Charter Vessel -Cetacean and Sea Turtle Survey

Status Awarded

Contract number 30005756

Solicitation number 30005756

Publication date

Contract award date

Contract value

CAD 87,106.25
Description

This contract was awarded to:

Brian Gisborne / Juan de Fuca Express

Title:
Vessel Survey for Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO), Cetacean and Sea Turtle survey off southwest coast of Vancouver Island, BC

Background:
Annual cetacean and sea turtle surveys are conducted off the South West Coast of Vancouver Island to fill knowledge gaps in cetacean distribution, population size, and habitat use, as well as killer whale diet and foraging behavior. Contractors have been hired in the past to perform vessel operations and sampling in close proximity to cetaceans, with an expert understanding of cetacean behavior required to complete this objective while minimizing cetacean disturbance and maintaining consistency in data collection in accordance with SARA research permitting regulations.

Location of Work:
West coast Vancouver Island from Sooke to Kyuquot Sound and offshore Canadian waters

DFO requires a vessel charter from date of contract award to April 30, 2025, with two (2) year additional one (1) option periods.

Business address

310-125 Croft Street

Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 2E7
Canada
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive – Open Bidding
Language(s)
English
Selection criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Region(s) of delivery
British Columbia
Vancouver

View the full contract history for Brian Gisborne / Juan de Fuca Express.

Contract duration

The contract will be for a period of 8 month(s), from 2024/08/12 to 2025/04/30.

Commodity - UNSPSC

  • 78101701 - Domestic vessel transport services
  • 78110000 - Passenger transport

Trade agreements

  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

  • None
Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Address

200, Kent Street

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6
Canada
Contracting authority
Tammy O'Toole
Phone
(343) 550-1758
Email
tammy.otoole@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Address

200, Kent Street

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6
Canada
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