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Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) (https://www.sbsd.virginia.gov): vendors please use this link to learn about Virginia's process to be certified as small, women-owned or minority business.

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For more information related to procurement at the Marine Resources Commission, please contact Brandy Battle, Business Manager. She can be reached at 380 Fenwick Road, Ft. Monroe, VA 23651; (757) 247-2260; Brandy.Battle@mrc.virginia.gov.  

2024 Proposals

CRD Notice 2024-05: Notice of intent to transplant seed oysters from the James River area for the 2024 Oyster Replenishment Program. Notice

CRD Notice 2024-04: Notice of intent to transplant seed oysters from the James River area for the 2024 Oyster Replenishment Program. Notice

IFB-LE 24-03: Marine Mobile Radar unit with trailer Notice

CRD NOTICE 2024-03: Notice of intent to purchase clean, ground crushed granite stone and to deploy this material on oyster beds in Mobjack Bay for the 2024 Oyster Replenishment Program. Notice

CRD NOTICE 2024-02: Notice of intent to transport and plant shell clutch on oyster grounds in Nassawodox Creek, Eastern Shore, Virginia for the 2024 Oyster Replenishment Program. Notice

RFP BU 24-03: Development of Technical Guidance Document, Project Feasibility Decision Framework and Stakeholder Engagement for Beneficial Use of Dredged Material in Coastal Virginia Notice

IFB-LE 24-03: 2024 Pathfinder, Hybrid 2500 25-foot fiberglass hull vessel(preferred or equivalent), electronics package and boat trailer Notice

IFB-LE 24-02: Side Scan Sonar Units Notice and Explorer MK II Information

IFB-LE 24-01: Factory Rebuilt Zero Time Lycoming Engine Notice and Attachment C - Spec Sheet.

2023 Proposals

RFP HB 24-02: Update of VMRC’s Tidal Wetlands Guidelines in Compliance with HB1950 Notice

RFP SDF 24-01: Service Provider for Purchasing Spiny Dogfish from Licensed Harvesters at a Rudee Inlet Offload Location. Notice

CRD NOTICE 2023-08: Notice of intent to harvest shell clutch to be transported and planted on oyster grounds on the seaside of Eastern Shore, Virginia, for the 2023 oyster replenishment program. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, December 8th, 2023. Notice

RFP AR24-01: Transporting and Deploying Bridge Tunnel Sections to the marked Cherrystone Reef site. Notice

CRD NOTICE 2023-02: Notice of intent to transplant seed oysters from the James River area for the 2023 oyster replenishment program. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 24, 2023. Notice

CRD NOTICE 2023-03: Notice of intent to transplant seed oysters from the james river area for the 2023 oyster replenishment program. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 24, 2023. Notice

CRD NOTICE 2023-04: Notice of intent to transplant seed oysters from the james river area for the 2023 oyster replenishment program. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 24, 2023. Notice

CRD NOTICE 2023-05: Notice of intent to harvest shell cultch to be transported, and planted on oyster grounds on the seaside of eastern shore, virginia for the 2023 oyster replenishment program. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 24, 2023. Notice

2022 Proposals

IFB CRD NOTICE 2022-01: For Stone Planting in the York River. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M., May 19, 2022. Notice and Attachment C - Permit and map

RFP SMD NOTICE 2022-01: Shell dredging and shell planting for Virginia's portion of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Responses are requested by no later than 2 PM, April 22, 2022. Notice, Attachment C - Permit and map and Addendum

IFB CRD NOTICE 2022-02: To transplant seed oysters from the James River Nansemond Ridge to the Rappahannock River area for the 2022 oyster replenishment program. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, April 8, 2022. Notice

IFB CRD NOTICE 2022-03: To transplant seed oysters from the James River Nansemond Ridge to the Upper Pocomoke River area for the 2022 oyster replenishment program. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, April 8, 2022. Notice

IFB CRD NOTICE 2022-04: To transplant seed oysters from the James River Nansemond Ridge to the Yeocomico River for the 2022 oyster replenishment program. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, April 8, 2022. Notice

IFB CRD NOTICE 2022-05: To transplant seed oysters from the James River Nansemond Ridge to the Yeocomico River for the 2022 oyster replenishment program. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, April 8, 2022. Notice

IFB CRD NOTICE 2022-06: To purchase clean, ground crushed granite stone and to deploy this material on oyster beds in york river for the 2022 oyster replenishment program. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, April 29, 2022. Notice

IFB CRD NOTICE 2022-08: Notice of intent to harvest shell cultch to be transported, and planted on oyster grounds on the seaside of eastern shore, Virginia for the 2022 oyster replenishment program. Notice

IFB CRD NOTICE 2022-09: To remove abandoned aquaculture enclosures, within the Western Branch, Lynnhaven River, Long Creek and Broad Bay, in the city of Virginia Beach. Notice | Scope of Work

2021 Proposals

IFB CRD NOTICE 2021-03: Transportation and Deployment of A1 rip rap stone in the Pocomoke Sound, Chesapeake Bay Virginia, for oyster reef construction. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., July 12, 2021. Notice; Also, see Attachment C.

