Standing Offer for Advanced Biological Assessment Services

REQUEST FOR STANDING OFFER Soliciation # : F5211-200175 Closing Date : October 7, 2020 Closing Time : 2:00 PM (Atlantic Daylight Saving Time) This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Title: Standing Offer for Advanced Biological Assessment Services SUMMARY Fisheries and Oceans Canada requires advanced biological assessment services for Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard (DFO/CCG) in British Columbia and the Yukon (Pacific Region). Services required may include: a) assessments of aquatic species specific to, habitats, fish passage and related ecological services and functions; b) assessments of projects and programs implemented to protect biological resources including assessment of projects and programs designed to mitigate services identified in a); c) design, implementation and monitoring of habitat restoration, rehabilitation, or replacement projects; d) design, implementation, operation and monitoring of fish transport, fish handling, fish salvage and other projects; e) on-site environmental protection monitoring and supervision of construction project activities. PERIOD OF STANDING OFFER The period of the standing offers will be from date of award to March 31, 2023, with the option to extend the contract for two additional 1-year periods.  ESTIMATED VALUE The overall estimated value of work to be distributed amongst successful bidders is up to $7,500,000.00 (including applicable taxes).  It is expected that DFO will award up to four (4) standing offers as a result of the Request for Standing Offers (RFSO), the value of each to be determined at award.  SECURITY There is no security requirement for this contract. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY  The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has determined that any intellectual property rights arising from the performance of the Work under the resulting contract will belong to Canada, on the following grounds: where material developed or produced consists of material subject to copyright, with the exception of computer software and all documentation pertaining to that software. TRADE AGREEMENTS The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, and the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement. COMPREHENSIVE LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENTS The Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) is to establish National Master Standing Offers for the delivery of the requirement detailed in the RFSO, to the Identified Users in British Columbia and the Yukon, including areas subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs). MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the mandatory evaluation criteria as detailed herein. 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. Mandatory Criteria M1 The Bidder must identify TWO (2) people as the Project Manager who will be responsible for coordinating efforts and act as the Lead Resource for each call-up. Each Project Manager MUST meet the education or the education plus experience requirement. Master's Degree with specialization in fisheries restoration, monitoring, enumeration fish passage, fish transport and enhancement of Pacific Salmon or relevant experience related to fisheries science.OR

Bachelor Degree with specialization in fisheries restoration, monitoring, enumeration fish passage, fish transport and enhancement of Pacific Salmon or relevant experience related to fisheries science.a) minimum 5 years of experience between January 2013 and the closing date of this solicitation in the field of biological assessment and/or management and b) formal post- secondary educational coursework related to the field of biological management or assessment. A copy of the degrees, certifications, transcripts or course certificates must be provided as proof of education for both proposed resources.

M2 The Bidder must identify TWO (2) people as the Marine/Freshwater Biologist(s) Each Biologist MUST meet the education (or education plus experience) requirement.

Bachelor Degree with acceptable specialization in marine/freshwater ecology, biology, environmental sciences, marine or freshwater biological management, or other relevant science,AND

Three years demonstrated experience in completion of marine/freshwater biological assessment or ecological management projectsA copy of the degrees, certifications, transcripts or course certificates must be provided as proof of education for both proposed resources.

M3 The Bidder must identify TWO (2) people as the Terrestrial Biologist(s) Each Biologist MUST meet the education or education plus experience requirement.

Bachelor Degree with acceptable specialization in Terrestrial ecology, biology, environmental sciences, terrestrial biological management, or other relevant science,AND

Three years demonstrated experience in completion of terrestrial biological assessment or ecological management projects.A copy of the degrees, certifications, transcripts or course certificates must be provided as proof of education for both proposed resources.

M4 The Bidder must identify TWO (2) people as the Fisheries Technician(s) Each Technician MUST meet the education or education plus experience requirement. • Technical Diploma or Undergraduate degree in Fisheries, Environmental Science or Aquaculture or other relevant science, AND • Three years demonstrated experience in handling capture or assessment of marine or aquatic species. A copy of the degrees, certifications, transcripts or course certificates must be provided as proof of education for both proposed resources. M5 The Bidder must identify FOUR (4) people as the Field Technician(s) Each Technician MUST meet the education or education plus experience requirement.

University degree or technical diploma, or training courses related to the biological assessment work that is anticipated in the Contract and described in the Statement of Work,AND

minimum of 2 years of biological project fieldwork experience.A copy of the degrees, certifications, transcripts or course certificates must be provided as proof of education for both proposed resources.

M6 The Bidder’s proposed Project Managers must have a minimum 60 months of combined experience in the design and oversight of stream rehabilitation and restoration projects that considered fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, hydraulics and fish and fish habitat in their design. M7 The Bidder’s proposed Project Managers must have collectively published at least one (1) peer-reviewed publication OR presented their work at conferences related to each of the following areas of expertise:

stream restoration geomorphology and sediment transport hydrologyfish and fish habitat

M8 The Bidder’s proposed Project Managers must have collectively conducted reviews/assessments for or developed design plans for two or more projects in conjunction with the Government of Canada. The proposed Project Managers must have spent a minimum of two months on the project for the experience to be considered valid. SELECTION METHOD The basis of selection is Highest Compliant Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement are to be submitted in writing to the following: Cathi Harris Senior Contracting Officer Procurement Hub - Fredericton Fisheries and Oceans Canada 301 Bishop Drive Fredericton (NB) E3C 2M6 Email : DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca