Pacific Herring Survey of the British Columbia Coast

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Soliciation # : F5211-140436  
Closing Date : February 3, 2015
Closing Time :  2:00 PM (Atlantic Time)

This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Title: Pacific Herring Survey of the British Columbia Coast


INTRODUCTION

Fisheries and Oceans Canada intends to conduct a research program for Pacific Herring (Clupea pallasi) covering the five major and two minor assessment regions on the British Columbia Coast.

OBJECTIVES OF THE REQUIREMENT

There are two objectives for the Pacific Herring survey program: (1) to measure herring spawn deposition (eggs) through SCUBA dive surveys in some or all (as needed) of the five major stock assessment regions (Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert District, Central Coast, Strait of Georgia and the West Coast of Vancouver Island) and two minor regions (Area 2W and Area 27), and (2) to obtain biological samples from pre-spawning aggregations of Pacific Herring using purse seine vessels in some or all (as needed) of the following major stock assessment regions: Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert District, Strait of Georgia and the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

PERIOD OF CONTRACT

The required services are to be performed during the period from February 16, 2015 to March 31, 2015.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

M1	Bidders must demonstrate they have the resources necessary to carry out the project.  All vessels being offered must conform fully to Transport Canada safety requirements (valid certification), must meet all regulatory requirements, and must be in excellent condition.

M2	Divers must have CSA Occupational Scuba certification.  

Bidders’ Proposals must clearly demonstrate that they meet all Mandatory Requirements for the proposal to be considered for further evaluation. Proposals not meeting the mandatory criteria will be excluded from further consideration.

SELECTION METHOD
The successful bidder will be selected on the basis of the assessed best value to the Crown.

TRADE AGREEMENTS:  This requirement is subject to the provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).

Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement are to be submitted in writing to the following: 

Cathi Harris
Senior Contracting Officer
Materiel and Procurement Services
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
301 Bishop Drive
Fredericton (NB) E3C 2M6
Telephone :	(506) 452-3639
Facsimile:	(506) 452-3676
Email : DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca