Salmon Patrol Services – North Coast

Introduction

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a requirement to conduct Salmon Patrol Services on the Pacific north coast of British Columbia. The contractor must have the ability to assess salmon stocks, report on fishing activities, collect and provide catch statistics, conduct stream inventories, and collect biological samples. In addition, it must possess the tools and equipment to conduct the work.

The intent is to establish a standing offer for each patrol area so that the contractor can be called up to provide services on an as and when required basis. The inclusion of estimated days per year in the cost proposal document is not a commitment by DFO. It is anticipated that resource managers will endeavour to be in contact with contractors to discuss an upcoming season and what possible level of effort may be considered so that contractors can plan their business accordingly. These discussions are not a commitment or guarantee by DFO to call up or contract for these estimates.

Standing offers are not a guarantee of business and Fisheries and Oceans Canada is not obligated to use these services.

Standing Offer Dates

May 1, 2017 through to April 30, 2021

Contract Area of Operation

Project work for a patrol area will be specified by the Resource Manager each year.

Objectives of the Requirement

The contractor will be required to provide the services, information, and equipment at the frequency and in the manner herein described. This is to be carried out as independently as is efficiently feasible. No direction, supervision, or other assistance in addition to the stipulations of this statement of work, the initial annual mobilization meeting, and response to required progress reports will be provided by Fisheries and Oceans Canada unless necessitated by urgent, unforeseen events.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada requires an informational database in order to make quality fishery management decisions. The contractor’s role in this regard is to provide or disseminate the information outlined below as applicable to your patrol area. You are expected to use methods that are effective and efficient. Forms that will be provided must be fully completed, and where no standard format is provided, information must be presented in a clear, concise manner that facilitates incorporation into the Fisheries and Oceans Canada database.