Evaluating the threat of sediment to species at risk freshwater mussels

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Solicitation # : F5211-150520 Closing Date : February 1st, 2016 Closing Time : 2:00 PM (Atlantic Time) This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Title:Evaluating the threat of sediment to species at risk freshwater mussels INTRODUCTION Fisheries and Oceans Canada intends to conduct a research program for evaluating the threat of sediment to species at risk freshwater mussels. OBJECTIVES OF THE REQUIREMENT

To evaluate the potential for sediment to act as a threat to freshwater mussel species at risk. To assess the sediment flux on suspension feeding clearance rates. To determine if the composition (size fraction, nutritional content) of suspended sediment affects mussel feeding.

PERIOD OF CONTRACT The required services are to be performed during the period from date of contract to March 31, 2016. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Bidders must demonstrate the following:

Minimum of 10 years’ experience working with freshwater bivalves Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with species at risk Previous experience assessing feeding behavior of freshwater mussels Laboratory facility capable of holding and maintaining live freshwater mussels

Bidders’ Proposals must clearly demonstrate that they meet all Mandatory Requirements for the proposal to be considered for further evaluation. Proposals not meeting the mandatory criteria will be excluded from further consideration. SELECTION METHOD The successful bidder will be selected on the basis of the assessed best value to the Crown. Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement are to be submitted in writing to the following: Jean-Pierre deVink Contracting Officer Materiel and Procurement Services Fisheries and Oceans Canada 301 Bishop Drive Fredericton (NB) E3C 2M6 Telephone : (506) 452-3619 Facsimile: (506) 452-3676 Email : DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca