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September 19, 2006
ATTENTION
BAIT SUPPLIERS AND SALMON PROCESSORS
Bait for Year 2007 IPHC Survey Vessels
251,500 pounds semi-bright chum salmon - Proposals due October 27, 2006
The International Pacific Halibut Commission is requesting
proposals from industry to provide bait for summer halibut
surveys during 2007. The Commission will consider direct
purchases from salmon fishers, if the fisher can make proper
processing arrangements.
The only bait used for the Commission's standardized stock
assessment survey is Chum salmon. Due to the scientific nature
of the study, our bait quality requirements and standardization
exceed those normally provided by industry as "bait
chums". The Commission's minimum acceptable bait quality is
#2 semi-bright (ASMI grade A through E), H&G, IQF, Chum
salmon with "meat colored" flesh. The preferred size
grade is 6 to 9 pound chums but smaller fish may be considered.
The salmon must have been caught and processed no earlier than
June of 2006. We require information on the month of capture and
the run for each unit/tote of bait purchased. Bait may be
inspected for quality prior to accepting a proposal.
The Commission plans to purchase 251,500 pounds of bait to
supply stock assessment survey operations from the end of May
through August. Interested parties may submit proposals to
provide all or a portion of the total amount. Proposals should
include processing, shipping, and storage costs if applicable.
The bait may be stored at a central location and shipped in May
of 2007, or may be shipped and stored in the approximate amounts
and at predicted locations listed below. Delivery ports are
subject to change based on vessel and plant logistics.
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Oregon/Washington
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Canada
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Alaska
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Port
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~lbs.
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Port
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~lbs.
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Port
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~lbs.
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Vancouver/Bellingham
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21,000
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Vancouver/Port
Hardy
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18,000
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SE
Alaskan Ports
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30,000
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Prince
Rupert
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30,000
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Yakutat
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4,500
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Homer/Seward
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47,000
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Kodiak
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34,500
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King
Cove/Sand Point
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16,000
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Dutch
Harbor
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50,500
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If the proposal does not include shipping and/or storage, the
proposal will be evaluated in consideration of the necessary
shipping and storage costs to the Commission. Another point used
in evaluating proposals will be the possibility of deferring all
or a portion of payment until bait is removed from the storage
facility. The Commission will not necessarily accept the lowest
or any of the bids received.
Proposals must be received by 1700 hrs. October 27, 2006.
Interested suppliers should send a letter of proposal to the
IPHC, Attn. Eric Soderlund; P.O. Box 95009, Seattle, Washington
98145-2009; Phone (206) 634-1838, ext. 230 or Fax: (206)
632-2983.
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Bruce
M. Leaman, Director
Phone:
(206) 634-1838
Fax:
(206) 632-2983
Web: www.iphc.washington.edu
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