Educational Law #355(5)(a): The State University of New York at Stony Brook (herein after referred to as SUNY ) intends to make an award under our discretionary authority, pursuant to NYS Education Law #355(5)(a), which is up to $125,000.00 for the above noted services/commodity. A SEALED BID WILL NOT BE HELD. Interested parties should contact the agency contact person listed in this ad to discuss this opportunity.
Contractor might be required to complete and submit documents related to Vendor Responsibility, NYS Finance Law 139 j&k,, NYS Tax Law Section 5-A, valid and current NYS Workman's Compensation and Disability Forms. This procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law 139 j&k, AKA the Lobbying Law. Therefore, vendors are cautioned that the only permissible contact for this procurement is the individual listed below. Contacting any other individuals in connection with this advertisement may constitute a violation of New York State Finance Law. Failure to comply with this requirement can range from no contract award to debarment from sales to any NYS Agency.
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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No
Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%
Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 0%
Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%
Due date:05/23/2025 8:00 AM
Contract term: One (1) Time Contract
County(ies): All NYS counties
Location: Stony Brook University
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Background
The State University of New York at Stony Brook (SUNY) is seeking to award a contract under its discretionary authority for the procurement of services related to conducting a Nearshore Trawl Survey. The goal of this contract is to gather scientific data through a comprehensive survey of the South Shore of Long Island, NY, which is critical for understanding marine ecosystems.
Work Details
The contractor will provide a research or commercial vessel capable of conducting one Nearshore Trawl Survey in the 2025 calendar year. The survey will consist of 30 stations selected randomly across fifteen depth strata (0-10m, 10-20m, 20-30m) along the South Shore from NY Harbor to Block Island Sound. Each station will involve a CTD cast followed by a 20-minute tow at 3 knots to sample 1 nautical mile of seafloor.
The catch will be sorted by species and weighed using a deck scale, with subsamples of 30 individuals per species taken for length measurements. The vessel must have ample freezer space for biological samples (5 per tow for 8 species) and a live well setup to comply with endangered species permit requirements. Onboard accommodations must include bunk space for at least four science crew members who will conduct the scientific work required for the survey.
The vessel should be capable of towing specific gear provided by SUNY, including:
- 60" Type 11 Thyboron Doors
- 20 fathom ground cables on ¾” 6 x 19 galvanized wire with 2 3/8” cookies
- 20 fathom top legs
- A trawl net measuring 380 x 12cm with specific materials
- Codends rigged with stainless steel components
- Maximum tow wire deployment of up to 150 meters during deep tows
- Integration with Simrad multisensors tied to the net.
Period of Performance
One-time contract for the calendar year 2025.
Place of Performance
South Shore of Long Island, NY, specifically ranging from NY Harbor to Block Island Sound.
Bidder Requirements
Contractors may be required to submit documents related to Vendor Responsibility, compliance with NYS Finance Law §139 j&k (Lobbying Law), and valid NYS Workman's Compensation and Disability Forms. No set-aside certifications or subcontracting goals are specified.
