Stream to Sea Program Delivery and Coordination Services: South Coast – Parksville, Qualicum, Comox Valley

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Solicitation #: 30008200 This requirement is for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Title: Stream to Sea Program Delivery and Coordination Services: South Coast – Parksville, Qualicum, Comox Valley Objective: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, requires Contractors to provide delivery and coordination services for the Stream to Sea Program, as defined by the Project Authority, for schools within School Districts listed below, as well as Independent Schools, other Learning Centres, and community partners in the same geographic area: Parksville, Qualicum, Comox Valley (including School Districts (SD) 69 and 71) Stream to Sea Program delivery and coordination services are required over the entire duration of this Contract with some times requiring more commitment than others. Delivery and coordination services will be defined on a geographic specific basis through the development of work plan details using the information provided in Appendix 1 (Statement of Work). The Contractor will work with the Project Authority, to coordinate and deliver the Stream to Sea Program in schools and with local community groups. The work will consist of training educators, coordinating and assisting with set up of classroom incubators (aquaria), delivering salmon eggs to schools, providing classroom (indoor and outdoor) sessions which may include the salmon life cycle, fish dissections, aquatic ecosystems and habitat requirements for salmon, environmental sustainability as it relates to salmon, stream to sea migration and other salmon focused education pertinent to the area. The Contractor will provide trouble shooting and maintenance support for aquaria in schools and develop or assist with the development and delivery of a spring fry release program for participating schools. In some instances, the Contractor may participate in the live transport of adult and juvenile salmon and may participate in the spawning of broodstock. Contractor will also support Pacific Region tracking and reporting (i.e. brood stock summary and year end stream to sea data collection/reporting). The Stream to Sea Program aims to develop opportunities for external parties to be involved. Contractors may be required to facilitate and develop opportunities with local communities, First Nations, and community groups. Security Requirement: There is no security associated with this requirement. Period of Contract: The period of contract shall be from date of award to October 31, 2027. There are two (2) option periods of one (1) year to be exercised at the discretion of the Department. Trade Agreements: The requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Contract Authority: Name: Manon Paulin Phone Number: 438.468.3247 Email Address: DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Inquiries: Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.