The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will require the Contractor to design, manufacture, supply, and deploy a Fish Attracting Device (FAD) buoy that LDWF will rent for the term of the contract. The LDWF Artificial Reef Program (Program) is seeking to enhance recreational fishing opportunities by deploying moored surface buoys in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). The proposed buoy system shall be designed to meet the goals and objectives of the project: to provide long-term offshore fishing buoys in the Gulf to attract pelagic game fish and expand recreational and sport fishing opportunities to Louisiana residents and visitors. a) fuel, oil, and other consumables; b) all labor, equipment, supplies, fees and permits as may be required; c) all costs related to the operation of vessels; d) all costs incurred due to delays of any type not directly attributable to the actions of LDWF, including weather, mechanical failure and equipment malfunction; e) any mobilization and demobilization expenses to accomplish the scope of the services. The Contractor shall be responsible for identification of and damages to water bottoms, structures, pipelines, etc. to, from, and within the project area.
