Taku-Nahlin River Chinook Enumeration

Solicitation No.: F5211-160116 Contracting Authority: NANCY PAQUETTE Telephone No.: 506-452-3494 Fax No.: 506-452-3676 E-mail Address: DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca TITLE: Nahlin River Chinook Salmon Escapement Enumeration- 2016 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Based on GSI and aerial survey data, the Nahlin River (into which both the Dudidontu River and Tseta Creek drain) is the second largest producer of Chinook salmon in the Taku River drainage, supporting approximately one third of the total annual return. An accurate escapement estimate for approximately one third of the total Chinook salmon production will be of considerable value on its own. However, this will be enhanced by coupling the count with GSI data from the lower Taku River; thereby permitting a ratio-based drainage wide estimate of Chinook salmon abundance for comparison with estimates currently generated using other methodologies. The work involves the enumeration of Chinook salmon escapement to the Nahlin River using Aris sonar technology and analysis of GSI data from in-river fisheries, in the Taku River, British Columbia. The work is to be performed during the annual Chinook migration period. DURATION OF CONTRACT The period of the Contract is from date of Contract to April 30, 2017 with the possibility of two (2) additional one (1) year periods. ENQUIRIES – BID SOLICITATION All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than FIVE (5) calendar days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered. PROCESS AND SELECTION METHODOLOGY A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory and rated technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS There is no security requirement associated with this bid solicitation