REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Solicitation # : F5211-150520
Closing Date : February 1st, 2016
Closing Time : 2:00 PM (Atlantic Time)
This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Title:Evaluating the threat of sediment to species at risk freshwater mussels
INTRODUCTION
Fisheries and Oceans Canada intends to conduct a research program for evaluating the threat of sediment to species at risk freshwater mussels.
OBJECTIVES OF THE REQUIREMENT
To evaluate the potential for sediment to act as a threat to freshwater mussel species at risk.
To assess the sediment flux on suspension feeding clearance rates.
To determine if the composition (size fraction, nutritional content) of suspended sediment affects mussel feeding.
PERIOD OF CONTRACT
The required services are to be performed during the period from date of contract to March 31, 2016.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Bidders must demonstrate the following:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience working with freshwater bivalves
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with species at risk
Previous experience assessing feeding behavior of freshwater mussels
Laboratory facility capable of holding and maintaining live freshwater mussels
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.
SELECTION METHOD
The successful bidder will be selected on the basis of the assessed best value to the Crown.
Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement are to be submitted in writing to the following:
Jean-Pierre deVink
Contracting Officer
Materiel and Procurement Services
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
301 Bishop Drive
Fredericton (NB) E3C 2M6
Telephone : (506) 452-3619
Facsimile: (506) 452-3676
Email : D••••••••@•••••••.••.ca
