8.75 to 9.25m GRP RHIB W/ REG CABIN

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: GLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC RIGID HULL INFLATIBLE BOAT

F7047-120200 Contracting Authority : Dan Byron Telephone No. - (819) 956-0691

Trade Agreement: AIT, NAFT, WTO-AGP, in accordance with the Canadian Shipbuilding, Repair, Refit and Modernization Policy.

Tendering Procedures:All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest Compliant Bid Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement: Not applicable

Nature of Requirements: The Canadian Coast Guard has requirement to procure three (3) 8.75 metre to 9.25 metre Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) with Regular Cabin and Trailer. Construction is based on a proven design.

Proven Design meaning "Built in accordance with design and has proven records of in service."

One RHIB/trailer is to be delivered to each of the following addresses:

(1) Department of Oceans and Fisheries, Canadian Coast Guard ,17 Backarm Road, Port Aux Choix, Newfoundland, A0K 4C0

(2) Department of Oceans and Fisheries, Canadian Coast Guard Maurice Lamontagne Institute, 850, route de la Mer, Mont-Joli, Quebec G5H 3Z4

(3) Department of Oceans and Fisheries, Canadian Coast Guard,15625 Cabot Trail RoadCheticamp, Nova Scotia, B0E 1H0

The delivery is requested on or before November 14, 2013.

RHIBs are used extensively as auxiliary boats for the CCG Fleet of vessels, as well as operating independently to carry out various program-related activities from shore-based facilities and trailers. RHlB's are involved in virtually all types of waterborne missions conducted by DFO, with the exception of ice breaking.

The Primary Missions of the boats include Search and Rescue, Emergency Boat duties, and Fisheries Conservation and Protection.

Secondary Missions include Marine Navigation Services, Environmental Response, Science support duties and support to various government departments and other agencies.

Canada shall have the irrevocable option to purchase a maximum of 1 additional Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats with Trailer under the same terms and conditions specified in the Contract, and at the prices provided for below. The option may be exercised at any time up to 12 months from contract award. The option, may only be exercised by the Contracting Authority.

If the option is exercised at the sole discretion of Canada, the optional GRP Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat with trailer purchased shall be delivered to Department of Oceans and Fisheries, 264 Main Road, Cartwright Newfoundland and Labrador, A0K 1V0. Exact delivery address to be provided upon exerscising of option.

The proposed vessel shall be designed and built to the latest Transport Canada Marine Safety Branch (TCMSB) TP 1332E Construction Standards for Small Vessels

The vessel and equipment must meet the following requirements

Length overall - between 8.75 and 9.25 meters. Breadth overall - between 3.0 and 3.2 meters. Maximum draft (outboard motor lowered) - between 0.80 and 0.90 meters. Maximum draft (outboard motor raised) - between 0.70 and 0.80 meters. Maximum freeboard (from top of collar at amidships, in normal load condition) 0.80 meters Maximum height of collar above deck 0.80 meters Displacement (in normal load condition) between 3200kg and 3500kg. Normal load conditions: Crew of 3 = 300kg Fuel =750 liters to 850 liters Equipment & supplies = 500kg Hull material - Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). Vessel style - Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) with Extended Cabin. Propulsion - Twin 225 hp outboard (GFM)

The bidder shall demonstrate that the company has the facilities, management, technical expertise (i.e. Hull, Machinery, Electrical, Electronic and Outfitting) and the resources to construct a vessel that meets the quality and requirements as specified.

The Bidder shall provide objective evidence that it has a proven capability in the construction of vessels of the size, type and complexity which is the subject to this RFP, by providing a detailed list of such boats built within the last five (5) years.

The Bidder shall provide objective evidence that it has a Quality Assurance Program, which shall be in place during the performance of the Work, and which addresses defined quality control elements.

Prior to the award of any Contract, the Bidder being recommended for Contract award will be required to demonstrate to Canada that it either has a valid labour agreement with its labour unions, or has other suitable documentation acceptable to the Canada, in effect for the duration of the Contract.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.