MID FRASER CATCH MONITORING PROGRAM

MID FRASER CATCH MONITORING PROGRAM

Contract Duration: July 2, 2013 – September 22, 2013.

Objective: Collect key pieces of information to produce accurate and timely estimates of salmon harvest in the Mid-Fraser River system to support sound management decisions.

The Contractor will be required to hire sufficient staff (monitors) to carry out the work as described under each of the three (3) tasks, and oversee the work to ensure it is performed properly and completely. The three tasks are:

1. First Nations fishery catch monitoring; 2. Biological sampling program; and 3. Data Manager/Communications Assistant.

These tasks will be carried out on the mid-Fraser River in British Columbia, within the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council traditional fishing territory as further defined under the Scope of Work Enquiries: All inquiries, including clarification and questions are to be submitted in writing to the

Contractual Authority: Christine Nason at christine.nason@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

It is further requested that all clarification and questions be received not later than seventy two (72) hours prior to the closing date and time. Although every attempt will be made, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans cannot guarantee that clarification or questions received beyond this time period will be answered prior to the RFP closing date and time.

Requests will be answered by the Buyer or forwarded to the appropriate technical contact for reply. Dependent on their nature, comments or answers will be returned via email from the Buyer or through an addendum to the RFP should the information be applicable to all Proponents.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

For document package information please contact Christine Nason.