Standing Offer for Civil and Marine Engineering Services in Nova Scotia

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has a requirement to set up standing offer agreements for Marine and Civil Engineering services in the province of Nova Scotia on an “as and when” requested basis. The objective is to award Standing Offer Agreements (SOA) for up to three (3) suppliers who can provide Marine and Civil Engineering Services to meet the specific needs of the Statement of Work.

The Department of Fisheries & Oceans Canada (DFO), Small Craft Harbours (SCH) branch operates and maintains a national system of harbours to provide commercial fish harvesters and other harbour users with safe and accessible facilities.

The purpose of the standing offer is to pre-qualify a list of consultants to provide support to Small Craft Harbours (SCH) with marine / civil engineering inspection, planning and design services to meet program obligations with respect to maintaining safe and accessible facilities in the province of Nova Scotia.

Scope:

Small Craft Harbours (SCH) requires the services of a firm (Consultant) with expertise in marine / civil engineering disciplines to act in the capacity of the coordinating engineer of record for the provision of services.

RS1 Services Which May Be Required

1. Inspection / Investigation / Site Assessment Service.

2. Design Service.

3. Tender Service.

4. Construction Support Service.

5. Commissioning Service.

6. Post Construction Service.

RS 2. Inspection / Investigation / Site Assessment Services

The objective is to review and analyze all available project information, consult with the Project Authority, and deliver a comprehensive Inspection / Investigation / Site Assessment.

RS 3. Design Service

The objective of this stage is prepare construction drawings and specifications for the purpose of tendering through consultation with the Project Authority.

RS 4. Tender Service

The objective of this phase is to support the Project Authority with the tender.

RS 5. Construction Support Service

The objective of this phase is to support the Project Authority with the construction phase and ensure the quality, budget and schedule of the project.

RS 6. Commissioning Service

The purpose of the Commissioning Service is to ensure that a fully functioning project is delivered to the Client.

RS 7. Post Construction Service

The purpose of this phase is to support the Project Authority in obtaining all final documents required for project close out.

RS 8. Additional Services

If required, any additional services will be identified at the time of each individual Call-up, and the Contractor will be responsible for the provision and management of these additional services.

Examples of these services include but are not limited to:

• Coastal studies
• Bathymetry (sounding) surveys
• In-water and diving inspections
• Geotechnical investigations
• Environmental impact assessments, permitting and Consultation with Indigenous People.
• Peer review of consultant work
• Topographical surveys
• Marine electrical and lighting systems
• Concrete and material testing

  RS 9. Sub-Contractor / Specialist Coordination

  The Contractor shall coordinate and manage the services of Sub-Contractor/Specialists required to complete project requirements in support of the requested services under a Call-up.

  Location of Work, Work Site and Delivery Point

  The work will be conducted in the Province of Nova Scotia.
  Expected Start and Completion Dates
  The period for placing call-ups against any resulting Standing Offer shall be from November 1, 2021 till October 31, 2024 at the discretion of the Department. Call-ups will not be made for services beyond the above period.