CanadaBuys #30007960

Atlantic Salmon Enumeration Services at Western Arm Brook/Stream for Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking professional services to conduct Atlantic salmon enumeration at Western Arm Brook/Stream in Newfoundland and Labrador. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Materiel and Procurement Services, Procurement Services Office - Contracting Officer: Jackie Longmire - Scope of Work: - Provision of one supervisor and two assistants to install, operate, maintain, and remove salmon counting barriers (fence) at Western Arm Brook/Stream - Conduct scientific sampling, daily monitoring, fish counting (smolt and adult), data collection, maintenance, and public interaction - Data recording and reporting to support salmon stock management - Service Requirements: - Up to 1600 hours of effort per year, typically over a 16-week period (approx. 40 hours/week) - Compliance with safety and environmental standards - Adherence to the detailed Statement of Work - Participation in the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business - Contract Structure: - Initial period from contract award through March 31, 2027 - Up to four one-year irrevocable option periods for extension - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; this is a professional services contract - Notable Requirements: - Open competitive bidding - Subject to multiple trade agreements - Focus on fishery data collection and distribution (UNSPSC 70101603) - Locations: - Place of performance: Western Arm Brook/Stream, Newfoundland and Labrador - Contracting office: 301 Bishop Drive, Fredericton, NB, E3C 2M6, Canada

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is soliciting proposals for conducting smolt and/or adult Atlantic salmon enumeration activities at Western Arm Brook. The work includes installation, operation, and removal of a counting fence along with associated scientific sampling activities to monitor Atlantic Salmon stocks in Newfoundland and Labrador. The contract duration is approximately 11 months starting from April 24, 2026. This procurement is conducted through competitive open bidding.

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