Fishing Vessel Hydra Mariner Dismantling and Disposal

Notice of Proposed Procurement For Dismantling and disposal of the fishing vessel Hydra Mariner:

This requirement is for Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Scope

Environmental Response, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG ER)– Atlantic Region has the requirement regarding the F/V Hydra Mariner currently located Wright’s Cove, NS. CCG ER requires all recoverable pollutants be removed from the vessel, site preparation completed for vessel dismantling, final disposal of the vessel and its contents at recognized recycling facilities to permanently eliminate the Threat of Pollution posed by the vessel and the worksite remediated. 

Background

The vessel, Hydra Mariner is an all-steel, 38 meter fishing vessel. The vessel has been moored in Wright’s Cove NS for the last number of years. During adverse weather conditions experienced on January 16^th-17^th, 2021, the vessel broke free of its mooring and ran aground on the eastern side of Navy Island in Wrights Cove, Dartmouth, NS.

The vessel has experienced water ingress through an unidentified location. The Engine Room and accommodation spaces of the vessel remain flooded and the vessel has been deemed to be tidal. There continues to be oil surfacing in the Engine Room. Canadian Coast Guard Environmental Response has removed all accessible fuel from the port and starboard fuel tanks found midship. The forward fuel tanks were found to be empty during the initial assessment of the vessel. Canadian Coast Guard continues to skim the Engine Room to remove bulk pollutants as required.

Navy Island is located in Wrights Cove, Halifax Harbour, directly across from the Dartmouth Yacht Club. The mooring field for the Yacht Club is directly adjacent to the current location of the Hydra Mariner and is a high traffic area for pleasure vessels. There is no road access to the Island so all work taking place will need to be conducted by water access.

Navy Island Is a privately leased Island. Any work taking place must be approved by the land owner prior to commencing operations.

A disposal assessment was conducted October 15^th 2021, Annex A- AqualisBraemar LOC Group- Hydra Mariner Disposal Assessment

Summary of work required

1. Develop a timeline and Safety Plan based on the individual tasks
2. Produce a site preparation and remediation plan
3. Produce strategy and procedures to dispose of vessel and its contents in-situ including;
   1. Site specific pollution response plan
   2. Pollutant and oily water removal and disposal plan
   3. Vessel Dismantling Plan
   4. Detailed waste management / recycling plan
   5. Site Restoration

Requirements

i. Summary

The Contractor must make the site and vessel safe for access, prepare the worksite to allow for the operations including access, remove bulk pollutants and oily water, dismantle the vessel in-situ, dispose of the vessel and its contents following a pre-established waste management plan, and removal of contractor works to restore site to original condition upon conclusion of the disposal operation.

ii General

Contractor must take into consideration the location of the vessel and marine traffic requirements throughout the duration of the operation.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure all operations are in compliance with Canadian legislation and permit requirements in the location of the vessel. 

An inventory of Hazardous Materials conducted on the vessel has found the presence of both asbestos and lead. Other hazardous materials were found throughout the assessment. The inventory along with estimated quantities can be found in Annex B- IHM MV Hydra Mariner.

iii. Applicable Documents

Appendix A- AqualisBraemar LOC Group- Hydra Mariner Disposal Assessment

Appendix B- GEMTEC/ MRS UXO Survey of Navy Island

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

There is no security requirement associated with this bid solicitation

PERIOD OF CONTRACT:

The period of contract shall be from date of award to July 31, 2022. 

TRADE AGREEMENTS:

The requirement is subject to the, Atlantic Procurement Agreement, Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), World Trade Organization-Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), Canada - Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA), Canada - European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

CONTRACT AUTHORITY:

Name: Martin Larocque

Phone Number: 819 454-2077

Email Address: DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca;

 Martin.larocque@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

INQUIRIES:

Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.