Biological Monitoring of Oyster Implementation for the Living Breakwaters Project

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Staten Island, New York, United StatesPosted 4 days agoDeadline: June 4th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Albany, NY is seeking a firm to monitor oyster implementation for the Living Breakwaters Project, supporting adaptive management and regulatory compliance over five years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have significant experience in marine biological monitoring and oyster restoration projects
Must have experience involving in-situ trials and concrete substrate monitoring
Must possess Scientific Diving Certification from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences or equivalent
Must ensure all vessel operators hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential
Must maintain required insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Disability Benefits, Professional Errors and Omissions Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Comprehensive Marine Liability
Must be able to provide biological monitoring for a five-year period (2027–2031)
Must comply with the Agencies' Information Security Policy
Must meet MWBE participation goal of 30% of total contract expenditures
Must meet SDVOB participation goal of 6% of total contract expenditures

BUDGET

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$3,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Issuance of Request for Proposals: May 4th, 2026

Intent to Submit Proposal: May 15th, 2026

Deadline for RFP Questions: May 18th, 2026

Deadline for Responses to RFP Questions: May 22nd, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Proposals: June 4th, 2026

Interviews/Demonstrations: June 2026

Anticipated Selection Date: June 25th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 18th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Housing Trust Fund Corporation

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Albany, New York seeks a vendor to provide biological monitoring services for oyster implementation as part of the Living Breakwaters Project. Oysters will be introduced into the ecosystem in two phases during the summers of 2025 and 2026, utilizing both in-situ (direct setting) trials and installation methods.

Monitoring is a mandatory requirement under the project's regulatory permits and is an integral element of the Adaptive Management Plan. The scope includes evaluation of approximately 30 million oyster spats, with primary research areas focusing on Growth, Mortality, Recruitment, and Epibenthic Community Utilization. Data gathered will help inform real-time adaptive strategies, including options such as re-seeding or disk replacement, to support the long-term ecological success of the restoration effort.

The resulting contract will be for a five-year term. All vendor questions must be submitted by May 18, 2026.

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