The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) seeks the services of a Consultant for an approximately 12 month contract to conduct a Marine Life Management Act (MLMA) Lessons Learned Study. The study will evaluate the successes and challenges of the implementation of the MLMA and provide recommendations to assist and direct future MLMA efforts by the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and the Fish and Game Commission (Commission).

The MLMA Lessons Learned Study - Request for Proposals (RFP) is now available.

The OPC and the Commission will work in close coordination with DFG to ensure that this document provides the most useful guidance for each agency involved. The analysis contained in the study will provide tools and direction to more effectively implement the MLMA and efficiently complete and adopt future fisheries management plans.

Please forward this information to colleagues who might be interested in submitting proposals. Deadline for submission of proposals is November 20, 2008.

If you have any questions regarding the MLMA Lessons Learned RFP, please email cloarie@scc.ca.gov.