DND-RISO-VESSEL CHARTER CFMETR -

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Nature of Requirements: 
DND-VESSEL CHARTER CFMETR

W0103-126535/A
Cond, Anthony A.
Telephone No. - (250) 363-3309 
Fax No. - (250) 363-3960

1. SCOPE
	The Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges
(CFMETR) located at Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, has the need
for reliable, safe and punctual sea transportation of up to 12
passengers and material from Ranch Point Jetty to Winchelsea
Island; a round trip distance of approximately 18 kilometres (or
10 nms). This shall include personnel involved with range
activities as well as visitors. It will also include reasonable
quantities of small cargo such as luggage, tools and building
materials.

	The vessel for this ferry service and a back-up vessel must be
capable of year round, sustained operations in potentially
adverse weather conditions and restricted visibility.  The
vessel must be capable of manoeuvring in the restricted waters
around the Winchelsea Island and Ranch Point Jetties. Unless
prevented by hazardous weather conditions, this service shall be
performed on a daily basis including unscheduled trips on an
as-required basis.

2. PRIMARY VESSEL
	To provide CFMETR with the services required, the vessel must
have, as a minimum, the following attributes:
the vessel must be seaworthy, in that it must be capable of
safely conducting sustained operations in conditions up to and
including SEA STATE 4 and with RESTRICTED VISIBILITY, in the
case of fog and darkness;
the vessel shall be equipped with an engine in good running
order and all gear and equipment in good repair;
an overall length of at least 9.144 metres (~30ft); but not more
than 12.192 metres (~40 ft);
it must be capable of transporting, in reasonable comfort, up to
12 passengers seated in a covered compartment;
noise levels produced by the vessel, at the normal transit speed
of 10-15 knots, shall not exceed 85 dB as measured on the "A"
curve, at any of the passenger seating positions; and
the vessel must meet the requirements of the Canada Shipping Act
and be certified as a Near Coastal II passenger-carrying vessel
by the Transport Canada Marine Safety Branch. Proof of this
qualification shall be provided to the Contracting Authority
prior to commencement of service and when requested by the
Service Site Authority at any time throughout the duration of
this contact.

3. VESSEL'S CREW
	The contractor shall provide the necessary number of crew
members, with the appropriate qualifications, as required, to
maintain a Near Coastal II certification. In particular, the
Vessel Master, and any alternates, shall be in possession of a
"Master of Small Craft" Certificate or equivalent. In addition,
the Vessel Master, and any alternates, shall have satisfactory
blind pilotage and vessel handling ability as well as knowledge
of the operational area. Proof of this qualification shall be
provided to the Contracting Authority prior to commencement of
service and when requested at any time throughout the duration
of this contact.

4. VESSEL MAINTENANCE
	The contractor shall be responsible for all upkeep maintenance
of the vessel and shall provide, at his own expense, all fuel,
oil and lubricants necessary for the proper operation of the
vessel. The contractor agrees to keep and maintain the boat,
engines, gear and equipment in good efficient repair during the
period stated herein and agrees to pay for all necessary
repairs, renewals and maintenance.

5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
	The contractor, and any of the personnel requiring access to
the work site(s), must EACH hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS,
granted or approved by CIISD/PWGSC.

6. PERIOD OF CONTRACT
	The period of the contract will be from 01 July 2012 until 31
June 2014, with an option of two one-year additions.






Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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procurement.

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