Analysis of the hydrodynamic conditions of Mingan Thistle colonies in the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

The goal of this project is to identify the colonies for which the hydrodynamic conditions allow the long-term survival of the Mingan Thistle Phase 1

Develop a method to identify the extent of hydrodynamic conditions that are favorable to Mingan Thistle in the existing nine colonies. Characterize the extreme hydrodynamic conditions in the current nine colonies and identify the extent of favorable hydrodynamic conditions for the Mingan Thistle in each of them. Identify if the required hydrodynamic conditions for the Mingan Thistle’s survival will be present in or in the vicinity of the nine existing colonies for the next 50 years.

Phase 2 (option to be confirmed) Apply the previously developed method to determine if the proposed four new sites are suitable to establish new viable colonies of Mingan Thistle over a 50-year time period. Closing Date and Time: March 5, 2019, 2:00 p.m. EST National Parks Regulations require that all work is to be performed in accordance with the ordinances, laws, rules and regulations set out in the National Park Act. Bidders that consider themselves qualified to provide this Work and intend to submit bids on this project should obtain documents from the Government Electronic Tendering Service through the Government of Canada tendering service at www.buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders . Addenda, when issued, will be available from the Government of Canada tendering service. Bidders that elect to base their bids on documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk. Late submissions will not be considered.Standard Terms and Conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference into, and form part of the Tender and Contract Documents. Delivery Date: The Work for Phase I is to be performed during the period from the date of award of contract to October 11, 2019. The contract includes the option to acquire the goods, services or both described for Phase II. Inquiries: All inquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority: Céline Morin, telephone: 613-938-5940, e-mail: celine.morin@canada.ca Inquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no less than five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date to allow sufficient time to respond. This PCA office provides procurement services to the public in either official language of Canada.The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Bid Receiving: Sealed tenders will be received in English or French at the following address (please indicate the RFP number of all correspondence): Parks Canada Agency Contracting Operations 111, Water Street East Cornwall ON K6H 6S2 Pc.soumissioncornwall-cornwallquote.pc@canada.ca ATTN: Céline Morin 5P300-18-0350-A