CanadaBuys #30008053

Stream to Sea Program Delivery and Coordination Services

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking a contractor to deliver its Stream to Sea education program across southern Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands. - Buyer: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Salmonid Enhancement Program; Procurement and Material Management. - Service area: Victoria, Sooke, Saanich, and the Southern Gulf Islands, serving School Districts 61–64. - Requested services: - Coordinate approximately 100 classroom salmon-incubation projects, including educator training, equipment and egg deliveries, participant support, and fry releases. - Deliver classroom and field-based aquatic education, including storm-drain marking, field trips, presentations, and salmon-dissection activities. - Provide educator professional development, community outreach, educational materials, and liaison with DFO and community partners. - Participate in regional meetings, workshops, and program development; maintain records and provide activity tracking, broodstock summaries, reports, and invoices. - Service quantities: 1,370 for classroom salmon projects; 505 for program delivery; 670 for professional development, education, outreach, and liaison; 70 for regional activities; and 125 for administration, tracking, and reporting. Units are not specified in the provided summaries. - Notable requirements: English-language delivery; fieldwork and travel at the contractor’s expense; suitable vehicle, field and safety equipment, mobile phone, computer, and internet access; personnel with a valid driver’s licence and vulnerable-sector check. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs or vendors are identified. No product purchases, part numbers, or product quantities are specified. - Performance period: Approximately 20 months initially, with up to three additional one-year options.

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking contractors to deliver and coordinate the Stream to Sea Program in schools, learning centres, and community settings in Victoria, Sooke, Saanich, and the Southern Gulf Islands. Work includes educator training, aquarium setup and support, salmon education sessions, fry release programming, and support for salmon transport, tracking, and reporting. Contractors may also develop participation opportunities for local communities, First Nations, and community groups. The initial contract runs from award through July 31, 2028, with three one-year option periods at the Department’s discretion.

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