Investigating the role of food as a component of freshwater mussel species at risk habitat.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Solicitation No.: F5211-160270 Contracting Authority: JEAN-PIERRE DEVINK Telephone No.: 506-452-3619 Fax No.: 506-452-3676 E-mail Address: DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca TITLE: Investigating the role of food as a component of freshwater mussel species at risk habitat. TRADE AGREEMENTS: Not Applicable DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: DFO is the responsible jurisdiction for management of aquatic Species at Risk (SAR) under Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA). DFO’s Great Lakes Laboratory for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences has the lead on addressing important scientific gaps that have been identified in a Recovery Strategy for these species. Recovery strategies for freshwater mussels must identify critical habitat for SARA-listed species. The Ontario Freshwater Mussel Recovery Team has identified food resources as a potential limiting component of mussel habitat allowing co-existence of multiple species in diverse mussel beds. Please see the attached Request for Proposal for more information. DURATION OF CONTRACT The period of the Contract is from date of Contract to March 31, 2017 inclusive. ENQUIRIES – BID SOLICITATION All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later thannine (9) calendar days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered. PROCESS AND SELECTION METHODOLOGY The successful bidder will be determined based upon the Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit (70%) and Price (30%). SECURITY REQUIREMENTS There is no security requirement associated with this bid solicitation