Request for Proposals for a Fish Grinding Facility Operation & Maintenance Contract

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Closed - no longer accepting bids and proposals
Bid/RFP Due Date: 
Thursday, December 2, 2021 - 4:30pm
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
By the City of Homer, Alaska
For a Fish Grinding Facility Operation & Maintenance Contract

The City of Homer, Alaska is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the seasonal operation of the Fish Grinding Facility.  Successful proposer will enter into a contract with the City of Homer to operate and maintain the Fish Waste Grinding Facility during sport/commercial fishing seasons, May 1 to October 31, for three consecutive years, 2022 to 2024.  Operation and maintenance tasks include, but are not limited to the following: provide labor to grind the fish waste that is delivered to the fish grinder; provide routine maintenance on the fish grinder equipment and the tote dump system; provide 20 non-insulated fish totes with lids and a forklift capable of lifting 1,500 pounds; verify the documented deliveries, collect samples required by ADEC, and submit findings and delivery record book to the Port and Harbor.

Sealed proposals must be received by the City Clerk’s Office, City of Homer, 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska no later than 4:30 pm, Thursday, December 2, 2021.  Proposals received after the time fixed for the receipt of proposals shall not be considered.  All proposers must submit a City of Homer Plan Holders Registration form to be on the Plan Holders List to be considered responsive.

There will be an optional Pre-Close RFP meeting/teleconference held prior to the closure of the RFP on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fish Grinder Facility located at 810 Fish Dock Road, Homer, AK 99603.

An electronic copy of the RFP Requirements and Plan Holder Registration forms are available online at http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/rfps.  Paper copies of the Proposal Documents may be purchased at the City Clerk’s Office upon payment of $10 per set ($15 for priority mail delivery).  All fees are non-refundable.

Direct technical questions regarding this proposal in writing to Bryan Hawkins, Port Director/Harbormaster at bhawkins@ci.homer.ak.us or to 4311 Freight Dock Road, Homer, AK 99603.

Direct general RFP and proposal submission inquiries in writing to the City Clerk’s Office at clerk@ci.homer.ak.us or to 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, AK 99603.

The City of Homer reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities or informalities in the proposals, and to award the contract to the respondent that best meets the selection criteria and the City’s needs.

Dated this 15th day of October, 2021.

CITY OF HOMER

Rob Dumouchel, City Manager

 

Publish: Homer News – October 21 & 28, 2021
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