IFB CRD NOTICE 2021-02: Transportation and Deployment of quarry crushed granite stone in the Great Wicomico River, Chesapeake Bay Virginia, for oyster reef construction. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., June 24, 2021. Notice; Also, see Attachment C.

CRD NOTICE 2021-01: SHELL DREDGING AND SHELL PLANTING FOR VIRGINIA’S PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 2:00 PM, April 13, 2021. Also see: Shell plant maps and Attachment C.

CRD NOTICE 2021-02: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE MOBJACK BAY AREA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 12, 2021

CRD NOTICE 2021-03: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE MOBJACK BAY AREA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 12, 2021

CRD NOTICE 2021-04: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE MOBJACK BAY AREA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 12, 2021

CRD NOTICE 2021-04 (NS): NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE MOBJACK BAY AREA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 17, 2021

CRD NOTICE 2021-05: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE MOBJACK BAY AREA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 12, 2021

CRD NOTICE 2021-05 (NS): NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE MOBJACK BAY AREA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 16, 2021

CRD NOTICE 2021-06: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE JAMES RIVER AREA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 12, 2021

CRD NOTICE 2021-07: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE JAMES RIVER AREA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 12, 2021

CRD NOTICE 2021-08: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE JAMES RIVER AREA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 12, 2021

CRD NOTICE 2021-08 (NS): NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE JAMES RIVER AREA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 17, 2021

CRD NOTICE 2021-09: NOTICE OF INTENT TO HARVEST SHELL CULTCH TO BE TRANSPORTED, AND PLANTED ON OYSTER GROUNDS ON THE SEASIDE OF EASTERN SHORE, VIRGINIA FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested in writing to be sent either by mail, fax, or e-mail by no later than 12 noon, April 9, 2021.

CRD NOTICE 2021-10: NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE CLEAN, GROUND CRUSHED GRANITE STONE AND TO DEPLOY THIS MATERIAL ON OYSTER BEDS IN PIANKATANK RIVER FOR THE 2021 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses should be submitted to the Andrew Button, Dept. Head, VMRC-Conservation and Replenishment Department. Responses are requested in writing to be sent either by mail, fax, or e-mail by no later than 12 noon, April 16, 2021.

2020 Proposals

CRD NOTICE 2020-01: SHELL DREDGING AND SHELL PLANTING FOR VIRGINIA'S PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. Responses are requested in writing to be sent either by mail, hand-delivered, or e-mail by no later than 2:00pm, April 6, 2020. Shell Planting Maps and Attachment C

CRD NOTICE 2020-02: NOTICE OF INTENT TO HARVEST SHELL CULTCH TO BE TRANSPORTED, AND PLANTED ON OYSTER GROUNDS ON THE SEASIDE OF EASTERN SHORE, VIRGINIA FOR THE 2020 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM. Responses are requested in writing to be sent either by mail, fax, or e-mail by no later than 12 noon, March 27, 2020.

CRD NOTICE 2020-03: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE GREAT WICOMICO RIVER, SHELL BAR/SANDY POINT AREA FOR THE 2020 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 27, 2020.

CRD NOTICE 2020-04: NOTICE is hereby given that the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) intends to transplant up to or approximately 10,000 bushels of seed oysters from the James River, Nansemond Ridge to the Upper Rappahannock River. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, April 3, 2020.

CRD NOTICE 2020-05: NOTICE is hereby given that the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) intends to transplant up to or approximately 5,000 bushels of seed oysters from the James River, Nansemond Ridge to the Nomini River. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, April 3, 2020.

CRD NOTICE 2020-06: NOTICE is hereby given that the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) intends to transplant up to or approximately 5,000 bushels of seed oysters from the James River, Nansemond Ridge to the Upper Pocomoke Sound. Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, April 3, 2020.

CRD NOTICE 2020-07: NOTICE is hereby given that the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) intends to purchase clean, ground crushed granite stone and contract for the deployment of this material on oyster beds in the Piankatank River for the 2020 Oyster Replenishment Program Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, April 24, 2020.

CRD NOTICE 2020-09: NOTICE is hereby given that the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) intends to purchase clean, ground crushed granite stone and contract for the deployment of this material on oyster beds in the Elizabeth River for the 2020 Oyster Replenishment Program Responses are requested by no later than 12 pm July 24 2020.

RFP NOTICE 2020-12: Data Entry of Commercial Fishermen Mandatory Reporting Data. Attachment-A-Aqua, Attachment-A-Clam, Attachment-A-Crabs, Attachment-A-Fish, Attachment-A-Mix, Attachment-A-Offshore, Attachment-A-Oyster, Attachment-B-MRP-data-entry-Contract. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL DECEMBER 30, 2020 AT 2:00PM.

