STANDING OFFER - SALMONID FIN CLIPPING AND CODED WIRE TAGGING

The contractor will perform fin clipping and/or coded-wire tagging (CWT - coded wire tag) at selected Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and DFO contracted hatcheries throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. Fin clipping and coded wire tagging of juvenile salmonids is conducted to meet specific objectives including, but not limited to, identification of fish for harvest in fisheries, estimation of total catch and distribution for inclusion in international management models, and to allow for the assessment of rebuilding efforts in stocks of concern. By marking a known number of fish, and accurately reporting the resulting data, this information can be used by various agencies in the management of fish and fisheries. To meet this objective, a high quality fin clipping and CWT application program is required at multiple facilities throughout BC and the Yukon. It should be noted that a Standing Offer to provide fin clipping and tagging services shall be on an as and when required basis. Standing offers are not a guarantee of business and Fisheries and Oceans Canada is not obligated to use these services. A Standing Offer will be for 1 year from the date of award with an additional 2 option years at the discretion of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.