Fab & Del 8.3-8.6m RIB

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/CFTA/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Fab & Del 8.3-8.6m RIB

F7044-170019/A
Castle, David G.
Telephone No. - (250) 217-6555 (    )
Fax No. - (   )    -     (    )

REQUIREMENT
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Canada Coast Guard has a 
requirement for a contractor to carry out the design, construction, 
test, trial and delivery of one (1) 8.3 to 8.6 m Rigid Inflatable Boat 
with Open Console T top and trailer. 

Mission Statement: 
The primary role of this boat will be used for fisheries management 
through catch monitoring and enforcement, including environmental 
response, search and rescue, emergency boat duties.

Utilization: 
Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are used extensively as primary craft for 
the Fisheries and Oceans fleet of vessels, as well as operating 
independently to carry out various program-related activities from 
shore-based facilities and trailers. 

OPTION
Four additional boats and trailers are included in this solicitation. 
Option may be exercised at Canada’s discretion.

DELIVERY
Delivery of the boat and all other deliverables are required by the 
contract to be at destination on or before 31 Jan, 2018.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VESSEL

1. Length (hull) must be approx. 8.3 - 8.6 m
2. Normal load conditions
  a) Crew of 4 with kit    450 kg
  b) Fuel = Minimum of 1000L (2 tanks)  est. 719 kg 
  c) Equipment and supplies              700 kg
  d)         payload capacity to be min 1000kg in addition to fuel.

REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
The vessel will be used to conduct conservation branch operations.  The 
vessel must have an all-weather capability to Beaufort force 8. It is 
desirable that this vessel has a high-speed capability of at least 
40-45 knots.
The boat must be expected to have a service life of at least 10 years, 
with an expected usage of between 400 and 500 hours per year.
 
MANDATORY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Boats constructed under this Contract must be fabricated in accordance 
with:
1. The current Transport Canada Marine Safety Branch (TCMSB) TP 14612 
and TP 1332; 
2. Canadian Standards Association C22.2 NO. 183.2-M1983 (R1999) 
"Standards for D.C. Electrical Installations on Boats and ABYC 'E' 
electrical standards"; and
3. CWB CSA\ACNOR W47.2; Division 2.1 certification for Aluminum Welding 
- latest revision.



Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.