Brush Clearing Mackenzie River, NT

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR STANDING OFFER (RFSO) Solicitation #: F5211-160070 Closing Date: March 18, 2016 Time: 2:00 pm AtlanticDaylight Time (ADT). This requirement is for the department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. TITLE: Brush Clearing Mackenzie River, NT Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement (CLCA): This procurement is subject to the Tlicho Land Claims Agreement. BACKGROUND The Canadian Coast Guard – Western Region has a requirement for up to three (3) Contractors to Brush various Fixed Aids to Navigation Sites on the Mackenzie River. The Standing Offer(s) will be from date of award to March 31, 2017 with the possibility of two (2) additional option years. Mandatory Technical Criteria The bid must meet the mandatory technical criteria specified below. The Bidder must provide the necessary documentation to support compliance with this requirement. M1 Workers Safety and Compensation Commission Proof of Registration Letter M2 Business License Number M3 Proof of Insurance M4 Contractors Safety Plan LOCATION OF WORK Mackenzie River, NT STANDING OFFER PERIOD Date of award to March 31, 2017 OPTION TO EXTEND THE STANDING OFFER: The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Standing Offer(s) by up to two (2) option years under the same conditions. OPTION YEAR 1 April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 OPTION YEAR 2 April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 TRAVEL AND LIVING EXPENSES Canada will not pay any travel or living expenses associated with performing the Work. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS There is no security requirement for this contract. Cathi Harris A/Team Lead – Contracting Services Fisheries and Oceans Canada 301 Bishop Drive Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6 Tel: (506) 452-3639 Email: DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca