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Transport Canada Solicits Marine Technical Assessment and Disposal Options for Sunken Peel River Barge

Transport Canada is seeking a qualified contractor to assess and recommend disposal options for a sunken barge on the Peel River in the Northwest Territories. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Transport Canada - Sub-agency: Transport Canada Navigation Protection Program - Office: Transport Canada Procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Marine technical evaluation and elimination assessment of a sunken barge - Underwater inspection and dive survey of the vessel - Structural integrity and hazardous materials assessment - Evaluation and cost estimation for at least three viable disposal/removal options - Preparation of detailed technical reports (Condition Survey, Hazardous Materials Inventory, Hull Integrity, Disposal Assessment) - Installation of a permanent warning/cautionary buoy at the site - Management of all logistics, mobilization, transportation, equipment, permits, and site access for a remote, seasonally accessible location - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have marine surveyor and diving certifications - Work site is remote with limited seasonal access, requiring comprehensive logistical planning - Compliance with Canadian trade agreements and eligibility for Canadian or partner country suppliers - All fieldwork must be completed by October 15, 2026, with final deliverables due by March 31, 2027

Description

This solicitation is for a qualified contractor to conduct a dive survey and disposal assessment of the sunken Peel River barge, including any equipment and cargo, to determine the vessel's condition and the most appropriate disposal method. The contractor is required to provide cost estimates and methodologies for three viable disposal options. The contract duration is estimated to be 7 months, starting approximately on August 3, 2026. The procurement is conducted by Transport Canada under a competitive open bidding process with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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