Disposal Study Service

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Orleans, Massachusetts, United States; Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States; Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States; Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States; Brewster, Massachusetts, United States; Bourne, Massachusetts, United States; Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States; Mashpee, Massachusetts, United States; Harwich, Massachusetts, United States; Dennis, Massachusetts, United States; Chatham, Massachusetts, United States; Eastham, Massachusetts, United States; Wellfleet, Massachusetts, United States; Truro, Massachusetts, United States; Provincetown, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted 2 months agoDeadline: April 1st, 2026

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SUMMARY

A one-year study contract to evaluate logistics and feasibility for disposing green crabs in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Verified

Up to $10,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Bid Release Date: March 3rd, 2026

Deadline for Quotes/Bid Responses: March 17th, 2026 at 4:00pm

Notification of Apparent Successful Bidder(s) (Estimated): March 21st, 2026

Estimated Contract Start Date: April 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 17th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Department Of Fish And Game, Division Of Marine Fisheries

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Gloucester, Massachusetts seeks a vendor to undertake a comprehensive disposal study focused on green crabs landed by various parties. The study will evaluate logistics and costs associated with the collection, storage, pooling, and transportation of green crabs to composting and other disposal sites. The project includes conducting interviews with 15 communities and existing disposal facilities.

The resulting report should present an analysis of feasibility and make recommendations regarding disposal practices, as well as enumerate outstanding issues and potential next steps. The study will also assess methods for humanely dispatching the crabs, considering the optimal stage in the process for this activity. The contract will run for one year.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.