CanadaBuys #30007712

Marine Transportation and Handling of Kitimat Boathouse for Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking a contractor for the marine transportation of a large boathouse from Ladysmith Marina to MK Bay Marina in Kitimat, British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Real Property & Environmental Management (Pacific Region) - Contracting Specialist: Lana Hunt - Scope of Work: - Transport a boathouse weighing approximately 16,000 kg (35,200 lbs), measuring 19m x 7.5m x 8m - Move via tug and barge, including lifting, loading, towing, and mooring - Disassembly and assembly of a lifting frame, return transport of frame - All labor, supervision, vessels, barges, cranes, equipment, materials, marine surveys, insurance, and logistical support - Mobilization and demobilization required - Notable Requirements: - Certified tugboat and crew, compliance with Transport Canada certification - Environmental delay provisions (up to 7 days) - Submission of subcontractor and supplier names - Compliance with greenhouse gas reduction targets - Adherence to Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act - Open to Canadian and eligible partner country contractors - No specific OEMs or named vendors; opportunity is for marine transport and construction service providers - Estimated contract duration is one month, with completion required by October 2, 2026

Description

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Real Property & Environmental Management (RPEM) is requesting quotations for marine transportation of a Fisheries and Oceans Canada boathouse. The work involves lifting and moving the boathouse via tug and barge from a marine storage site at Ladysmith Marina, 901 Gladden Rd, Ladysmith, British Columbia, to a permanent marine mooring site at MK Bay Marina, 4935 Kitamaat Village Rd, Kitimat, British Columbia. The contractor must complete the work by October 2, 2026, with an estimated contract period of one month starting September 3, 2026. Bidders may visit the site at their own expense before submitting a bid to familiarize themselves with the conditions.

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