CanadaBuys #30008055

Community Monitoring Services for Arctic Char and Lake Trout in Darnley Bay, NT

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking specialized community-based monitoring services for Arctic char and lake trout populations in Darnley Bay, Northwest Territories. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Procurement Services - Services Requested: - Community monitors and field assistants to collect biological and catch data at three locations: Hornaday River, Lasard Creek, and Tippi - Tasks include: - Measuring and enumerating Arctic char and lake trout - Collecting tissue and stomach samples for genetic and diet analysis - Recording catch-per-unit-effort and environmental data - Monitoring a locally identified 'Blue char' type - Submitting data and samples to DFO, with progress and final reporting - Quantities and Duration: - One community monitor and one field assistant per location - Up to 30 days at Hornaday River, 10 days at Lasard Creek, and 28 days at Tippi, primarily during July and August - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must have over 10 years of experience in Arctic char fisheries, working with harvesters, and fisheries data collection - Contractor must supply their own camping gear and boats; DFO provides sampling equipment - Emphasis on local knowledge and experience with Darnley Bay fisheries - Estimated contract value: $111,000 per year, with an initial 12-month period and an option for one additional year - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based requirement

Description

This solicitation is for a 12-month contract to assess the population status of Arctic char in Darnley Bay, Northwest Territories. The work involves enumerating and measuring Arctic char harvested annually in the Hornaday River, Lasard Creek, and Tippi areas, including biological sampling and data collection such as catch-per-unit-effort, age, length, weight, sex, and maturity. The project supports the Hornaday Char Fishing Plan and requires experienced community monitors and field assistants familiar with the local fisheries and environment. The contract includes detailed tasks such as sample collection, data recording, and reporting to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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