WE’RE HIRING WATERMEN

Let’s work together to grow Maryland’s oyster production and improve our coastal resources and economy. Please fill out this form to let us know what opportunities you’re interested in.

OPPORTUNITIES

SUBSTRATE SUPPLY FOR OYSTER RESTORATION – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS

The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) is requesting information and qualifications from entities capable of supplying oyster shell and alternative substrates to support oyster restoration activities in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

This solicitation is intended to gather information on substrate availability, vendor capabilities, and indicative pricing to support project planning and potential contracting. This is not a formal request for bids. ORP may enter into agreements based on responses received or may issue additional solicitations. Information gathered through this request will be utilized to plan ORP’s 2026 restoration operations.

Application due date: Friday April 3, 2026

Please direct any questions to: Jen Walters, [email protected], 410-990-4970 ext. 1019

OYSTER MONITORING VESSEL BIDS

ORP contracts watermen for patent tong and dive monitoring of restored reefs.

DERELICT FISHING GEAR RETRIEVAL

ORP hires commercial watermen to retrieve derelict crab pots. For information on past and current projects, click here. Let us know if you’re aware of an area that could use some clean-up.