Specifications include, but are not limited to: Marine Benthic Survey Vessel Services; Provide a stable, seaworthy, inspected and registered vessel with dimensions within ±5% of the following: length = 35.1 ft, width = 12.5 ft, draft = 3.05 ft; Commit the vessel for sole use by the MCMI during the entire field season of April 1 – November 30 annually; Allow the Department to modify the vessel in order to install, operate, and decommission the primary survey equipment; Provide a generator of no less than 5,000 Watts or have AC capacity on board for associated survey equipment including: The Multibeam Echosounder; Two Desktop Computers; Two monitors; Two spare outlets for diagnostic equipment Have deck space for a device similar to a US Geological Survey MiniSEABoss sampler and the ability to drop and haul the equipment, as well as deck space for an infauna sorting table at least 3x4ft. The successful Bidder must be able to provide an open top, flow through tank for sieving infauna over that will fit two 15x17” box sieves. The Department will be responsible for outfitting the vessel with multibeam and grab sampling equipment and installation of the primary survey equipment.
