CanadaBuys #BC226030

Fertilizer Dispensing Services for Kootenay Lake Nutrient Restoration Program

This opportunity involves the provision of Fertilizer Dispensing Services for the Kootenay Lake Nutrient Restoration Program (NRP) near Kaslo, British Columbia, managed by the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (British Columbia) - Funded by Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program – Columbia (FWCP) - Products/Services Requested: - Fertilizer Dispensing Services for the NRP - Contractor must coordinate with fertilizer supplier and Ministry Fish Restoration Biologist - Loading fertilizer from a subcontracted trucking company - Dispensing at least 39 tonnes of fertilizer at approximately 4.6 knots/hr - Operation on both North and South Arms of Kootenay Lake, including in inclement weather - Provision of vessel and crew compliant with safety regulations - Required infrastructure: pump, tank, hoses, and spill cleanup at loading sites - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must supply all necessary equipment and personnel - Vessel must be capable of safe operation in challenging weather conditions - Strict adherence to environmental and safety standards - Funding is contingent and subject to availability - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice.

Description

The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship seeks a contractor to provide Fertilizer Dispensing Services for the Kootenay Lake Nutrient Restoration Program near Kaslo BC. Services include communication with the fertilizer supplier and Ministry Fish Restoration Biologist, loading fertilizer from a subcontracted trucking company, and dispensing fertilizer according to the schedule and location provided by the Ministry. The contractor must provide a compliant vessel and crew capable of dispensing at least 39 tonnes of fertilizer, traveling on the North and South Arms of Kootenay Lake in inclement weather, and provide all necessary loading, unloading, and dispensing infrastructure. The contract duration is 36 months with possible extensions, contingent on funding.

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