What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is asking qualified businesses or individuals to submit price quotes to run a test fishery. The work involves catching herring for food and bait using purse seine nets in Sitka Sound during the fall and winter of 2026/27. Quotes are due October 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm Alaska Standard Time.
Why was this notice issued?
ADF&G issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) number 1127050 to find a qualified offeror to conduct a herring test fishery.
What action is being taken?
ADF&G is seeking quotes from qualified offerors to conduct a test fishery harvesting food and bait herring with purse seine gear in Sitka Sound during fall and winter of 2026/27.
Who is involved: Qualified offerors able to conduct a purse seine herring test fishery in Sitka Sound
How can the public respond?
Respond by Fri, Oct 30, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“10.30.2026 (2:00 pm AKST)”
Ways to respond
What to include
Quotes can be emailed to dfg.contracting@alaska.gov before the deadline of 10.30.2026, 2:00 pm AKST. See the attached RFQ (ADFG RFQ 1127050 - 2026 Herring Test Fish Bait.pdf) for full details and submission instructions.
Contact
Eric Verrelli
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
eric.verrelli@alaska.gov
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 1, 2026: RFQ issued
- Oct 30, 2026: Quotes due by 2:00 pm AKST
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.