Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BC227283
Charter of Vessel with Electrofishing Unit for Cultus Lake Smallmouth Bass Suppression
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
April 25, 2026
Identifier
BC227283
NAICS
532292
This opportunity involves supporting the Cultus Lake Smallmouth Bass suppression program with a specialized vessel: - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (Canada), in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) - Requested Services: - Charter of a vessel equipped with an electrofishing unit - Fourteen days of operation on Cultus Lake - Vessel to be used for capturing smallmouth bass for euthanasia or biological data collection and tagging (PIT tags) - Products/Equipment: - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are specified - Unique Requirements: - Vessel must be equipped with a functional electrofishing unit - Operations support both fish suppression and scientific research - Period of Performance: - Approximately two months, with fourteen days of vessel operation - Place of Performance: - Cultus Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Description
This solicitation is for a vendor to provide a vessel equipped with an electrofishing unit to support the Cultus Lake Smallmouth Bass suppression program in partnership with DFO. The vendor will charter DFO and WLRS staff for fourteen days of operation between April 29 and June 30, 2026, to capture smallmouth bass for euthanasia or biological data collection and tagging. The contract duration is approximately two months. The work is managed by the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.