CanadaBuys #30007889

Atlantic Salmon Enumeration Services at Sandhill River for Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking a contractor to provide Atlantic salmon enumeration services at the Sandhill River. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) - Materiel and Procurement Services, Procurement Services Office - Contracting managed from 301 Bishop Drive, Fredericton, NB - Scope of Work: - Four assistants required to conduct smolt and adult salmon counting - Installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of counting fences - Daily scientific sampling, fish identification, data recording, and public interaction - Work involves approximately 1760 hours per year, averaging 40 hours per week over 11 weeks - Detailed reporting and compliance with safety and environmental requirements - Products/Services Requested: - Atlantic Salmon Enumeration Services (no specific OEMs or part numbers) - Professional fees for enumeration activities at Sandhill River counting barriers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contract period runs until March 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods - Compliance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business - Subject to multiple trade agreements - Places of Performance: - Sandhill River (primary site for enumeration activities) - Contracting office at 301 Bishop Drive, Fredericton, NB - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is open and competitive.

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking services to conduct smolt and/or adult Atlantic salmon enumeration activities at the Sandhill River. The work includes installation, operation, and removal of a counting fence along with associated scientific sampling. The data collected will support scientific advice on the status of Atlantic Salmon stocks in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region for management and conservation purposes. The contract duration is estimated at 11 months, starting approximately April 24, 2026.

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