FAB&DEL 5.99 M ALUM JET BOAT

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
DFO - Fabricate and Deliver Aluminum Hull Boat

REQUIREMENT
To carry out the design, construction, test, trial and delivery
of one (1) 5.99m Aluminum Jet Boat w/ trailer.

MISSION STATEMENT
DFO buys, manages and operates numerous small craft in support
of its Departmental programs and other missions.  The
requirement is for a 5.99 meter Jet Boat (20ft); hull length
must not be exceeded. The vessel will be deployed to
Conservation and Protection for Compliance and Monitoring
functions; as well as, Search and Rescue duties where needed.

This boat will be used for Conservation and Protection
Operational Patrol requirements in the Aboriginal fisheries and
recreational salmon fisheries around the Smithers Detachment
Area.  This involves operations in various river conditions
including extensive work in shallow braided channels and fast
flowing rapids. The boat is required to be capable of operating
in up to class III Swiftwater (International River Rating) and
in shallows (i.e. 6 inches and less).

The boat will be trailered extensively over long distances on
gravel roads and launched from all types of remote location
launch ramps.

DELIVERY
Delivery of these vessels, to their various destinations, must
be completed by the MANDATORY delivery date of 5 August 2012.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VESSEL

1.	Length (hull) must be approx. 5.99m
2.	Breadth overall (collar inflated), minimum 2.2 M. to not more
than 2.4 meters.
3.	Maximum draft (outboard motor or out drive lowered) between
0.60 and 0.75 M.
4.	Maximum draft (outboard motor or out drive raised) between
0.30 and 0.45 meters.
5.	Normal load conditions
		a)	Crew of 5	 		375 kg
		b)	Fuel	 			250 litres in one tank
		c)	Equipment and supplies 	200 kg

REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
1.	Unless otherwise stated, performance must be for conditions
of zero sea state and no wind, in fresh water with Normal Load
and complement.  The craft must be designed and constructed for
ease of maintenance and repair, long life, and to be easily
supportable by local commercial facilities and suppliers.  The
craft is expected to have a service life of at least 10 years,
with an expected usage of between 100 and 150 hours per year.
2.	Maximum desired speed of 35 to 38 knots in Normal Load
condition.

MANDATORY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 
1.	Transport Canada Marine Safety Regulation TP 1332
"Construction Standards for Small Vessels", which incorporate
references to ABYC standards for equipment such as fuel tanks
and fuel systems, as well as tank space ventilation, and ISO
standards for stability, loading capacity, etc. as delegated to
ISO 12217-1.
	
Http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/Directorate/TP/tp1332/tp1332e.ht
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2.	Canadian Standards Association C22.2 NO. 183.2-M1983 (R1999)
"Standards for D.C. Electrical Installations on Boats and ABYC
'E' electrical standards."

INSPECTION/QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
 
1.	The Contractor must prepare an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
for this project. 
2.	The Contractor must conduct inspections in accordance with
the ITP.
3.	The Contractor on the inspection record, test or trials
sheets as applicable must record the results of each inspection.
The Contractor must maintain files of completed inspection
records.

The entire Inspection process is outlined in Annex D of the
Request for Proposal.

TRADE AGREEMENTS
This Purchase is being made under GSIN N1940G, and therefore
subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade and the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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.