Pendrell Sound Ghost Gear Clean-up

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)REISSUE OF A BID SOLICITATION Solicitation #: 30003622This requirement is for Fisheries and Oceans Canada.Title: Pendrell Sound Ghost Gear Clean-upObjective:The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) requires the clean-up of abandoned subtidal aquaculture gear in Pendrell Sound, BC.Scope of Work:This project will clean-up, via commercial divers, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), a shoreline clean-up crew, and machinery the contractor deems necessary for the surveying and collection of gear remaining in the Pendrell Sound Rockfish Conservation Area, East Redonda Island, British Columbia.This will require the Contractor to have their own vessels, a full dive team, a crew capable of surveying and cleaning intertidal shoreline, and appropriate ROV capacity. The contractor will also need experience working with service providers for the disposal and recycling of marine plastics and ghost fishing gear.Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement:This procurement is subject to the following Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement:- noneOwnership of Intellectual Property:- noneSecurity Requirement:There is no security associated with this requirement.Period of Contract:The period of contract shall be from date of award to March 31, 2023.Contract Authority:Name: Olivier TrinhPhone Number: 873-455-0475Email Address: DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca c.c.: olivier.trinh@dfo-mpo.gc.caInquiries: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.