96,720
P10–P90
$28,298–$2,037,759
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($7,205,695,420)
Deal sizing
$96,720 median
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Place of Performance
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Applicable Wage Determinations
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
OR20260070 (Rev 1)Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Josephine
Rate
Base $53.94Fringe $16.81
Rate
Base $47.04Fringe $21.84
Rate
Base $56.66Fringe $16.90
+28 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260011 (Rev 1)Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Lake, Malheur, Morrow +6
Rate
Base $36.27Fringe $14.03
Rate
Base $33.48Fringe $14.03
Rate
Base $41.67Fringe $19.08
+20 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260005 (Rev 1)Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Douglas
Rate
Base $33.41Fringe $18.20
Rate
Base $39.34Fringe $22.45
Rate
Base $54.75Fringe $16.90
+16 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260006 (Rev 1)Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Josephine
Rate
Base $33.41Fringe $18.20
Rate
Base $54.75Fringe $16.90
Rate
Base $53.60Fringe $16.90
+15 more occupation rates in this WD
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Kathy Blehm
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
RFP for Lower Columbia Estuary White Sturgeon Research Test Fishing
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 28, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting proposals for an RFP titled “Lower Columbia Estuary White Sturgeon Research Test Fishing.” The response deadline is 2024-04-09 15:00 UTC. The opportunity appears to be for conducting research test fishing activities focused on white sturgeon in the Lower Columbia estuary. Key bid/no-bid hinges will be whether your team has fisheries field sampling capability, required permits, and experience with sturgeon research/test fishing in estuarine environments.
Lower Columbia estuarywhite sturgeonresearch test fishingfisheries field samplingon-water samplingODFWsturgeon handling
What the buyer is trying to do
Obtain a contractor to perform research test fishing for white sturgeon in the Lower Columbia estuary in support of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife research needs.
Who should pursue this
- Fisheries research firms/consultants with demonstrated experience conducting sturgeon test fishing and field sampling
- Organizations with access to appropriate vessels/gear and crews capable of operating in estuarine conditions in the Lower Columbia area
- Teams with a track record supporting state fish and wildlife agencies on research fieldwork
Work breakdown
- Plan and conduct white sturgeon research test fishing in the Lower Columbia estuary
- Provide field staff, vessels/gear, and operational logistics necessary to execute test fishing
- Collect and deliver research outputs/data from test fishing activities (specific data types not provided in the notice brief)
Response package checklist
- Technical approach describing how you will perform Lower Columbia estuary white sturgeon research test fishing
- Project staffing plan (field crew roles, qualifications, and relevant sturgeon/test fishing experience)
- Equipment/asset list (vessels, sampling gear) and an operations/logistics plan
- Relevant past performance on comparable fisheries research/test fishing projects (preferably sturgeon and/or estuary work)
- Schedule/availability aligned to the period of performance (not provided in the notice brief)
- Cost/price proposal (format and pricing basis to be confirmed in the full RFP)
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Submit by 2024-04-09 15:00 UTC
- Confirm any required permits/authorizations for sturgeon research test fishing and handling in the Lower Columbia estuary (not stated in the notice brief; must be checked in the full RFP)
Pricing strategy
- Expect pricing to hinge on field days/on-water effort, crew composition, vessel/gear costs, and reporting/data deliverables; confirm the buyer’s requested pricing structure in the full RFP
- Identify cost drivers explicitly (mobilization, vessel time, weather/contingency days) and tie them to the test fishing plan described in your technical approach
Teaming and subs
- Consider a local vessel/operator subcontractor familiar with Lower Columbia estuary conditions if you lack in-house marine operations
- Add a fisheries biologist/sturgeon handling specialist as a key person if not already on staff
Risks and watchouts
- Scope ambiguity: the notice brief only states the title/short description; specific methods, deliverables, and reporting requirements are unknown until the full RFP is reviewed
- Operational risk: on-water test fishing in an estuary can be impacted by weather, tides, and safety constraints—ensure your plan addresses operational flexibility
- Regulatory/authorization risk: sturgeon research/test fishing may require specific permits/coordination; confirm requirements early
Smart questions to ask
- What exact test fishing methods/gear are required or allowed for white sturgeon in the Lower Columbia estuary?
- What are the required deliverables (data fields, formats, QA/QC, and reporting cadence) and are there templates to use?
- What is the period of performance and expected number of field days or sampling events?
- Are there specified sampling locations/river miles and any access or coordination constraints?
- What permits/authorizations and handling protocols are required for sturgeon capture, measurement, tagging (if any), and release?
- What is the evaluation criterion weighting (technical vs. price vs. past performance)?
- Is the buyer providing any equipment, tags, or data systems, or is the contractor expected to provide all resources?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Full RFP document including scope, deliverables, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, and pricing format
- Solicitation number and notice type
- Period of performance dates and expected level of effort (e.g., number of trips/days)
- Place of performance specifics (launch sites, sampling reaches)
- Required permits/authorizations and required fish handling protocols
- Data/reporting requirements and required formats
- Any mandatory pre-bid conference/Q&A process and procurement contacts
- Budget/estimated contract value or funding constraints
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