DND-RISO-VESSEL CHARTER CFMETR -

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W0103-126535/A Cond, Anthony A. Telephone No. - (250) 363-3309 Fax No. - (250) 363-3960

1. SCOPE The Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges (CFMETR) located at Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, has the need for reliable, safe and punctual sea transportation of up to 12 passengers and material from Ranch Point Jetty to Winchelsea Island; a round trip distance of approximately 18 kilometres (or 10 nms). This shall include personnel involved with range activities as well as visitors. It will also include reasonable quantities of small cargo such as luggage, tools and building materials.

The vessel for this ferry service and a back-up vessel must be capable of year round, sustained operations in potentially adverse weather conditions and restricted visibility. The vessel must be capable of manoeuvring in the restricted waters around the Winchelsea Island and Ranch Point Jetties. Unless prevented by hazardous weather conditions, this service shall be performed on a daily basis including unscheduled trips on an as-required basis.

2. PRIMARY VESSEL To provide CFMETR with the services required, the vessel must have, as a minimum, the following attributes: the vessel must be seaworthy, in that it must be capable of safely conducting sustained operations in conditions up to and including SEA STATE 4 and with RESTRICTED VISIBILITY, in the case of fog and darkness; the vessel shall be equipped with an engine in good running order and all gear and equipment in good repair; an overall length of at least 9.144 metres (~30ft); but not more than 12.192 metres (~40 ft); it must be capable of transporting, in reasonable comfort, up to 12 passengers seated in a covered compartment; noise levels produced by the vessel, at the normal transit speed of 10-15 knots, shall not exceed 85 dB as measured on the "A" curve, at any of the passenger seating positions; and the vessel must meet the requirements of the Canada Shipping Act and be certified as a Near Coastal II passenger-carrying vessel by the Transport Canada Marine Safety Branch. Proof of this qualification shall be provided to the Contracting Authority prior to commencement of service and when requested by the Service Site Authority at any time throughout the duration of this contact.

3. VESSEL'S CREW The contractor shall provide the necessary number of crew members, with the appropriate qualifications, as required, to maintain a Near Coastal II certification. In particular, the Vessel Master, and any alternates, shall be in possession of a "Master of Small Craft" Certificate or equivalent. In addition, the Vessel Master, and any alternates, shall have satisfactory blind pilotage and vessel handling ability as well as knowledge of the operational area. Proof of this qualification shall be provided to the Contracting Authority prior to commencement of service and when requested at any time throughout the duration of this contact.

4. VESSEL MAINTENANCE The contractor shall be responsible for all upkeep maintenance of the vessel and shall provide, at his own expense, all fuel, oil and lubricants necessary for the proper operation of the vessel. The contractor agrees to keep and maintain the boat, engines, gear and equipment in good efficient repair during the period stated herein and agrees to pay for all necessary repairs, renewals and maintenance.

5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS The contractor, and any of the personnel requiring access to the work site(s), must EACH hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by CIISD/PWGSC.

6. PERIOD OF CONTRACT The period of the contract will be from 01 July 2012 until 31 June 2014, with an option of two one-year additions.

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.