Demonstration of In-Water Cleaning and Capture Systems

Demonstration of in water clean and capture

1. Description of the Requirement

Transport Canada is taking action to safeguard Canadian waters from the introduction and spread of non-indigenous species (NIS) through marine shipping. Vessel biofouling is one of the primary vectors for the transfer and introduction of NIS into Canadian waters.

Biofouling occurs when microorganisms, plants, algae, and animals accumulate on structures that are exposed to an aquatic environment, such as a vessel's hull. This can bring foreign species to Canadian waters or move them between ecosystems within Canada. These species can become invasive and harmful in their new habitats.

Additionally, biofouling can increase a vessel's drag, which leads to higher operating costs, fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and underwater noise. Since biofouling begins to develop within hours of a vessel entering the water, all vessels have the potential to transport NIS. A vessel’s level of biofouling is affected by many factors including the condition and type of anti-fouling system (AFS), season, mooring time, vessel speed, recent travel history, and water salinity levels and temperature.

Biofouling can be managed by cleaning a vessel in-water. However, it is important to note that cleaning a vessel in-water can also release organisms and contaminants into the environment. In-water cleaning with capture capability can help reduce this environmental risk.

The request for proposal will award contract(s) for project(s) that will demonstrate in-water cleaning with capture of commercial vessels with the application of various IWCC systems and report results to Transport Canada.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements and scope of work to be performed and the expected deliverables. The work defined within this SOW may require the collaboration of various partners (e.g., vessel owners/operators, divers, technology providers, etc.) to achieve the objectives and outcomes

2. Period of the Contract

The project must be completed with two years of the contract(s) award.

3. Applicable Trade Agreements

Canada Free Trade Agreement(CFTA), Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement, World Trade Organization-Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA)

4. Good and Services Identification Number (GSIN)

B219A Other Engineering Studies

5. Security Requirement

There are no security requirements

6. Contracting Authority

Louise Curtis Procurement Specialist Transport Canada 275 Sparks Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5 Tel: 343-571-8834 E-mail: louise.curtis@tc.gc.ca