Stikine River, Boat Charter Service Contract, 2016

1.1 Title:

Stikine River Boat Charter Service 2016

1.2 Contract Period

The date of Contract award through to 31 March, 2017, with options to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods at the sole discretion of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

Option periods if exercised will be 1 April, 2017 through to March 31, 2018 and 1 April, 2018 through to March 31, 2019.

The Project work will take place between approximately July 15 and October 30 for 2016. If option periods are exercised the project work will take place between approximately April 1 and October 30 for 2017 and 2018. Exact dates will be determined by the DFO scientist in-charge. These dates (and the required working days throughout) will be contingent on operational considerations of the charter based on such factors as weather, vessel maintenance/ repair requirements, etc. The contractor will be informed of the exact dates for the given year by the chief scientist with a minimum notice of two weeks before work commences annually.

1.3 Objective

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a requirement to transport supplies and staff to and from Telegraph Creek, BC to DFO’s field camp located on the west bank of the Stikine River 2km upstream from the Canada/US international boundary and back between the period June and October.

1.4 Background

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans manages Stikine River commercial, food social and ceremonial fisheries (FSC), and recreational salmon fisheries located within the Stikine River basin at sites located between the town site of Telegraph Creek and the Canada US international border. The infrastructures to support DFO's activities include, among others, a base camp located near the international border that houses DFO support staff. This camp does not have road access and, therefore, is supported by water and air transport.

1.5 Scope of Work

The work will include, but is not limited to, travel in boats, load, unload and transport of supplies and personnel as required, operation and maintenance of boats and equipment. It is estimated that up to ten (10) trips may be conducted between June and October 2016 and up to ten (10) trips during the period between April and October in both 2017 and 2018 if option periods are exercised. In addition to conduct up to 15 hours of expediting in the vicinity of Telegraph Creek to obtain supplies (primarily boat fuel and propane) for transport to the DFO field camp during each year of the contract.