2019 Proposals

CRD NOTICE 2019-01: SHELL DREDGING AND SHELL PLANTING FOR VIRGINIA'S PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. Persons interested in this planting work should contact the Conservation and Replenishment Department at the main office either in writing or by telephone no later than 2:00PM, Friday, April 5th, 2019.

CRD NOTICE 2019-02: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE LOWER JAMES RIVER, NANSEMOND RIDGE AREA FOR THE 2019 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM. Persons interested in this planting work should contact the Conservation and Replenishment Department at the main office either in writing or by telephone no later than 12 Noon, Monday, April 15th, 2019.

CRD NOTICE 2019-03: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE LOWER JAMES RIVER, NANSEMOND RIDGE AREA FOR THE 2019 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM. Persons interested in this planting work should contact the Conservation and Replenishment Department at the main office either in writing or by telephone no later than 12 Noon, Monday, April 15th, 2019.

CRD NOTICE 2019-04: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE LOWER JAMES RIVER, NANSEMOND RIDGE AREA FOR THE 2019 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM. Persons interested in this planting work should contact the Conservation and Replenishment Department at the main office either in writing or by telephone no later than 12 Noon, Monday, April 15th, 2019.

CRD NOTICE 2019-05: NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE CLEAN, GROUND CRUSHED GRANITE STONE AND TO DEPLOY THIS MATERIAL ON OYSTER BEDS IN PIANKATANK RIVERS FOR THE 2019 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM. Persons interested in this work should contact the Conservation and Replenishment Department at the main office either in writing or by telephone no later than 12 Noon, Monday, April 29th, 2019.

CRD NOTICE 2019-07: NOTICE OF INTENT TO HARVEST/TRANSPORT SHELL CULTCH, TO PURCHASE CLEAN, GROUND CRUSHED GRANITE STONE, AND TO DEPLOY THIS MATERIAL IN THE LYNNHAVEN RIVER, VIRGINIA. Persons interested in this work should contact the Conservation and Replenishment Department at the main office either in writing or by telephone no later than 12 Noon, Monday, July 15th, 2019.

2018 Proposals

CRD NOTICE 2018-01: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE JAMES RIVER FOR THE 2018 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM. Persons interested in this planting work should contact the Conservation and Replenishment Department at the main office either in writing or by telephone no later than 12 Noon, Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

CRD NOTICE 2018-02: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SEED OYSTERS IN THE PIANKATANK AND GREAT WICOMICO RIVERS FOR PRIVATE INDUSTRY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANTING ON PRIVATE OYSTER GROUND LEASES. All interested buyers must contact the Conservation and Replenishment Department by mail, fax, or e-mail no later than March 14, 2018. The response must indicate the amount desired (200-500 bushel increments).

CRD NOTICE 2018-03: NOTICE OF INTENT TO HARVEST, TRANSPORT, AND REPLANT ON PUBLIC OYSTER GROUNDS IN POCOMOKE SOUND FOR THE 2018 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses are requested by no later than 12 noon, March 21, 2018.

CRD NOTICE 2018-04: NOTICE OF INTENT TO HARVEST SHELL CULTCH TO BE TRANSPORTED, AND PLANTED ON OYSTER GROUNDS ON THE SEASIDE OF EASTERN SHORE, VIRGINIA FOR THE 2018 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses are requested in writing to be sent either by mail, fax, or e-mail by no later than 12 noon, March 21, 2018.

CRD NOTICE 2018-05: NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSPLANT SEED OYSTERS FROM THE LOWER JAMES RIVER, NANSEMOND RIDGE AREA FOR THE 2018 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses are requested in writing to be sent either by mail, fax, or e-mail by no later than 12 noon, April 25, 2018.

CRD NOTICE 2018-06: NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE CLEAN, GROUND CONCRETE OR CRUSHED GRANITE STONE AND TO DEPLOY THIS MATERIAL ON OYSTER BEDS IN THE RAPPAHANNOCK AND PIANKATANK RIVERS FOR THE 2018 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses are requested in writing to be sent either by mail, fax, or e-mail by no later than 12 noon, May 31, 2018.

CRD NOTICE 2018-07: NOTICE OF INTENT TO HARVEST SHELL CULTCH TO BE TRANSPORTED, AND PLANTED ON OYSTER GROUNDS ON THE SEASIDE OF EASTERN SHORE, VIRGINIA FOR THE 2018 OYSTER REPLENISHMENT PROGRAM Responses are requested in writing to be sent either by mail, fax, or e-mail by no later than 12 noon, October 5, 2018.

CRD 13-08 - Notice of availability of shell for private industry for the purpose of planting on private oyster ground leases, All interested buyers must contact the Conservation and Replenishment Department in writing by mail, fax, or e-mail to receive a contract to harvest shells and forms to report harvest.  The information required for the contract: name, offloading point, method of transport, and area of planting (Lease #).

CRD 18-01 - Shell dredging and shell planting for Virginia's portion of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

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