FISHERY CONSULTATION NOTE-TAKER FOR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ADVISORY AND CONSULTATION PROCESS

Solicitation number F5211-140058

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Closing date and time 2014/05/16 14:00 EDT

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    Description
    Soliciation # : F5211-140058  
    Closing Date : May 16, 2014
    Closing Time :  3:00 PM (Atlantic Daylight Savings Time)
    
    This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
    
    Title: FISHERY CONSULTATION NOTE-TAKER FOR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ADVISORY AND CONSULTATION PROCESS
    
    INTRODUCTION
    
    Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a broad mandate, with the authority to regulate and enforce activities, develop policy, provide services and manage programs. To help ensure that the department's policies and programs are aligned with its vision and effectively address the interests and preferences of Canadians, DFO supports consultations that are transparent, accessible and accountable.
    
    OBJECTIVES OF THE REQUIREMENT
    
    The objective is to obtain the services of a professional fishery consultation note-taker to assist with the current fisheries management advisory and consultation process.  
    
    BACKGROUND
    
    The Integrated Harvest Planning Committees and Joint Management Committees were established by DFO Pacific Region to provide formal advice and make recommendations to DFO.  They are the primary contact for DFO for international and cross-sectorial communication and advice, and provide advice to the Department on operational decisions related to fisheries management in the Pacific Region. 
     
    DFO undertakes bi-lateral consultation with sector organizations including but not limited to the Commercial Salmon Advisory Board (CSAB), the Sports Fish Advisory Board (SFAB), First Nations Salmon Coordinating Committee (SCC), and the Hake Advisory Panel to develop fishing plans and communicate information related to stock status and the views of other sectors.  These consultations improve departmental decision-making processes, promote understanding of fisheries and strengthen relationships.  Additional information on the various advisory processes is available at:  
    http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/index-eng.html
    
    PERIOD OF CONTRACT
    
    The services are to be performed on an “as and when required” basis during the period from 1 July, 2014 to June 30th, 2015 with two (2) optional periods of one (1) year.
    
    ESTIMATED VALUE
    
    The total value of any contract(s) emanating from this RFP shall not exceed $50,000 per year, including travel and living expenses and all applicable taxes.
    
    
    SECURITY
    It is a condition that, prior to performance of any obligation under any contract resulting from this RFP, the Contractor and sub-contractors and their employees assigned to the performance of such contract will be security cleared by the federal government at the Reliability level.
    
    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY  
    The Crown will own IP under Treasury Board policy exceptions: where the material developed or produced consists of material subject to copyright, with the exception of computer software and all documentation pertaining to that software; and the main purpose of the contract, or of the deliverables contracted for, is to generate knowledge and information for public dissemination.
    
    MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
    
    M1	For each proposed team member the Bidder must include, within the proposal, a resume that describes their experience as detailed in the Statement of Work.  The resume must be up to date and shall be submitted as an Appendix.  
    
    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 Office
    Materiel and Procurement Services
    Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    300 Bishop Drive
    Fredericton (NB) E3C 2M6
    Telephone :	(506) 452-3639
    Facsimile:	(506) 452-3676
    Email : DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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    Trade agreements

    • Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    Address
    200 Kent St, Station 13E228
    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Harris, Cathi
    Phone
    506-452-3639
    Fax
    506-452-3676
    Address
    301 Bishop Drive
    Fredericton, NB, E3C 2M6
    CA

    Buying organization(s)

    Organization
    Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    Address
    200 Kent St, Station 13E228
    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6
    Canada
    Bidding details

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    Tender documents
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    English
    37
    French
    4
    English
    72
    French
    5

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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    Region of opportunity
    British Columbia
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Commodity - GSIN
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