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Sockeye Salmon Stock Assessment Services at Wuikinuxv Lake, BC

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking a contractor to deliver stock assessment services for sockeye salmon at Wuikinuxv Lake, British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Material and Procurement/Acquisitions Services, Fredericton office - Scope of Work: - Conduct the Wuikinuxv Lake Sockeye Clear Streams Index (CSI) Assessment Program - Activities include preparatory planning and training, field operations, escapement estimation, biological sampling (150 samples, primarily from Inziana stream), reporting, and camp operations/maintenance - Perform creek surveys in five Clear Streams Index (CSI) streams (Ashlulm, Inziana, Wash-Wash, Genesee, Dallery) and additional spawning habitats (Whiskey Lakeshore, Sunday Lakeshore, Third narrows Lakeshore, Amback) - Weekly submission of stream inspection logs and biological sampling datasheets - Final QA/QC review and submission of all biological samples and records - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have expert local knowledge, experience in salmon survey techniques, and wilderness safety training - Ability to operate in remote and challenging environments - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are mentioned; this is a service-based requirement - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $123,867.40 CAD

Description

The solicitation is for conducting stock assessment activities for sockeye salmon at Wuikinuxv Lake in fall 2026. The work includes preparatory planning and training, field operations, escapement estimation, biological sampling, reporting, and camp operations and maintenance. Core creek surveys cover five Clear Streams Index streams and additional spawning habitats. The contract duration is approximately 7 months starting around August 25, 2026.

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